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  2/13/2014 || AUSTRALIA WITHDRAWS AID COMMITMENT TO GRENADA5
Grenada has unfortunately become a victim of a foreign policy shift by the new government in Australia, which has begun withdrawal of aid commitments to the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. In a dramatic turn of events, Australia has announced that it will phase out all aid programmes to tho...Read More >>>
  2/10/2014 || GRENADA HOSTS MOBILE APP WORKSHOP 0
A new initiative from BrightPath Foundation is taking a radical approach to Caribbean digital content creation. Called TechLink, the new project is already being described as a revolution in community-driven technology-driven education for the region. On February 1, BrightPath Foundation, in coll...Read More >>>
  2/10/2014 || US SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY CONGRATULATES GRE...4
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique on the 40th anniversary of your independence on February 7. The United States is proud of what our peoples and governments have achieved together through forty ...Read More >>>
  2/8/2014 || GRENADA CELEBRATES0
Grenada celebrated its 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Friday with the traditional military parade and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell acknowledged that despite some turbulent years, the island has emerged as a “stable democracy”. Mitchell told Grenadians here and abro...Read More >>>
  2/8/2014 || GRENADA TO HONOR SIR ERIC GAIRY0
Grenada, which is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain, will honor the work and vision of the island’s first prime minister, Sir Eric Gairy. “In expression of gratitude for his life’s work and vision, Government has taken the decision to, among other r...Read More >>>
  2/6/2014 || PETITE MARTINIQUES CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GRENADA’...0
Forty years of the tri-island state independence from Britain was celebrated on the 586 acres island of Petite Martinique. Governor General Dame Dr. Cecile La Grenade; whose maternal grandparents originated from the island; joined with residents to celebrate such an important milestone in the nat...Read More >>>
  2/6/2014 || CARRIACOU CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GRENADA’S INDEPE...0
Citizens of the tri-island state of Grenada are being urged to find more creative and innovative ways of surviving by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Legal Affairs, Labour, Local Government and Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs Hon. Elvin Nimrod. Addressing people in attendance at th...Read More >>>
  2/4/2014 || BURKE IS NEW NDC LEADER2
Nazim Burke, the former Grenada finance minister, has assumed leadership of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). He easily defeated former education minister Franka Bernardine during elections held at Sunday’s party convention. Burke replaces former Prime Minister Tillman Th...Read More >>>
  2/4/2014 || CALL FOR DONATIONS TO HELP MOST VULNARABLE1
IN THIS TIME OF CELEBRATION LET’S NOT FORGET SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS Richmond Home was set up to welcome Grenada’s most vulnerable elderly when they cannot care for themselves anymore. Most of the residents are elderly people who have lost their independence and do not have family t...Read More >>>
  1/31/2014 || GRENADA, VENEZUELA TALK CO-OPERATION, ASSISTANCE 0
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell discussed bilateral relations, aid and assistance with Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro at the sidelines of a Caribbean and Latin American summit late Wednesday (January 29). During the meeting, Maduro promised to look into assisting Grenada in a nu...Read More >>>
  1/31/2014 || MADE IN GRENADA EXPO ADDS TO INDEPENDENCE CELEBRAT...0
This Year Grenadians will be treated to a unique Independence experience as the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Trade and Cooperatives in conjunction with Grenada Industrial Development Corporation, (GIDC) Private Sector representatives host the Made in Grenada Expo. The two (2) day e...Read More >>>
  1/30/2014 || PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH GRENADIAN STUDENTS IN HA...0
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, January 29, 2014 – GIS: Grenadian students in Cuba say they are pleased with the decision by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell to visit them despite his packed schedule. Prime Minister Mitchell made it his first order of business to visit the students on his first evening i...Read More >>>
  1/29/2014 || GRENADA ELECTRONIC DEFAMATION BILL NOW LAW, DESPIT...4
Grenada quietly allowed a controversial electronic defamation bill to become law last October despite government promises of reform, the International Press Institute (IPI) has learned from local sources. On Sept. 23, 2013, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, responding to concerns that IPI and other ...Read More >>>
  1/29/2014 || IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD DISCUSSES EX POST ASSESSMENT O...0
On January 13, 2014, the IMF Executive Board discussed the Ex Post Assessment (EPA) of Longer-Term Program Engagement in Grenada. Since 2006, Grenada has had extensive engagement with the Fund, including an initial Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement that was approved in Apri...Read More >>>
  1/23/2014 || HEALTH OFFICIALS IN GRENADA TARGET ILLEGAL DUMPING...0
Grenadian health officials have identified several areas throughout the island as illegal dumping "hot spots" and are moving swiftly to curb the problem which has far-reaching negative health and economic impacts. A list with over 20 illegal dumping sites was presented to the Chief Medical Office...Read More >>>
  1/23/2014 || NO DECRIMINALISATION OF MARIJUANA IN GRENADA0
The government of Grenada has reaffirmed its position on the decriminalisation of marijuana. According to minister for education and human resource development, Anthony Boatswain, “Government’s position on this issue is very clear. The cultivation and use of marijuana in Grenada is illegal, and t...Read More >>>
  1/19/2014 || CANDIDATES JOCKEY FOR POSITIONS AHEAD OF OPPOSITIO...0
Patrick Simmons, the former Grenada youth and sports minister, plans on contesting for a position on the executive of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the party's February 2 convention. Simmons, who wants to be general secretary, made the announcement when he appeared on Sunda...Read More >>>
  1/19/2014 || CHAIR OF GRENADA'S OPPOSITION CALLS FOR HALT TO 'U...2
The chair of Grenada’s opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling for restraint from members and supporters unhappy with former party strategist, William Joseph, who quit the NDC with a blistering attack on deputy leader Nazim Burke. “I appeal to all party members and others, to st...Read More >>>
  1/16/2014 || NEW INCOME TAX REGIME IN EFFECT 2
The Ministry of Finance and Energy wishes to inform all employers and the general public that that the new Income Tax regime is in effect. Pursuant to Income Tax (Amendment) Order SRO. 1of 2014: “The amount of tax to be deducted from the chargeable income of a person shall be at the following ...Read More >>>
  1/16/2014 || GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ...1
On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Raphael Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher, a former MP for the Town of St. George, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Legal Aff...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || MEETING NOTICE0
May 30, 2012 GRENCAP United Inc. and The Diaspora Consultative Committee of New York (DCC-NY) Cordially invites you to a public meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Grenadian Homecoming. Health Care in NY for those in need. NYPD Community Policing. 7.00 p.m. Friday June 1st, 2012 Hol...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || JAMES AND BASCOMBE NAMED AS WINNERS OF AWARDS0
March 10, 2013 World and Olympic 400m champion, Kirani James, and Sports Journalist, Michael Bascombe, are two of the early winners of the Inaugural GRENCAP United Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique United (GRENCAP United) 2013 Awards taking place in New York. James won the sports person...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || HURRICANE SANDY CLAIMS EDERLY GRENADIAN0
November 4, 2012 The Grenada Consulate in New York has confirmed that a Grenadian was among fatalities from Hurricane Sandy which battered the Tri-State area on Monday. Eden Jolly believed to be in his 60’s and originally from Sauteurs, St Patrick, drowned in flood water in Far Rockaway, Quee...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || PREPARATIONS ONGOING FOR GRENADA DAY 20130
April 8, 2013 Organisers of the Grenada Day celebrations in New York are finalising arrangements for the staging of this year’s activity. The event will be held on Sunday July 21 at St Andrews Park (between Atlantic & Kingston Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, according to GRENCAP United. Mich...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || GRENCAP UNITED DEBATE CHALLENGE: BATTLE OF THE SE...0
November 25, 2012 The GRENCAP United Education Committee is hosting the first debate of their debate challenge series! Featuring the dignified ladies of the Grenadian-American Young Women's Association and some of the diaspora's most intelligent young men. Topic: Should birth control and em...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || GRENCAP'S CHECK PRESENTATION0
February 21, 2010 GRENCAP made a presentation of $10,700 to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) toward relief efforts in Haiti. The money were raised at the Haiti Cultural Benefit Concert organised by GRENCAP United in collaboration with the Grenada Consulate in New York and hel...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || GRENCAP MOBILIZING ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE VICTIM...0
NEW YORK, November 2, 2012 The Grenada Consulate and GRENCAP United, the umbrella body of Grenadian organisations in New York, are mobilising assistance for Grenadian nationals affected by Hurricane Sandy. On Saturday an effort will be made to assist nationals who felt the brunt of Hurricane Sa...Read More >>>
  1/15/2014 || PM MITCHELL FOR 2013 GRENCAP AWARDS0
March 5, 2013 NEW YORK - Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell will be among officials attending the Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique United (GRENCAP United) 2013 Awards on Sunday March 10 at Tropical Paradise Ballroom - 1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11203. Awards will be presented in the ...Read More >>>
  1/14/2014 || LAWYER CALLS FOR DECRIMINALISATION OF MARIJUANA IN...1
A call has been made for the Government to appoint a Parliamentary Standing Committee to review the country’s Drug Prevention and Control Act especially as it pertains to the possession and use of marijuana. Anslem Clouden, a well-known criminal lawyer who has been advocating for the decriminalis...Read More >>>
 
  1/14/2014 || FORMER GOVERNMENT MINISTER DIES0
Former Grenada Foreign Affairs, Legal Affairs and Local Government Minister, Dr Raphael Fletcher has died after a prolonged illness. He was 86. Fletcher, a physicist and university lecturer, came to national attention when he resigned from the ruling New National Party (NNP) in 1998, accusing the...Read More >>>

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