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  9/23/2005 || GRENADA UNDERGOES BOND EXCHANGE EXERCISE0
As a result of difficulties faced meeting its debt obligations, Grenada will now be exchanging new US$ and EC bonds for a major part of both external and domestic bonds and commercial loans. The exchange will also include guaranteed debt. The new securities being offered in exchange are described...Read More >>>
  9/23/2005 || EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVES €2.2 MILLION IN HUMA...0
The European Commission has decided to approve an additional €996,500 in aid for victims of floods in Guyana, to follow up on previous decisions worth €1.7 million. A separate decision worth €1.2 million will fund recovery support for the most vulnerable populations affected by hurricanes Ivan a...Read More >>>
  9/23/2005 || BILLBOARD DEBUT FOR 'WELCOME TO JAMROCK' 0
DAMIAN 'JR. GONG' Marley made history yesterday when his Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Records release Welcome To Jamrock entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at number seven, selling over 85,000 units and making it the biggest opening week for a reggae artiste in the history of the Billbo...Read More >>>
  9/23/2005 || BUJU BANTON CHARGED WITH ASSAULT0
REGGAE artiste Buju Banton was on Wednesday offered bail in the sum of $50,000 after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault in the night court section of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court. The police alleged that Banton was among a group of men who barged into a house on Carlis...Read More >>>
  9/23/2005 || TAIWAN ON CARIBBEAN EXPEDITION0
Taiwan's president Chen Shiu-bian begins a visit to the Caribbean, in what diplomats say is an attempt to shore up the country's dwindling support in the region. Mr Chen was due in the Dominican Republic Friday for talks with president Leonel Fernandez. Amid the serious issues of international...Read More >>>
  9/23/2005 || GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE HOUSING SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC O...0
Cabinet has approved the project to provide housing support for public officers. The programme will be established as follows: 1. The establishment of housing committees in each Ministry/Department to screen the housing applications of public officers and make recommendations. 2. Financial ...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || WINDIES NEED NURTURING SAYS PM MITCHELL0
NEW YORK, USA (CMC) - Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell says West Indies cricket must be better nurtured if it is to return to the pinnacle of world cricket. Mitchell, the chairman of the Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) Sub-Committee on Cricket, told reporters here that the problem with ...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION PEOPLE ORDERED EVACUATED IN ...0
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Gaining strength with frightening speed, Hurricane Rita swirled toward the Gulf Coast a Category 5, 165-mph (265-kph) monster yesterday as more than 1.3 million people in Texas and Louisiana were sent packing on orders from authorities who learned a bitter lesson from Katrina...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || IMF PREDICTS STRONGER CARIBBEAN GROWTH0
The International Monetary Fund said it expects stronger growth in the Caribbean this year and next. The projections were contained in the IMF's twice-yearly World Economic Outlook. The IMF is forecasting real growth in the Caribbean of 3.6% in 2005, rising to 4.8% percent next year. Last ...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || SCHOOLS TO BE REPAIRED0
Cabinet has approved the sum of EC$2.5 million for the construction of roofs and temporary classrooms for the following schools for the Hilary term 2005: St. Andrew’s Anglican Primary St. Giles Anglican Holy Cross R.C. Concord Government St. Joseph R...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || PM MITCHELL AND WICB PRESIDENT AGREE TO WORK CLOSE...0
Chairman of the Caricom Sub Committee on Cricket Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell and West Indies President Ken Gordon have both agreed that there must be cohesiveness among all parties interested in West Indies Cricket for the sport to move forward. During a meeting in Grenada yesterday, PM Mitc...Read More >>>
  9/22/2005 || TOURISM MINISTER CONTINUES MEETINGS WITH INDUSTRY ...0
The Minister of Tourism Hon. Brenda Hood held the last of several stakeholders’ meetings yesterday with tourist venders. The purpose of these meetings is to develop the relationship among all stakeholders involved in the tourism industry. The minister gave a report on the rehabilitation of the t...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || GOVERNMENT DISCUSSES INCREASES IN GAS PRICE AND BU...0
Minister of Transport Dr. the Hon. Clarice Modeste- Curwen and Minster of Energy Hon. Gregory Bowen met with members of the National Bus Association yesterday, September 20.This meeting was held in the light of an increase in the price of gas as of October 1. Discussions surrounded the increase...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || MINISTRY OF FISHERIES GIVES MONETARY REIMBURSEMENT...0
Twenty-one fishermen were presented with cheques amounting to $208,000 at a special presentation held at the Fisheries Conference room on Tuesday. Presenting the cheques was Minister with responsibilities for Fisheries Hon. Gregory Bowen. These cheques were reimbursements to fishermen for the re...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || PM URGES GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO PAY WORKERS ON ...0
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell says he is very concerned about the non- payment of some persons working on contracts for the Government. The Prime Minister says that Government has a responsibility to its people and if persons were dutifully doing their work they should...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || NEVIS IS THE MAIN LAUNCH SITE OF MTV’S TEMPO CHANN...0
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Tempo, a new cable television network dedicated to Caribbean music and culture, will be launched by MTV Networks on eight Caribbean islands starting on Saturday, October 15 in Jamaica, culminating on Sunday, October 30 in Nevis. “We are launching the channel in October, with ...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || MITCHELL TO RAISE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH WICB0
Chairman of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on Cricket, Dr. the Rt. Hon Keith Mitchell says that Monday’s meeting of the Sub Committee was very successful. Prime Minister Mitchell says that a number of important issues relating to West Indies Cricket and World Cup were discussed. These i...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || WORLD PEACE DAY0
The Government of Grenada is asking all radio stations in Grenada to observe one minute of silence as a mark of respect for United Nations World Peace Day. The United Nations is commemorating WORLD PEACE DAY today, Wednesday September 21. The Government has asked that the minute of silence be ob...Read More >>>
  9/21/2005 || ILLEGAL SAND MINING TARGETED0
The Ministry of Works is working closely with Gravel Concrete and Emulsion Production Corporation and the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) to put a stop to illegal sand mining. A team comprising members of the (RGPF), Technical Staff in the Ministry of Works, representatives from Gravel and Conc...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS0
Grenada’s Law Enforcement Officers will soon be receiving additional training primarily in the area of Counter Narcotics Enforcement. The signing ceremony marking the introduction of the Computer Based Training (CBT) took place today (September 19) at the Prime Minister’s Ministry. The Program...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || GRENADA TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC HEALTH PLAN 0
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – The Ministry of Health is to develop a national strategic plan aimed at improving health standards across the country. The National Strategic Plan for Health, which is supported by the Pan American Health Organi-sation (PAHO) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB),...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || CRISISSHIELD KICKS OFF NEW CAMPAIGN TO HOUSE GRENA...0
CrisisShield begins its new Adopt-a-Family Program in Grenada this month. The program will provide houses for some of the most deserving families left homeless by Hurricanes Ivan and Emily. The Adopt-a-Family program is an opportunity to partner with a Grenadian family and help them escape the cycle...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || THANKING ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES FOR THEIR ...0
The Government of Grenada would like to extend thanks and appreciation to the Government and people of St. Lucia and the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the support rendered in maintaining peace and security on the island after the passage of Hurricane Ivan. The Governme...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || SCHOOL REOPENING0
STATUS OF SCHOOLS AS OF THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15th, 2005 1. The following schools will reopen on Monday, September 19, 2005. St. Mary’s R.C. School Beaulieu R. C. School South St. George Government Grand Roy Government (grades 3-8) 2.The following schools will reopen on Monday, September 2...Read More >>>
  9/20/2005 || REVIEW OF PRIME MINISTER MITCHELL’S VISIT TO U.N.0
The Prime Minister of Grenada Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith C. Mitchell returned to the State on Saturday September 17, 2005, following his participation in the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the 60th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held at the United Nations headquarters September 14 – 16 2...Read More >>>
  9/19/2005 || MS. GRENADA/USA 2005 CROWNED1
An enthusiastic audience of Grenadians, other Caribbean nationals and well-wishers were on hand on Saturday evening as a 17-year-old high school student, Alicia Calliste, was crowned Ms. Grenada/USA. The new queen, who had been a crowd favorite all night, took home several sectional prizes including...Read More >>>
  9/19/2005 || GRENADA'S OPPOSITION PARTY TO VISIT CHINA0
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP) - Grenada's main opposition party will send a delegation to China next week in an effort to boost bilateral relations, the party said. Tillman Thomas, leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress, will lead the seven-member team on the one-week trip to Beijing, ...Read More >>>
  9/19/2005 || GRENADA WAR HERO WINS MILLION-POUND BOOK DEAL0
LONDON, England (AFP): A Grenada-born British Army private awarded the country's highest bravery medal for saving the lives of dozens of comrades in Iraq has received a more lucrative reward for his heroism, a report said Sunday -- a massive deal to publish his autobiography. Johnson Beharry, a ...Read More >>>
  9/19/2005 || TROPICAL STORM RITA BRINGS RAIN, STRONG WINDS TO B...0
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - People in the southeastern Bahamas were urged to brace for strong winds and rain yesterday as Tropical Storm Rita neared the island chain and threatened to become a hurricane. The storm, which forecasters said could become a Category 1 hurricane by late today, dumped 3-5 in...Read More >>>
 
  9/19/2005 || REGIONAL DISASTER MANAGERS REMINDED OF THE IMPORTA...0
ST. GEORGE’S Grenada: One year after the passage of Hurricane Ivan, disaster managers are being reminded that it is important to ensure that they are prepared at all times. Regional Coordinator of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Relief Agency, CDERA, Jeremy Collymore says it’s important that al...Read More >>>

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