St. George’s, January 11, 2011 – The General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated his commitment to building the party and making it ready to for the next general election.
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DR. MITCHELLL SAYS HE IS EXTREMELY CONCERNED
St. George’s, Grenada: January 11th 2011 Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of St. George North West and Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has contacted the Office of the Commissioner of Police on behalf of his constituents requesting that the police use all possible means […]
Mourning losses in sports and culture
St. George’s, January 10, 2011 – Grenada is mourning the loss of two outstanding sons of the soil who firmly established themselves in their respective fields of endeavours.
THE WORLD’S FASTEST MAN, USAIN BOLT, TRIES HIS HAND AT THE WORLD’S FASTEST FIELD SPORT
Monday, January 10th 2011 – Ocho Rios, Jamaica: The world’s fastest man, Digicel-sponsored Usain Bolt, on Saturday welcomed All-Ireland Champions, Tipperary, to Jamaica – and even tried his hand at the world’s fastest field game, hurling.
COP Clarkson honoured with OBE in Queen’s New Year list
By Linda Straker Commissioner of Police James Clarkson is among twenty five Commonwealth citizens who were named in the Queen’s 2011 New Year’s list.
Spice Basket set to become major attraction for locals and visitors
By Linda Straker “I am building a facility for locals that the tourists will be able to enjoy,” was the declaration from the man behind Grenada’s latest culture attraction that is located in the heart of the Beaulieu community in St George’s.
Crime Rate Falls in Jamaica
The Police High Command has released statistics confirming that all major crimes including murders, shooting, rape, carnal abuse, robbery, break-ins and larceny, declined by seven per cent in 2010, when compared with 2009. It is the first decline in 11 years.
FINAL FAREWELL TO T&T FIRST PRESIDENT Sir Ellis Clarke
Trinidad and Tobago Friday bade a final farewell to its first president, Sir Ellis Clarke, following a two hour state funeral attended by hundreds of local dignitaries, ordinary citizens and school children.
Barbados Murder Rate Increased In 2010
Barbados’ murder rate jumped significantly in 2010, moving from seven per hundred thousand in 2009 to 11 per hundred thousand in 2010.
By-Election Campaign Kicks of In Barbados
DLP candidate for St. John Mara Thompson says she is concerned about the treatment of seniors in the country. This is one of the issues she spoke to at the launch of the DLP campaign for the St. John seat Thursday night.
NNP Mid Term Rally This Sunday
The NNP team is on the move to the Grenville Car Park this Sunday, January 9th, 2011 to review and expose the NDC Government for its non-performance and malicious mis-management of our Country over the past two and a half years.
Lottysha Cato – Grenada’s First Professional Netballer
St. George’s, January 7, 2011: A female six-footer, who has won local and regional sporting awards, is about to become Grenada’s first ever professionally paid netballer player. Lottysha Cato, 23, is scheduled to leave Grenada January 11 to take up a contract to play super league netball for the Celtics […]
Ten Year Old Wins Independence Theme Competition
ST. George’S, Grenada, Thursday, January 6, 2011: A 10-year-old primary school student from St. Andrew has won the 2011 Grenada Independence Theme Competition.
Grenadian woman jailed for attack on Cop
A Brooklyn woman an immigrant from the Caribbean Island of Grenada tearfully apologized as she pleaded guilty in a New York court on Tuesday for tearing a cop’s scrotum. Elen Murell agreed to a two-year prison term for the 2008 attack on Officer Derek O’Sullivan in her Crown Heights home.
PM Thomas New Years Address 2011
While this is a characteristic Grenadian trait, this year’s outpouring of goodwill reflects the collective recognition of the deep economic challenges that enveloped our societies.
