Her Majesty’s Opposition is pleased to note that the Tillman Thomas administration has listened to our advice and will be removing the VAT being levied on service charge in the hotel and restaurant sectors. The Opposition had made it clear to Government that the imposition of the VAT at a time when ...Read More >>>
The investment-starved government of Grenada might be facing some embarrassment, CARIBUPDATE NEWS has reported.
“There are more questions than answers about a company that has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Grenada government purportedly to fund projects worth billions of dollars,’...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou, September 2nd, 2010- As students prepare to re-enter the classrooms on September 6th, work is continuing on the construction of a new toilet block at Bishop’s College.
The project site was recently visited by Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator G...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou, September 1st, 2010- Minister for Finance Hon. Nazim Burke has commended Senator George Prime for his consistency and determination in ensuring that the constitutional rights of the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique will soon be fulfilled through the implementation o...Read More >>>
TOKYO, Japan, September 1, 2010 - Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David on Wednesday met with his Japanese counterpart H.E Mr. Katsuya Okada as they
discussed a wide range of issues including Climate Change, UN Security Council Reform among others.
The Grenadian Minister, who is in the Japanese c...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou, August 30th, 2010- A festival symposium is being planned for residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique as part of government’s ongoing attempts to develop and enhance culture nationwide.
In preparation for the symposium, scheduled for October 2 at the Carriacou Multipu...Read More >>>
Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition Dr. The Rt. Hon Keith Mitchell has sent a congratulatory message to Formula One Championship Driver Lewis Hamilton. In his note Dr. Mitchell said,”Lewis, Grenadians are very proud of you. And we know that you are proud of Grenada. You exhibit that pride by displayi...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou, August 30th, 2010- After facing a long dry weather spell which resulted in the importation of water to Carriacou and Petite Martinique, government is now taking a proactive approach to prevent a reoccurrence of the situation.
The Tillman Thomas-led administration has secu...Read More >>>
FROM POLICE OFFICER TO EDUCATOR
DALLAS, Texas, August 27, 2010: A young Grenadian has embarked on an educational journey and in the process accomplished many feats.
Adrian Peters, a former police officer, left Grenada in January 2004 to complete a first degree in Foreign Languages at Midwe...Read More >>>
Grenada, August 27, 2010: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, The Hon. Dr. Keith C. Mitchell, left the island on Wednesday August 25, 2010 to visit the United States and Canada for a series of meetings with the Diaspora community.
Doctor Mitchell is expected to update Grenadians and friends of Gr...Read More >>>
The Forestry and National Parks Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has placed an indefinite ban on hunting. The ban includes Manicou, Armadillo, Monkey and Iguana.
Normally, the hunting season closes from February to September but the Ministry has decided to extend...Read More >>>
Officers attached to the Special Services Unit (SSU) on Tuesday of this week conducted an operation in the Mt. Pleasance area of St. Patrick’s and discovered a number of marijuana plants ranging in height from 1 foot to 8 feet in height.
According to a press release from the Royal Grenada Police ...Read More >>>
St. George’s, Grenada: The VAT Unit would like to invite promoters and persons involved in the hosting of public entertainment events to an information session to be held, on Thursday 26th August 2010 at the Ministry of Finance Conference room at 4:00pm.
This session is organized to receive feedb...Read More >>>
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and the Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) are continuing their programme of collaboration on the subject of gender policy, with the holding of a three-day workshop, August 23-25, at the Grenada Grand Beach Resort, Grand Anse, St. George’s. It is now well reco...Read More >>>
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
When David first arrived at King Saul's palace he was a simple, unknown shepherd boy. But he had an impressive CV! God, in essence, said, 'I saw you kill the bear and the lion; I was watching when you didn't realise it.' Solomo...Read More >>>
Friday August 20, 2010: The New National Party is imploring government to address the plight of the students and teachers of the St. Mary’s R C School at La Fillette, St. Andrew’s.
Sometime last year, the main building - along with its toilet facilities - was demolished to make room for a new bui...Read More >>>
St. George’s, Grenada, 20th August, 2010: The public is advised that the Gouyave to Belvidere Road will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday 22nd August 2010 from 6:00am to 12:00 noon. This is to facilitate emergency works on the Cottage Rosemount to Clozier Road. The Ministry of Works regrets...Read More >>>
The New National Party is calling on the Tillman Thomas led administration to adopt a more creative and proactive approach in dealing with the present state of Grenada’s ailing economy.
The New National Party empathizes with members of the private sector who have been hard hit by the economic dow...Read More >>>
ST. GEORGE, JULY 20TH, 2010_The Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports is proud of the performance of the 276 young persons who sat the CXC examinations through the Education Enhancement component of its Grenada Youth Education and Training Programme (GYET).
168 young persons sat the 2010 exam...Read More >>>
Gouyave, St. John's - Twenty five (25) students of St. John’s and their parents were awarded scholarships in an impressive ceremony held on Monday 16th August at the Gouyave Pastoral Center. The ceremony was presided over by Governor General, His Excellency Sir Carlyle Glean who is the main adminis...Read More >>>
The New National Party will like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the students who have been successful in this year’s O’Level and A ‘level examinations.
We are extremely proud of your achievement and we want to urge you to keep striving for excellence in your future endeavors.
We p...Read More >>>
An epidemic of Dengue has been acknowledged in some Caribbean countries and many countries have taken steps to inform their citizens of the existing situation and provide detailed education about preventive measures.
Approximately three weeks ago the Government reported one confirmed case of Deng...Read More >>>
Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Dessima Williams has praised the contributions of Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
Dr. Williams, who is also chair of AOSIS, made the comment during a meeting on Friday w...Read More >>>
July 19th , 2010
President and Members
Grenada United Labour Party
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
GULP is certainly a dynamic, amazingly powerful organization, with its fundamental legacy engrained in the hearts of its followers. In fact I have learnt more a...Read More >>>
The Royal Grenada Police Force is notifying the public of some items that were brought to the Police and are in the custody of the Community Relations Department at Fort George. The Community Relations Department is therefore asking persons to come into the office to claim items with proper identif...Read More >>>
Children's Carnival Frolic
Fancy Band
1.Commancheros & Associates: Dry Season
2. Mt. Moritz Community Development: Fishes of the Sea
3. Ann & Associates: Tribes
Traditional Bands
1. Demonic Angels:The Revolution Invasion
2. Hermitage Short Knee: The True Spirit of Short Knee
3. Sacre...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou - With the Government of Grenada forging ahead to fulfil the constitutional rights of the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique through the implementation of local government, the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs is set to benefit from a regional local ...Read More >>>
As we listen to the news, or read the same from whatever source in to-day’s global village – it must be obvious to one and all, that finding the answer in the jungle of chaos, confusion, and man-made social, financial and political catastrophe facing man-kind in these troubled times – is no easy tas...Read More >>>
The New National Party thinks that the use of clerical workers and ground staff of LIAT from neighboring islands at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) at this time is cause for concern and is making an urgent appeal to the Technical and Allied Workers’ Union (TAWU) and the Airport Autho...Read More >>>
Hillsborough, Carriacou, August 6th, 2010- The Javan Williams, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs were part of a five member government delegation which visited Canada on a study tour in the month of July. The visit is in keeping with the Public Se...Read More >>>