St. George’s, Grenada – December 10, 2008: – Leader of the Opposition, Dr The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell says he will continue to give his absolute support to the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Integrity Commission.
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Let us learn from our mistakes
Perspective week ending December 5th, 2008 To many it was interesting to see the current Opposition support the swearing in of the new Governor General His Excellency Sir Carlyle Glean. Many also found it interesting that the Leader of the Opposition wrote to the Clerk of Parliament informing him that […]
STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER HON. TILLMAN THOMAS ON THE PASSING OF CRESWELL JULIEN O.B.E.
ST. GEORGEʼS, GRENADAP: I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Creswell Julien O.B.E, former principal of the St. Andrews Anglican Secondary School (SAASS) and long standing educator.
Senator supports repeal of NRL and says time to move on
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been praised for what has been described as the “great strides” it has made since the party was elected to office on July 8, says Government Senator Pemba Braveboy.
Jamaica and Grenada advance to DCC Semi-Finals
Sunday, December 7; Multi-Purpose Stadium, Trelawny, Jamaica: Trinidad & Tobago’s Digicel Caribbean Championships dream came to an end, at the hands of rivals Jamaica, as two of the tournament favorites played out to a 1-1 draw.
Body found in Mt. Granby Bushes
St. John’s, Grenada – December 6, 2008:- The body of a man was found this morning in the bushes of Mt. Granby in St. John’s. The body was found by a man known as ‘Ray’ on his way from the garden.
Minister highlights importance of the Ministry of Labour
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Dec. 5, 2008 – Achieving and maintaining industrial peace and stability, as well as industrial justice, are among the objectives of the Ministry of Labour, says government minister Glynis Roberts.
PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS CARICOM-CUBA SUMMIT
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, DECEMBER 5, 2008_Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas will travel to Cuba on Sunday for the third Summit of Heads of State and Governments of CARICOM and the Republic of Cuba, also referred to as the CARICOM-Cuba Summit.
New initiatives to boost agricultural production
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Dec 5, 2008 – The Grenada Government, in an attempt to boost the nation’s agricultural production and sale, is about to hire a marketing manager to work within the Ministry of Agriculture.
Caribbean Politics Grapples With Dual Citizenship By Peter Richards
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec 4 (IPS) – When Jamaica’s chief justice disqualified Daryl Vaz from sitting in Parliament last April, it brought into focus the complications surrounding dual citizenship, not only here but throughout the entire English-speaking Caribbean.
Lawmakers Vote to Retain Death Penalty By Peter Richards
KINGSTON (IPS) – In the end, not even an appeal from the internationally respected South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu made a difference.By a comfortable margin of 34 to15 with 10 abstentions, Jamaican lawmakers voted Tuesday to retain the death penalty.
NDC keeping with the joyous and religious spirit of Christmas
St. George’s, Grenada – December 4, 2008:- With Christmas fast approaching, members of the ruling National Democratic Congress are planning a series of activities in keeping with joyous and religious spirit of the season.
International music festival coming to Grenada
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Dec. 4, 2008 – Grenada will be hosting its first ever International Music Festival in 2009, Senator Arley Gill announced on Thursday.
First national volleyball tournament in 15 years starts Sunday
The Grenada Volleyball Association (GNVA) is into final preparations for the staging of its first tournament in 15 years. Association President, Richard Simon says the tournament is welcomed news to lovers of the sport who have been playing in groups around the country but without the coordination of a national […]
Friday, December 12th 2008 is Budget Day
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 3rd DECEMBER, 2008:- Minister of Finance, Hon. Nazim Burke, will present the 2009 Budget at 10:00 am. on Friday 12th December, 2008, to Parliament which meets at the Grenada Trade Centre, St. George’s.
