Leader of the Opposition the Rt. Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell has written to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas bringing to his attention his concerns about the number of persons who are being affected by harsh decisions of his Government.
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Clinton Supporter Called Uncle Tom By Obama Close associate
Delmarie Cobb, A black delegate for Hillary Rodham Clinton says Illionis Senate President Emil Jones a supporter of Barack Obama referred to her as an “Uncle Tom”.
Obama select Biden for VP
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has announced that Joe Biden will be his running mate in November’s election. The announcement came minutes after most Networks started reporting that Joe Biden was the choice for Vice President.
Join Us on Eastern Parkway for our Labor Day broadcast
Carnival is a time of artistry, creativity and of course, sweet Caribbean music … so join a team of veteran broadcasters, with Live Coverage of the 41st anniversary of Labor Day Carnival in Brooklyn on Monday Sept. 1, between 10.00am and 5.00pm on this station. Our Live broadcast would be […]
Leaders press on to Caribbean unity
A number of countries within the OECS are forging ahead with closer ties with Trinidad and Tobago. The proposed political and economic union was discussed with three OECS countries who were not involved in the process initially.
RANKING MARVIN RETAINS ‘TALK AH KAISO TITLE’
On Saturday, August16, at the Fantazia 2001 Nite Club, Ranking Marvin successfully defended his title at the 13th Annual ‘Talk Ah Kaiso’ Competition. A spirited, comically smooth rendition, of his big carnival hit ‘Load It Up’ got the approval of the appreciative audience, and the nod from the judges who […]
Atlantis mobile laboratories makes Grenada its first stop
Grenada is the first of four countries in the Caribbean and South America to benefit from a project spearheaded by the Caribbean Eco Health Programme (CEHP) and Atlantis University of Laval, which involves onsite laboratory research.
Grenada congratulates Jamaica on it’s Olympic Feat
Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of the government and the people of Grenada, I congratulate you on the performance of your athletes in the Men’s 100 meters and the Women’s 100 meters at the Beijing Olympic Games.
GVHC donates Medical Equipment & Supplies to General Hospital
The Grenada Voluntary Hospital Committee (GVHC), on Tuesday donated £ 6,500.00 (£1=EC $4.83) worth of medical equipment and accessories to the Female Medical Ward at the General Hospital. The items were handed over during a ceremony, attended by Health Minister, the Hon. Karl Hood, Deputy Director of Hospital Services Mrs. […]
Government contemplating new draft copyright act by Year-end
The Grenada Government is moving ahead with plans to ensure that the work of cultural and other performing artistes, as well as literary and other practitioners, are fully protected.
New Grenada Parliament Session Opens
St. George’s, Grenada – August 20, 2008: The Ceremonial state opening of the Eighth Parliament of Grenada attracted a packed chamber as several of the Senators and Parliamentarians sat in the house for the first time.
US Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean pays a courtesy call on Opposition Leader
Last Friday United States Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean Ambassador Mary Ourisman paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader Dr the Rt. Hon Keith Mitchell.
Political Union Endorsed – In Theory By Peter Ischyrion
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, August 19, 2008 (IPS) – You have to hand it to Patrick Manning, Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister, when it comes to persistence.
Two women arrested over British Couple Killing in Antigua
Police in Antigua have arrested two women over the murder of a honeymooning couple from Britain.
Sentences Commuted But Treatment Still Harsh
HAVANA, August 17, 2008 (IPS) – Prisoners in Cuba who were facing the death penalty but have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment or 30 years in jail are still being treated like death row inmates, a dissident organisation complained on Tuesday.
