Category Archives: LOCAL NEWS

The Ministry of Health has mandated the Health Promotions Department and Vector Control Officers nationwide to scale up intervention aimed at preventing an upsurge in the spread of dengue fever in Grenada. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. George Mitchell gave the directive in the wake of an outbreak of dengue fever in the region including Jamaica, where the disease has already claimed lives. Dr. Mitchell told health promotions and vector control managers that given the regional situation and the fact that there is likely to be an increase in the mosquito population around this time of year, the Ministry is … Continue reading →

On December 8th Clear Harbor hosted their “Employee of the Year” ceremony. Employees were given the opportunity to recommend other employees in different departments for making a significant contribution to the company’s success. The following areas were used to determine the winners of the award: * Great attendance * Exceptional performance * Positive attitude * The ability to be a positive role model * Dependability & Reliability * Assist with enhancing the image of the company* Willingness to assist other employees or with special projects when needed Clear Harbor takes pride in recognizing their employees who contributes positively to the … Continue reading →

The Management of the Grenada Bureau of Standards (GDBS) through good professional practice is committed to ensuring that the organisation consistently provides quality testing services that meet regulatory requirements and where possible exceed the expectations of our valued customers. We wish to clarify claims made in a report broadcasted by a local news station on January 4, 2019. The Bureau of Standards, as a statutory body, offers testing services to the public at a cost. Once a sample is submitted to the Bureau for testing, the person/organisation submitting the sample is informed that there is a cost attached before the … Continue reading →

The Grenada Invitational Inc. could be facing a lawsuit from disgruntled athletes who are seeking payments for their participation in the inaugural Grenada Invitational back in 2017. A letter sent to THE NEW TODAY newspaper via email last week suggested that a number of athletes are at their wits ends in seeking payment from the organisers of the Grenada Invitational. The letter stated, “Dear Mr. Editor, I’m writing you about a complain. I will try to be brief but writing on behalf of a group of athletes who have been trying to get money owed to them for the 2017 … Continue reading →