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).
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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.
Crofton Calliste on the New York Connection with Harold Pysadee
Vincentian PM commended for aiding Grenada
St. George’s, September 15, 2012 – The Public Relations Officer of the NDC, Arley Gill, has hailed the “regional integration spirit’’ of the Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
No-confidence motion “unfortunate and unwarranted,’’ says Sen. Prime
St. George’s, September 15, 2012 – Former deputy leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator George Prime, has described MP Karl Hood as a “colleague and friend.’’
Defending management of Grenadian economy
St. George’s, September 14, 2012 – A Grenadian journalist and political commentator has described Nazim Burke as Grenada’s worst finance minister in nearly 40 years.
Finance Minister criticized for “lack of candor’’
St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – AN EXECUTIVE MEMBER OF GRENADA’S OPPOSITION NEW NATIONAL Party has taken that country’s Finance Minister to task for refusing to, in her view, come clean with people there.
GIS promise put into question
St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – The state-owned Government Information Service (GIS), always a flashpoint at general elections in Grenada, could again be a topic on the campaign trail in upcoming polls.
Industrious 12-year-old impresses, receives school help
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – A 12-year-old St. John’s Christian Secondary School (SJCSS) student, who has been doing odd jobs to meet some of his home and school needs, has been assured of private assistance throughout the rest of his high school studies.
