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Next  Letter: The rise and fall of the NNP opposition senators Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Politics is sometimes referred to as a game. I can recall the deputy political leader of the New National Party (NNP) and parliamentary representative for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon Elvin Nimrod expressing such sentiments. In my opinion politics is a science and as such it must be seen and appreciated in that way. read more... Grenadian artistes to stage benefit concert for Haiti Monday, February 8, 2010 NEW YORK, USA -- Grenadian artistes in New York will come together in a benefit concert to raise money to assist the people of Haiti following last month’s devastating earthquake. GRENCAP United, the umbrella body of Grenadian organisations in New York, is collaborating with the Grenada Consulate. read more... Prime ministers of Barbados, Belize, Grenada and Trinidad receive AFUWI awards Monday, February 8, 2010 BELMOPAN, Belize -- January 28, 2010, hundreds of people packed the Pierre Hotel Auditorium in Manhattan, New York City, to attend the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) $500 per plate On Thursday, fundraiser, when awards were given to alumni and others for their life accomplishments. read more... Grenada PM discusses visa removal with Canada's new High Commissioner Saturday, February 6, 2010 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas has once again raised the possibility of the removal of the visa restriction on Grenadians travelling to Canada, with that country’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Grenada and the OECS, Ruth Archibald. The Prime Minister raised the issue on Friday morning. read more... Grenadian senator recommends mature foreign policy in a world of 'business and opportunity' Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- An independent member of the Grenada Senate is recommending that the government pursues a “mature foreign policy’’ that will include seeking aid from traditional and non-traditional sources. Senator Chester Humphrey, the Labour Representative in the Upper House of Parliament, said... read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: 36 years thereafter - whereto now? Tuesday, February 2, 2010 As all the preparations and celebrations – such as there have been – come to a climax this weekend with a bank holiday on Monday, because the thirty-sixth year falls on Sunday; the many questions, and complaints, and observations, touching and concerning where we are at this point in time. read more... Change needed or face disaster, warns Grenada senator Tuesday, February 2, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Business executive, Senator Chris DeAllie, wants Grenadians to change their attitude to work, saying government is spending too much on social support programmes. Senator DeAllie warns that Grenada is headed down a disastrous road with spending on social programmes. read more... Former Grenada government accused of squandering money Tuesday, February 2, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Grenada trade unionist, Senator Chester Humphrey, has castigated the former New National Party (NNP) government for its involvement in a long list of failed projects and the wastage of taxpayers’ money. Senator Humphrey outlined some of the projects. read more... Former UN diplomat backs Grenada's foreign minister Tuesday, February 2, 2010 TORONTO, Canada (GIS) -- A former Grenada diplomat has commended the country's Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David for proposing the establishment of a Bipartisan Committee on Foreign Affairs, which will comprise government MPs and representatives from the parliamentary opposition. read more... Grenadian artists open exhibits in Barbados Monday, February 1, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The mother/son team of Mains and Mains will open individual art exhibits in Barbados over the Independence Weekend. Even an island as rich in art events as Barbados will have to take notice of this duo as they portray the powerful talent of Grenada. Opening 5th February at A-Gallery... read more... Regional farmers meet in Grenada Friday, January 29, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Agriculture Minister Denis Lett said that government has embarked on a plan to build “critical capacities’’ in the agricultural sector in Grenada. The plan, which would also help lower the unemployment rate in the country, as well address food-related chronic non-communicable diseases. read more... Letter: The image painted of Tilllman Thomas, is it real or fake? Friday, January 29, 2010 It was widely reported throughout the State of Grenada that Honorable Tillman Thomas is a nice man, a man of very high principles, good morals and a God fearing person. While this maybe so, there were others who doubted his leadership ability; to keep his very young and more eloquent colleagues in line. read more... Grenada's minister makes proposal for new foreign policy approach Friday, January 29, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Grenada’s External Affairs Minister wants to see the establishment of a House of Representative committee of government and opposition parliamentarians, who will meet to discuss diplomatic relations with other countries and other foreign relations matters. read more... Letter: Time for people action Friday, January 29, 2010 To build a strong and modern day progressive society it requires strong leadership at all levels, hard work, commitment, critical thinking and analysis, accountability, unity and a clear vision. The population should be aware of the vision of the Government and give their full support. read more... Grenada welcomes New York University's dental team Wednesday, January 27, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Members of the Grenada government say they are delighted with a program of dental care currently being undertaken nationwide by a group of professionals from the United States. The 46-member team from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has been administering free care. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: The pangs of struggle before independence Tuesday, January 26, 2010 As all the preparations for celebrating the thirty-sixth anniversary of independence from Britain, are being organised and put into place for the big day on Sunday, 7 February, I wonder how many are thinking back to those days and weeks during the same period this time in 1973/74. read more... Letter: Grenada National Budget Monday, January 25, 2010 The Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique National budget was presented to parliament on 15 January 2009 by Minister of Finance Nazim Burke. The Minister and his entire staff must be commended for all the hard work they have put into the preparation of our national budget. The budget was an excellent job. read more... Grenada's foreign missions to be strengthened Friday, January 22, 2010 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenada is to strengthen its diplomatic missions abroad with the addition of staff from various Ministries, according to Foreign Minister Peter David. In making his contribution to the presentation of the 2010 budget, David said half of the overseas missions have suffered from a shortage of staff. read more... Delta to begin non-stop weekly service to Grenada in July Thursday, January 21, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The world’s largest airline will begin operations into Grenada this summer. Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister, Glynis Roberts on Wednesday confirmed that Delta Air Lines will begin service from JFK International Airport in New York to the Maurice Bishop International Airport on July 3, 2010. read more... Grenada's Youth Ministry considering criminal investigation into missing items Thursday, January 21, 2010 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- The Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports in Grenada is contemplating a criminal investigation into the disappearance of items from the department and a lack of account for other equipment. Although not disclosing the missing items, the Minister hinted that the police may be called in. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: The budget and Haiti disaster Tuesday, January 19, 2010 It is perhaps the most horrible disaster to hit mankind in peacetime for however long that may be – and to come calling at the beginning of a new year, when nations worldwide are going about the customary practice of preparing their house-keeping estimates for raising revenue and deciding on expenditures... read more... Financial assistance for curriculum reform project in Grenada Friday, January 15, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- The Grenada government’s attempt to revise the school curriculum to better equip students for the modern working world is receiving overseas assistance. An agreement has just been signed for US$113,000. The money, from the Government of Japan, is available through UNESCO. read more... Employment-creation a priority of Grenada's 2010 Budget Friday, January 15, 2010 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Grenadians will find out on Friday, January 15, what the government’s plans are for nationals seeking jobs, even as the country and the world remain in the grip of the global economic and financial crisis. Finance Minister Nazim Burke will present the government’s 2010 Budget at 10 am. read more... Letter: Let us be responsible and supportive Monday, January 11, 2010 Let me first and foremost extend best wishes to you and your publication for 2010. Your publication is providing an invaluable service to the people of the Caribbean and its diaspora and we are ever grateful for your service. For centuries, mankind has survived adversities by confrontation, conflict and co-operation. read more... Letter: Grenadians cannot buy necessities with Tillman Thomas's integrity Saturday, January 9, 2010 While I have no disagreement with Foxy Stewart’s contribution to PM Thomas’s New Year message) the man is entitled to his views and opinion) I fail to see what my letter entitled “Grenada PM is living in a fool’s paradise” has to do with Tillman Thomas’s integrity. My concern is for the people of Grenada. read more... Letter: Tillman Thomas a man of integrity Thursday, January 7, 2010 I wish to differ with the opinions of Mr Strachan as it relates to his pronouncements on the Hon Tillman Thomas Prime Minister of Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The Christmas and New Years messages of the Prime Minister were well received by the majority of Grenadians. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: The waiting period should be over for 2010 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 People are crying out for better economic conditions, social amenities to hasten social justice, anti-inflation reform measures to stabilise cost of living, and above all else an urgent kick start in the provision of jobs opportunities; especially for the increasing thousands of young people. read more... Letter: Grenada PM is living in a fool's paradise Tuesday, January 5, 2010 I found the Prime Minister of Grenada’s New Year message long and boring as usual and without substance. Nowhere in his message did he mention the words or policies on unemployment; jobs; growth or investment. As a people we find ourselves struggling with price rises and the daily hardship of finding food. read more... Letter: Carriacou and Petite Martinique in 2010 Wednesday, December 23, 2009 As we close of 2009 and look forward to 2010 I would like to wish the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Special season greetings to our brother and sisters in the diaspora. 2009 has been a very challenging year for us as our economy was... read more... Grenada government to implement policy on aging Tuesday, December 22, 2009 NEW YORK, USA -- The Ministry of Social Development says it will develop an action plan to implement the recently approved Policy on Aging in Grenada. Social Development Minister Sylvester Quarless is hoping that the implementation of this Policy would improve the quality of life for the aging population. read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: We're facing a soul-searching Xmas! Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Maybe it is simply a sign of the times we are living in, or the great benefactor warning us as a people to be more caring and concerned about each other’s plight, as we go about our daily lives seeking to secure higher and much higher positions, and more and much personal gains. We see and experience... read more... Grenada and Japan discuss funding for projects Friday, December 18, 2009 COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Grenada and Japan continue to explore ways of closer cooperation in the margins of the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Environment Minister Michael Church on Thursday held talks with Japan’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Tetsuro Fukuyama. read more... Grenadian New Yorkers support dental programme Thursday, December 17, 2009 NEW YORK, USA -- Grenada’s Consul General in New York is impressed that Grenadians of all political persuasions are banding together to support a planned nation-wide oral health survey and clinical dental outreach programme. The programme will be conducted by a team from New York University. read more... Haiti and Grenada to benefit from 230 million euro EU aid package for Africa and Caribbean Wednesday, December 16, 2009 BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) -- The European Union's executive approved 230 million euros ($334.4 million) in aid to African and Caribbean countries on Tuesday to cushion their social protection budgets depleted by the global financial crisis. The countries due to receive the aid  include Grenada and Haiti. read more... Grenada to receive EC$21 million from European Commission as part of global crisis package Wednesday, December 16, 2009 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Grenada is to receive approximately EC$21 million (5.29M euro) in financial assistance from the European Commission, under the Commission’s vulnerability assistance scheme, which was adopted in August 2009 as a quick response to help eligible African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. read more... Letter: Don't just blame Mitchell, blame Tillman Thomas Tuesday, December 15, 2009 I am writing in response to your published article “Grenada’s minister of finance contextualised ‘disturbing’ poverty report.” While I would agree with finance Minister Nazim Burke (my MP in Grenada) to some extent that the previous administration is largely responsible for the widening of the now... read more... Commentary: Law and Politics: Sailors, the boat is rocking dangerously! Tuesday, December 15, 2009 From all the bits and pieces and the underground grapevine news coming my way, I am very concerned that we are a society in crisis, because as a people we are failing to recognise the primacy of the human element in what we are doing, and how we are hoping and planning to get to that earthly promised land. read more... Island nations propose two protocols to secure their survival Saturday, December 12, 2009 COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on Thursday announced a proposal designed to safeguard the Earth’s climate system and to secure the future survival of its 43 members. Ambassador Dessima Williams of Grenada said AOSIS is at the front line of climate change. read more... Grenada agriculture: 'good news on the horizon' Friday, December 11, 2009 ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The Ministry of Agriculture has a plan for Grenada's agricultural sector that includes greater emphasis on agro-processing, says agricultural official Ferron Lowe. “There is good news on the horizon. You must never get distracted,’’ Lowe told a group of about 20 St Mark farmers. read more... Letter: Minister of works, Honourable Joseph Gilbert, it's time to go Thursday, December 10, 2009 The collapse of a portion of the Brizan/Perseverance main road due to intensive blasting of stones in the area in the weekend of the 15th November has severely disrupted the lives of the residents of the western and northern parishes. This work presently undertaken, is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank. read more... Next

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