By Neals J. Chitan Over the past 30 years, I have always been involved in either planning or speaking at Black History events in Canada, the USA and England.
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Step closer to new multi-purpose complex
St. George’s, January 27, 2012 – The people of Mont Toute and Grand Anse Valley are one step closer to getting new facilities for educational and recreational activities. A symbolic sod turning ceremony was held Thursday, January 26, on the site where a multi-purpose complex will be constructed with funding […]
Ready To Heat Up South’s Sexy Fete With ‘Single Forever'”
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 27, 2012——It’s a fete that the people of South Trinidad truly anticipate annually. This year Sexy In Black comes complete with the assurance that the brightest stars will give them a memory to hold on to for years to come. While many Southerners remain concerned over the […]
The politics of destruction has begun
By Hamlet Mark For this past week, I have been quietly following reports from Grenada that some members of the “triumvirate”, in cahoots with others, are on a specific trajectory to politically destroy some of their own.
More training, zealous endeavour needed among young media workers
St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – If one were to use the 6th Annual Media Awards as a barometer of the quality of work of local practitioners, there are some things that clearly must happen quickly.
MP says he’s “unbowed and unconquered’’
St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – MP for St. Patrick West, Hon. Joseph Gilbert, on Thursday evening addressed his constituents on issues surrounding his dismissal from cabinet by Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas.
NDC wishes former PM Manning “speedy recovery’’
St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress has joined Trinidadians who are praying for a speedy recovery to good health for the nation’s former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning.
Brother B creates history, nomination at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood
Grenadian Soca music artist Brother B has been nominated at this years prestigious NAACP awards in Hollywood, USA. The NAACP awards are the highest awards for people of Colour in Hollywood. The NAACP is an accolade presented by the American National Association of the Advancement of Coloured people. The NAACP, […]
MP Joseph Gilbert holding constituency meeting
St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – Hundreds of residents of St. Patrick West are expected to attend a meeting on Thursday, January 26, with their parliamentary representative, Hon. Joseph Gilbert.
Sod turning for multi-purpose complex
St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – MP for St. George South, Hon. Glynis Roberts, is inviting the public to a celebratory event to mark the sod turning for the construction of a multi-purpose complex in Mt. Toute.
St. George’s Cricket Council 2012 cricket competitions
St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – The St. George’s Cricket Council (SGC) has elected a five-member Interim Committee to organize and co-ordinate its 2012 season. Committee members were elected at a recent meeting of the SGC held at the National Stadium.
Quako crowned Grenada New York Independence Monarch
Burgess Mc Phie (Quako) won his second Grenada New York Independence monarch last night in Brooklyn, NY with his selection “These Are The Times.” Quako won easily with 457 points, in second place Pet with 441 points and third place a tie between Elo and De Cceman with 410 pts, […]
Promoter Says There Was No Way Soca’s Royal Couple Could Be Left Out Of Army Fete
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 23, 2011————- With less than one month away from the carnival fete that’s most anticipated each year, organisers are saying everything is going according to plan for the 50th anniversary celebration that’ll take place at Army Fete 2012.
The sky isn’t falling, but the party is over! by Hamlet Mark
Click here for tourism news from Grenada By Hamlet Mark WHILE many in Grenada continue to debate the recent firing of Joseph Gilbert, it is important not to over-react, but to put everything in its proper context.
Statement for Hon. Joseph Gilbert, MP for St. Patrick West
On Thursday, January 19th, I received a telephone call from Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas informing me, and confirming, that he had relieved me of my portfolio as Minister for the Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development. We are all cognizant of the fact that under the Constitution of Grenada, […]
