St George’s, July 21, 2013 – Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas’s unwillingness to relinquish leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is fueled by concerns about deputy leader Nazim Burke taking over the reins of the party, a well-known Grenada political activist and commentator has said.
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A call for public education on ICT Bills
St. George’s, Grenada, July 11, 2013: Trade Union representative in the Senate Ray Roberts tells the government that it must engage the people in consultation the same way it pursued their votes to win the February 19, 2013 General elections.
“Highest caliber’’ Ajamu show promised as tickets go on sale
St George’s, July 10, 2013 – Tickets go on sale next Monday, July 15, for what is expected to be one of the biggest shows of the 2013 carnival season.
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Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised through a national health telethon
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2013 – Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, through a national health telethon in aid of healthcare, on July 4th.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION writes to juno Samuel
Re: The Renewal of Registration Cards and Planned De-Registration Dear Commissioner Samuel, I take note of your public pronouncement, made two days ago or on July 2, 2013, indicating that—as the soon-to-be lawful Chairman of ABEC—you intend to commence “re-registration” immediately following the passage into law of the ABEC […]
NEW IMANI COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
In a grand affair at the Grenada Trade Centre on Monday July 1, 2013, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Ecclesiastical Affairs hosted the commencement ceremony for the first batch of youth, who will be starting their training, as part of The New IMANI programme.
Grenada Consulate in New York City to be Downgraded to an Honarary office
The Grenada government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is downgrading the Consulate office in New York City to an Honorary Consular Office.
GRENADIAN HIGHLIGHTED AS PART OF CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
By Motiv-8 News File As part of the Canada Day Celebrations 2013, Canadian CTS TV aired its WEEKENDER Show on Saturday June 29th 2013, showcasing the achievements of immigrants who have contributed significantly to the life of the Canadian Society.
Hundreds baptized as first NY13 phase wraps up at Nassau Coliseum
Mark A. Kellner, Adventist Review Wearing a dark blue baptismal robe, Tomas Olivera of Peekskill, New York, stepped into the giant pool placed before the platform at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on this afternoon and knew only one thing: he was finally about to be baptized. Tomas Olivera of […]
When good police have to enforce bad laws
By Lincoln Depradine Caribupdate Weekly June 26, 2013 A police officer’s job is an unenviable one. Imagine getting blame every day for something that ain’t your fault; like enforcing laws you never drafted and legislated and with which you may passionately disagree.
Draft EPA Model Bills up for Consideration
Legislative drafters from regional states signatory to the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM)-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) are to meet on 26-28 June in Grenada, to discuss draft Model Bills to give effect to provisions of the Agreement.
“Groove’’ is Calypso’s best chance of going international like Reggae
By Arley Gill St George’s, June 20, 2013: Calypso and its derivatives have made some sporadic forays outside its orbit but, to date, it cannot be said that it is truly international.
Grenada-Venezuela relations must stay on strong growth path
St George’s, June 20, 2013 – A former Grenada minister, who was part of negotiations that resulted in the signing of a maritime agreement between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago in 2010, wants his country to now also engage Venezuela in maritime talks.
