October 2019, marks the 50th Anniversary of the renowned Country Cold Store in the parish of St. David – a business notorious for its sale of poultry throughout Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Proud Chairman of humble beginnings, James Lewis, started life in an almost state of poverty. Born at Perdmontemps on the 8th February […]
Organizers of this year’s “Walk for the Cure’’ fundraiser in Grenada have set major goals for the event, which will be held on October 12. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (CIBC-FCIB) is the main sponsor of the private sector-led initiative that raises funds to combat cancer. Nigel Ollivierre, Country Manager of CIBC-FCIB, says they are “aiming […]
The Grenada Real Estate Market continued its strong growth in 2018. The real estate sector grew from strength to strength, reaching new highs in sales volumes. Grenada showed a continuation of strong growth in 2018. Total real estate sales for 2018 were US$63,703,562, an increase of 26% over 2017, the highest sales volume in the […]
Interview with Shonta Duncan, Founder/Owner of Eazy Maids Who is Shonta Duncan? I am a 38-year-old Grenadian with a passion for enhancing the lives of others. I have a degree in Special Needs Education, and I have worked with the elderly and marginalised communities, and I am exposed to business administration throughout my career. My […]
The local manufacturing sector still has a role to play in Grenada’s economic thrust. So says Ronald Theodore, CEO of the Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) in an interview with the Barnacle – Grenada’s leading advertising and promotional publication. Theodore indicated that while the recent drive over the last few years is to promote the […]
Jouvay Chocolate Adding Value to Agriculture/ Farmers Mr. Samuel Brathwaite please tell me your relationship with the Grenada Cocoa Association. I am the accountant at Grenada Cocoa Association, and Diamond Chocolate Factory, Diamond Street, Victoria, St. Mark home of Jouvay Chocolate. At our organisations we do more than our job area suggests because of our […]
Interview with James Ince, Managing Director – IBH Mr James Ince, thank you for allowing the Barnacle the opportunity to be a part of this amazing project. What is IBH? Who is IBH? IBH is just a holding company which seeks to provide backup services to the hotel industry – the hotel and tourism sector […]
As Grenada celebrates its Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence on Wednesday 7 February, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has lauded its “global mark” in academia, diplomacy and sport as “impressive.” The Secretary-General offered the Community’s “warmest congratulations” to the people and government of Grenada, noting that they have “shown great resilience in maintaining a […]
Fellow Grenadian Sisters and brothers. I want to talk to you about the future of our beloved country and about what defines us as a nation. I also want to talk about being reasonable and fair, and ensuring social justice for all. These are the things at the core of this ongoing debate about the […]
