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Opposition leader disputes recession is over
St. George’s, March 12, 2012 – The opposition leader in Grenada has dismissed claims by Finance Minister Nazim Burke that three years of economic recession in the country have ended.
MP alleges “dictatorship’’ emerging
St. George’s, March 12, 2012 – Former Environment Minister, Michael Church, claims that Grenada’s Prime Minister is being used to impose a dictatorship on the country.
No new taxes, ministers’ pay cut in 2012 budget
Learn Basic electronics Click Here! By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, March 9, 2012 – Government ministers in Grenada will take a five percent cut in pay starting next month, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has announced.
Quarless will seek re-election
St. George’s, March 9, 2012 – Grenada’s Social Development Minister, Sylvester Quarless, says he plans on running in the next general election. He is the current NDC Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South-West.
Bernadine’s name surfaces as challenger to Roberts
St. George’s, March 8, 2012 – Education Minister Franka Alexis-Bernadine, who has been on the team of handpicked ministers on the exclusive caucus tour of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, is likely to be challenging longtime NDC MP Glynis Roberts for the South St. George seat.
Minister “spins’’ GIIP, saying it’s not rejected
St. George’s, March 8, 2012 – Information Minister, Senator Glen Noel, is denying reports that a proposed revenue-generating initiative from the Minister of Finance has been shelved after failing to receive majority support in cabinet.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO OPPOSITION LEADER MAKES APPEAL FOR HELP FOR GRENADA AIRPORT
Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Leader, Dr. Keith Rowley, says the twin-island Republic cannot turn a blind eye and allow the economy of Grenada to collapse.
Lawyer Concerned with things in St. Patrick’s West
St. George’s, March 6, 2012 – Lawyer and former Grenada Attorney General, Lloyd Noel, says he is concerned about “the happenings and the operations taking place in the constituency of St Patrick West,’’ which is represented in parliament by Hon. Joseph Gilbert.
PM Thomas getting Chief of Staff
St. George’s, March 2, 2012 – A new employment position is being created in the Office of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. Reports are that a senior public servant, who only months ago was named to a high-paying regional diplomatic position, has now been chosen as the first Chief of Staff […]
Plans Announced for 2012 Commonwealth Fair
London, UK March 1st 2012 The High Commissioner for Grenada, Her Excelency Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, today convened the 1st Committee Meeting as Chairwoman of the 2012 Commonwealth Fair.
DEVON CHITAN DIED OF HYPOVOLEMIA
A pathology report emanating from the Sister Isle says Devon Chitan died as a result of hypovolemia. Chitan’s body was discovered on the Point Systan beach in Carriacou’s on Monday.
TWO DAY MOURNING PERIOD FORMER PM FOR GEORGE BRIZAN
The Grenada government will declare a two day mourning period, at which time flags on public buildings will be flown at half mast as a mark of respect for former Prime Minister George Brizan who will be laid to rest on March 16.
TWO ST. ANDREW MEN WANTED BY POLICE
Police are searching for two St. Andrew residents wanted for questioning in connection with the offense of ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE. Wanted are 24 year old Keron HILLAIRE, alias “Bashie”, a painter of Tivoli and 19 year old Kevon JOSEPH, alias “Japs”, unemployed of La Poterie.
‘SMALL’ CAPTURED in Murder Investigation
The man wanted in connection with the investigations surrounding the death of 25 year old Devon Chitan of Moyah, St. Andrew is now in police custody.
