SAN JOSÉ DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Cuba’s food production is insufficient to meet the country’s needs, but the solution may lie in successful local experiences that show that farming is possible without the costly inputs used by the agriculture industry up to the late 1980s.
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Free Sex Change Operations Approved By Dalia Acosta
HAVANA, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – New horizons opened up for transsexuals in Cuba with the approval of a Public Health Ministry resolution that establishes guidelines for their health care, including free gender reassignment operations.
Kidnappings Rise as Economic Woes Deepen by Elizabeth Eames Roebling
PORT-AU-PRINCE, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Several thousand people, including remnants of the wealthy and educated class who remain in Haiti, took to the streets of Port-au-Prince Wednesday to rail against what they say is government inaction amid a rise in kidnappings.
Oil price reaches a record high
The price of oil has made a record jump to nearly $139 a barrel, amid reports it could reach $150 by July because of rising demand and political tension.
INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT SIGNED
An Industrial Agreement was signed on the Monday 2nd June 2008, between the Commercial and Industrial Workers Union and Grenada Public Service Co-operative Credit Union.
NDC MP Peter David wins dual citizenship case
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA (JUNE 3, 2008) — The Court of Appeal in Grenada has thrown out a dual citizenship case brought by the Attorney General against National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament Peter David.
NDC Not Suprised with Election Date
There is finally light at the end of the tunnel, and this long dark night of mismanagement and corruption is set to end on July 8th, 2008. Grenadians have been praying long and hard for change, and the National Democratic Congress believes that their prayers are about to be answered.
Sale of Cable & Wireless Shares Extended to June 30, 2008
The public may recall that the period for the sale of Cable & Wireless shares expired on May 06, 2008. At that time, Grenadians home and abroad purchased seven hundred and seventy five thousand, four hundred and ninety (775, 490) shares for a total of $9.7 million dollars. The shares […]
NDC Statement: ‘Restoring Integrity; Renewing Hope; Building Together’
We were not surprised with the announcement of the date yesterday for general elections by Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell.With the economy getting worse, with people’s yearning for change rising and with the finger-pointing already started in his party, Dr Mitchell found himself cornered and with no way to run. […]
Prime Minister Keith Mitchell Announce Election Date
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell announced at a public meeting in the fishing parish of St. John’s, July 8, 2008 as the date when Grenadians will go to the poll to elect a new government. Nomination day is June 18, with June 2, the last day when voters can […]
NDC ready to govern, says General Secretary David
The National Democratic Congress is committed to an election campaign that will debate pressing issues such as reviving agriculture, improving the healthcare and education systems, and tacking youth problems, says a senior NDC official.
Emphasizing the need for change in Grenada
A proposal has been made for the holding of an annual meeting that will bring together North American supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Media Statement from Reynold C. Benjamin
St. George’s – In Grenada, we are developing a very unfortunate practice of trial in the Media i.e. the television, radio and newspaper. Our Law and the Constitution provide for trial before a magistrate in civil and criminal matters, in the Lower Court, and by a judge in civil matters […]
Crane Collapse in New York City
At least one person has been killed by the sudden collapse of a crane in New York’s Upper East Side during the morning rush hour.
Yet Another Killing In Grenada – When Will it End?
Officers of the Criminal Investigation Departments are investigating an incident that led to the death of a male student on the compound of a secondary school in St. George’s.
