Thursday, February 23, 2012

Challenge to private sector to private more tourism financing

Published on 01 December 2011

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St. George’s, December 1, 2011 (GIS) – The banking industry and other members of the local private sector are being urged to provide more financial support in the development of tourism in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

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Prime Minister tours Grenville & surrounding

Published on 01 December 2011

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PRIME MINISTER TOURS GRENVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS AFTER HEAVY RAINS

ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 1 DECEMBER 2011_Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas on Wednesday, empathized with the business community and residents of Grenville and surrounding areas, during a visit to areas affected by flooding following heavy rains on Tuesday.

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Kirani James Nominated

Published on 01 December 2011

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Kirani James has been nominated for the US Sports Academy’s Male Athlete of the Year award, the winners of which will be announced on Dec. 25.

NAWASA disputes disconnecting persons on government programme

Published on 20 November 2011

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Officials of the state-owned National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) are disputing claims that they have been unjustly disconnecting persons who are on the government-assisted water programme.

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Prime Minister announces Portfolio Adjustments

Published on 01 October 2011

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Address by the Hon. Tillman Thomas, Prime Minister of Grenada regarding Ministerial Portfolio Adjustments

St. George's, Grenada, September 30th, 2011: Ladies and Gentlemen, I address you tonight following closely upon my recent address in which I outlined my Government’s work program for Grenada over the next two years.In that presentation I pointed out that no matter how noble our intentions and grand our plans, they will all come to naught, if suitable arrangements are not made for their proper, efficient and effective implementation.

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Bringing Jobs to People in the Communities

Published on 20 September 2011

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St. George’s, September 20, 2011 – Residents of Hillside Avenue in Frequente, St. George’s, have good reason to celebrate as their new concrete road nears completion.

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Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago Discuss Cooperation in the Energy Sector

Published on 15 September 2011

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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, September 15, 2011 - Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago have begun a series of discussions on how both countries could collaborate in the Energy Sector.

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Only the beginning of many job-creation projects, says Minister Gilbert

Published on 12 September 2011

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St. George’s, September 12, 2011 – Several Grenadians are beginning work this week on a major infrastructural project in the country. It’s the start of construction on the Greater Grenville Development Project. The contractor for the project is Quinn Limited, a Grenadian company.

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Spice Stakeholders to attend Study Tour in India

Published on 06 September 2011

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Spice Stakeholders to attend Study Tour in India, through the Grenada Nutmeg Sector Development Strategy Project

St. George’s, Monday 5^th September, 2011: Six Grenadians will spend a week in India studying the operations of the nutmeg sector there. The study tour has been organized by the International Trade Centre, (ITC) as part of its support for the Grenada Nutmeg Sector Development Strategy.

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Government to hold Town Hall meeting

Published on 06 September 2011

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Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas and members of his Cabinet will host an important town-hall meeting at the Grenada Trade Center on Thursday 8^th September 2011 from 8.00pm-10.00pm.

At that meeting Prime Minister Thomas will outline the Government’s work programme for the next two years, with emphasis on employment creation and economic stimulation.

Members of Cabinet will also be provided with the opportunity to answer questions from the audience following the Prime Minister’s address. The meeting will be aired ‘live’ on all radio and television stations, on Thursday evening from 8.00.

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NNP Youth Arm congratulates Team Grenada

Published on 31 August 2011

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Tuesday 30^th August, 2011: The Youth Arm of the New National Party takes this opportunity to congratulate Grenada’s premier athletes who have proudly represented their homeland at the World Athletic Championships held in Daegu South Korea.

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NDC mourns party stalwart and educator

Published on 11 August 2011

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St. George’s, August 11, 2011 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is saddened by the passing of a long-time member of the party, Carl Williams.

“Carl migrated to the United States where he served diligently and tirelessly as a member of the New York Chapter of the NDC,’’ said the party’s Public Relations Officer, Senator Arley Gill.

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Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony

Published on 10 August 2011

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St. George’s, Grenada, Wednesday August 10, 2011 – MOEPRU - Government’s stated commitment to the country’s educational advancement will again be highlighted, when over 100 scholarship beneficiaries receive awards to begin advanced studies on Friday.

The Human Resource Development Division, of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, will hold its Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the GBSS Auditorium, on Friday 12th August, 2011 from 1pm.

Awards will be given to students beginning studies at universities in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Serbia, Morocco, Venezuela, China, Cuba and the St. George’s University (SGU).

The students will begin studies at both undergraduate and master’s levels in varied areas including food engineering, tourism management, technical education and medicine.

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Government takes steps to improve insurance regulations

Published on 27 July 2011

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St. George’s, July 27, 2011 (GIS) – Parliament has passed an insurance amendment act 2011 which seeks to change certain provisions of the Insurance Act 2010.

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Reactivating the National Parent Teachers Association

Published on 27 July 2011

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Work is ongoing at the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development to reactivate the National Parent Teachers Association (NPTA).

Public Relations Officer Wendy Chasteau has that story.

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Grenadian-Canadian athlete wins National Track League title

Published on 25 July 2011

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By Lincoln Depradine

Athlete Phylicia George, a Canadian with Grenadian roots, is having what sports commentators describe as a breakout season on the Canadian track circuit.

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Gun shots in Fontenoy...one man dead

Published on 09 January 2012

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Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to the shooting death of Frik Potgieter of Fontenoy, St. George’s.

Police Officers Charged With Manslaughter

Published on 09 January 2012

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A mob-like crowd converged in the precincts of the Number One Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday as five police officers were brought to court in connection with the death of Grenadian-born Canadian resident Peter Oscar Bartholomew.

A protocol is needed

Published on 09 January 2012

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EDITORIAL

THE NEW TODAY would like to voice full support for the suggestion put forward by local attorney-at-law, Anselm Clouden for the establishment of a protocol to guide police officers in their deportment when persons are taken into their custody.

ASP Jones removed from St. David’s Police Station

Published on 09 January 2012

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A major shakeup has taken place at the St. David’s Police Station at Petite Esperance. This was announced by Commissioner of Police, Willan Thompson at a press conference held at Police Headquarters on Fort George last week Thursday.