By Lincoln DePradine New appointments are to be made for the positions of a Grenada ambassador to Caricom and chairman of the Spicemas Corporation. Attorney Arley Gill, who held both positions, has resigned. Gill, an ex-Minister of Culture in the NDC administration of former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, chaired the 2022 Spicemas that culminated on […]
Madame President, Mr. Speaker, Members of Parliament. The new Government of Grenada embarks on this First Session of the Eleventh Parliament at a time of renewed hope for the nation. Amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic and an uncertain economic future, the people of Grenada chose to take control of their destiny — opting […]
By Arley N. Salimbi Gill St. George’s, August 23, 2022: As we commemorate another International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition—we must never forget the cruelty and harm meted out to our ancestors during the brutal and inhumane slave trade. And, despite slavery being abolished in 1838 throughout the British Empire, […]
Chairman’s Note I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your ongoing support of Spicemas and for generously contributing your time, talent, expertise, and resources to bringing Spicemas 2022 to fruition. A special thank you to our major sponsors: National Lottery Authority, Grenada Tourism Authority, InterCaribbean Airways, Flow, Silver Sands, Coca […]
St. George’s, Grenada, 14/08/2022: The chemical burden of Grenada’s fruits and vegetables is several times higher than similar products imported into the country as a result of the high usage of agrochemicals used in the island’s important agricultural sector. Agricultural officials say the time has come to reduce the over dependence on agrochemicals and artificial […]
The Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce held its first Business Luncheon engagement with the Prime Minister and the private sector on July 26th, 2022. Over 200 delegates from the private sector attended the function. A wide cross section of the business community including the manufacturing, automobile, construction, services, tourism, energy, and consultancy was in […]
Fellow Grenadians. I am pleased to extend best wishes to all for the most enjoyable summer festivities: Carriacou regatta, Rainbow City Festival, The long-awaited 2022 Carnival celebrations, and generally the season of outdoor events. As Minister with responsibility for the Environment, I am fully aware of the critical supporting role that a clean and pristine […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 26th July, 2022: Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has reassured the island’s private sector of his government’s commitment to support both the business sector and the Grenadian worker. Speaking at a Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GCIC) organized luncheon at the Grenada Trade Center, the Prime Minister told more than 250 business […]
12th July, 2022: St. George’s: President of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) Marlon Glean officially met with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell for the first time on Monday, July 11. The meeting also included Minister of State with responsibility for Youth & Sports Ron Redhead and Concacaf Director for Development and former Grenada national player, Jason […]
