St. George’s, December 7, 2009 – Government ministers, Peter David and Patrick Simmons, have praised the initiative that now allows access to a bank of computers and recreational space for residents of the Carenage, St. George’s.
 
 The facility, which received corporate support from Digicel, is included as part of the newly refurbished and reopened headquarters of the National Lottery Authority (NLA).
 
 Foreign Affairs Minister David, who is also MP for the Town of St. George, welcomed the partnership and the “amazing work’’ that led to the provision of the facility for “community use.’’
 
 Lingham Samuel, the NLA chairman, singled out sports organiser and coach, Nigel “German’’ McKie for his involvement in the project.

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2009_the Ministry of Health will like to inform the general public that there is an unusual outbreak of flu-like symptoms throughout Grenada which is presently being managed by healthcare officials utilizing best practice protocols.
 
 As a result, in the best interest of all concerned the Ministry has activated all protocols to respond to the needs of persons and better manage systems should the need arise.
 
 However, the Ministry will like to confirm the presence of the Influenza-A H1N1 virus in Grenada and some members of staff have been affected.
 
 On Wednesday Permanent Secretary Mrs. Glenna Knights and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Emma Herry-Thompson, along with other senior technical personnel apprised the Minister for Health Sen. the Hon. Ann Peters, of the situation and the immediate steps that were taken to safe guard infected as well as non infected persons.