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Caribbean Super Yacht Marina/Residential/Village Investment Opportunity

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Submitted by:

Citizens in Defense of Grenada’s Lands and Heritage citizensgrenada@yahoo.com

This is a private opportunity to invest with Mr.  Peterde Savary & Camper & Nicholsons  (since 1783) in a marina, residential & resort project in Grenada, the “Last Best Place” in the Caribbean!
www.PortLouisGrenada.com is being offered by the notable English developer, Peter de Savary ), with several very successful projects under his belt – see his CV at ( www.desavary.com ) under his belt, as a 80% interest in developing the Granada projects of Port Louis and others outlined below.
Bottom line price would be US$15m for both the beach and hill sites; other
related project descriptions and prices below.
Available to interested investors is the initial investment document that
outlines the intention and requirements of the fund that is being established
to develop the entire Port Louis, Grenada complex.
It is a truly unique and diverse project built around one of the best natural harbors in the world, offering over 1.1m sq.ft. of development, a spectacular Nikki Beach Hotel, a comprehensive shopping and retail area in the style of St. Tropez and a beautiful gated residential area built on a headland separating the Caribbean’s largest marina and the ocean (Camper & Nicholsons, since 1782,  is developing the 400 slip mega/superyacht marina).

We now have a full and detailed independent report from C.B. Richard Ellis (CBRE) for Port Louis, which places a value on the land in excess of USD $140,000,000, with a Gross Sell-Out Value of US$865,000,000.  The CBRE report projects a profit of USD$350m for an investment total of just USD$50m.

Please contact us for details and additional photos.

Courtesy Week to be observed January 25th to 29th in schools

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The Grenada Human Rights Organization Inc. (GHRO Inc) in association with the Ministry of Education launches ‘Courtesy Week’ on Monday 25^th January 2010 in all schools throughout Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Each day of the week will focus on specific aspects of courtesy and students, supported by teachers and staff of the various schools are encouraged to participate in the exercise.

Minister of Education, senator the Honorable Franka Bernadine welcomes this initiative by GHRO Inc to create awareness for positive habits of courtesy into the student’s school life. “It is very important that our students develop lifestyles and habits that enhance their attitudinal and personal development, Senator Bernadine said.

The Public Relations unit of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource is assisting with the promotion of this initiative.

President of GHRO Inc Mr. Milton Coy believes that students should be given an opportunity to integrate the practice of being courteous. Mr. Coy who is also the coordinator for the 2010 Courtesy Week observance said this is an opportunity for both the education system and the student population to embrace courtesy as a lifestyle. It is important that our youngsters understand the value of respect, discipline, good manners and positive social interaction during their academic development, Coy said.

The theme for Courtesy Week is “Integrating courtesy into every day lifestyles.”

The organizers say each participating school is encouraged to nominate a class or group within the school deemed to demonstrate outstanding habits of courtesy during the week. One of those nominated will be awarded the “2010 Minister’s Award for Courtesy’ at the end of the week and will be recognized during the 2010 Independence celebrations on February 7^th 2010. All nominations will also be recognized.

GHRO Inc calls on all parents and guardians to be examples of positive habits of courtesy and encourage their children to strive embrace courtesy as a lifestyle. Courtesy should not only be practiced for the week but should be reflected in their attitudes at home and the community as part of Government’s refocusing thrust for social development through education and empowerment.

Courtesy Week is part of GHRO’s human rights education and awareness process leading up to the launching of the Student with the Right Attitude (SRA) program in September 2010.

Youth Ministry considering criminal investigation into missing items

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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, January 20, 2010 – The Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports is contemplating a criminal investigation into the disappearance of items from the department and a lack of account for other equipment.

Sports Minister Patrick Simmons, speaking on the 2010 budget debate on Tuesday, said that the Ministry will not tolerate the stealing of government’s property and is appealing to those responsible for the removal of the equipment to surrender them. Although  not disclosing the missing items, the Minister hinted that the Police may be called in to investigate.

Quoting from a 2007/2008 audit report tabled before the House of Representatives on Friday, Minister Simmons said the monies allocated for running of projects within the Ministry were not properly accounted for in all instances.

“Monies allocated for running the projects were not properly accounted for in all instances. I was particularly concern with some expenditure incurred under the IMANI programme. Additionally, other expenses incurred by the Youth Officers and Supervisors were not incurred with due economy,” according to the report.

He said the audit report was also critical of the expenditure incurred under the IMANI programmes, as well as other expenses by the Youth Officers and Supervisors.

“Projects undertaken by the Division of Youth in 2007/2008 were administered by a number of temporary officers. It was evident that the senior officers (SAO, AO etc) were not fully aware of most of the activities of these projects.

A review of correspondence and interviews of Youth Officers revealed that most of the planning was carried out with directives from the Minister responsible for Youth and as such most of the reporting was made directly to that Minister”.

Simmons said that in the past two years the Youth Department was totally revamped, through a genuine and comprehensive Grenada Youth Upliftment Programme.

This new programme, he says, is designed to address some of the major social problems facing young people, including high levels of unemployment and under-employment.

Grenada Government plans to light up rural playing fields

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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, January 20, 2010 – Government wants to resuscitate night time recreation, with plans to lit one playing field in each parish as part of the development of the physical infrastructure.

Minister of Youth Empowerment and Sports Patrick Simmons says that $600,000 are allocated in the 2010 budget for the first phase of the project which includes the Victoria Park in Grenville, Alston George Park in Victoria and Cuthbert Peters Park in Gouyave.

Minister Simmons said that preparatory work for the rebuilding of the National Athletic Stadium will also begin in 2010.

As part of the physical infrastructure, the Ministry is also to upgrade, expand and construct new facilities, according to the Sports Minister.

Mr. Simmons said that the expansion of the basketball court at the Cuthbert Peters’ Park should start as early as next week.

He said the installation of bleachers, as part of the first phase of the mini stadium at Progress Park and the construction of an Olympic-size swimming pool, are projects to begin in the first quarter of 2010.

The sum of EC$14.6 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports, an increase of $5 million over what was spent in the 2009 budget.

DELTA TO BEGIN NON-STOP WEEKLY SERVICE TO GRENADA IN JULY 2010

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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, January 20, 2010 – The world’s largest airline will begin operations into Grenada this summer.

Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister, Glynis Roberts on Wednesday confirmed that Delta Air Lines will commence scheduled service from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to the Maurice Bishop International Airport in St. George’s starting from July 3, 2010.

In addressing the 2010 Budget at the Grenada Trade Centre Minister Roberts said that the government will continue its aggressive efforts to expand airlift service to Grenada.

The non-stop service departs JFK at 8:30 a.m. and arrives in Grenada at 1:20 p.m. with the return flight scheduled to depart at 2:10 p.m. and arriving in New York at 7:30 p.m.

Delta will use its 737-800 aircraft which offers 16 First Class seats and 144 Coach Class seats.

The Minister said that the new service from Delta will also encourage more nationals to return home during the Festive seasons, starting with Carnival this summer.

Roberts, who is also the Parliamentary Representative for St. George South, said that the new flight, which will operate only on Saturdays, is also as a result of the Grenada Board of Tourism’s road shows on the eastern corridor and the excellent work of the Airlift Committee led by Mr. Michael McIntyre.

“I think we’re going in the right direction and we just need to continue on our marketing drive, including the Diaspora, with the hope of acquiring a second flight from Delta,” Roberts said.

She said that Virgin Atlantic is also offering another weekly service from the UK and Air Canada has expressed an interest to provide year-round service to Grenada.

Culture Minister, Senator Arley also welcomed the announcement of the new flight describing it as an excellent opportunity to increase visitors for our Carnival.

“This is also consistent with our aggressive marketing campaign over the last year, particularly in the region, North America and Europe,” said Senator Gill. “The mission is to take Grenada to the world,” he added.

The weekly service is expected to provide additional seats to the island which is already served by American Airlines and Air Jamaica from the United States; British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Monarch and Condor from Europe and Air Canada, Sky Service and Zoom from Canada during the winter.

Passengers flying with Delta will be able to make connections to more than 360 destinations, using the airline’s hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, as well as its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers.

For more information contact:
Name: Michael Bascombe
Organization: Consulate General of Grenada, NY/Press Officer
Email: mbascombe@grenadaconsulate.org
Phone: +1-347-549-9293