By Arley Gill “Kingman’’, that is how we call him. That is Grenadianism at its best. We call each other as we see fit, in spite of how one may want us to refer to them.
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30 YEARS OF ROAD MARCH WINNERS and 19 YEARS OF SOCA MONARCH WINNERS
Although the awarding of road march winners pre-dates 1981, this piece will focus on the winners of what is considered the most popular and important carnival title, since carnival was moved to August in 1981. During that period another extremely popular competition, with the advent of a national soca monarch […]
Franka Bernadine for Prime Minister?
Caribupdate Weekly St George’s, August 4, 2013 – THE BATTLE APPEARS to have begun in earnest for the leadership of the National Democratic Congress as the party seeks to look pass the defeated leadership of Tillman Thomas.
Clarkson’s award – a reminder Grenada needs more musicians
By Lincoln Depradine It was a rare moment. We are used to public recognition and awards for service in such honourable fields of endeavour as education, medicine, farming and sports.
Celebrating a scholar and champion calypsonian
By Arley Gill He was the 1993 Independence Calypso Monarch, singing “10 Years’’ and “Sad Memories’’. A few months later in that same year, he entered the National Calypso Monarch competition and created a massive impact.
Grand Roy honours Sparrow
St. George’s, July 31, 2012 – Mighty Sparrow, who was born in the village of Grand Roy in 1935, has been honored by residents of the community. On Monday, Sparrow journeyed to Grand Roy, St. John, for the unveiling of a plaque in his honour. There is also now a […]
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL RAISED $2,500 FOR SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Last Friday (July 26), after only one week of planning the Oil Down Friday Lime in support of the plea to Grenadians living in the diaspora to assist in raising much needed funds to ship over $100,000 US worth of medical equipment, including a fully equipped Ambulance to Grenada from […]
Prime Minister Mitchell to Grenadians in New York: “it’s Grenada time”
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, July 22, 2013-GIS: Bringing the care back in Government, listening to the concerns of the people and unifying our nation at home and in the diaspora: this was the recurring message at the Grenada Town Hall meeting held in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday night, July 20th.
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO TRANSPORT MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Montreal, Canada, July 17, 2013 – The Honorary Consul for Grenada in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood Jr, will join forces with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association, the organizers of “A Taste of the Caribbean Festival”,
Grenada’s NDC reportedly facing dilemma over leadership
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.
The New York Connection
listen to the new York Connection with Harold Pysadee for Saturday July 6, 2013
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.
