St. George’s, February 16, 2013 – A longtime NDC supporter has publicly withdrawn her support for the party and has endorsed the candidacy of Nickolas Steele of the New National Party. He’s the NNP’s candidate for the Town of St. George.
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Chrysler Thomas former Parliamentary Rep. for St. Patrick’s East 1976-1979 dies.
Former Parliamentary Representative for St. Patrick’s East has died in New York. Mr. Chrysler Thomas who won the seat in the December 1976 election for the GULP until the Revolution of March 13, 1979 died earlier this week. Mr. Thomas was jailed by the PRG on March 15, 1979 for […]
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A son of a Grenadian member of musical group who won an award at Grammys
The son of a Grenadian is a member of a musical group who won an award at the 55th Grammys on Sunday night. Casey Benjamin who is the grandson of Nadia Benjamin was on the stage to receive the award with other members of the Robert Glasper Experiment as they […]
NNP “likely” to win Grenada election
Analysis of polling data and a voter turnout equivalent to that of 2008 give the NNP a greater chance of victory over the NDC in Tuesday’s general election, a Grenadian university professor has concluded.
GAA joins Athletics Family in Mourning Death of Neville “Teddy” McCook
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, February 12, 2013 – It is with great sadness that the Grenada Athletics Association (GAA) learnt of the death of long-time sports administrator Neville “Teddy” McCook of Jamaica. He died on Monday February 11, 2013 at the age of 73.
Commonwealth to observe elections in Grenada
LONDON, UK, February 12, 2013 – The team will be led by Irfan Abdool Rahman, Electoral Commissioner of Mauritius. Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today announced that a Commonwealth Election Assessment Team will be deployed for the 19 February elections in the Caribbean island state of Grenada, following an invitation from […]
Grenada police get involve in claim of Russian money in election
St. George’s, February 8, 2013 – Allegations of Russians’ involvement in Grenada’s current general election campaign have now reached the level of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF).
Caribupdate Weekly February 6, 2013 By Lincoln Depradine This 39th year of independence is as good a time as any to reexamine Sir Eric Matthew Gairy, the “Father of Independence’’ and our first prime minister in 1974. Let’s relook Gairy not to debate his politics, economic and social programs, or […]
Grenada newspaper tells finance minister why eyebrows are raised
St. George’s, February 3, 2013 – A Grenada newspaper says the “working man’’ argument offered by the country’s finance minister in response to questions about properties he is believed to have acquired in recent years is not acceptable.
UWP TRIBUTE TO FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, MR. WILFRED ST. CLAIR-DANIEL
The United Workers Party mourns the loss of an iconic Saint Lucian citizen, Mr. Wilfred St. Clair-Daniel; who served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly for 27 years, making him the longest to serve in the position of House Speaker to date.
He fought for justice, but promoted peace
By Lincoln Depradine Caribupdate Weekly January 30, 2013 St. George’s, Grenada – Among colleagues in the National Democratic Congress and government, as well as in the eyes of most Grenadians, he was a venerable and dignified politician.
Ruling party’s election campaign trouble reported
St. George’s, January 31, 2013 – All is reported not to be well in the political campaign of the incumbent National Democratic (NDC), which is seeking reelection at polls scheduled for February 19.
Book of condolences opened for Hon. Denis Michael Lett
NEW YORK, January 31, 2013 – Following the passing of Honourable Denis Michael Lett, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada on Monday January 28, the Consulate-General of Grenada has opened a book of condolences for signing in New York.
WICB rejects Grenada’s change of venue
ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has rejected a request from the Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) for a possible change in venue for next month’s three One Day international matches between Zimbabwe and West Indies carded for Grenada.
