St. George’s, June 5, 2012 – Another executive member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has added his voice to the ongoing debate on cash received by the party’s leader, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, from a foreign donor.
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Top soca bards to perform at Carnival City Wednesday
St. George’s, June 5, 2012 – Defending Soca Monarch, Terror Kid, is among several top artistes who will be performing at this year’s official launch of the Spicemas Corporation’s Carnival City.
NNP WOMEN’S ARM MAKES DONATION TO A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
St. George’s Grenada June 4, 2012: Last Tuesday a check in the sum of EC$1,000.00 was presented to a victim of domestic violence, Ms. Yvonne Felix; mother of three young children ofWindsorForest, St. David’s; who was brutally stabbed and her house burnt, by her then male partner.
Memorable 2012 carnival promised
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, June 3, 2012 – “Let the festival begin.’’ Those words, from acting Culture Minister Patrick Simmons signaled the official start of Spicemas, Grenada’s annual carnival celebrations.
Press statement leads to public second-guessing of PM Thomas
St. George’s, June 1, 2012 – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas held no public function Friday and was largely out of sight amidst continuing questions about a campaign donation.
Grenadian Minister wants Diaspora to assist in national development beyond remittances
ST GEORGE’S, June 1, 2012 – The Grenada Government plans to engage this country’s diaspora in a coherent manner to assist in the nation’s development, according to Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister Patrick Simmons.
FLAMBOYANT HOTEL WINS COVETED TRIPADVISOR AWARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel review site, has awarded the Flamboyant Hotel and Villas their Certificate of Excellence, for the second consecutive year. Tripadvisor awards the certificate to properties who consistently receive excellent ratings from its members.
Grenadian Promoters of “White in the Moonlight” break their silence
Brooklyn New York, June 1st, 2012: As the Carnival season for 2012 hasten on us, the question I’m asking, is if the SMC is really as genuine as they want us to believe that they are? In March of this year the Counsel General in NY- Mr Derrick James called […]
Let’s start the conversation
By Michael Bascombe In a matter of weeks, some of our most cherished and celebrated athletes will be flying the national colours at the Olympic Games in London, and with all the recent disappointing news stealing the spotlight it is a good time to look to our sportsmen and women […]
Fowler City Council in California to have 1st Hindu invocation in 104 years
Fowler City Council in California (USA) will reportedly have its first Hindu invocation on June five since the city was incorporated in 1908, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Opposition wants “full disclosure’’ from PM on cash donation
St. George’s, May 30, 2012 – The parliamentary opposition New National Party (NNP) is not satisfied with answers provided thus far by Tillman Thomas, the Prime Minister and leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), on the transfer of funds to Grenada from a Saudi Arabian donor.
Invitation to fundraising boat cruise
St. George’s, May 30, 2012 – Members of the public are invited to a fundraising boat cruise organised by the St. George South Constituency Group of the National Democratic Congress.
Open Letter on Media Coverage of Fatalities
The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) has noted concerns raised by sections of the public regarding the way the bodies of two persons who died in Tuesday’s vehicular accident have been portrayed.
David: What conspiracy?
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: GRENADA’S FORMER FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TOURISM MINISTER Peter David says it was pure political mischief when one of his ruling party colleagues suggested that there was a conspiracy against the leadership of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas.
