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  6/22/2015 || GRENADA HOSTS THE FIRST CONFERENCE OF INTEGRITY CO...1
Grenada has been selected as the host country for the first Conference of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies in the Commonwealth. Grenada’s Integrity Commission is playing host to the event from June 22 to 26, at the Grenadian by Rex Resorts. The purpose of the Conference is to d...Read More >>>
  6/12/2015 || CARICOM SUMMIT TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES3
Prime ministers from across the region will be taking several critical decisions on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as a single position on several international negotiations when the heads of government conference is held in Barbados next month. Minist...Read More >>>
  6/12/2015 || GRENADA MOVES TO TACKLE SEAWEED PROBLEMS 7
Efforts are underway to clear the seaweed on the eastern side of the island, which is causing problems for residents. The large pileup, generating a strong and unpleasant stench especially in Marquis and Soubise, has been declared an emergency by NADMA. Stakeholders from NaDMA, the ministries ...Read More >>>
  6/12/2015 || GRENADA PM ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENTS TO MINISTERIAL PO...3
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has made a number of adjustments to the portfolios of several government ministers. In a mid-term address to the nation Tuesday night Prime Minister Mitchell announced that Hon. Alvin Dabreo, the Minister responsible for ICT in the Ministry of Works, Public Utili...Read More >>>
  6/9/2015 || GRENADA TO COMPLETE THE PHASE OUT OF OZONE DEPLETI...0
During the recently concluded 74th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, held in Montreal, Canada from May 18th – 22nd, Grenada was among several developing countries identified to benef...Read More >>>
  6/1/2015 || GRENADA’S KIRANI JAMES SETS WORLD LEADING TIME WIT...0
Grenada’s superstar athlete Kirani James outclassed rival LaShawn Merritt and blew away the field with the fastest time of the year to post a commanding victory in the 400 metres at the IAAF Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, May 30. James stopped the clock at 43.95 seconds to set a wo...Read More >>>
  6/1/2015 || GRENADA LAUNCHES LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN1
A long-term plan of action to achieve government’s development goals was launched at the Grenada Trade Centre recently. The 2030 National Plan is expected to be completed and presented to cabinet by June 2016 and will soon be tabled in parliament for approval and action. A secretariat will be ...Read More >>>
  5/29/2015 || GRENADIANS CAN NOW TRAVEL VISA-FREE TO SCHENGEN AR...0
Citizens of Grenada can now travel visa-free to Schengen area countries, following the signing of a Short-Stay Visa Waiver Agreement between the EU and seven Caribbean and Pacific States. The signing ceremony took place on the margins of the Council Meeting between the African, Caribbean and Paci...Read More >>>
  5/22/2015 || MINISTRY OF HEALTH MONITORS REPORT OF ZIKA VIRUS (...1
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is seriously concerned and aware of unconfirmed media reports in the region, (Jamaica) of the Zika virus, a virus carried by Mosquitoes, (ZikaV). However whereas the Ministry has sought clarification and confirmation of such reports, through regular and appropriate ch...Read More >>>
  5/22/2015 || GRENADA LOOKS TO ATTRACT FEMALE TRAVELLERS0
The warm islands of Grenada will soon become the destination of choice for many female travellers as the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) launches its ‘Grenada Girls Getaway’ promotion. The seven-month promotional strategy that starts on 1st June 2015 offers value-added deals on hotels, tours, and ca...Read More >>>
  5/22/2015 || VISA-FREE TRAVEL TO EUROPE, CHINA FOR GRENADIANS0
The Grenada Government says it will sign on Thursday an agreement with the European Union later this month that will facilitate visa free travel to Schengen countries including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France and Germany. The accord will be signed in Brussels during the European...Read More >>>
  5/15/2015 || JETBLUE TEST FLIGHT TOUCHES DOWN IN GRENADA0
At exactly 11:02 AM on Tuesday, May 12, JetBlue Airbus A320 touched down in Grenada successfully completing its test flight to the newest Caribbean destination on its itinerary. The flight, carrying several airline officials, was a forerunner to its grand inaugural trip on June 11. In a brief ...Read More >>>
  5/15/2015 || PM MITCHELL REFUTES CLAIMS OF VICTIMIZATION AGAINS...4
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has refuted allegations of professional victimization against public officer Rachael Roberts. The concerns were raised by the newly elected executive of the Trade Union Movement (TUC) during a meeting with the Grenadian leader on Tuesday. Roberts, an executive...Read More >>>
  5/13/2015 || MORE TRAINED NURSES NEEDED IN THE CARIBBEAN—PAHO3
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for more nurses in the Caribbean and the Americas to be trained to provide skilled care. PAHO said it is also urging that steps be taken to address what it described as inequities in nurse distribution and the problem of out-migration. “Ma...Read More >>>
  5/8/2015 || GRENADA CONSULATE OPENING IN MIAMI PROVOKES REACTI...0
Last week’s opening by the Grenada government of a new consulate in Miami Beach, Florida, has provoked a reaction from New York-based Grenadians, who have already been voicing frustration and dismay over the closure of the country’s consulate in New York. Grenada’s ambassador to the United States...Read More >>>
  5/7/2015 || GRENADIANS HAIL OPENING OF CONSULATE IN SOUTH FLOR...5
Amy Francis, formerly of St Paul’s and now the leader of a Grenadian community organisation in South Florida called it the best thing that has happened for Grenadians there in her lifetime. She was hailing the opening of the country’s first consulate, located in the impressive trendy South Beac...Read More >>>
  5/7/2015 || MORE THAN 300 GRENADIAN STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM T...1
A total of 375 students will receive training, as part of the Ask Listen Learn programme, developed by the Washington, D.C.–based Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, which leads the fight to eliminate underage drinking. Students from Grades 4, 5 and 6, from three primary schools, Mt...Read More >>>
  5/6/2015 || GRENADA SENATE PASSES BANKING BILL0
Grenada has joined Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) neighbours Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and Dominica in passing modernised legislation to establish a single banking space in the ECCU. The Upper House passed the Banking Bill 2015, which repeals the Banking Bill of 2005. This will...Read More >>>
  5/4/2015 || WINDIES BEAT ENGLAND BY FIVE WICKETS TO LEVEL TEST...1
A superb century stand between Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood piloted West Indies to an emphatic win over England in the third Test at Kensington Oval, on Sunday (May 3). It was their first victory over England since the opening match of the 2009 series in Kingston, Jamaica. Left-hander Brav...Read More >>>
  4/24/2015 || STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 1
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to reaffirm that the Government of Grenada remains committed to strengthening its partnership with Grenadians in the Diaspora. Grenadian citizens and the network community organizations throughout the world continue to make substantive contributions to Grenada’...Read More >>>
  4/24/2015 || GRENADA POLICE ARREST SEVEN NEPALESE STUDENTS ARRI...1
Seven Nepalese students, who were reported missing in Saint Lucia last weekend, were arrested by the Grenada police on Wednesday. The police reported that the students arrived in Grenada by boat from Saint Lucia. They were detained in police custody. The seven students detained in Grenada have b...Read More >>>
  4/22/2015 || 2ND TEST: WINDIES 299; ENGLAND 74-0 AT CLOSE3
England, replying to West Indies’ 299 all out, were 74 without loss at the close on the rain-hit second day of the second Test at the Grenada National Stadium on Wednesday. Scores: WEST INDIES 299 (Marlon Samuels 103, Darren Bravo 35, Denesh Ramdin 31, Devendra Bishoo 30, Jermaine Blackwood 26...Read More >>>
  4/21/2015 || WINDIES 102 FOR 4 AT TEA IN 2ND TEST VS. ENGLAND 0
Middle order batsman Marlon Samuels was leading a valiant effort by West Indies to dig themselves out of a hole against England at tea on the first day of the second test at the National cricket stadium in Grenada on Tuesday. Samuels is unbeaten on 35 and has already put on 28 runs for the 5th wi...Read More >>>
  4/21/2015 || GRENADA RECEIVES HIGH RATINGS FOR CRICKET PREPARAT...0
Sports minister Emmalin Pierre says government is convinced the right decision was made to move other sporting activities around the country, in preparation for next week’s test match between West Indies and England. Grenada has been commended for the level of preparation put into ensuring the ev...Read More >>>
  4/17/2015 || GRENADIANS IN NEW YORK VOICE CONCERN OVER CLOSURE ...2
Scores of Grenadians attended a meeting in New York on Tuesday night to voice their concerns regarding the closure of Grenada’s New York consulate office. The large Grenadian population in New York—estimated at more than 100,000—has had consular services available to them locally since independe...Read More >>>
  4/16/2015 || 5.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RATTLES TRINIDAD, TOBAGO,...0
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rocked Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday night but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was also felt in Venezuela and as far north as St Georges in Grenada. It was focused at an epicentre a...Read More >>>
  4/16/2015 || WINDIES NEED 438 FOR VICTORY IN 1ST TEST0
England have set West Indies a massive 438 runs to win the opening Test, after declaring their second innings on 337 for seven, just over half-hour before tea on the penultimate day here Thursday. Gary Ballance converted his lunch time unbeaten 92 into 122 while Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 59...Read More >>>
  4/15/2015 || FIRST TEST UPDATE: WINDIES FIGHTING BACK0
West Indies were staging a gutsy fightback against England at stumps on the second day of the first Test at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here yesterday. Veteran Shiv Chanderpaul and Jermaine Blackwood crafted an unbeaten half-century partnership as the home side fought doggedly to lift th...Read More >>>
  4/15/2015 || GRENADIAN HOTELS BOOKED SOLID FOR CRICKET1
Local hotels and guest houses are reported to be fully booked and anxiously awaiting the thousands of international and regional fans that will begin pouring into Grenada in the next few days. Sports Minister, Hon. Emmalin Pierre, on Tuesday, said the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has reported ...Read More >>>
 
  4/14/2015 || MOBILE PHOTO EXHIBITION TO BRING GRENADIANS ‘BACK ...3
For Grenada’s first Heritage Month celebration, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and the National Museum is collaborating to bring Grenadians ‘back in time’ through a mobile exhibition of photos dating back to the early 18th century. Mr. Thomas Matthew, Chief Cultural Officer at the Ministry ...Read More >>>

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