By Lincoln DePradine Adrian “Spaceman’’ Mitchell, the former Grenada sports minister, has left a “tremendous legacy’’, and forever will be remembered for his “unstinting devotion’’ to nation-building, especially in the areas of sports and culture, according to friends and acquaintances of Mitchell. Many, including the man who appointed Mitchell a government minister, have been eulogizing […]
The Organization of American States (OAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Eastern Caribbean Diaspora Engagement survey as part of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project. This survey is aimed at identifying effective strategies and initiatives to support women-led businesses. A key element of this WEE initiative is to increase awareness and build […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Fisheries and Cooperatives informs the public that commencing December 1, 2023, payment for the purchase of plants at the Ashenden Propagating Station must be made exclusively at the government treasury and revenue offices closest to you. Consequently, the existing payment system for the purchase of […]
Bridgetown: Disability-rights advocates and activists from across the region sent the strong message that any decisions pertaining to their human rights, inclusion, and freedom from violence, must ensure they are seated at the table. This was the tone as over 60 delegates from 10 Caribbean countries recently took part in a consultation, with the aim […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Energy Ministers, decision-makers from the public and private sectors and energy sector thought-leaders and experts, last week accepted the challenge to become Energy Champions at the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF-VIII) held at the AC Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, from November 7-9. The Energy Champions agreed to lead the promotion of the Caribbean’s push towards […]
By Lincoln DePradine Many adults in the Grenadian-Canadian community would fondly remember, as children, attending Christmas parties where the role of Santa Claus often was played by Adrian Pitt. Less than two months before this year’s Christmas Day, Pitt died. He was 90. A service for Pitt was held Saturday, November 11, in Toronto, with […]
By: The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council Diabetes, if not managed, can cause serious health complications, one of which is heart disease or cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is a condition which affects your body’s ability to regulate blood Glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), overtime, high blood glucose in the body can cause […]
Men Charged for Cocaine Possession On Sunday 12th November 2023, officers attached to the Drug Squad Unit and Grenada Coast Guard intercepted a fishing vessel outside of True Blue, St. George with two occupants on board. A search of the vessel resulted in the seizure of two (2) kilos of Cocaine that carries an estimated […]
