Caribupdate Weekly St George’s, August 4, 2013 – THE BATTLE APPEARS to have begun in earnest for the leadership of the National Democratic Congress as the party seeks to look pass the defeated leadership of Tillman Thomas.
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Clarkson’s award – a reminder Grenada needs more musicians
By Lincoln Depradine It was a rare moment. We are used to public recognition and awards for service in such honourable fields of endeavour as education, medicine, farming and sports.
Celebrating a scholar and champion calypsonian
By Arley Gill He was the 1993 Independence Calypso Monarch, singing “10 Years’’ and “Sad Memories’’. A few months later in that same year, he entered the National Calypso Monarch competition and created a massive impact.
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL RAISED $2,500 FOR SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Last Friday (July 26), after only one week of planning the Oil Down Friday Lime in support of the plea to Grenadians living in the diaspora to assist in raising much needed funds to ship over $100,000 US worth of medical equipment, including a fully equipped Ambulance to Grenada from […]
Prime Minister Mitchell to Grenadians in New York: “it’s Grenada time”
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, July 22, 2013-GIS: Bringing the care back in Government, listening to the concerns of the people and unifying our nation at home and in the diaspora: this was the recurring message at the Grenada Town Hall meeting held in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday night, July 20th.
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO TRANSPORT MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Montreal, Canada, July 17, 2013 – The Honorary Consul for Grenada in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood Jr, will join forces with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association, the organizers of “A Taste of the Caribbean Festival”,
Grenada’s NDC reportedly facing dilemma over leadership
St George’s, July 21, 2013 – Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas’s unwillingness to relinquish leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is fueled by concerns about deputy leader Nazim Burke taking over the reins of the party, a well-known Grenada political activist and commentator has said.
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A call for public education on ICT Bills
St. George’s, Grenada, July 11, 2013: Trade Union representative in the Senate Ray Roberts tells the government that it must engage the people in consultation the same way it pursued their votes to win the February 19, 2013 General elections.
“Highest caliber’’ Ajamu show promised as tickets go on sale
St George’s, July 10, 2013 – Tickets go on sale next Monday, July 15, for what is expected to be one of the biggest shows of the 2013 carnival season.
Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised through a national health telethon
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2013 – Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, through a national health telethon in aid of healthcare, on July 4th.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION writes to juno Samuel
Re: The Renewal of Registration Cards and Planned De-Registration Dear Commissioner Samuel, I take note of your public pronouncement, made two days ago or on July 2, 2013, indicating that—as the soon-to-be lawful Chairman of ABEC—you intend to commence “re-registration” immediately following the passage into law of the ABEC […]
NEW IMANI COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
In a grand affair at the Grenada Trade Centre on Monday July 1, 2013, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Ecclesiastical Affairs hosted the commencement ceremony for the first batch of youth, who will be starting their training, as part of The New IMANI programme.
Grenada Consulate in New York City to be Downgraded to an Honarary office
The Grenada government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is downgrading the Consulate office in New York City to an Honorary Consular Office.
GRENADIAN HIGHLIGHTED AS PART OF CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
By Motiv-8 News File As part of the Canada Day Celebrations 2013, Canadian CTS TV aired its WEEKENDER Show on Saturday June 29th 2013, showcasing the achievements of immigrants who have contributed significantly to the life of the Canadian Society.
