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Grenada and Japan hold bilateral meeting
ImageTOKYO, Japan, September 1, 2010 - Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David on Wednesday met with his Japanese counterpart H.E Mr. Katsuya Okada as they discussed a wide range of issues including Climate Change, UN Security Council Reform among others.

The Grenadian Minister, who is in the Japanese capital to attend the Second CARICOM-Japan Ministerial Meeting, took the opportunity to thank the Government of Japan for the assistance they have made available so far, especially in the Fisheries Sector, Human Resource Development through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) programmes and in the area of Climate Change.

Mr. Okada said that Japan was pleased with Grenada’s leadership of Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) particularly at the COP15 and looks forward to their continued leadership at COP16 scheduled for Cancun, Mexico in December.
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GUAVABERRY EMPORIUM GIVES VISITORS SOMETHING TO 'CHEERS' ABOUT
Tuesday, 25 May 2010

ImagePHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (May 24, 2010) - While St. Maarten (www.VacationStMaarten.com) offers a rare history and culture that truly sets it apart from the rest of the Caribbean, one of its most unique offerings is the "Guavaberry," which is the key ingredient in the legendary folk liquor of the island.  Travelers can sample a Guavaberry cocktail with free tastings daily during a "must-do" visit to the Guavaberry Emporium, located on Front Street in the heart of historical Philipsburg.

The Guavaberry Emporium (www.GuavaBerry.com) is in an old cedar house that was built on the site of an ancient Jewish synagogue.  It is the primary retailer of the beloved folk drink, which is made from oak-aged rum and wild Guavaberries.

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A Reaffirmation of Christian Marriage
Monday, 10 May 2010
Seventh-day Adventist Response to Same-Sex Unions
 
Over the past several decades the Seventh-day Adventist Church has felt it necessary to clearly state in various ways its position in regards to marriage, the family, and human sexuality. These subjects are at the heart of many pressing issues facing society. That which for centuries has been considered to be basic Christian morality in the marriage setting is now increasingly called into question, not only in secular society but within Christian churches themselves.
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CARICOM in enhanced diplomatic relations with Brazil
Monday, 10 May 2010
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)     The first Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Brazil Summit, held recently in Brasilia, Brazil, turned a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the two parties.
Among the Summit’s outputs were: the Declaration of Brasilia and more than 40 bilateral agreements addressing areas of collaboration including health, education, culture, agricultural development, energy, tourism and civil defense.
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DIGICEL DONATES 60 COMPUTERS TO SCHOOLS IN GRENADA
Monday, 10 May 2010
ImageFriday May 7th 2010, St. George’s, Grenada: Digicel Grenada announced on Wednesday the results of its ‘Computers for Schools’ promotion, with 20 secondary schools receiving 60 state-of-the-art computers courtesy of Grenada’s Bigger, Better Network.
 
Over the last six months, Digicel customers were encouraged to vote for their favourite school and text the name of their school to 8638. Every dollar they spent thereafter went towards their school of choice and all 20 schools were awarded 60 computers between them.
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