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WATER HIGH ON CARICOM AGENDA |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) With several Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reeling from the effects of drought, the water situation in the Region will come under sharp focus at the 21st Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government which opens Thursday morning.
The Heads of Government Meeting at Fort Young Hotel in Roseau, Dominica, will discuss water resources within the Community during the two-day Summit under the broader head of `Critical issues in the development of the Community’.
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Shera mesmerizes the people of Grenada during the visit of the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Grenada, March 06, 2010: The people of Grenada were overwhelmed with joy to see the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi and Shera, the official mascot of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. A strong contingent of Grenada’s well-known sports personalities became the Batonbearers during the relay. Grenada Governor General, Sir Carlyle Glean and Prime Minister Tillman Thomas greeted the baton in the country.
Grenada’s celebrated boxer, Imrod Bartholomew, Ayesha Noel (National Sportswoman of the Year) , Patricia Sylvester and Timothy Britton (Olympians), Richardson Ettienne, (National Footballer), Gary James (Basketball player), Mr. Conrad Francis (Recipient of the prestigious IAAF Veteran Pin, IAAF Level I coach and National Record Holder) and Lucy Fortune (Track land and field athlete) were some of the famous personalities who became the Batonbearers during the relay. |
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Tri-centennial Park in Town of St. George |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
St. George’s, March 5, 2009 (GIS) – Grenadians will soon have the use of a new recreational park in the Town of St. George.
A sod-turning ceremony was held Friday, March 5, to symbolize the start of work on Tri-centennial Park, located just above Sendall Tunnel leading up to Fort George.
Plans for the opening of the park are one of the projects being undertaken to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Town of St. George.
When completed, Tri-centennial Park will include a walkway providing easier access to Fort George and other parts of the Town.
Tourism Minister Hon. Glynis Roberts said the park will improve Grenada’s tourism product. She said it would also help maintain the Town of St. George, which the Minister described as a “prize.’’ |
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International Women's Day 2010 - March 8 |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
More women choosing to work, but gender equality remains a long way
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GENEVA (ILO News) - Despite signs of progress in gender equality over the past 15 years, there is still a significant gap between women and men in terms of job opportunities and quality of employment, according to a new report by the International Labour Office (ILO). The report, entitled "Women in labour markets: Measuring progress and identifying challenges", says that more than a decade after the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing adopted an ambitious global platform for action on gender equality and women's empowerment, gender biases remain deeply embedded in society and the labour market. |
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DESIGNS SOON TO BE FINALIZED FOR GRENVILLE MARKET PROJECT |
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Friday, 05 March 2010 |
St. George’s, Grenada, March 5th, 2010: Designs are being finalised for the construction of the Grenville Market Square and Development Project.
The commencement and eventual completion of the market are expected to result in major job-creation and a construction boost.
Project Coordinator Patrick Martin said the project will consist of four important components: reconstruction of the market, construction of an abattoir at Mirabeau, a bus terminal at Moonshadow Park and a drainage system for the Town of Grenville. |
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Min. Hood Promises 24-Hour Response to Promoters |
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Friday, 05 March 2010 |
St. George’s, March 5, 2010 (GIS) – Concert promoters applying for work permits to bring artistes to perform in Grenada have been promised a 24-hour response to their application.
The guarantee was given Thursday by Labour Minister, Hon. Karl Hood, when he met with about 20 promoters at the Ministerial Complex in St. George’s.
The meeting came on the heels of the recent decision of the Labour Ministry to deny a work permit to Jamaican artiste, Mr. Vegas. Hon. Hood said his ministry was interested in having a smooth and amicable relationship with promoters. He welcomed suggestions they offered during Thursday’s meeting. |
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