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Honourable Patrick Simmons' Commonwealth Day address

ImageHis Excellency, the Governor General, Sir Carlyle Glean; Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Veda Bruno-Victor; Coordinator of Youth; Mr. Kevin Andall; Coordinator of Youth Service & Leadership; Ms. Jacqueline Alexis; Chairperson, Ms. Nisha Mc Intyre; Other staff of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment & Sports; Members of the various youth organizations and clubs; Distinguished guests; visitors from various Commonwealth Nations; principals, teachers, parents, students Cultural Performers; everyone present here today.

A pleasant afternoon to you and a special thank you for being part of today’s Commonwealth Celebrations. Welcome.

While the Commonwealth exists to serve everyone in every member state, the Commonwealth has placed specific emphasis on youth development. I am happy to see so many young faces today. For this reason, my remarks will focus heavily on the youth and their relationship with the Commonwealth.

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DELTA TO FINALISE FLIGHT ITINERARY FOR GRENADA ROUTE THIS WEEKEND
Thursday, 11 February 2010
ImageNEW YORK, February 9, 2010 – Delta Air Lines said arrangements for direct service between New York and Grenada are expected to be finalised by this weekend.

The airlines’ spokesman Carlos Santos said that the new agreement for the commencement of service on June 5th should be cleared by February 13th.

“Corporate Security has to give the clearance and that could come by the weekend. The new schedule will then be reflected on our flight itinerary,” he said.
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Rossy Knight is Digicel’s Christmas Promotion Winner
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Image“There was a unanimous call for the prize of the piece of land”

February 7th, 2010, ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Digicel Grenada’s Bigger, Better Network had much to celebrate over the Independence weekend with the staging of another successful Digicel Workboat Regatta and the official draw of its 2009 Christmas Promotion.

Hundreds gathered on the Grand Anse beach to witness the keen boating competition, sample local cuisine and enjoy a weekend of fun activity for the entire family. Much excitement was created when eight finalist of the 2009 Christmas Promotion were brought on stage and given the opportunity to choose a random pouch containing the winning ticket.
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GREAT SAILING ACTION ADDS TO INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS
Thursday, 11 February 2010
ImageAfter record yachts had taken part in the Grenada Sailing Festival Port Louis Racing Series, the sailing action continued with record crowds on Grand Anse Beach over the week-end of 6 & 7 February, in two days of extremely competitive racing at the Grenada Sailing Festival Digicel Work Boat Regatta, staged for the first time as part of the island’s Independence celebrations.

The fleet of thirty two boats made a colourful and impressive sight drawn up along the shoreline and included twenty-two boats from the sailing communities of Gouyave, Grand Mal, Sauteurs and Woburn, plus ten boats from sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. At the morning briefing, all skippers received a toolbag courtesy of Southern Electrical, with flashlight, multi-purpose lamp or penknife, together with Tshirts, Digicel caps and phone cases.
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Tennis Players are good
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
ImageInterview with Mr. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trans Nemwil


Trans Nemwil insurance is eager to see greater youth development in Grenada. The company has been playing its part by sponsoring an annual junior lawn tennis tournament.
 
Trans Nemwil’s Ronald “Bradsey’’ Hughes, a former tennis player himself, says the insurance group takes serious its responsibility to be a good corporate citizen.
 
Here’s the complete interview with Mr. Hughes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trans Nemwil, on the company’s tennis sponsorship.
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