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A goat-rearing project, which was launched by the Division of Agriculture in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs in 2009, is currently reaping success.
According to a release from the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, farmers are now benefitting from the project which involved the construction of three goat pens and the introduction of hybrid goats.
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The main opposition, New National Party (NNP) has sought to downplay the leaked Wikileaks documents that gave insights into some of their dealings in government during the 1995-2008 period.
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Former Attorney-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister, Elvin Nimrod is alleging that some Grenadians residing in foreign countries are being facilitated in order to allow them to vote in the country’s next general election.
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Despite breaking ties with Taiwan in favour of Mainland China, the former Keith Mitchell-led New National Party (NNP) government did not take too kindly to the assistance allegedly given by Beijing to its arch rival, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2008 general elections.
According to wikileaks documents otained by THE NEW TODAY newspaper, NNP officials had complained to US Charge D’affaires, Karen Jo McIsaac that the Chinese gave NDC more cash than it gave to them to contest the poll.
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Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has announced a recognition and reward package for the island’s international athletes, World 400M Champion, Kirani James, 400M specialist Rondell Bartholomew, and Janelle Redhead, who all had world class performances in Daegu, South Korea, last month.
In a nationally televised address last Thursday, the Prime Minister also indicated that former world indoor 400 metre runner, Alleyne Francique will also benefit from the reward package.
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ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA — For the fourth (4th) consecutive year, the Government of Grenada will roll out its Duty Free Barrel Programme for the Christmas Season. This year’s programme will run from November 1st to December 31st, 2011.
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The Grenada Electricity Services Limited (Grenlec) is forging ahead with plans to get involved in renewable energy technology.
Speaking at a function last week Wednesday at the company’s Corporate Office at Dusty Highway, Chief Engineer Clive Hosten said while Grenlec urges its customers to manage their energy usage and conserve electricity, it has also made significant progress in preparing for renewable energy technology for the country.
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Retired High Court Judge, Justice Lyle St. Paul is concerned about the preservation of the remains of York House on Church Street, St. George’s.
Justice St. Paul who has been recalled to assist with the criminal assizes for the 11th time since his retirement in 2002 told the opening ceremony of the October Criminal Assizes last Tuesday he believes that in time to come, the remnants of the building will fall if it is not protected.
According to him, the building was not constructed with cement and steel rods but with white lime and stones.
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The Grenada Professional Association of Calypsonians & Tents (GPACT) is angry with the Chairman of the Grenada Carnival Committee (GCC), accusing its boss, Colin Dowe of often engaging in gross disrespect of the organization.
Read more: GPACT on collision course with Carnival Committee
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Several passengers onboard a red Toyota bus, HG746, were rushed to the General Hospital Wednesday morning after the bus overturned.
According to reports reaching The New Today, the accident occurred after 7:00 a.m. in La Sagesse, St David's.
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