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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.

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.’’

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, 13th July 2012:  On Thursday June 28, 2012, the United States’ Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean states, Ambassador Larry Leon Palmer,   made a courtesy call on, and held discussions with, Opposition Leader, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell at Dr. Mitchell’s residence, Happy Hill, St. […]

St. George’s, July 10, 2012 – General Secretary of the ruling NDC, Peter David, has revealed that unnamed members of the party made attempts almost a decade ago to remove Tillman Thomas as leader of the National Democratic Congress.

St. George’s, July 9, 2012 – A senior member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said the party can win a second consecutive term in office when general elections are called.

Monday 9th July 2012: New National Party General Secretary and Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Honorable Roland Bhola has laid out sections of the NNP’s plans for the improvement of the Agriculture Industry on forming the next Government of Grenada. Bhola was at the time addressing thousands of jubilant […]

Monday 9th July, 2012 : The New National Party has celebrated its 28th year in existence with the staging of its 25th Annual Convention at the St. Andrew Anglican Secondary School (SAASS) on Sunday 8th July 2012. The party which is presently preparing itself for General Elections was in an […]

by Special Correspondent CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Saturday, July 7, 2012:  ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: A senior minister in the Grenada government says she has opted for a party event rather than a self-styled Prime Minister’s rally to commemorate four years in office because it is the best hope for unity.

St. George’s, July 6, 2012 – An ex-minister of government has expressed worry over what he refers to as “the virtual halt of maintenance work on our public roads throughout the country.’’