St. George’s, Grenada – Thursday July 24th, 2008: The Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell, extends his thanks to the International Monetary Fund Executive Board for increasing the funding for Grenada from the initial USD $17.4 Million approved in April, 2006 to USD $19.4 Million announced on […]
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Chinese special Envoy meets Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, St. George’s: Chinese special envoy Zhao Zhenyu on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas.
Ministry of Finance Aware of Problems at SGL Holdings, Inc
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, St. George’s: The Ministry of Finance is aware of the problems being experienced by customers of SGL Holdings Inc in getting their deposits repaid.
Chinese Delegation Meet Former PM
Wednesday 23rd July 2008, St. George’s: Leader of Grenada’s Opposition Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell met a seven-member delegation from the People’s Republic of China today. The delegation paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mitchell, at his Happy Hill residence.
Stanford 20/20 announces 32 member Stanford Superstars training squad
Sir Vivian Richards, chairman of the Stanford 20/20 selection panel announced an exciting and diverse group of players in a 32 man Stanford Superstars training squad to prepare for the Stanford 20/20 for US$20M match against England on November 1 in Antigua.
EMANCIPATION DAY ACTIVITIES TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
A call has been made for Grenadians to be more aware of their historical and cultural heritage during this year’s Emancipation celebrations.The call was made as plans continue for the staging of activities at the national level.
PROBLEMS AT LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WORRYING DEPOSITORS
While depositors with Capital Bank International are still holding out some hope that they will be able to regain at least some of their funds, another financial saga appears to be looming on the horizon.
Progress on Water, Less on Sanitation by Omid Memarian
UNITED NATIONS, Jul (IPS) – The number of people globally who lack access to an improved drinking water source has fallen below one billion for the first time since data was compiled in 1990, according to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF.
Another Cold Shoulder From Washington by Bert Wilkinson
GEORGETOWN, Jul (IPS) – The U.S. government has again snubbed Guyanese authorities, with whom it has long had a strained relationship, this time over a request for expert help in solving the latest of three mass murders this year.
Opposition Swon In
After thirteen years as Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has officially assumed a new role, that of opposition leader.
Grenada’s New Government takes oath of office
St. George’s, Grenada (July 14, 2008) All ministers of government in the new Grenada administration taking the oath of office yesterday will take up their respective ministries today. Headed by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, the new government will settle down to the task of rebuilding Grenada.
NNP Already Crying Foul
The opposition New National Party is already calling foul on the new government, accusing the National Democratic Congress of intimidation, instilling fear and victimization.
No Foreign Judges for Grenada Carnival this year
Foreign judges will not be used to adjudicate in calypso and soca competitions during Grenada’s August festivals.
Police detained aid to former PM Mitchell
An aid to former Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell was detained by the Grenada police on Thursday morning. The woman whose job was to coordinate the outreach community program of the New National Party was caught taking away documents from her office.
Prime Minister Thomas Day One On the Job
Newly elected Prime Minister Tillman Thomas on Thursday moved into the official office of the Prime Minister at the Botanical Gardens Ministerial Complex, vowing to respect competence over political patronage.
