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Former Grenada Tourism Minister Urges Government on New Approach

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The Royal at Atlantis Has a $363 Rate in May Right Now, With Aquaventure, Shark Tank Slides, and Turquoise Beaches

The Caribbean’s greatest water park, a booming culinary capital, perfect beaches. You can get The Royal at Atlantis starting at $363 per night for May 18 through May 22, based on what we found on Google Hotels data. a price point that usually runs much higher by late spring. This is the central tower at […]

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Grenada PM: "We Will Continue to Achieve Our Goals and Targets"

Above: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff With Grenada seeing its second high-profile cabinet resignation in less than a month, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas said his government remained dedicated to the task of running the country. “Most of you are clearly indicating that as a government, we need to resolutely pursue the […]

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Grenada PM Holds Talks With NGOs

Above: Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas held talks Thursday with leaders of Non Governmental Organisations in the country on a range of issues affecting Grenada’s development. Thomas said the meeting was part of an effort by the government to maintain contact and dialogue with the […]

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Grenada's Tourism Minister Resigns

Above: MP and Former Tourism Minister Peter David By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Tourism Minister Peter David resigned his position on Monday. David, whose portfolio includes Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, said he was “pushed into having to take this decision” after Prime Minister Tillman Thomas did accept a proposal that the Minister of […]

Grenada PM Holds Talks With NGOs

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government is looking to nationals living in the Diaspora to provide more education opportunities for the country’s youth. It’s the Diaspora’s help that is crucial in the continued development of the country, according to Tourism Minister Peter David. “While under our government we have increased […]

Grenadian Minister Calls for Refocusing

By the Caribbean Journal staff The coalition of individuals and groups that helped Grenada’s ruling NDC win the 2008 general elections needs to refocus and regroup, according to Tourism Minister and senior NDC official Peter David. “Delivering on the basic human needs and eradicating the scourge of poverty and unemployment were fundamental to the promise […]

Grenada's Ruling NDC Challenges Claims over Unrest in Party

Above: Tourism Minister Peter David By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress has dismissed what it calls “vicious lies” about strife within the party. “We’re living good, we’re eating good, and we’re living together,” said Senator Arley Gill, press officer for the NDC following an executive meeting at the party’s headquarters last […]

Grenadian Tourism Minister Calls for End to LIAT Standoff

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Tourism Minister Peter David has called for an end to the impasse between airliner LIAT and the union representing the company’s workers. The Minister issued a statement yesterday after LIAT pilots staged a sick-out in which none showed up for work, apparently in repines to LIAT’s announcement that it […]

Grenada Seeks Private Sector Backing for Tourism Industry

By the Caribbean Journal staff The banking industry and other members of the private sector in Grenada are being urged to provide more financial support in the development of tourism in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The support is especially necessary in ensuring the success of community tourism, according to Minister of Tourism and Civil […]

Grenada Approves REDjet Application

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has approved an application by low-cost air carrier REDjet to service its Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago routes, according to Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Peter David. David said increasing travel opportunities for the region is good for Grenada’s economy. The company announced three weekly return flights to both […]

Grenada Seeks Flagship Hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada needs to introduce a flagship hotel in order to promote itself on the world stage, according to Michael McIntyre, chairman of Grenada’s Airlift Committee. “Venturing into an area like this will result in greater exposure for the island,” he said. “That is one of the areas we are lacking […]

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