Former Minister for Finance Hon. Anthony Boatswain is calling on the Government to take urgent action to provide relief from the depressing impact of the Value Added Tax (VAT). He said despite being warned by the NNP that the timing was not right for the implementation of the VAT, the […]
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Triple crowns for St. George’s Anglican School
St. George’s, March 9, 2010 – The principal of a St. George’s primary school has said that a “strong and vibrant’’ physical education (PE) programme is one of the main reasons for the school’s recent athletic success.
HOW MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED – by Wayne Francis
I am forced to write this as guidance on how we should address Members of Parliament both verbally and in writing. It is well known, and stated time and time again, that we follow the Westminster system of Government; and people like Sir Curtis Strachan and Mr. Leslie Pierre would […]
BUILDING A “FAMILY PARTY”
St. George’s, March 8, 2010 – Female members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are planning to meet within the next few months for a major event to build camaraderie and examine ways of providing practical assistance to women in their communities.
NNP PERSPECTIVE – Week ending March 5th, 2010
DELIBERATE LIES & MISREPRESENTATIONS = NAZIMATICS 1. Minister says 11,500 persons received work in the debushing programme in 2009, but less than half that number received only a fortnight each.
Labour Minister and promoters dialoguing
St. George’s, March 5, 2010 (GIS) – Concert promoters applying for work permits to bring artistes to perform in Grenada have been promised a 24-hour response to their application.
*CELEBRATIONS ON CARENAGE FOR 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOWN*
The Carenage, which is one of the focal points for the 300th anniversary of the Town of St. George, will host its first major event in the tri-centennial celebrations on Sunday, March 14.
Humphrey says NDC Shooting itself in the foot
St. George’s, February 23, 2010 – The government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is shooting itself in the foot by allowing party “advisors’’ to cause it to deviate from its inclusiveness and by the ongoing public attacks on Peter David, says trade unionist Chester Humphrey.
FINANCE MINISTER SAYS THERE IS NO “GANG OF FOUR
St. George’s, Grenada, February 21, 2010 – Grenada’s Finance Minister and deputy leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed newspaper reports suggesting that the government is seriously divided.
NDC’s problem with itself
Political Analysis by Hamlet Mark MAYBE the government of the National Democratic Congress can have George Worme write a book on ‘Political Suicide 101’ because at a time of the toughest economic challenges, we’re being led down a street where we are majoring in minors.
SENATOR DR. PEMBA BRAVEBOY FROM GRENADA TO VISIT MONTREAL
MONTREAL, Canada, February 15, 2010 – Senator Pemba Braveboy of Grenada will address Black law students from across Canada and other local members of the Montreal Black community on February 18th, 2010, at 8:00 PM, as part of Black History Month events and the opening session of the national conference […]
PM THOMAS AND DELEGATION REVIEW CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE AND ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, February 15, 2010 – Members of the Grenada delegation to last December’s United Nations’ Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen met at the Rainbow Inn in St Andrew on Sunday for a Review and Strategic Planning session.
FORMER MINISTER CONCERNED ABOUT AIR JAMAICA’S PULL OUT
February 15th, 2010: Former Minister for Tourism, Hon. Clarice Modeste-Curwen says she empathizes with persons who are being affected by the discontinuation of Air Jamaica’s services which took passengers from New York to Grenada and vice versa.
An Olympic hopeful for the 2012 London Games
Phylicia George is a Canadian of Grenadian parents who wants to become a medical doctor. Before entering medical school, however, she has a big feat she wants to accomplished: Phylicia wants to participate in the 2012 London Olympics, even if it means wearing Grenada’s red, green and gold national colours.
NNP Calls on Labor Senator to represent workers or resign
11th February, 2010: The NNP calls on the Labor Representative in the Senate to do the right thing. Either he represents the Workers or he resigns as the Labor Senator.
