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11/10/2004 || IMMIGRATION A PRIORITY FOR BUSH, SAYS POWELL 0 MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) - US Secretary of State Colin Powell, on a visit to Mexico, said yesterday that immigration reform would be a priority in the second term of US President George W Bush. "The United States is proud to be a nation of immigrants. But too many of those immigrants living and ...Read More >>>   11/10/2004 || CARICOM SAYS HELP HAITI, BUT NO ENTRY FOR THE LATO... 0 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Caribbean Heads of Government wrapped up their 10th Special Meeting on Tuesday evening after deliberating on several issues including the crisis facing the French-speaking Caribbean nation. After several hours of discussion, the 15-member body remains disunited on the iss...Read More >>>   11/10/2004 || MITCHELL MAKES PLEA FOR GRENADA'S PRODUCTIVE SECTO... 0 PORT OF SPAIN - Prime Minister Keith Mitchell made a stirring plea Monday for special concessions from Caricom for his hurricane-wrecked Grenada, while showering praises on the community's governments and peoples for their outpouring of generous emergency relief after the horrendous battering from H...Read More >>>   11/9/2004 || TORONTO'S EMERGENCY SERVICES RALLY TO SUPPORT HURR... 0 TORONTO, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - Toronto EMS paramedics working with the David McAntony Gibson Foundation are teaming up with Toronto Police Service and Fire Services personnel to help victims of Hurricane Ivan. Paramedics, fire fighters, and police officers are volunteering their time to help load over 50,0...Read More >>>   11/9/2004 || CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES URGED TO DEVELOP RESPONSE PLAN... 0 BY MICHAEL A. W. OTTEY PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - (KRT) - Caribbean nations must quickly develop a plan to respond to regional disasters, said Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, whose nation is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ivan. "Hurricane Ivan has also taught us that ...Read More >>>   11/9/2004 || MANNING URGES POLITICAL AGREEMENT 1 Trinidad and Tobago's leader has told his Caricom partners in the southern Caribbean that a political agreement is necessary in order for Trinidad and Tobago to continue providing millions of dollars in aid. Prime Minister Patrick Manning made his comments at the opening of Caricom's tenth specia...Read More >>>   11/9/2004 || HURRICANE AID AND COMMON PASSPORT FOR OECS SUMMIT 0 BRIDGETOWN - Governance arrangements under a proposed economic union of member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is high on a packed agenda for this week's 40th regular summit of Heads of Government of the nine-member subregional grouping. Discussion on this issue w...Read More >>>   11/9/2004 || GAINING GRENADIAN CITIZENSHIP MAY COST MORE 0 ST. GEORGES, Grenada, Tues. Nov. 9: The Grenada government has announced its intention to increase the price for migrants seeking to become a citizen of the Spice Isle, by as much as five hundred percent. Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell, made the announcement last Friday, during the first sitting ...Read More >>>   11/8/2004 || 2006 GREEN CARD LOTTERY GETS UNDER WAY 1 WASHINGTON, D.C., Mon. Nov. 8: Caribbean nationals and undocumented immigrants here, looking to win permanent residency in the U.S. can take a chance on the 2006 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. Registration for the free lottery began on Friday, according to State Department officials. The congressio...Read More >>>   11/8/2004 || REGIONAL AIRLINES FACING CRISIS 0 BBC Caribbean reporter Tony Fraser gives an analysis of the situation facing regional airlines in the wake of losses resulting from escalating oil prices. There is bad news for the international airline industry: The projection is for a $5bn loss on operations during 2004 and this is notwithstand...Read More >>>   11/8/2004 || GRENADA PARLIAMENT MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ... 0 ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: The Grenada Parliament met for the first time after Hurricane Ivan discussing matters pertaining to the reconstruction of the country, which would take into account the development of several sectors as priority. Parliamentary Representatives had to settle for the Bell Lectu...Read More >>>   11/8/2004 || RIVERSIDE CHURCH STAGES SUCCESSFUL HURRICANE RELIE... 0 By Andrew Tolve The South Hall of Riverside Church rang with sounds of reggae beats, island dancing, and Congo drums Friday night as the site played host to a Caribbean Hurricane Relief Benefit gala. The event showcased four musical performances and a dance group in an attempt to raise $500,0...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HELPING WITH REBUI... 0 The Department of Youth Development in the Prime Minister’s Office is continuing to provide assistance and bring hope to the neediest in our communities. Several activities organised under the Department’s “Post-Ivan Community Redemption Programme” are underway and Officers of the Department say ...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || AMBASSADOR RUTH ROUSE PRESENTS CREDENTIALS 0 Newly appointed Ambassador HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, presented her credentials today (November 5th 2004) at noon to the Secretary General of the United Nations, HE Kofi Annan, as Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The Secretary-General warmly welcomed the new Permanent Repre...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || JAMAICAN REGGAE STAR ACCUSED OF HOMOPHOBIA BARRED ... 0 LONDON, London (AFP): A Jamaican reggae star whose song lyrics allegedly incite violence against homosexuals has been denied entry to Britain, where he was due to play a series of concerts, activists and reports said Thursday. Sizzla Kalonji, who real name is Miguel Collins, had been refused a v...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || AFTER IVAN: A TALE OF TWO ISLANDS 0 by Leroy Noel The failure of the Grenada government to hold regular sittings of parliament after the passage of hurricane Ivan does not augur well for democracy. Despite the fact that Grenada has been an independent island since 1974 and the Cayman Islands have not attained independence, the ...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || HELP IS ON THE WAY TO GRENADA 0 by TAMARA SHEPHARD A hurricane ravaged Grenadian hospital could soon gain a ventilator or medical equipment for its intensive care unit thanks to the generosity of patrons of a local French restaurant. Didier Grimaud, owner of La Petite France on Bloor Street West near Islington Avenue, raise...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || PHILLY COMPANIES JOIN YOUTH IN RAISING FUNDS FOR G... 0 PHILADELPHIA, PA, Fri. Nov. 5: Two top black-owned Philadelphia companies joined more than a 100 youth there recently, in helping to pitch in additional monetary relief to hurricane victims in Grenada. MDL Capital Management and the Lomax Companies were the key sponsors of the 5K walk-a-thon, org...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || FORMER ARMY MAJOR HEADS NATIONAL SECURITY IN GRENA... 0 ST. GEORGES, Grenada, Fri. Nov. 5: Former Vice Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the Army during the Government of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, Major Einstein Lousion is now the Minister responsible for National Security in Grenada. A senator in the Upper House of Parliament since 1995 ...Read More >>>   11/5/2004 || DIVING INDUSTRY TO GET ATTENTION AS GRENADA CONTIN... 0 By Linda Straker Although Hurricane Ivan has damaged 70 percent of Grenada’s hotel rooms and left the tourism product in a terrible condition, the Board of Tourism is continuing to promote the island. Head of Marketing at the Grenada Board of Tourism Ms. Naline Joseph said that a decision was tak...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || 2005 COMMONWEALTH ARTS & CRAFTS AWARDS 0 The Commonwealth Foundation has launched its 2005 Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards -- a scheme for young artists and craftspeople who show promise and initiative, but have had little opportunity to work abroad. Every two years, up to 10 awards are made to craftspeople and artists aged betwee...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || GOLDEN GIRLS REUNITE TO BOOST GRENADA AT OECS SWIM... 0 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov 02 - St. Lucia Rodney Heights Aquatic Center opens its’ doors once again November 6 & 7, 2004 to welcome in the OECS nations for the OECS Invitational. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan’s pillaging of Grenada, the St. Lucia Amateur Swimming Association has chosen to m...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || REBUILD GRENADA BRICK-BY-BRICK CAMPAIGN IN MONTREA... 0 On Monday, September 20, 2004, the Committee for the Grenada Hurricane Relief Fund in Montreal launched a major rebuilding project “REBUILD GRENADA BRICK BY BRICK”. This initiative is to assist in the rebuilding of primary and secondary schools in the Tri-island State of Grenada, Carriacou and Peti...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || PRICE CONTROL UNIT CONDUCTING PRICE CHECKS OF BUIL... 0 The Price Control Unit of the Ministry of Finance advises the general public that the Unit has commenced visits to all firms involved in the importation of building materials to determine the following: § That all costs quoted by the firms are consistent with the Price Control Regulation. § Th...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || PM MITCHELL'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION 0 Following is an Address to the Nation delivered by Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell at 7 p.m. on local radio stations. Ministerial portfolio changes announced in the Address take effect from Nov. 4, 2004. Address to the Nation By Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell Wedn...Read More >>>   11/4/2004 || MITCHELL NAMES NEW CABINET MINISTERS 0 ST. GEORGES, Grenada, Thurs. Nov. 4: Grenada’s Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell, last night used his address to a nation still reeling from Hurricane Ivan, to announce the appointment of two more cabinet ministers and a new sports minister. Mitchell named a new minister in the Prime Minister’s Offi...Read More >>>   11/3/2004 || 'ANTI-GAY' LYRICS INQUIRY STARTS 0 Detectives are investigating claims that lyrics penned by eight leading reggae artists incite violence against homosexuals and are therefore illegal. Lyrics by Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Bounty Killer are among those being scrutinised by Scotland Yard. Gay rights group Outrage! complained i...Read More >>>   11/3/2004 || KING BACKS LARA 0 New West Indies coach Bennett King has given early support to captain Brian Lara as the Australian prepares to begin his job in the Caribbean. It is yet to be decided whether Lara, who led the side to Champions Trophy glory in September, will keep the job. But King told BBC Sport: "I've watc...Read More >>>   11/3/2004 || UWI OFFERS HELP TO COUNTRIES HIT BY IVAN 0 THE University of the West Indies (UWI) has initiated a 'Vice-Chancellor's Hurricane Recovery Task Force' to offer technical advice and assistance to countries affected by Hurricane Ivan. The university, in a statement, said a database has been compiled of the relevant expertise available at the ...Read More >>>     11/3/2004 || MIGHTY SPARROW AMONG PERFORMERS AT "RAISE THE ROOF... 0 On Sunday, November 21, 2004, Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell is expected to be in Montreal to attend a major fundraiser sponsored by the Grenada Hurricane Relief Committee. The classical and gospel concert entitled “Raise The Roof” - A Musical Evening to Remember” will be...Read More >>>