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New App to Enhance the Grenada Visitor Experience

Published 30 May 2017

New App to Enhance the Grenada Visitor Experience

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Tuesday May 30, 2017 – The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) has taken a major step to enhance visitor experience, with the release of its exciting new app.

The Pure Grenada App, launched last Thursday, is a one-stop shop showcasing events and locations in Grenada along with digital images and information of restaurants, accommodation, culture, activities, festivals and points of interest in the tri-island state.

It showcases a simple interface featuring places to explore, events, favourites saved by the user and close by locations. If you already know what you’re looking for then, the app features a search engine that allows you to go straight to the information you seek. It also allows for users to submit their reviews and ratings. An important feature to note is that the app can be accessed without a data connection.

GHTA Information Technology Officer Clevon Noel said that as development in technology continues, tourism must keep up with new innovations and the tourism authority was excited to provide the new tool.

GHTA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER CLEVON NOEL

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UNITY: New Cayman Islands Government Includes Both Political Parties Along With Independents

Published 30 May 2017

UNITY: New Cayman Islands Government Includes Both Political Parties Along With Independents

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Tuesday May 30, 2017 – It’s a done deal! Tomorrow, a new 13-member government of the Cayman Islands will be installed with leader of the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) Alden McLaughlin at the helm once again.

After several days of intense negotiations that featured three previous deals, Premier-elect McLaughlin convinced his former political rival McKeeva Bush and his teammates from the Cayman Democratic Party (CDP) Bernie Bush and Eugene Banks, as well as three independents Austin Harris, Tara Rivers and Dwayne Seymour to join forces.

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CHARLES A. HALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARDS THREE OUTSTANDING READERS IN READ-A-THON COMPETITION

Published 30 May 2017

CHARLES A. HALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARDS THREE OUTSTANDING READERS IN READ-A-THON COMPETITION

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 30, 2017 (SKNIS): Three students were recognized on May 30 for their demonstration of excellent reading skills during the annual Charles A. Halbert Public Library Read-a-thon.

The competition saw 41 students vying for the title of most outstanding reader in which Daniel Thompson won in the senior division, Josiah Davis in the junior, while Aarya Mungli was the second overall winner.

The children of Charles A. Halbert and the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton, were present to distribute the prizes to the winners.

Jobs

Job Vacancy

Published 30 May 2017

Job Vacancy

The Department of Environment is looking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Consultant for a period of four months from June 01- September 30. The successful candidate will be working on a Mid Term Review for the Project “Advancing the Nagoya Protocol in countries of the Caribbean region including Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Republic of Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

The Mid-Term Review will use a participatory approach whereby key stakeholders are kept informed and consulted throughout the review process.

Applicants should have an advanced university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area; a minimum of five years of technical / evaluation experience, including of evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach; a broad understanding of access and benefit sharing in the context of the Nagoya Protocol; a Pproficiency in time management along with excellent writing skills in English; a team leadership experience and, where possible, knowledge of the United Nations (UN) system, specifically of the work of UN Environment.

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Government mum on plans by LIAT to stop flying to St. Thomas

Published 30 May 2017

Government mum on plans by LIAT to stop flying to St. Thomas.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – May 30th 2017 – Three months after the announcement that LIAT – the Caribbean Airline – will stop flying between St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States Virgin Islands, there has been no statement from the Team Unity Government.

Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Tourism Minister Hon. Lindsay Grant and Minister of Aviation, Hon, Mark Brantley have been completely silent on the measures they intend to take to provide easier access for nationals and visitors between both destinations.