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St. George’s, January 3, 2013 – A former senator under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has lambasted the “ultra-conservative approach’’ to external relations taken by the government of Tillman Thomas, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

St. George’s, December 31, 2012 – The Grenada Electricity Services (GRENLEC), which has been privately owned for 18 years, is not reverting to state control.

Peace on earth and goodwill to all mankind. Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Grenadians; with that greeting, I bring you best wishes for this Holy Season of Christmas. Grenadians are this year observing the Holiday Season against the backdrop of yet another difficult economic year, where they have seen their earning […]

St. George’s, December 22, 2012 – A Canadian company is said to be waiting to purchase majority holdings in the Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (GRENLEC), if the government here is unable or unwilling to buy the shares.

St. George’s, December 20, 2012 – Politicians of all stripes are continuing a busy round of engagements in the lead up to Christmas on Tuesday. The activities include tours of constituencies to meet residents; distribution of food and other items; and the hosting of parties for children. In the Town […]

St. George’s Grenada, Friday 21st, December: The New National Party wishes to  place on record the fact that during the campaign of elections 2008, there was never a national political debate between the two aspiring Political  Leaders  of the main political parties. 

St. George’s, December 18, 2012 – The reluctance of the Tillman Thomas administration to commence work on the much talked-about Venezuela-funded Snell Hall project in St. Patrick is “a blatant act of  mischief against the people,’’ according to MP Joseph Gilbert.

St. George’s, December 17, 2012 – MP Peter David is concerned about the pace allowing for occupancy by Grenadians at newly constructed housing units in Mt. Gay, St. George’s.

St. George’s, December 14, 2012 – Legal appeals have stymied progress in the case against five Grenada police officers charged with the beating death of Oscar Bartholomew.

Following the recent announcement that WRB Enterprise Inc. (WRB) intends to divest its interest in Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC), the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Honourable Keith Mitchell, has written to the Prime Minister, extending his full support and encouragement for a government led share buy-back from […]

St. George’s, December 10, 2012 – Grenada government ministers continue their public complaints about media reports they say put the country in a bad light.

St. George’s, December 9, 2012 – A group of young women – more famous for their exploits as steelpan players – made their debut last Saturday as footballers. In fact, some of the Republic Bank Angel Harps female pannists, who are winners of junior and senior panorama titles, were playing […]

St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – One of the factors the Grenada government claims underlined its decision to dismiss its consul general in New York has been brought into a question by the contract Derrick James signed with the NDC administration in 2010.

St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – Government’s sale of state properties and the divestment of some assets have been made official. For months, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has been evasive on the issue.