NEW YORK CELEBRATES GRENADA DAY
by Kellon Bubb

The Ambassadors, Williams (UN) and Bristol (OAS)

New York, July 19, 2010 -- The Caribbean capital of the United States, Brooklyn has played host to the second annual Grenada day which was held at St Andrew’s Park in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

Hundreds of Grenadians turned out to be a part of a plethora of cultural activities and to sample the various food and craft products on display which are indigenous to Grenada.

This year’s event was held under the theme, “Celebrating our Cultural Diversity”, and was organized by the Grenada Consulate in New York in collaboration with the recently formed GRENCAP UNITED, an umbrella organization of Grenadian nationals and organizations in the New York metropolitan area.

The organization’s membership was formally presented to Grenadians present by Harold Pysadee.

THANK YOU!

GRENCAP United and the Consulate General of Grenada say “Thank You” for your tremendous turnout and support for the second Grenada Day celebration held at St. Andrew’s Playground in Brooklyn, NY, USA on Sunday July 18th.

PM THOMAS TELLS GRENADIAN STUDENTS IN SHANGHAI TO PERSEVERE DESPITE CHALLENGES
By Michael Bascombe

SHANGHAI, China, July 19, 2010 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has emphasized the need for Grenadian students to apply themselves to their studies, maintain discipline and be successful despite the challenges faced -- especially when studying in foreign countries.

SINGAPORE ECONOMY GROWS A RECORD 18.1% IN FIRST HALF AS CASINOS SPUR TOURISM
Bloomberg

July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s economy expanded at a record 18.1 percent pace in the first half of the year, spurring the nation’s currency and adding to evidence of Asia’s resilience to Europe’s sovereign debt crisis.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
Bloomberg
By Shamim Adam and Christian Schmollinger

June 23, 2010 --  (Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s casinos have attracted more than three million visitors, created thousands of jobs and spurred spending at hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. They’re also keeping the courts busy.

THIS GOVERNMENT IS OUR GOVERNMENT

St. George, July 18, 2010 -- The current government, headed by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, is an NDC government. This government came into office in 2008 with a clear mandate from the people of Grenada based on the election manifesto of the National Democratic Congress.

BRINGING THE SPIRIT OF GRENADA TO BRITAIN

London, July 18, 2010 -- The 2nd Annual Grenadian Heritage Day concluded in a blaze of colour as hundreds of Grenadians and friends, from across Britain, convened at the Old Lyonian Sports and Social Club in Pinner, Harrow, London on July 17th 2010, to sample fine Grenadian cuisine, fruits, vegetables, arts, craft, culture, entertainment, and much more, as Grenada’s Heritage was showcased for the second year running.

REACHING AN EPIDEMIC STAGE AS RAINY SEASON APPROACHES
New York Daily News