St. George’s, Grenada (July 5, 2008) Senator Einstein Louison, in his capacity as Minister of National Security, has banned all political parties in the country from holding islandwide motorcades tomorrow, Sunday, in the run-up to Tuesday’s general election.
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ALEXIS SAYS POLICE COMMISSIONER SHOULD PERMIT NDC TO USE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
Dr. Francis Alexis says the Commissioner of Police should reconsider his decision refusing NDC permission to use public address systems during their election motorcade this Sunday.
NDC Motorcade – Refusal of permission to use sound system
Mr. Winston James Commissioner of Police Police Headquarters Fort George ST.GEORGE’ Dear Sir, We are instructed by Mr. Tillman Thomas, the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the official Leader of the Opposition in the last Parliament of Grenada.
Telescope Man Murdered
St. Andrew’s, Grenada, (July 3, 2008) Members of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Eastern Division are conducting investigations into the death of Enoch Noel a 38 year old resident of Telescope in St. Andrews.
ECCB/OECS NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN ST. LUCIA
The National Under 23- Netball Team will be leaving for St. Lucia on Saturday 5th – 11th July to participate in the upcoming ECCB/OECS Netball Championship in St. Lucia. The team comprises of the following persons:
Free and Fair Election? Forget It!
July 3, 2008 – When the New National Party (NNP) under the leadership of Dr. Keith Mitchell appointed Sir Danny Williams a member of the NNP as Governor General and Lawrence Joseph then chairman of the NNP as Speaker of the House of Representative; not many said anything. Dr. Mitchell […]
Grenada NNP administration uses NY Consular office for electioneering advantage
July 3, 2008. A reliable source in New York has confirmed that the New National Party (NNP) has already organized in excess of three chartered planes to fly would-be NNP voters to Grenada in time for the July 8 general elections. As recently as Monday of this week, a plane, packed […]
NNP CANDIDATE FOR ST. JOHN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
St. George’s, Grenada (July 2, 2008) A candidate of the incumbent New National Party contesting the July 8th General Elections has been charged for assaulting a secondary school student.
INDUSTRY LEADERS SALUTE OUTGOING CARIBBEAN TOURISM CHIEF
WASHINGTON, DC (July 2, 2008) – The appointment of a new tourism minister in the Bahamas is being hailed as a significant move for the wider Caribbean region.
Uttering dishonest remarks regarding Sir Nicholas Brathwaite
We act on behalf of Sir Nicholas Brathwaite of The Villa in the parish of Saint George, former Prime Minister of Grenada (1990 -95), former Chairman of the Interim Government (1983 – 84), and a former Adviser to late Prime Minister Herbert Blaize (1985 – 87).
SVG Carnival Development Corporation’s Beauty Shows
SVG Carnival Development Corporation’s Beauty Shows Committee is making arrangements for the staging of the 24th MISS CARIVAL 2008 at Victoria Park on Friday July 4th 2008 at 8.00 p.m.
Burke: An NDC government will facilitate conditions for local and foreign investment
A National Democratic Congress government would aim for balanced and sustainable development involving local and foreign investment, NDC official Nazim Burke has stated.
Stage Collapsed injuring several supporters at NDC meeting
St. Mark’s, Grenada (June 20, 2008) LEADER of the National Democratic Congress Hon Tillman Thomas this morning met with two of the people who were injured following the collapse of a stage at a political event in Victoria last night.
Grenville Vale Tropical Botanical Gardens
The Grenada Cultural Foundation endorses and supports the initiative of Dr. Valma Jessamy, Director of the Grenville Vale Tropical Botanical Gardens. Grenadians are urged to experience nature at its best- to return to Eden and participate in a healthy, natural environment on Saturday 21st June from dawn to dusk.
NDC Candidate Roberts Concern about Crime in Grenada
Election candidate Glynis Roberts, who has been an outspoken advocate on social issues, has again expressed consternation about the incidence of violence in Grenada.