New Female Senator Will Improve Grenada’s Parliamentary Ranking
Gloria Payne–Banfield is delighted that Grenada’s ranking in terms of percentage of women in the parliament will increase with the appointment of a female senator, but is concerned that more women are...
View ArticleGrenada Constitution Reform: In Darkness
“The bills were not developed with broad-based public input, neither were the bills circulated for thorough consideration in the public domain.”
View ArticleOAS Venezuela ‘Coup’ Attempt & Brexit
One of the phrases that has gained currency in global politics, is “new world order”. But, often, one is left to wonder whether the “new” is reserved only for the developed nations; and it’s as if,...
View ArticleNew Senator to Encourage Youth to Pursue The Grenadian Dream
After serving for 26 years as an educator, Pamela Moses was presented with her instrument of appointment on Friday, to allow her to serve as a member in the Upper House of Parliament.
View ArticleECCB Wants Explanation from Commercial Banks
In light of customer’s complaints about an increase in bank charges, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is calling on the bankers associations of all ECCU states to educate and inform the...
View ArticleSome St Mark’s Residents to Become New Land Owners
26 residents of Waltham, St Mark have been given the opportunity to own the lot of land they have been living on for years.
View ArticleFormer Prime Minister of Trinidad Passes Away
At 8:15 am today, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad, Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning passed away peacefully at the San Fernando General Hospital after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
View ArticleGrenada’s Prime Minister Extends Condolences
“We will miss this most benevolent gentleman, a visionary leader, and true friend.”
View ArticleThis Day in History
On this day, 4 July 1779, the French forced the surrender of British forces on Grenada following the attack and capture of the Hospital Hill Redoubts.
View ArticlePrison Parenting Session
The National Parenting Programme of Grenada recently hosted a parenting session with fathers presently incarcerated at Her Majesty's Prison.
View ArticleGrenada Economy is Expected to grow by 3%
Grenada’s economy is expected to grow by 3% this year, having grown more than 5% last year.
View ArticleFiscal Summary – May 2016
Current Revenue for the month of May was $53.7m. This amount was $4.2m above the target; and $8.7m more than the collections for May 2015.
View ArticleRFHL now owns 70% of Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited
Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) has announced its acquisition of an additional 19% shareholding in Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited (RBGL), moving its shareholding to 70%.
View ArticleBritish High Commissioner Statement on EU Referendum
“Our cooperation with the Caribbean is an important part of who we are and what we do.”
View ArticleThe Significance of a Cabinet Reshuffle
“The recent cabinet reshuffle in Grenada sparked off much debate by many Grenadians from all walks of life.”
View ArticleGovernment Addresses Sewage Issues at Housing Projects
Government says that the sewage leaks at the La Calome, Mt. Gay and Soubise housing projects, will be finally addressed by a team of experts.
View ArticleThis Day in History
On this day, 6 July 1779, French naval forces engaged the British, bolstering the French control of Grenada.
View ArticleAnglican Provincial Youth Gathering III to take place in Grenada
“More than 150 young people from Anglican Communion in the Caribbean will be gathering in Grenada for the Provincial Youth Gathering III which will run from 16 to 23 July 2016.”
View ArticleHealth Minister Says Regional Approach needed to combat Zika
Health Minister Nickolas Steele has revealed that the number of Grenada’s suspected and confirmed Zika cases have increased, and wants to see a wider regional approach to deal with the challenges of...
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