St. George Grenada – 28th September, 2012: The latest action by the Government to sell its shares in GRENLEC to pay public workers salaries and wages is being described by former Finance Minister Anthony Boatswain as a desperate and reckless act by a financially bankrupt government-one that has neither the […]
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PM Thomas blames power struggle, not leadership, for troubles
St. George’s, September 28, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, who is also leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said that problems besetting the government and party have nothing to do with his leadership.
Minister appeals for focus, but opposition says Grenada government’s time up
St. George’s, September 24, 2012 – Grenada’s Education Minister, Senator Franka Bernardine, does not believe that recent rumours claiming that she had replaced Nazim Burke as finance minister are accidental.
“Hush-hush’’ approach to borrowing condemned
St. George’s, September 23, 2012 – A former Grenada cabinet minister is complaining about the finance minister’s “hush-hush’’ approach to borrowing, and has expressed concern about citizens’ right to privacy.
MORE BORROWING A DANGEROUS MOVE
St. George Grenada – 21st September, 2012: Former Minister for Finance, Sen. the Hon. Anthony Boatswain says he has been reliably informed that the NDC Government intends to borrow an additional 70 Million Dollars from the National Insurance Scheme; a move he says that can cripple the NIS and put […]
OPPOSITION CALLS FOR URGENT ATTENTION TO VOTER REGISTRATION PROBLEMS
St. George Grenada – 21st September, 2012: Leader of Her Majesty Opposition Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell is again drawing the attention of the relevant authorities as well as the general population to shortcomings in the voters’ registration process, which needs to be urgently addressed. Specifically, he is drawing […]
Minister resigns, says Grenada “faces some stark choices’’
St. George’s, September 20, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which formed the government after winning 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008, has had another cabinet resignation.
Viable alternative possible to NDC and NNP
St. George’s, September 19, 2012 – A former senior Grenada government public officer says there is fertile ground in the country for a viable alternative to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the main parliamentary opposition New National Party (NNP).
LIME to partner with GBSS Alumni, NY
NEW YORK, September 18, 2012 – Telecommunications Company, LIME, is partnering with the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School’s Alumni Association in New York at its annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance in December.
Claims of trying to “stall’’ ruling party
St. George’s, September 18, 2012 – The two highest ranking members of the Grenada administration, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his deputy, have said that the prorogation of parliament has nothing to do with a no-confidence motion that was pending debate in the House of Representatives.
PM MEETS SOCIAL PARTNERS ON ECONOMIC ISSUES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas today chaired a special meeting of representatives of three of Grenada’s social partners – the Government of Grenada, the Grenada Trades’ Union Council and the Grenada Private Sector Organization – to discuss the current economic and financial situation.
MP Roberts to share future vision at Woburn town hall
St. George’s, September 18, 2012 – MP Glynis Roberts, who has signaled that she intends to seek reelection as the parliamentary representative for St. George South, will meet with her constituents this week.
PM TILLMAN THOMAS ATTENDS ST. KITTS & NEVIS’ 29th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, today travelled to St. Kitts & Nevis, on the invitation of that state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to attend the 29th anniversary celebrations of independence there.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SNELL HALL PLAYING FIELD & MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE IS ONGOING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – In a statement issued today, regarding the Snell Hall Playing Field and Multi-Purpose Centre Project in the parish of St. Patrick, the acting Minister of Works, Sen. Glen Noel, assured the public that implementation of the said project is ongoing.
I’m still finance minister, says Nazim Burke
St. George’s, September 17, 2012 – Grenada’s Finance Minister Nazim Burke has dismissed reports that he had lost the portfolio and had walked out of a cabinet meeting on Monday.
