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Next  Students of Grenada university on clinical safari Wednesday, July 1, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Students from St George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, have visited Kenya to take part in the first practical tropical medicine course to be held in collaboration with the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), one of Africa’s leading health development organisations. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: The economy, health and culture Tuesday, June 30, 2009 All over the world today the major topic of discussion and serious concern is the economic depression and how it is affecting people in every country. And it is now so widespread and all embracing, that only the very few who are so well off and beyond the effects of any kinds of economic downturn... read more... Letter: Tillman Thomas and the NDC cultivating an image Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Of all the events that have been splashed across the electronic and print media throughout the world for 2008 / 2009 none is more memorable having a lasting impression on my mind than to see Barack Obama accepting the nomination for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention. read more... Caribbean adds voice against Honduras coup Tuesday, June 30, 2009 GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) governments have joined in the global condemnation of the military coup that removed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya from office on Sunday. The Guyana government called for early reinstatement to office of the Honduran President. read more... Letter: Higher education and employment in Grenada Monday, June 29, 2009 30 years ago or thereabouts St George's University (SGU) was established by an American enterprise, in Grenada, concentrating on Medical and Veterinary Sciences. In recent years it has expanded its range of studies into other areas including degrees relating to business and information technology. read more... Letter: Contracts in Grenada Friday, June 26, 2009 When are Grenadians going to get serious about seeing contracts through to completion? One of the disappointments in doing business in Grenada is the casual attitude to contracts. Grenadians and others living here seem to think that it is fine to enter into contracts and to cancel out part way through. read more... Grenada government says VAT won't burden pockets Thursday, June 25, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenads (GIS) -- The government of Grenada said that the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) will not increase the tax burden on Grenadians when it's implemented. VAT must be seen in the context of enhancing and simplifying the way business is done in Grenada, said Senator George Prime. read more... Grenada to develop and reform its investment policies Wednesday, June 24, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- The government of Grenada is committed to providing an “enabling environment’’ where domestic and foreign entrepreneurs will see their investments bear fruit, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has said. He said government is determined to develop and reform... read more... Grenada vigilant in keeping out the H1N1 virus Wednesday, June 24, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Health officials are continuing their vigilance to ensure that Grenada remains free of the H1N1 flu virus. The latest effort of Health Ministry representatives is to implement a screening and clearance unit at the Grenada Yacht club. The unit will ensure screening of yachtsmen upon arrival. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: Some trying times ahead of us Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Concrete solutions in the social, economic and political spheres are as important and necessary as defending and promoting the dignity and the fundamental rights of every human person. In trying to achieve the above, the words of those who take on the responsibility must match their actions. read more... Letter: The case for and against a Grenada cabinet reshuffle Tuesday, June 23, 2009 “Reshuffle” is the buzzword on the various Internet fora, on the radio and in the streets of Grenada. Now the Grenada Today (GT) has waded in (in an editorial for the week ending June 19), offering advice to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas as to how he should fix his Cabinet. It is my opinion that GT's editor's... read more... Grenada government turns away cruise ship with suspected flu virus Wednesday, June 17, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- On Monday, Grenada's Ministry of Health refused permission to dock at the St George’s Port of a cruise liner, Ocean Dream. The vessel was said to be carrying as many as 40 passengers and crew who were experiencing flu-like symptoms. The ministry decided to take precautionary measures. read more... Grenada hosts seven-day insurance conference Tuesday, June 16, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Insurance supervisors from 19 countries are in Grenada for a seven-day conference, to examine subjects such as the global financial crisis, access to insurance initiatives and other issues affecting the region. Grenada’s Finance Minister is scheduled to address the conference. read more... Letter: I am very much disappointed in this NDC government Tuesday, June 16, 2009 I won’t be surprise if some of the participants in this year Grenada 2009 jouvert celebration run into problems with the police, due to the fact that the authorities want to enforce an old colonial inherited law that says, jouvert mas must be played from 5:am to 10:am , and after that they must stop the celebration. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: Are we on the right road? Tuesday, June 16, 2009 I do not believe that it can be truly disputed, that we in these tiny Tri-island State of Grenada, with Carriacou and Petite Martinique to make up the legal structure have had more political upheavals, social and economic disturb-ances, and constitutional and legal bacchanal than any other in the English speaking Caribbean. read more... Eastern Caribbean law enforcement officers in the US for advanced training Friday, June 12, 2009 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Ten law enforcement officers from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean will join forty of their colleagues from Trinidad, Jamaica and the Bahamas at the International Law Enforcement Academy, Roswell, New Mexico to attend the Advanced Management Course from June 1 to 26, 2009. read more... Grenada to receive additional ICT support from India Thursday, June 11, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- India's High Commissioner-designate to Grenada, Malay Mishra, has pledged his country’s continued support to Grenada in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). “India attaches great importance to her relations with Grenada,” he explained. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: What kind of society we want to build? Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Development of the whole human being has been said to be as important as achieving world peace among all people and races and religions. And development in that context must mean, not just providing man’s material needs of food and housing and jobs, although these are of the greatest importance worldwide. read more... Grenada improving education and training for students Saturday, June 6, 2009 ST GEORGE'S Grenada (GIS) -- The government of Grenada says it is moving to address the World Bank’s concern that school leavers are not sufficiently skilled to support business and enterprise demands. In this regard, Parliament on Monday agreed to an EC$1.9 million loan from the World Bank. read more... Letter: Grenada's modern day prime minister Saturday, June 6, 2009 It's great to see that Grenada finally has a modern day prime minister, that is willing to go the extra mile to highlight them and those that sacrificed with their lives in past times to make most things possible in Grenada today. This prime minister is a visionary that deserves full respect for at least trying. read more... Grenada holding on to Air Jamaica flights Friday, June 5, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- As the Caribbean struggles for tourism business in the slower summer months ahead, Grenada, "the Spice Island," is trying to make sure that international air access to the island is the least of its worries. It is spending US$250,000 to support Air Jamaica's overnight flights from New York. read more... Commentary: Tillman Thomas should be commended for naming airport after Bishop Thursday, June 4, 2009 There are few people like Tillman Thomas, the new prime minister of Grenada, who spearheaded the move to rename the Point Salines International Airport in Grenada after Maurice Bishop, the self proclaimed communist leader of the People's Revolutionary Government (PRG), who jailed him (Thomas). read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: We are going through difficult times Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Someone once said that happiness does not come from having much to live on, but from having much to live for. That statement sounds nice to listen to when read aloud, as well as to savor the true meaning of those simple words as we read them over again to help the true meaning sink in. read more... Prime Minister of Grenada meets with visiting Cuban delegation Tuesday, June 2, 2009 HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) -- Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo Hernandez was received on Sunday by the Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas, to whom he delivered messages and greetings from the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro and from Cuban President Raul Castro. read more... Air Jamaica celebrates ten years of service to Grenada Monday, June 1, 2009 NEW YORK, USA -- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by Air Jamaica, celebrating its 10th year of service to the Caribbean island of Grenada at its New York City JFK Terminal on Tuesday, May 27, 2009, with beverages and anniversary cake passed out to passengers awaiting the late-night Grenada-bound flight. read more... OECS Heads say meeting was a watershed Thursday, May 28, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- OECS Heads of Government wrapped up their 49th Meeting in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 22, calling it a watershed in the historical evolution of the organization. Heads noted the enhanced international profile of the Organisation which has resulted from the repositioning of the OECS. read more... Grenada's PM wants youth to take advantage of OECS programme Thursday, May 28, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Prime Minister Tillman Thomas wants Grenada’s youth to rise to the occasion and take advantage of the newly launched OECS Grenada Skills for Inclusive Growth Project. He said the project coincides with his government’s vision of ensuring Grenadian youth are given opportunities. read more... St Vincent PM to officiate at renaming of Grenada international airport Tuesday, May 26, 2009 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Grenada government is renaming the Point Salines International Airport in honour of slain left wing prime minister, Maurice Bishop, and St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, a friend of Bishop, has been chosen to deliver the feature address. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: So the MBIA law is in place! Tuesday, May 26, 2009 It has been said that we don’t have to be malicious or take delight in scoring points off others. But it is often the only way to shake people from a prejudicial position acquired from a biased background or shady environment, by letting them realise the absurdity of their position on matters. read more... OECS issues lengthy release on decisions taken at meeting in BVI Tuesday, May 26, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) reportedly had a successful meeting in Tortola, BVI, and issued a lengthy 14-page release on matters discussed and decisions taken. The first was the taking of the chairmanship by Montserrat Chief Minister, Dr Lowell Lewis. read more... Grenada prime minister calls for deepening unity within OECS Friday, May 22, 2009 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (OPM) -- Speaking on Wednesday in the BVI, outgoing chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, has called for a deepening of the unity that characterized the sub region’s response to the global financial crisis. read more... Grenada PM speaks of the danger of modern technology Wednesday, May 20, 2009 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been speaking about the benefits and dangers of modern technology, including the Internet. In a statement to mark World Telecommunications and Information Day, Thomas outlined three critical areas. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: Change - To go back thirty years ago! Tuesday, May 19, 2009 It has been well said that those who cannot see the light will one day feel the heat – but sadly for many others who were not so blindfolded, they too will also suffer from the unbearable heat. In our tiny tri-island State of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, we have gone through and suffered from that type of blindness. read more... Letter: Let the voices of the youth be heard Thursday, May 14, 2009 Youth development can be defined as the ongoing growth process in which all youth are engaged in attempting to: meet their basic personal and social needs to be safe, feel cared for, be valued, be useful and spiritually grounded, and to build skills and competencies that allow them to function. read more... New British High Commissioner appointed for Eastern Caribbean Wednesday, May 13, 2009  BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- A new British High Commissioner to St Kitts and Nevis has been named. He is Paul Brummell, who will be based in Barbados and will also serve the other islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Brummel who takes up his appointment in October this year is a career diplomat. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: Justice, peace and an open door Tuesday, May 12, 2009 A religious leader in Rome, addressing the issue of fair and equal treatment for all, once put it this way, “within a country which belongs to each one, all should be equal before the law, find equal admittance to economic, cultural, civil and social life, and benefit from a fair sharing of the nation’s riches.” read more... Air Jamaica announces new baggage policy Monday, May 11, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Air Jamaica will implement a new policy for checked baggage on flights between New York and Grenada and New York and Barbados. Passengers travelling on these routes in Lovebird Economy class may now check one bag free of charge, and pay US$25 to check a second bag. read more... Grenada finance minister denies PetroCaribe funds pay public servants Tuesday, May 5, 2009 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenada’s Finance Minster Nazim Burke has brushed aside reports in some local quarters that monies from the PetroCaribe fund are being used to pay public servants. Spice Grenada reported that the senior government minister has described this as "absolutely untrue". read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: World systems in crisis everywhere Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Many moons ago, I read a piece in a book in which the writer was checking the political pulse, as he put it. He was concerned that the everyday normal occurrences that were taken for granted by the people in their daily lives were disappearing, or no longer available, and those in control did not seem to have answers. read more... Grenada PM discusses visa restrictions with Canadian PM Monday, May 4, 2009 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenada Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas, while in Port of Spain, Trinidad, for the Fifth Summit of the Americas last month took the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues with other leaders. He had a brief meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss visa restrictions. read more... Next

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