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 […]
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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.
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR MEETS DR. MITCHELL
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. […]
Alleged attempt to remove Thomas as NDC leader years ago
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.
NDC General Secretary says election victory possible
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.
BHOLA SPEAKS ON THE WAY FORWARD FOR AGRICULTURE IN GRENADA UNDER AN NNP GOVERNMENT
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 […]
NNP STAGES SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION AND RALLY
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 […]
Mr PM, please speak to the comrades!
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.
Concern expressed by former minister
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.’’
Nimord Accuse PM of Arrogance
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, 5th July, 2012: The Member of Parliament for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon. Elvin G. Nimrod says that the refusal by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas to answer a question about the source of us$50,000.00 which he admitted was deposited into his personal bank account demonstrates arrogance, […]
The recession is over, the suffering has begun!
By Hamlet Mark Wednesday, July 4, 2012: Don’t know if it’s me – but I have found the entire debate in Grenada this week about the scheduling clash over the July 8th elections victory “celebrations’’ extremely repulsive.
PRO says event is “appreciation’’ to NDC members, supporters
St. George’s, July 4, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Arley Gill, has described a scheduled weekend NDC event as an act of appreciation for members and supporters of the party that won 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008.
Grenadian-Canadian to represent Canada in two Olympic events
Calgary, Alberta, June 30, 2012 – Grenadian-Canadian Phylicia George is the fastest female sprinter in Canada. The 24-year-old, who was born in Toronto to Grenadian parents, won the women’s 100-meter race at the Canadian Track and Field Trials that were held June 27 – 30 in Calgary, Alberta. George’s victory […]
NDC Women’s Arm elections declared null and void
St. George’s, July 3, 2012 – The election of officers to the Women’s Arm of the ruling National Democratic Congress has been squashed by the party’s executive.
