CUBA HURRICANE RELIEF FUND SURPASSES TARGET

St. George's, December 10, 2008 -- The Cuba Hurricane Relief Fund initiated by Amigos de Cuba and the Technical & Allied Workers Union (TAWU) has surpassed its target of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). At present, the account stands at one hundred and eight thousand, one hundred and twelve dollars and fifty eight cents ($108,112.58).

ONE-YEAR OLD DIES AT HOSPITAL

St. George's, December 9, 2008 -- Health Minister Karl Hood is awaiting a hospital report into the death of a 12-month-old infant, whose passing has angered members of the child's family.

U.S MUSIC EXEC SEES WHAT WE DON'T

St. George, December 9, 2008 -- Grenada and the rest of Caribbean need to create an infrastructure around its musical talents, international music executive Ivan Berry has advised.

PRICKLY BAY WATERSIDE TO OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2009

St. George’s, December 9, 2008 - One of Grenada’s high end luxury tourism developments will be completed by February 2009. The Prickly Bay Waterside situated at the old Boatyard in Prickly Bay Lance Aux Epines, will open the first phase of the luxury waterside residences in just about two months.

REPUBLIC BANK INTENSIFIES ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OPERATIONS

John Tang Nian, GM

St. George's, December 9, 2008 -- Trinidad-based, Republic Bank Limited, in a collaborative effort with Fortent, an American risk and compliance specialist firm, will bolster its overall financial security through the adoption of a more complete financial crimes and innovative anti-money laundering (AML) technology solution.

With advanced systems endorsed by the American Bankers Association, Fortent has also outfitted Republic with transaction monitoring software, Know Your Customer (KYC) and case management for implementation throughout the bank's operations.

The American-based financial solutions institution, which provides risk and compliance solutions to financial institutions, government agencies, and individuals in more than 100 countries, recently made the announcement.

GOVERNMENT PLANNING NEW COMMUNITIES FOR THE COUNTRY

St. George's, December 9, 2008 -- The government of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas plans on building new communities and villages across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

NDC PRAISED FOR GOVERNMENT'S ACHIEVEMENTS

St. George's, December 9, 2008 -- The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made "great strides'' since the party was elected to office on July 8, says Government Senator Pemba Braveboy.