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.
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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 […]
Secretary-General calls on States to abolish death penalty
NEW YORK, July 3 2012 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States which use the death penalty to abolish this practice, stressing that the right to life lies at the heart of international human rights law.
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.
Thomas attacks party statement on commemorative event
St. George’s, July 2, 2012 – The relationship between government and party – an unresolved issue ever since Grenada’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) won general election in 2008 – is no closer to being settled on the eve of the election anniversary.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON PARTY’S JULY 8 ANNIVERSARY EVENT
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS is pleased to announce a special event in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the Party’s July 8th, 2008 general election victory.
Sunderland offers Grenadian Olympic team a familiar face on campus
A FAMILIAR face will be offering the Grenadian Olympic team a warm welcome when they arrive on Wearside next month. Student Fayola Moore had planned to head back home to Grenada after completing her modern languages degree at the University of Sunderland, but instead the 29-year-old has delayed the trip […]
Cash flow problem believed responsible for late salary payment
St. George’s, June 30, 2012 – Scores of government workers queued up in long lines in front of automatic teller machines Friday afternoon after failing to receive their monthly salaries on the scheduled June 28 date on Thursday.
One party, two events
by Special Correspondent ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS seems headed for a clash with his ruling National Democratic Congress as reports surface that conflicting activities have been planned for July 8th.
Criticism of Grenada PM unfair, deputy leader says
By RON FANFAIR Criticism levelled against Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is unfair and for the most part insincere, says Nazim Burke, the deputy leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party.
