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 The old folks used to say "if you have patience you go see ants belly;" while our late Prime Minister Herbert Blaize put it another way, when he said that... "What goes around comes around." read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A major strike is being threatened by workers at the Consolidated Contractors Company in Grenada, which could hamper the country's preparations for next month's Cricket World Cup 2007. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The death sentences of the thirteen people convicted of the killing of former Grenadian prime minister, Maurice Bishop, and some of his cabinet colleagues were quashed by the Privy Council in London on Wednesday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: In the wake of news that Inspector Brian Hurst, Leader of the Royal Grenada Police Force Band, has been reassigned to a new position, Opposition Leader Tillman Thomas has called for consistency in dealing with government officials under investigation. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada’s Commissioner of Police, Winston James, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the Police Force Band rendering the incorrect anthem for the People’s Republic of China. read more.. |
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| On the basis, or principle, that the longest day must come to an end, I chose the above headline question, rather than the probability of, “Will it ever end?” And as this article develops, and the facts are revealed it would become clearer. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: While it was a significant occasion it was also an embarrassing one for the Government of Grenada as the Chinese handed over the keys to the new National Stadium. read more.. |
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| It would be nice if I could voice my opinion on the latest news coming out of my country. It depresses me to read all the negative stories about government corruption and mismanagement and I ask myself, how will it end? read more.. |
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| MOSCOW, Russia: Grenadian jumper Randy Lewis set a new national record in finishing second in the men's Triple Jump competition during the 2007 Russian Winter, an IAAF Permit Indoor meeting, which took place on Sunday January 28, in Moscow. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell received the first CARICOM passport which was official launched here on Tuesday making Grenada the sixth CARICOM country to issue the new passport. read more.. |
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| Thirty-three years ago, on the 7th February 1974, the national flag of our independent nation state of Grenada, was hoisted on Fort George in the nation’s capital city, and the only “light” in the entire island on that night was at the said fort. read more.. |
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| Throughout the ages, people of nations have sought to clarify and enforce their rights (fair treatment) in society. Either the poor retaliate wanting more from the ‘system’; the outspoken preacher claiming equity under the umbrella of unions or human rights; or the champion call of solidarity from politicians. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The latest fiber-optic submarine cable technology in the Caribbean, which is intended to link the OECS countries, was introduced to Grenada on Wednesday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada is moving ahead with its regional counterparts in the issuing of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) passport. read more.. |
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| In this topsy-turvy, or seemingly up-side-down world we have to live in nowadays, we cannot, and must not, simply take the position, that we are leaving it up to those in charge to do as they please, because politics is not our business. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  The first luxury yacht has arrived at Port Louis Grenada. The 128 ft mega yacht called Savvy is owned by Port Louis developer and Chairman Peter De Savary. Savvy arrived in Grenada late last week and is the first yacht to be berthed at the new Port Louis site. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell made an official visit to St Lucia on Wednesday, where he met with St Lucian Prime Minister Sir John Compton. Mitchell and Compton discussed several regional and international issues important to Grenada, St Lucia and the OECS. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S , Grenada: Fingers continue to point in Grenada as to where the bodies of murdered former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and his cabinet colleagues lie. Some believe that the seventeen who were convicted of the crime should stay behind bars. read more.. |
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| It has been truthfully said that, in man’s quest for truth, questions will be constantly asked, some deep, some superficial, and many just plain silly. And in our public affairs, asking questions must be the best way to become well informed. read more.. |
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PARIS, France (AFP):  Not only will Lewis Hamilton will be the first black driver to compete in Formula One next season, he will also be the first of Grenadian heritage. Hamilton, was born in Tewin in Hertfordshire to parents who had emigrated from the Caribbean island of Grenada. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Significant progress has been achieved on Section A of the new wing for the General Hospital in Grenada since construction activities commenced in September 2006. Project Coordination Services are being provided by the Agency for Reconstruction and Development. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenadians may just be greeted by an early election call this year. Some nationals, together with top political affiliates, told Caribbean Net News that they predict elections could be called within the next six months, while some believe right after Cricket World Cup. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Government of Japan and the United Nations have decided to extend assistance to Grenada through the Trust Fund for Human Security for a project entitled Restoring Livelihoods in Grenada after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily. read more.. |
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| I suppose that being the believers many of us like to think we are, it is not too difficult, as we are entering another New Year, to again entertain hopes and really dream of, or imagine worthwhile changes in our lives for the New Year. read more.. |
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| In reference to Winston Strachan's letter "How will wildlife habitat be protected in Grenada?" written in Caribbean Net News, December 28, 2006. I can't believe that Winston Strachan could have the nerve to make such a invalid statement. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Together with more than 100 soldiers Grenada’s Private Jeffery Beharry 23, brother of Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry successfully completed his Phase One training at a Passing Out parade held at the Army Training Regiment in London. read more.. |
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| I am writing in support of your published letter written by Mr Andrew Dobson, President of the Society of the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds. In fact, as a Grenadian, I am most grateful for the intervention by the Society. read more.. |
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| In our Tri-Island state, since February 7, 1974, we are supposed to be operating the business of the people under a democratic system of government. And our model for so doing was derived from the tried and tested Westminster model. read more.. |
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| The following letter has been sent to all Grenadian Government Ministers and senior executives of the Four Seasons Hotels group. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: In a press statement Wednesday, the Government of Grenada thanked conservationist group Bird Life International for their interest in the wildlife of Grenada but refutes allegations that a proposed tourism development will threaten the habitat of the Grenada dove. read more.. |
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| CAMBRIDGE, England: A 'high-end luxury resort' may be threatening one of the last remaining refuges for the Grenada Dove, a Critically Endangered species with a global population of just 180 birds. read more.. |
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| While carols and parang composers and singers, have been beseeching us all to put "Christ" back in Christmas, our politicians seem to have been doing their utmost to put more and more scandalous behaviour in the public pipeline. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada parliament is expected to see some heated debate on the 2007 budget, presented by the Finance Minister Anthony Boatswain last Friday. The 2007 estimate provides for a total expenditure (including amortisation) of EC$632.5 million. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  History was in the making on Monday as the old Islander Hotel in Grenada was demolished to start construction on a high-end luxury 120 room resort. Minister of Tourism, Brenda Hood says an investment of this type will have a huge impact on jobs and economic activity. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has given full support to an initiative by the CARISCIENCE Network to engage qualified Caribbean nationals who are living in other parts of the world on matters relating to science and technology. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Parliamentary Representative for the Town of St George in Grenada and his legal team have won their fourth legal victory in defending an action claiming that MP Peter David's dual citizenship disqualifies him from standing for election. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S , Grenada: Three people convicted on eleven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to thirty years in prison will be released Saturday. The three from the group known as the Grenada Seventeen are Andy Mitchell, Vincent Joseph and Cosmos Richardson. read more.. |
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| Now that the political climate has clearly taken a turn toward policy changes in the US two major issues that could seriously affect the economic welfare of our CARICOM states are again in the news and attracting in-depth concerns. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, has said that the region, which is in the infancy of a scientific revolution, must leverage science and technology in its strategy to become more globally competitive in the context of the Caribbean Single Market (CSM). read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has hailed the start of the biggest tourism project ever to be undertaken in Grenada as one which will bring benefits to all Grenadians. At the Sod Turning Ceremony of Port Louis Grenada, Mitchell praised developer Peter de Savary. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Although receiving a favorable rating from the ICC Inspection Team that visited on Friday, Grenada will still have to keep its fingers crossed until December 1, when the report is issued. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Contracts to commence the infrastructural works for Human Settlements at Soubise and Mt Gay in Grenada were signed Wednesday at the offices of the Agency for Reconstruction and Development (ARD). read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A seven-member planning team from China are learning about the most common characteristics of house designs in Grenada and the country’s new approach to Human Settlement. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM's Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on Cricket, Dr Keith Mitchell, has called on the West Indies Cricket Board to make a strong statement against the recent racial abuse of England player Monty Panesar by Australian fans. read more.. |
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| As we continue to review the happenings and the results surrounding the mid-term election in the US last week, one cannot help wishing for and envying, the type of solution the American people democratically opted for. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A seven-man technical delegation from China was due to arrive in Grenada on Friday to commence preparatory work for the first phase of the Chinese Housing Project. read more.. |
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| Those of us who are saying that money is scarce in Grenada and people are catching their “nen-nen” to make ends meet (to provide the basic necessities for their families), may have to re-assess where we are coming from. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA (Bloomberg):  A US company has claimed in a lawsuit filed in New York that its efforts to get a licence to explore for oil and natural gas off the coast of Grenada were blocked after they refused in 1996 to give a bribe to Grenada's agriculture minister, Gregory Bowen. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Government and Opposition Senators in Grenada will on Friday debate the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies Bill 2007, the Bill having been passed by the House of Representatives on Monday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, left on Tuesday to attend meetings in the Cayman Islands with the leaders in the Caribbean cruise industry in an attempt to bring more business to Grenada. Mitchell is accompanied by Tourism Minister Sen. Brenda Hood. read more.. |
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| The things we do in this life have a way of catching up with us, along life’s journey during our pilgrimage on planet Earth. The old folks used to say, that the wrongs we do to others will someday come back to haunt us, even when we least expect. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: On Monday, parliamentarians here are expected to debate the Cricket World Cup Sunset Legislation with the hope of making Grenada the next ICC CWC host country to pass the legislation. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA:  The New York-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) has called on the Grenadian Government to "disclose, in a transparent manner, the true reason for the institution of deportation proceedings against Guyanese national Rudolf Holligan." read more.. |
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| Too many times, in matters dealing with the people’s business, John Public has to rely on speculation, hearsay, or half truth, because the powers-that-be are not being as frank and transparent as their responsibilities demand. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Union workers under the umbrella body of the Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) have been asked to gear up for what could be a major shut down if the Consolidated Contractors Company refuses to comply with union demands on Monday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Guyanese national Rudolf Holligan, who has been the centre of attention in Grenada during the past few weeks, left the country on Saturday. Before he left, he indicated that his passion for Grenada will remain. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, has called on governments in the region to strive to ensure that the "sunset legislation" needed for the hosting of the Cricket World Cup is in place as soon as possible. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Getting free assistance from the Grenada government’s building material distribution scheme will soon be a thing of the past. read more.. |
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DUTCHMAN'S BAY, Antigua:  Antigua and Barbuda officially welcomed eight Grenadian students to the Hospitality Training Institute last Friday. The students are recipients of scholarships offered by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda as a form of goodwill to the Grenadian Government. read more.. |
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| Except for the fact that those of us who were released from detention at Richmond Hill Prison, and Hope Vale Camp, on the 26th October 1983 are now twenty-three years older come next week, the question begs itself... what else is new? read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada Government is moving full speed ahead with its public sector modernisation programme, funded by the World Bank to the tune of 3.5 million dollars. read more.. |
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| I am writing with reference to a reply by Mr Strachan to Mr Padmore's concern on issues concerning Grenada and find Mr Strachan somewhat typical of the types of people Mr Padmore was wary about. read more.. |
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| In my column last week, I asked the question of our politicians in the region as a whole “what can we really expect”; when those same politicians perform and behave as though they truly believe that their tiny-tot states are in fact independent. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  An ongoing battle between Grenada’s Finance Minister, Anthony Boatswain, and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over cement supplies continued this week. Boatswain is accused by the NDC of wrongdoing in relation to a local cement company. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: English and West Indies cricket legends will gather in Grenada on Sunday at Progress Park. The two teams will participate in the Virgin Atlantic Cricket Classic and will feature some of the biggest names in the cricket world. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday handed out 100 cheques to displaced Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) workers from the parishes of St Patrick’s, St Mark’s and St John’s. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Two international airlines have given an assurance that they will be operating non-stop flights to Grenada during the coming year. read more.. |
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| After paying close attention to comments made by Mr Lloyd Noel concerning Grenadian legend Scotilda Noel, I would like to ask him a few questions of my own. read more.. |
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| At the pace everything seems to be moving nowadays, some real and some imaginary, and in the fast and busy world across the globe, as well as in our relatively quiet neck of the woods in the CSME Region back here read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  As Grenada continues to rebuild, another phase of its housing reconstruction program has now been completed. Construction of houses at the Simon Bolivar Human Settlement in the Parish of St David has reached its final stage and is ready to accommodate residents. read more.. |
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| I am writing with reference to Mr Padmore’s letter in which he stressed the need for inward investment from the capital city of St George’s to other towns and parishes that makes up the Spice Islands. read more.. |
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| I am very concerned about the state of affairs in Grenada at present and those in charge in public office and their blunders. Moving around the island I noticed the same old trend. read more.. |
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| After reading Mr Strachan's letter to the editor about Point Salines Airport, I would like to add another comment. We've visited Grenada twice now and have so enjoyed the country and people. read more.. |
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| Under our adopted democratic system of Government -- grounded in our Parliamentary system of passing laws, for the peace, order, and stability of our society -- we have also taken on board a written Constitution. read more.. |
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| Perhaps I should start by congratulating the Government of Grenada and, in particular, the Minister whose portfolio includes tourism, for not only visiting, but touring the United Kingdom earlier this year in a promotion exercise. read more.. |
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LONDON, England (AFP):  A young Grenada-born army private who received Britain's highest military honor but who paid a physical and emotional price for his heroism in Iraq has been promoted to lance corporal, officials said Tuesday. Johnson Beharry was awarded the first Victoria Cross in 23 years. read more.. |
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| I can very well remember those heated and exciting days in 1973/74, when masses of Grenadians took to the streets in every parish in protest against the "backdoor" granting of independence to the late Eric Gairy and his GULP Government. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada said last week that it is not satisfied with the ruling handed down by the High Court in the case involving NDC's Parliamentary Representative for the Town of St. George and said they will have the case appealed. read more.. |
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| As we look back two years ago, to that natural disaster called “Ivan,” many questions, and concerns, and considerations, keep on coming back to most people, as they struggle to find answers of one kind or another. read more.. |
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| WILLEMSTAD, Curacao: In stifling heat at the Ergilio Hato Stadium, Guyana beat Grenada by a single goal to ensure they finished top of Group A and qualify for the next round of the Digicel Caribbean Cup. read more.. |
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| WILLEMSTAD, Curacao: Suriname produced an assured performance in their second game in Group A of the Digicel Caribbean Cup to defeat Grenada. Despite Wednesday’s drubbing at the hands of Guyana, Suriname started confidently. read more.. |
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| It has long been accepted that in politics and public issues, because of the uncertain and ever-changing trends in peoples behaviour patterns worldwide, special allowances have to be made when assessing or analysing the impact they create. read more.. |
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| In response to the David Coard article "Grenada does not need a new spice product", I am in total agreement with Mr Coard's comments. We can see the impact of recent events on the price of oil. read more.. |
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| CASTRIES, St Lucia: The embassy of Mexico for the OECS countries, based in St Lucia, has announced that seventeen Eastern Caribbean students have received full scholarships granted by the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey. read more.. |
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| Despite the many other areas that are not nearly up to mark in our Spice Isles for some time now, the two biggest projects in our foreign policy portfolio seem to be on stream and progressing according to plan. read more.. |
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| Grenada does not need a new Spice product, Grenada needs to concentrate on alternative fuel sources i.e, ethanol-sugar cane production, as in Brazil. read more.. |
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| There can be little doubt that Carnival (spice mas) 2K6 generated widespread interest, in addition to its own kinds of peculiar landmarks and differences. And now that it is over, the usual analysis would have to be very carefully dissected. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) has responded to complaints made by the Manager of the Grenada Carnival Secretariat, Dexter Mitchell. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) has awarded 39 academic scholarships and professional development grants, totaling a record amount of US$144,500. read more.. |
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| It is very interesting, and at the same time posing as or promoting a serious political tight rope in the region, the chaos and confusion that is taking place in T&T in these times. And by these times I am referring to the major drive read more.. |
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| MONTREAL, Canada: Air Canada Vacations returns to Grenada this winter with exclusive packages for Canadians featuring seasonal non-stop weekly Sunday flights from Toronto starting December 17, and a choice of seven resorts. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has said that the problems many young people are facing today have been magnified because of the effects of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily. read more.. |
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| In this "global village" we are occupying for sometime now we seem to be always doing things, taking decisions, treating others (whether individuals or countries), and generally going about our business as though no one else matters. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Spice Mas 2006 is off to a good start in Grenada and the Children’s Carnival Frolic on Saturday is living proof of what can be expected this year. read more.. |
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TORONTO, Canada:  Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada has announced the appointment of Julius Isaac, former Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Canada, to the Order of Canada. Justice Isaac, a Grenadian by birth, was a member of the bar in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Grenada and Alberta. read more.. |
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| All the above descriptions or adjectives, as well as the hundreds of others being used or devised, to describe or attempt to explain what is happening in our CARICOM state of T&T, are flooding the media and airwaves nowadays. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has signaled the region’s readiness to host the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Mitchell said that the Cricket World Cup would leave a legacy of greater cooperation between regional Governments. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell is to represent the region at the Global Brand Launch of the International Cricket Council 2007 World Cup in India. Mitchell will also be the featured speaker at the event, where he will join ICC top executives. read more.. |
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| As I look and listened at the massacre and rhetorical shameful excuses coming from Israel and Lebanon, as the former killed hundreds and devastated everything in the latter, I could not resist making comparisons with our lifestyle in the region. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  For the third year, the elegant and upscale 64-room Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada has won the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award®. Spice’s AAA Four Diamond Award® rating will appear in the AAA 2007 Caribbean TourBook™ guide. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The President of the Grenada Bar Association, Ruggles Ferguson, is concerned about the implications the situation involving Trinidad and Tobago’s Chief Justice Satnarine Sharma could have for the region. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Ministry of Social Development is continuing to place serious emphasis on the fight against juvenile delinquency in Grenada. read more.. |
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| PORTLAND, USA: The United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, Karin Immergut, on Wednesday announced guilty pleas by two defendants in an international investment fraud scam involving the First International Bank of Grenada. read more.. |
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| NAIMETTE-XHOVEMONT, Belgium: Grenada's 2004 NCAA 800m champion Neisha Bernard-Thomas was the only Caribbean winner at Wednesday night's Meeting de Liège in Naimette-Xhovémont, Belgium. read more.. |
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| The football World Cup has now come and gone, and the hopes and dreams and ambitions of all the participants have all been laid to rest in that historic city of Berlin in Germany. The hot favourite Brazil did not look like winners. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The legal profession in Grenada is mourning the loss of one of its more senior members. Michael Sylvester died in the United States on Monday night, where he was receiving treatment. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada's opposition National Democratic Congress has agreed to compile a full report on Sunday’s agriculture conference within six months, and to meet on a similar basis within three months. read more.. |
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| I am a regular reader of your column on Grenada and like the approach and stance that Mr Lloyd Noel takes on the realities and issues in Grenada as I once grew up on the island myself during the seventies. read more.. |
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| With the closing ceremony of the 27th Heads of Government Meeting of the Caribbean Community, in St Kitts on the 7th July, 2006, it can truly be said that the Region has witnessed substantial developments in various fields. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada is doing well in its ability to deliver sexual and reproductive health services, according to Dr Tirbani Jagdeo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation. read more.. |
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| I read Andrew Brown's contribution expecting to find some golden nugget or an uplifting point but was left deeply distressed by his sweeping generalities ascribed to "Grenadians" and to "Grenadians raised in the UK". read more.. |
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| It sounds very strange, in my view, to hear a Minister in our Parliament last week in the process of upbraiding another MP, who was quoting the St Vincent Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonzales, for expressing concerns. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Grenadian international Jason Roberts has signed a four-year transfer deal to join another Premiership side, Blackburn Rovers from his old club Wigan Athletic. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: As travel and tourism continues to be one of the world’s fastest growing industries and employers, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC produces detailed annual Tourism Satellite Accounting reports. read more.. |
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| CARACAS, Venezuela (Bloomberg): Petroleos de Venezuela SA, South America's largest-oil company, has signed a long-term supply contract to sell petroleum products to the Caribbean island of Grenada as part of Venezuela's PetroCaribe initiative. read more.. |
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| In the highly competitive world of politics, diplomacy, and public administration generally, it must be accepted and fully understood, that the business of the people takes time. And that is so, in a nutshell. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Dialysis treatment could be available in Grenada in the very near future. The treatment will be provided by a private company, Island Health Services (IHS), which is in the process of organizing its clinic at Belmont St George’s. read more.. |
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| FRIGATE BAY, St KItts (UPI): The Caribbean countries that helped Japan win a narrow victory at the International Whaling Commission could face a backlash from environmentally concerned tourists. read more.. |
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| It seems that the people in authority, who control and direct our affairs delight in, or perhaps get a kick out of, leaving even major decisions for the ninety-ninth hour before saying or doing anything worthwhile to inform the people. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: A Grenada family is mourning the death of three children in a fire on Friday. According to reports, the fire gutted the house in which the children were staying in Glebelan in Sauteurs. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Grenadian striker Jason Roberts, who is said to be leaving Wigan Athletic following a new contract breakdown last week, is said to be linked to a 1.5 million pound move back to his former club West Bromwich Albion. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: With the closure of the Grenada Sugar Factory in 2004, sugar cane farmers in Grenada have been faced with the loss of their livelihoods because of the lack of mills to grind the product. read more.. |
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| There was an old saying, by those wise old folks of yesteryear, to the effect that, if care is not taken of the tree trunk, there will eventually be no branches, or flowers and fruits to admire or enjoy. And those of us old enough to recall... read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The Grenadian entry in this year’s Chelsea Flower Show in London has received the Silver Gilt Flora award after winning Gold for five consecutive years. This award is the highest in the Silver Gilt category, which is the second highest award at Chelsea. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: It was another significant day for Grenada’s stadium project last Tuesday with the commencement of the roofing phase. The process, which will take four months, will see all the stands being covered except the Posse Stand. read more.. |
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| When Sir Ronald Sanders was delivering his lecture on the CSME in Barbados, I doubt he could have been anticipating the extent of the reaction his comments on that occasion engendered. But some very useful responses have been forthcoming. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: There was a packed programme of activities for the legal fraternity over the weekend with the OECS Bar quarterly Council Meeting in Grenada. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: A special sitting of Grenada’s parliament will be held on Friday to take the Petrol Tax Amendment Act through all its stages. read more.. |
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| The happenings in our political comings and going, and their ups and downs, have been bothering me for some time now. The concerns are ever-present, and I share them and listen to others’ concerns in regular discussions. read more.. |
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| WASHINGTON, USA: Grenada on Friday became the 18th member of the Organization of American States (OAS) to deposit instruments of ratification of the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Parliamentarians and officials of political parties came together on Wednesday to share their insights for the establishment of Grenada’s National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP). read more.. |
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| I write in response to Mr Brown’s letter published on May 25, 2006 and in doing so must point out that I have no knowledge of the forum he has referred to or the contents of what was forwarded to Grenada. However; I have had some mixed experience dealing with civil servants from that country. read more.. |
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| As a Grenadian living in Manchester, UK, I frequently take an interest in Grenadian affairs via the internet and speaking to other UK based Grenadians. read more.. |
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| Our political history in the Commonwealth Caribbean, since the independence fever started to spread its heat in 1962 has been loaded and inundated with promises, and promises, and more promises. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has overturned an injunction blocking the Grenada government from going ahead with its plans to improve the infrastructure around the stadium. read more.. |
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| There is a plan to build a port project in Grenada's northern town, Sauteurs, St Patrick. Therefore, the false rumours being spread just recently about Kick 'Em Jenny volcano acting up, could well be another opposition propaganda plot. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: With the hurricane season quickly approaching, Grenada’s National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) prepares to embark on a drive stressing the need for preparedness. read more.. |
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| The political scenario in the region nowadays, and the happenings in our own backyard in these Spice Isles, must be sending out the message that we are into, or on the road to trying times ahead. read more.. |
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| PARIS, France (AFP): The Paris Club of government creditors said Friday it had agreed to reschedule debts valued at 16 million dollars it is owed by the government of Grenada. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: With the 2006 Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference now in its 20th year, Grenada’s experience from hurricanes Ivan and Emily will be analysed at the four day meeting, which began this week. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: On Monday, Grenada received high ratings from the ICC Assessment team headed by the Venue Development Director, Don Lockerbie. According to Lockerbie, Grenada is now making action and not promises. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S , Grenada: The Executive Director of the Grenada Grand Beach Resort, Daniel Nicholas, says the resort has now employed the services of a new private security company to provide better service following reports that two American citizens were robbed in the hotel compound. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA: Air Jamaica has announced more flights to the Caribbean island of Grenada this summer, increasing its non-stop schedule from four to five flights per week to and from New York's JFK International Airport. read more.. |
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| “The point has been repeatedly stressed that it is worthless to offer prayers and sacrifices to God unless, at the same time, one defends the rights of the widow, the orphan, the stranger, the labourer.” read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Ninety percent of the pitches in Grenada being prepared as practice grounds for World Cup 2007 are already complete, according to Sports Minister Roland Bhola. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The construction industry in Grenada will be hit by an almost 30 percent increase in the price of cement as soon as the next shipment arrives. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Regional practitioners implementing Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) projects in the Caribbean have convened a five day meeting in Grenada. read more.. |
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| In our CARICOM region nowadays -- although the CSM(E) is supposed to be a reality, at least in six states -- the issues raising their ugly heads all seem to be more locally involved, despite their wider significance. read more.. |
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| It is now less than one year to the start of the biggest sporting event (CWC 2007) ever to be held in the Caribbean, under the umbrella management or regional control of CARICOM, (at least the grounds in the region). read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Issues such as squatting, juvenile crime, vagrancy, traffic problems, sand mining, and noise pollution were some of the issues discussed when Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell met recently with key government bodies. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Several Trinidad and Tobago players preparing for the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany have been invited to appear for a President's XI side to tackle Grenada's national team in two home friendly matches later this month. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The ICC Cricket World Cup ticketing applications will commence in Grenada on May 2. Managing Director of the ICC CWC Chris Dehring during a visit Saturday made a special appeal to Grenadians to come out in their numbers and start applying for tickets. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Paul Jewell, the manager at English Premier League side Wigan Athletic is ready to negotiate a new long-term contract with Grenadian striker Jason Roberts this summer. read more.. |
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| During the next couple months, the world sporting fraternity will be concentrated on the football World Cup due to be held in Germany in June this year. And for us in the Caribbean it holds some special interest. read more.. |
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| In these long-suffering Isles, that make up the State of Grenada as part of the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), we have had so many unsavoury happenings and bad publicity over the years. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Christopher Nelson appeared in court in Grenada on Friday, after being summoned as a witness in a case involving Frederick ‘Bala’ Noel, a former security officer of the prime minister. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The legal advisor to the Cabinet of Grenada, Jamaican-born Hugh Wildman, on Friday lashed out at the Grenada Bar Association (GBA), has accused the GBA of hijacking the administration of justice in Grenada. He is also taking his appointment as attorney general to appeal. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The first-ever Grenadian movie “Blinded” is set to get some international recognition. The movie has been officially selected for the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) to be held on May 4 -11 in New York. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Grenadian international Jason Roberts ended his goal-scoring drought when he scored for Wigan Athletic in an English Premier League match at Blackburn on Monday night. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenadian Commissioner of Police Winston James is seeking the assistance and involvement of parents and community leaders to address the recent upsurge in youth violence around the country. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Grenada’s Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has called on the country’s Agency for Reconstruction and Development Inc. (ARD) to work closely with the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB) to ensure farmers have current and reliable information about markets. read more.. |
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| In these Spice Isles -- where everything is nice, and we never seem to have dull moments, and our people have very short memories -- we are also expected to have more patience than others, because we have had more upheavals than all the others. read more.. |
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| CURITIBA, Brazil: In an inspiring move for the Caribbean region, the nation of Grenada has pledged to put 25 percent of near-shore marine and 25 percent of terrestrial natural resources under effective conservation by 2020. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Grenada’s Opposition Leader Tillman Thomas has ordered the setting up of a Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to look into allegations of impropriety by a member of their parliamentary team. The NDC leader stated that the investigations have already begun. read more.. |
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| In today’s global market place or village, that we once spoke about or referred to as the vast and wonderful world or Planet Earth, nearly everything that takes place from hour to hour, or is planned even in the wildest jungle. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Work is full speed ahead and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell, after touring the Queens Park Stadium facility last week, is even more confident that Grenada will be ready for Cricket World Cup 2007. The Chinese echoed the sentiments that Grenadians can rest assured. read more.. |
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| Unfortunately, we have been and continue to be our worst enemies. We fight for freedom, and when we get it, we use it as a weapon against our own. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Nine host venues, 16 warm up matches, one opening ceremony, 51 matches, 47 days of cricket and 2.2 billion television viewers. That's the scheduled format for Cricket World Cup 2007 and to square it all off some 350 persons will be screened and professionally trained. read more.. |
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| If only those in authority, as well as those aspiring to be in authority, and those doing their utmost to gain favours from those in current authority, can begin to accept and appreciate that nothing lasts forever. read more.. |
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| MELBOURNE, Australia: World Indoor champion Alleyne Francique of Grenada and silver medallist California Molefe of Botswana easily qualified for the next round of the men's 400m at the 2006 Commonwealth Games now on in Melbourne, Australia. read more.. |
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| UNITED NATIONS, New York: Recent hurricanes have blown Grenada off course on its way to the CARICOM Single Market (CSM), even though its neighboring Eastern Caribbean countries are expected to join the regional trade bloc this summer. read more.. |
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| As a Grenadian living abroad I feel compelled to comment on the Passa Passa issue which the Education Minister described as one of the biggest problems yet to face the island. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  After been questioned by police, the Editor of the Grenada Today newspaper, George Worme, walked away without any charges being laid against him. Worme was detained on Tuesday and questioned in connection with an article considered libellous. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: On Tuesday, the editor of the Grenada Today newspaper, George Worme, was detained and questioned by the Royal Grenada Police Force. read more.. |
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| In the Grenadian Voice of Saturday, fourth March, the “Personally Speaking” writer purported to describe Mr Hugh Wildman’s behaviour as the “arrogance of the able” and he went on to state that none of his (Wildman's) detractors have been able... read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The Agricultural Livelihoods Recovery Project in Grenada has proven to be a model example of how a public-private partnership can work successfully to build long-term productivity and self-reliance. The project has played a major part in reviving approximately 500 farms. read more.. |
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MOSCOW, Russia:  In-form Grenadian Alleyne Francique became only the second man to successfully defend a World Indoor title when he crossed the line first to win the men's 400m dash on the final day of competition at the 11th IAAF Indoor Championships in the Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow on Sunday. read more.. |
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| In these Isles of Spice we never seem to have dull moments and if the excitement is not forthcoming from natural occurrences, natural disasters, or inappropriate actions and omissions by those in authority. read more.. |
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| ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: Passa Passa continues to be the subject of debate in Grenada and other parts of the region and two other local organizations have joined the voice of the government to ban the dance from the country. read more.. |
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| As most Grenadians would say "I am just throwing sprat to catch whale." Grenada Minister of Education, Claris Charles' decision to eradicate the Jamaican passa passa dance culture within the society, could very well be the beginning of the government programme to revive local culture. read more.. |
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| LIEVEN, France: Reigning World Indoor champion Alleyne Francique of Grenada, and Guadeloupe-born French sprinter Christine Arron highlighted the 19th edition of Gaz de France indoor track meeting in Liévin on Friday. read more.. |
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| Having followed this constitutional issue first in Grenada, I have been fortunate to be able to follow events via Caribbean Net News website and the courtesy of former Attorney General of Grenada, Lloyd Noel read more.. |
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| I write in support of the comments made by L. D. Williams. We found the roads in a similar state as described and are in sympathy with the many road users. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Nutmeg and cocoa remain two important crops in Grenada and it is with this in mind the Grenada Cocoa Association and the Grenada Nutmeg Association are striving to introduce new value-added products out of these two high-demand crops. read more.. |
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| Before anyone starts thinking I am raising alarms about “Kick-em Jenny,” in these unusual weather patterns we are experiencing recently, let me make it clear up front that I am referring to happenings on the social and political scenario. read more.. |
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| Whilst visiting Grenada recently I found myself caught up with the politics of the Island. The Prime Minster stated that the coming "Cricket World Cup" will be very important to the Islanders in order to help Tourism. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Japanese Government continues to come to the aid of the Education Sector in Grenada post Hurricanes Ivan and Emily. read more.. |
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 The Constitution that was handed to us by England in 1974 makes provision for upholding the dignity of human values, because we, as a people, affirmed that we believed that all men/women are endowed by the Creator with equal and inalienable rights, reason, and conscience. read more.. |
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 Our old folks had a saying that ... “a new broom may sweep clean, but the old one knows the corners.” And that saying used to be put into effect, to the extent that no matter what new item was bought for the home, they always hang on to the old one for as long as possible. read more.. |
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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell on Friday, February 10, denied that Grenada intends to give up the Green Package of 2007 World Cup matches to Trinidad and Tobago. Prime Minister Mitchell, who heads the CARICOM Prime Ministers’ Sub-Committee for Cricket, was speaking at a news conference in Port-of-Spain. read more.. |
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| ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Grenada Islamic Foundation said it will join Muslims worldwide in protesting the publication of cartoons in newspapers in Europe intended to portray images of the Prophet Muhammad. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA: Reigning world indoor 400m champion Alleyne Francique of Grenada returned to the top of the world list in his speciallised event, following his determined run at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in The Armory Track & Field Center on Saturday. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Flags and the national colours on Tuesday February 7th adorned the Tanteen playing field as Grenadians celebrated 32 years as an independent nation. The military parade taking centre stage was considered by many to be of the highest standards. This year’s guests joining the parade were the British, French, Venezuela and China. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada now has a one-page customs/immigration clearance form, which was introduced on February 1, 2006 as part of efforts to improve yachting in Grenada. read more.. |
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 To be able to truly answer the above question, one must have lived through some years before nineteen seventy-four; and must be really objective in one’s outlook without being too partial on any side. Having been very closely associated with many on both sides of the disturbances. read more.. |
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| ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenadian Police Corporal Joel Horsford has been arrested and charged in connection with the misappropriation of funds to the sum of $743,230. read more.. |
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| ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Ministry of Education in Grenada will officially launch the Caribbean Centres of Excellence for Teacher Training project (CETT) on Friday 10th February 2006 at the Grenada Grand Beach Resort. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenadians turned out in large numbers on Friday to pay homage to popular Grenadian playwright Michael Degale.
Degale was laid to rest February 3 following a mass at the Grand Anse Roman Catholic Church. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Parliamentary Representative for the town of St. George, Mr. Peter David, made his first court appearance in Grenada on Tuesday, February 2 to defend the validity of his election. Caribbean Net News understands that the Attorney General’s chambers decided to go to court to declare David’s parliamentary representation null and void. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Following his dismissal for elbowing during a match against Everton on Tuesday, Wigan Athletic striker Jason Roberts admitted to being "a little naive." read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The opposition party in Grenada has called on Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell to apologize to the nation for what they describe as a reprehensible conduct during his rebuttal presentation of the budget debate on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, during his closing remarks in the 2006 budget debate. read more.. |
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 It was said by a famous prime minister about his country -- and I firmly believe it is equally applicable to our tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique -- that we cannot develop our people and country, unless and until we learn to demand the highest levels of integrity. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada’s first local movie ‘Blinded’ made its full length debut on Saturday January 28 at the Grenada Trade Center. Blinded was shown in its entirety on the big screen in front of a sold-out audience of just over 1,000. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Grenadian international Jason Roberts scored his 13th goal of the season in the 29th minute of extra time to put Wigan Athletic into the final of the Carling Cup, despite a 2-1 loss to Arsenal on Tuesday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: It is happening in a small room located on the Third Floor of the Ministerial Complex in the Land Use Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries. “We are commencing the remapping of Grenada,” according to Mr. Ivan Laughlin, Agency for Reconstruction and Development Inc. (ARD) Human Settlement Specialist. read more.. |
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 Whatever may, or may not, positively result from the general concept of the NRL “Levy cum Income Tax”, one aspect was very much in the public arena during the days leading up to Budget Day, and that was the concerted effort of both sides to get the general public in support of their positions. read more.. |
Grenada government revises levy rate
01-23-2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: In keeping with a recommendation from the Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Grenada government has agreed that, for the first six months, persons earning in excess of EC$1,000 per month and up to EC$5,000 per month, will now be required to contribute a 3 percent National Reconstruction Levy, as opposed to the 5 percent originally proposed. read more..
Grenada’s economic future looks promising, says Finance Minister
01-23-2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  “With reconstruction activity proceeding well, Grenada’s economy is estimated to have grown by 1.5 percent in 2005, after a contraction of 3 percent in 2004. This recovery was primarily driven by activity in the construction industry, supported by a revitalized cruise tourism sector,” said Finance Minister Anthony Boatswain. read more..
Grenada government to implement 5 percent levy on January 20
Thursday, January 19, 2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada has said that it will implement
and announce the revised proposal on the National Reconstruction Levy on Friday
January 20, Budget Day...
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Japan approves funding for four more schools in Grenada
Thursday, January 19, 2006
ST. GEORGES, Grenada: The Japanese Government has approved funding for four more schools in Grenada under its Grant Assistance for Grass- Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), to support the rehabilitation effort post Hurricanes Ivan and Emily...
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Letter:
I find Lloyd Noel most intriguing
Thursday, January 19, 2006
I have to say I find the former Attorney General of Grenada most intriguing. I first came across one of his articles in a local weekly newspaper when holidaying in Grenada during November/
December of last year; and found the article (which I wholeheartedly agreed
with) so interesting that I brought the paper back with me...
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Law and Politics: Grenada where are you heading?
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
 Listeners outside Grenada to our various radio stations, during the past two weeks or so, must have been left wondering whether they were witnessing a re-birth of the PRG
days -- when media propaganda was the main tool of communication and the order
of the day. The debate had become so intense and personal...
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EU provides immediate assistance for Grenada's schools
Friday, January 13, 2006
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The European Union (EU) has released a grant of 9.3
million Euros, or just under EC$33 million, to assist in the rehabilitation of
schools in Grenada, due to the devastation of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily...
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Grenada government outlines 5 percent Levy
Friday, January 13, 2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: According to Grenada’s Ministry of Finance, a number of
facts regarding the National Reconstruction Levy (NRL), including the
calculations, are currently misunderstood...
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Grenada’s Finance Minister says TUC alternative cannot replace the five percent levy
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
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GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Ministry of Finance has issued a press release to further
clarify the intricacies of the 5% levy. According to the release, the ministry feels that there are numerous miscalculations about the National Reconstruction Levy. A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 11
with other stakeholders...
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GRENLEC to activate a new customer information system in Grenada
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC) has selected a new customer information and billing system as the
company continues to make customer service one of its biggest priorities this
year...
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Grenadians seeking millions in back pay from Florida company
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: A group of Grenadians is among former migrant workers seeking millions of dollars in back wages from a Florida-based
company. The case is headed for the United States Federal Court...
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Law and Politics: Of immediate concerns - levy, budget, CSM
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
By the time you are reading this, the looming crisis surrounding the proposed
five percent (5%) Government "Levy cum Income Tax," would either have cooled
down, postponed to a later date, or reached alarming proportions. The
arguments on both sides have been forcefully and repeatedly put forward by the
two sides...
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Grenada’s trades unions continue to battle against 5 percent levy
Monday, January 9, 2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Grenada Trades’ Union Council (GTUC) said it is appalled that,
at a time when the Government is calling on severely overburdened workers of the
nation to pay a 5 percent Reconstruction Levy, it has increased the number of
Senior Ministers in the Cabinet...
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Grenada’s disaster agency to take proactive approach for 2006 hurricane season
Monday, January 9, 2006
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was a hectic hurricane season for the Atlantic and a learning experience for Grenada after being hit by two major hurricanes in less than 10 months. But the National Disaster Management Agency
(NaDMA) said Grenadians must be commended for their efforts in taking a
pro-active approach to some of the planned activities...
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Congresswoman Lee applauds Grenada’s ARD
Monday, January 9, 2006
 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: United States Congresswoman Barbara Lee has applauded the effective working relationship between the Agency for Reconstruction and Development Inc. (ARD) and USAID
in facilitating Grenada’s recovery from two major hurricanes. “You have
taken a tragedy and turned it into an opportunity,” she said...
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Grenadian Roberts cleared after elbow incident
Friday, January 6, 2006
LONDON, England: Grenadian "Spice Boy" Jason Roberts will not face disciplinary action over an alleged elbowing incident during a Premier League match between his Wigan
United side and West Ham United on December 28...
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Grenada government extends discussion on 5 percent levy
Thursday, January 5, 2006
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada has decided to broaden the
number of social partners in the debate on the 5 percent Reconstruction Levy...
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US Congresswoman says Grenada is a model
Thursday, January 5, 2006
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GEORGE'S, Grenada: A senior Congresswoman from the United States has called
Grenada’s reconstruction a model for the rest of the region and the world.
During a meeting with Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell, Congresswoman Barbara
Lee of California complimented the Government and people of Grenada on the
reconstruction effort...
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Grenadian senator sworn in as full minister
Thursday, January 5, 2006
 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Senator Emmalin
Pierre has been sworn in as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Ministry with
responsibility for Youth Development. The brief ceremony took place at the
Governor General’s Residence in Grenada on Wednesday afternoon. In
attendance were representatives of various youth organizations...
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Letter:
Missing Lloyd Noel's column
Monday, January 2, 2006
Season's greetings to all at Caribbean Net News. Thank you for the
wonderful job you are doing with your internet site which is usually loaded with
lots of current and pertinent Caribbean news...
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