by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Special Correspondent July 24, 2012 ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Government backbencher Michael Church says Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has deliberately sought to mislead the debate on his vote in parliament last week against a bill that would have imposed new fees for the insurance industry.
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Activist speaks on the “opportunism” of Grenadian deputy leader
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE July 24, 2012 GRENADIAN POLITICAL ACTIVIST and a former campaigner for Grenada’s Prime Minister said the free-fall of the ruling National Democratic Congress is a major “indictment” against leadership aspirant Nazim Burke.
SMC, LIME and partners bring mas to the people
St. George’s, July 24, 2012 – Grenadians in all the island’s parishes were given a glimpse of carnival 2012 at an event jointly staged by the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) and several of its private sector partners.
GOVERNMENT GETS FLOORED IN PARLIAMENT
St. George’s, Grenada July 24th, 2012: It was a real knock out blow for Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his governmental colleagues in Parliament on Friday 20th July last. The government failed in its bid to pass the Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012 in the House of Representatives. This phenomenon marks […]
Insurance officials say defeated bill was about GARFIN’s cash needs
St. George’s, July 23, 2012 – Local insurance industry officials have accused the Grenada government of attempting to mislead the public on the real intent of an insurance bill that failed to receive parliamentary approval during a July 20 session of the House of Representatives.
Hood, Church join opposition in defeating government bill
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – Two former government ministers joined the four opposition MPs in the House of Representatives Friday to prevent passage of an amendment bill proposed by Finance Minister, Nazim Burke.
Newspaper apologizes to MP David over misleading headline
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Grenada Informer has apologized to Peter David, a senior official of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), over a headline printed in the July 13 edition of the paper.
Grenada government suffers legislative defeat
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Friday, July 20, 2012: ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: In an unprecedented development in the Grenada parliament, the government had a bill it piloted defeated, which observers say is a sign of Tillman Thomas’ tenuous hold on power amidst a fractious battle within his ruling party.
Historical Parish of St. Patrick hosting Carnival City on Sunday
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Spicemas Corporation and its chief sponsor, LIME, are saving the best for last. The final roadshow in their Carnival City series of concerts will be held Sunday, July 22, in St. Patrick – regarded by many as Grenada’s “Historical Parish.’’
New and veteran artistes, Shortknee for Carnival City
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – The popular Carnival City shows, hosted by the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) and LIME, continue to generate excitement and exposure to new and established artistes.
Roberts “bewildered’’ by Bernadine’s remarks
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – Environment Minister Glynis Roberts has said that she is “bewildered’’ at suggestions that some members of cabinet had snubbed attempts at forging better relations and reconciliation among government ministers.
The best in soca to compete at Victoria Park July 27
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – Former Soca Monarchs, Mr. Killer and Otis, will be hoping that 2012 is the year they’ll reclaim the title they once held as top soca artiste in Grenada. To retain the title, however, the two must first get through a tough field of 31 […]
Scholar, Otis & Mr. Killa in Groovy Soca Semis
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – It’s perhaps the strongest field of contestants that has ever vied for a place in the Groovy Soca Monarch finals of Spicemas. There are 20 semi-finalists but only 10 will be selected to try and dethrone Randy Isaac, who won the Groovy Monarch title […]
An exposé of Grenadian culture in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, July 16, 2012 – Despite threats of heavy thunderstorms, hundreds of Grenadians converged on St Andrew’s Park in Brooklyn, New York for the Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Day.
Appeal to intensify support for Kirani and other Olympians
St. George’s, July 15, 2012 – A senior member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging nationals to intensify the public display of support for the country’s athletes who will be participating in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.
