HAPPY ENDING – TAWU LIAT REACH AGREEMENT

St. George's, August 11, 2010 -- Yesterday afternoon, after three hours of mediation talks before Labour Minister Honourable Karl Hood, assisted by Labour Commissioner Cyrus Griffith, LIAT and TAWU reached an agreement on salary and wage adjustments for a two year period,  July 2008 to June 2010, bringing an end to the latest labour dispute.

RESPONSE FROM THE DESK OF THE MINISTER OF LABOUR

St. George's, August 0, 2010 --  Having seen the release of recent times by T.A.W.U in relation to the issue between themselves and L.I.A.T.,  I think that it is important for me to respond in the spirit of accountability and transparency.

BEDY SAILS TOWARDS LAUNCH
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Monday August 9, 2010 – The new regional ferry service that will connect several Caribbean countries is moving closer to becoming reality.

BEDY Ocean Line, the Grenada-based owners and operators of the new regional ferry service, have acquired a large vessel with accommodation for some 900 passengers, 175 motor vehicles and cargo.

Benjamin Ross, the company’s CEO, in providing an update on the project, said the specifications of the new vessel had already been approved by the relevant authorities, and the decision to secure its services was prompted by requests from numerous potential users across the region.

IMAGES FROM J'OUVERT MORNING
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Revellers take to the streets on Jouvert morning

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TYRREL BAY YACHTING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN OF CARRIACOU EXCEEDS $124,000

Boston, Mass., August 9, 2010 -- Since 2000 the yachting community in Tyrrel Bay has staged fund raising events for the educational needs of the children of Carriacou. This group, known as the Carriacou Children’s Education Fund (CCEF), works throughout the year to collect money and articles for the children, and to encourage yachts to come to Carriacou for the main fund raising activities that precede the annual Carriacou Regatta Festival.

SPICE MAS' RESULTS
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LET'S SAVE MELROSE HOUSE

In every country there are untouchable gems of history that are not allowed to be demolished - even privately owned properties are protected. Melrose House is such a place. We cannot allow anyone to flatten that house.

NDC LIVE - THE VOICE OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

The NDC is once again delivering on its promise to provide free school books to all students in pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.