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Grenada takes steps to eradicate domestic violence
ST GEORGE, Grenada: Grenada’s Ministry of Social Development is continuing efforts to try and eradicate domestic violence from Grenadian society. The Ministry, in collaboration with the Grenada National Organization for Women (GNOW), recently hosted a two day training exercise.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 02-Dec-2008 01:00

Grenada PM announces plans for HIV/AIDS prevention programmes
ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: Grenada joined the the rest of the world in observing World AIDS Day and Prime Minister Tillman Thomas unveiled plans his government has in the pipeline for HIV/AIDS prevention. In his address, Prime Minister Thomas said HIV and AIDS present broad developmental challenges.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 02-Dec-2008 01:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: Are the right pieces in place?
When the people of any state take it upon themselves to bring about change because they are tired and fed up with what they had been subjected to for much too long, those people quite naturally expect things to change, so that they can see and feel the effects of that decision they took.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 25-Nov-2008 01:00

Letter: It is not too early to monitor the NDC government in Grenada
If you want to be a disliked person by lots of Grenadians for your personal opinion, just pick up a pen or the computer keyboard and mouse; and write letters and articles to the media newspapers. Then you will see how much enemies you will have in a short period of time.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Nov-2008 01:00

OECS chairman wants deeper regional integration
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has called for a renewed thrust among OECS states for the strengthening of the integration process, describing it as one of the best options for the sub-region in the face of globalization. He welcomed the Manning initiative as “a move in the right direction.”
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 22-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada opposition criticises government for delay in appointing new governor general
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Controversy surrounds the non appointment of a news governor general in Grenada to replace Sir David Williams, with the opposition charging that it is unconstitutional for the country to be without a head of state, while a leading constitutional lawyer says it smacks at "sloppiness".
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 21-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada to swear in new governor general
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Grenada will have a new Governor General from Thursday, November 27. He is Carlyle Glean Sr, a former Education Minister (1990-1995), who retired from active politics in 1995, and a university lecturer. He will be sworn in as Grenada’s fifth Governor General since Independence.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 20-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada prime minister signals 'rebalancing' of society
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has signaled the Grenada government’s intention to “rebalance” the society without “any victimisation.” Prime Minister Thomas also pointed out that the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) should be “taken seriously”.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 19-Nov-2008 01:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: The changes and financial roadblocks
The full concept of change in politics and public affairs especially really truly hit the headlines from earlier this year, when the people of Barbados brought about a change in the leadership of their country that was not all that predictable. And even the change of political fortunes in Jamaica, after all those years.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Nov-2008 01:00

Letter: Wishing Grenada's government success
Regarding Grenada’s Prime Minister comment on the country 2009 budget; I write in support and to wish him and his government every success in what is an extremely difficult time in our history. The situation is made even more difficult by all the reported infighting among the country’s politicians.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Nov-2008 01:00

Hurricane relief aid for Cuba from Grenadians in Toronto
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Cuba's top diplomat in Toronto is confident his country will rebound from the ravages of four hurricanes that have battered the Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation since September. "We are a fighting people. We never surrender,'' Cuban Consul General Laureano Cardoso said.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 12-Nov-2008 01:00

OECS trade and finance officials examine border tax measures
CASTRIES, St Lucia: Trade and Finance officials from the independent Member States of the OECS meet in St Lucia on Thursday 13th November to examine the findings of study commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat, which reviewed the application of the customs service charge.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 12-Nov-2008 01:00

New executive for Grenada NDC Toronto Support Group
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Supporters of Grenada's ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) must tighten their bonds of solidarity and deepen their involvement in the party, says the former chairman of the NDC Toronto Support Group. NDC Toronto was formally established on September 27, 2007.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 11-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada's National Food Security committee begins work
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Cabinet-appointed National Food Security Committee (NFSC) has started developing a comprehensive Food Security Plan for Grenada. The NFSC has agreed on the elements of a comprehensive plan to improve the country's food security.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 11-Nov-2008 01:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: The historical change is unlimited
From way back when I heard the crowd, after a primary result earlier this year on the East Coast somewhere, shouting back to potential candidate at the time, now president-elect Barack Obama, “yes we can” - I became convinced that I was looking at and listening to a changed TV crowd of US citizens.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 11-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada retain the OECS Swimming Championships
CASTRIES, St Lucia: A well organized and trained thirty-three member Grenada national swim team proudly retained the Sagicor sponsored swimming championships held at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Center (RHAC) over the past weekend, November 7 - 9. An impressive opening ceremony was held on November 7.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 11-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada's Prime Minister says 2009 budget 'pivotal'
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: “Strengthening economic management and building a platform for sustained prosperity” is the theme for Grenada's 2009 budget, which Prime Minister Tillman Thomas describes as pivotal. He said the 2009 budget will be “pivotal” because it’s the first of his administration since taking office.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 10-Nov-2008 01:00

Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant promises to be spectacular
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The marquis event for this years St.Kitts-Nevis national carnival is once again expected to be the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The pageant which is in its 29th year promises to be an exciting part of the St. Kitts National Carnival celebrations.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 08-Nov-2008 01:00

Swim teams are ready for the OECS Championships
CASTRIES, St Lucia: Antigua will be sending its largest ever swim team to the Sagicor sponsored 17th OECS Swimming Championships to be held in St Lucia from November 7 - 9, 2008. With a total of twenty-two swimmers, the Antigua team hopes to challenge the traditional dominance of two arch rivals.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 05-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenadian peacekeepers awarded UN medals in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti: On Friday 31 October 2008 the Grenadian Peacekeepers were awarded the UN service medals for peacekeeping duty in Haiti. Three Grenadian peacekeepers are presently serving with MINUSTAH and are the only Caribbean peacekeepers serving with the UN Police (UNPOL) there.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 05-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada has a new envoy in London
ST GEORGE'S Grenada: Ruth Elizabeth Rouse assumed duties on October 29, 2008 as Grenada’s High Commissioner to the Court of St James’s in the United Kingdom, in succession to Joseph Charter. High Commissioner Rouse is making her second appearance at the Court.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 04-Nov-2008 01:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: The drama spreads and deepens!
It seems that in these trying times every day comes with some new tension, or news item, or dramatic turn of events, that pushes many people to worry and wonder about where it is all leading us to eventually. We are faced with many options but we don’t have to worry ourselves sick about choices.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 04-Nov-2008 01:00

Commentary: Lewis Hamilton becomes the youngest ever and first black F1 champion
Well, I am proud (and relieved) to report that Lewis Hamilton, a 23-year-old Briton of Caribbean (Grenadian) heritage, redeemed himself yesterday by clinching this year’s Formula One (F1) championship in the final race of the season at Interlagos in Brazil. This means that he has now fulfilled the incredible promise...
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Nov-2008 01:00

Hamilton wins 2008 F1 championship
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP): Lewis Hamilton was crowned Formula One champion after finishing fifth in the Brazil Grand Prix here on Sunday. The McLaren driver of Grenadian descent became the youngest ever champion in Formula One history and the first Briton to take the title since Damon Hill in 1996.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Nov-2008 01:00

New details emerge concerning former Grenada PM's citizenship
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The US State Department confirmed on Friday that former prime minister of Grenada and current leader of the opposition, Keith Mitchell, relinquished his US citizenship on June 20, 1995. This new information from the US government followed an inquiry made by the Attorney General.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 01-Nov-2008 01:00

Grenada PM to receive first report of Cabinet-appointed committee
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: A cabinet-appointed committee set up to review contracts and agreements made by the former administration on various projects in Grenada is preparing to hand over its first report and recommendations to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas on Thursday.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 30-Oct-2008 01:00

Letter: The 25th anniversary of the invasion of Grenada
The 25th anniversary of the invasion of Grenada quietly passed here in the United States, however it was not forgotten. As a past visitor of the beautiful and friendly island, I was recently disappointed to learn that the government of Grenada was looking to build a monument to honor the Cubans that were killed.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 29-Oct-2008 01:00

Twenty-fifth anniversary of US intervention in Grenada observed
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The 25th anniversary of the intervention by the United States in Grenada was observed last Saturday at an impressive ceremony attended by Mary Ourisman, US Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, Sir Paul Scoon, the Governor General who was in office at the time.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 28-Oct-2008 01:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: It will get worse before it gets better!
It has been truly said that most men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Whether in politics, business or even religion, authority can be a dangerous corruptive force unless tempered by a sense of deep humility, to be used in the service of others.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 28-Oct-2008 01:00

An Obama victory could be bad news for Caribbean tax havens
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: With the US election looming on November 4, whoever is elected as the next president will have a major impact on global issues. According to Stephen Platt, Chairman of the BakerPlatt Group, a Senator Barack Obama victory could be a particular threat to offshore centres.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 27-Oct-2008 01:00

Grenadians to pay more for some petroleum products
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Effective Friday, October 24, motorists and other users of petroleum products in Grenada will have to spend a little extra from their pockets for gasoline and diesel. A government release reported that the new retail prices are largely based on the average FOB costs.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Oct-2008 02:00

Sand-snatchers shrink Caribbean beaches

Ahh, the Caribbean. Sun, surf. But where's the sand? It is disappearing at alarming rates as thieves feed a local construction boom.

Source : topix.net | 22-Oct-2008 10:15

Commentary: Law and Politics: Twenty-five years thereafter - any better?
It has been well said that counting time is certainly less important than making time count. So that our concern should be rather about how well be live than how long we live, a case of quality rather than quantity. And as we review or judge the signs of the times gone by, we must remain true to ourselves and our role in life.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 21-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenadian airport workers send cash aid to hurricane-hit Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): Representatives of the management and staff of the Grenada Airports Authority handed over a donation check in the amount of EC$16,388.53 to Cuban Ambassador Margarita Delgado during a ceremony held at Point Salines International Airport last week.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 21-Oct-2008 02:00

$500m law suit against former Grenada minister dismissed with costs
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: A US$500 million law suit brought by Jack Grynberg against former Grenada Minister of Energy Gregory Bowen and others has been dismissed by a New York District Court. The government of Grenada in 2005 had terminated an agreement with Grynberg's RSM Production Corporation.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 20-Oct-2008 02:00

Minimum wage in Grenada to be reviewed
ST GEORGE'S Grenada: A National Wage Advisory Committee is currently investigating the conditions of employment in the areas of trade, industry and other occupations in Grenada. The Committee will examine the working environment and wages of workers in the lower income bracket.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenada PM meets with delegation from China
ST GEORGE’S Grenada: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas on Thursday welcomed to Grenada a visiting Congressional delegation from China, headed by the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress, Li Zhaoxing. Thomas and Zhaoxing committed to assisting each other’s countries.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 17-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenada and Guadeloupe move on to Digicel Caribbean Championships finals
LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Martinique’s loss to Digicel Caribbean Championships’ Group F hosts Guadeloupe secure Grenada a spot in the Finals to be held in Jamaica in December. Grenada gain entry to the Finals with 4 points and a goal difference of +1, and Guadeloupe top the group with 9 points.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 17-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenada beat Cayman Islands 4-2 in vital qualifying match
LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Shane Rennie’s double strike proved to be the Grenada-launcher into the final round of the Digicel Caribbean Championships, with a 4-2 victory against Cayman Islands in their vital final qualifying match of Group F. The spice Island of Grenada knew ahead of the game that only a victory would do.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 17-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenada taekwondo athlete wins bronze in Purto Rico
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada’s Andrea St. Bernard recently made history winning a first ever medal at the 2008 Pan-American Taekwondo Championships, October 2-6, in Puerto Rico. Andrea successfully worked herself into the medal rounds by defeating Dominican Republic in the quarterfinal round.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 16-Oct-2008 02:00

Team Grenada excels in Trinidad drag racing event
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: It was an action-packed weekend on October 5, 2008 in Trinidad where Grenada saw five of its cars competing against some of Trinidad fast cars. Grenadians Alan McIntyre, Joshua Lewis, Wayne Green and Keith Braveboy gave the Trinis something to talk about.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 16-Oct-2008 02:00

Commentary: Law and Politics: Where does the truth abide now?
However the Grand Beach Resort saga plays out in the long run, and whatever the consequences resulting therefrom in the short and midterm, the lessons coming out of the whole episode should be a learning exercise for our public officials for a very long time down the road.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 15-Oct-2008 02:00

Digicel Caribbean Championships Group F gear up for exciting last match
LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: With Guadeloupe at 6 points and Martinique with 4 points in Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships, Martinique must win or draw to ensure their place in the finals in Jamaica come December. Martinique and friendly rivals Guadeloupe will face off on Wednesday.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 15-Oct-2008 02:00

Guadeloupe secure victory against Grenada
LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Group F leaders Guadeloupe lacked the killer instinct that led them to an overwhelming victory in their first fixture, but showed the steel and determination necessary to secure a come from behind 2-1 victory against a game Grenada on match-day two of the Digicel Caribbean Championships.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 15-Oct-2008 02:00

Underdogs Grenada earn unexpected draw against DCC favourites Martinique
LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Group F favourites, Martinique, survived a scare from the Spice Islanders of Grenada, coming from behind twice, as the first match of Stage 2 in the Digicel Caribbean Championships played out to a tense 2-2 draw. Grenada were first to settle and began their attack straight from kickoff.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Oct-2008 02:00

Grenada's underwater tourism product gets further protection
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Dive operators, day charters and other vessels that use the Flamingo Bay, Dragon Bay, Moliniere Bay, and Grand Mal Bay in Grenada now have improved mooring facilities. This comes after the placement of permanent anchors that allow vessels to safely tie onto.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Oct-2008 02:00