By Hamlet Mark Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – OVERNIGHT I got the opportunity to see the “controversial” report in question that got the ire of the Prime Minister’s Office; and earlier this morning I also got to see Richard Simon’s TV interview on the issue.
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Government blamed for newspaper reporter’s dismissal
There are strong grounds for suspecting that the privately-owned Grenada Advocate weekly’s dismissal of reporter Rawle Titus on 23 March was the result of direct political pressure by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his press secretary.
It’s not about two friends of mine…..But the powers that have gone mad
By Hamlet Mark IN THE INTEREST of full disclosure – Rawle Titus is not just a journalist, but a friend of mine. So, too, is Richard Simon, the press secretary to Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas.
Opposition senator warns of “bankruptcy’’ road
St. George’s, March 26, 2012 – Grenada is on its way to becoming a bankrupt country, an opposition politician warned Monday.
NDC’S GENERAL SECRETARY SAYS MUCH MORE MUST BE DONE
Much more needs to be done to make the National Democratic Congress ready for the elections that are due by 2013. So says NDC General Secretary Peter David.
General Secretary points to increased membership, voter registration needs
St. George’s, March 25, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress has begun registration of voters for the upcoming national polls, but the NDC’s General Secretary says much more must be done to make the party battle-ready for the elections that are due by 2013.
Disintegration of media and broadcast policy committee
St. George’s, March 25, 2012 – Grenada, which for more than 15 years has been trying to draw up a media and broadcast policy to govern the local industry, may have hit another snag in its latest efforts.
PRIME MINISTER IS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE
St. George’s – March 23rd, 2012 – Former Minister for Energy, Sen. Gregory Bowen says the current Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas is largely responsible for the current rise in electricity charges which are hurting the ordinary man as well as businessmen and women nationwide.
Newly created PMO takes aim inside and outside
St. George’s, March 23, 2012 – The Tillman Thomas-led administration, which will soon be seeking a second government term, has taken a step that some believe is an attempt to try and boost its chances of winning the next national polls that are due by 2013.
Soca workshops, audition for performing company
St. George’s, March 22, 2012 – The Division of Culture in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture is forging ahead with one of the components of its Carnival Arts Program (CAP).
Football competition scheduled to open at Old Trafford
St. George’s, March 22, 2012 – Old Trafford Playing Field is about to host its first major organized competition since last year’s upgrading and rehabilitation of the facility at Tanteen, St. George’s.
Carriacou meeting as NDC prepares for next general election
St. George’s, March 21, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Arley Gill, has said that the party’s leadership is looking forward to “fruitful discussions’’ at this weekend’s General Council in Carriacou.
Nicholas Steele described as “out of touch’’
St. George’s, March 21, 2012 – Residents of River Road and Darbeau in St. George’s have described rookie NNP politician, Nicholas Steele, as being “out of touch’’ with what’s happening in their community.
2012 Budget Address to House of Representatives by Peter David
Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute previous speakers, on both sides of this Honourable House. In my eight – almost nine – years as a member of this Honourable chamber this is easily one of the most robust and thought-provoking budget debates I can recall.
International Diaspora Consultative Committee Appointed
ST. GEORGE’S, March 19, 2012 – An eight-member International Diaspora Consultative Committee (IDCC) has been appointed by the Government of Grenada.
