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 […]
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New National Party calls for National Debate
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.
Snell Hall project funding being jeopardized, says MP Gilbert
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.
Newly refurbished centre hosts first Christmas party
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.
Appeals hold up proceedings in criminal case against Grenada police
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.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION URGES THE PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD A GOVERNMENT BUY-BACK OF GRENLEC SHARES
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 […]
PM Thomas claims media “attacks” damaging country’s image
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.
QPR ladies score big football win over Angel Harps
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 […]
Kirani James & Kurt Felix in New York for School Gala
NEW YORK, December 7, 2012 – All is now set for Saturday’s 21st Annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance of the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School (GBSS) Alumni Association of New York. “All our honourees have arrived and we are anticipating an exciting evening with the GBSS family,” said Michael Bascombe, […]
Government contract appointed James honorary CG in 2010
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.
Grenada MP wants sale of state assets discussed in parliament
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.
Condemnation of firing of hardworking, patriotic Grenadian
St. George’s, December 6, 2012 – Former cabinet minister, Joseph Gilbert, has said that the Grenada government’s sacking of consul general to New York, Derrick James, follows a pattern and he’s “not surprised by the action of the NDC regime’’.
Appreciation and Thanks to all Grenadians from Mr. Derrick James
Dear All: Thank you so much for the opportunity to be your Consul General for the past four years. It was a wonderful and rewarding experience. This experience affirmed that my purpose is in the service of others.
The “Chief” has landed!
Former Principal of the GBSS Mr Victor Ashby, accompanied by Mrs Ashby and General Manager of LIME Grenada, Mr Angus Steele at JFK International Airport on Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Dishonesty accusation and blame traded over firing of Grenada diplomat
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been accused of dishonesty in his comments on former Grenada consul general to New York, Derrick James.
