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Culture Minister hands over $1300 Cheque to Miss St Andrew
Government has kept its promise to make direct investments in recognising the top contestant of the National Queen Show hosted during Spice Mas 2023. Minister responsible for Culture, Hon. Ron Redhead handed over a Cheque of $1,300.00 on Thursday 5 October, 2023 to Anika John, Miss St Andrew who was the first runner-up in the […]
St. George Resident Charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Drug
During a search of a barrel (bearing the name Ako Sandy) at the St. George’s Port on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, Custom Officers discovered thirty (30) pounds of Cannabis which carries an estimated street value of $150,000.00ecc. As a result, Mr. Sandy, 31 years old, Labourer of River Road, St. George was subsequently arrested and […]
GRENADA AND QATAR SIGN AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT
Grenada’s Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell has signed an Air Service Agreement with Qatar, which highlights that the national carriers of both countries will be able to operate an unlimited number of passenger and cargo flights with full transportation rights. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Qatar’s Minister for Transport H.E. Mr. […]
Changing the tune of gender-based violence: Donysia’s transition from music to social healing
By Sophia Phillip, Junior Communications Consultant, The Spotlight Initiative Spotlight Initiative Grenada Junior Communications Consultant interviews Donysia Francis-Domergé, a former Calypsonian whose journey from the stage to the field is nothing short of inspiring. Donysia’s story embodies an unwavering commitment to assisting domestic violence survivors. ST. PATRICK, Grenada–In Grenada’s rural countryside, professionals are challenging and […]
Budget Alert 3.8 Government Finances and the Economy
By Laurel Theresa Bain: This assessment of the state of the government finances, as of 30th June 2023, coincides with one year of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration assuming responsibility for economic management with the stated goal of transforming the economy to “A Sustainable, Equitable and Prosperous Grenada for All”. The Government’s strategy for […]
ANNUAL INCREASE IN PAYMENTS TO PENSIONERS
St. George– The Ministry of Finance advises pensioners that their September 2023 pension payment has been updated to reflect the 4% increase for the 2023 period. The 4% increase is applicable to the period January 1st, 2023, to December 31st, 2023, consistent with the increase agreed upon for public sector workers. Pensioners are further advised […]
Mathematics Guru To Host Workshop in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The Methodist Church in Grenada is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to host two in-person mathematics workshops for secondary school teachers, facilitated by Singapore’s renowned mathematics guru, Yeap Ban Har, Ph.D., from Oct. 12 to 13, 2023. The aim is to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics in schools. Participating […]