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Mixed reaction to GRENLEC purchase offer to Grenada government
St. George’s, December 22, 2012 – A Canadian company is said to be waiting to purchase majority holdings in the Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (GRENLEC), if the government here is unable or unwilling to buy the shares.
Busy round of community engagements for Christmas
St. George’s, December 20, 2012 – Politicians of all stripes are continuing a busy round of engagements in the lead up to Christmas on Tuesday. The activities include tours of constituencies to meet residents; distribution of food and other items; and the hosting of parties for children. In the Town […]
New National Party calls for National Debate
St. George’s Grenada, Friday 21st, December: The New National Party wishes to place on record the fact that during the campaign of elections 2008, there was never a national political debate between the two aspiring Political Leaders of the main political parties.
IN HAITI, DIGICEL AND MARRIOTT BREAK GROUND ON MORE THAN JUST A HOTEL
Thursday, December 20, 2012 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Digicel and Marriott International ((NYSE: MAR) yesterday broke ground on the $45 million 175-room Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand hotel in the Turgeau area of Port-au-Prince, with opening expected in early 2015, making it the first four-star branded hotel in Haiti. At a […]
Snell Hall project funding being jeopardized, says MP Gilbert
St. George’s, December 18, 2012 – The reluctance of the Tillman Thomas administration to commence work on the much talked-about Venezuela-funded Snell Hall project in St. Patrick is “a blatant act of mischief against the people,’’ according to MP Joseph Gilbert.
Newly refurbished centre hosts first Christmas party
St. George’s, December 17, 2012 – MP Peter David is concerned about the pace allowing for occupancy by Grenadians at newly constructed housing units in Mt. Gay, St. George’s.
Appeals hold up proceedings in criminal case against Grenada police
St. George’s, December 14, 2012 – Legal appeals have stymied progress in the case against five Grenada police officers charged with the beating death of Oscar Bartholomew.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION URGES THE PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD A GOVERNMENT BUY-BACK OF GRENLEC SHARES
Following the recent announcement that WRB Enterprise Inc. (WRB) intends to divest its interest in Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC), the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Honourable Keith Mitchell, has written to the Prime Minister, extending his full support and encouragement for a government led share buy-back from […]
PM Thomas claims media “attacks” damaging country’s image
St. George’s, December 10, 2012 – Grenada government ministers continue their public complaints about media reports they say put the country in a bad light.
QPR ladies score big football win over Angel Harps
St. George’s, December 9, 2012 – A group of young women – more famous for their exploits as steelpan players – made their debut last Saturday as footballers. In fact, some of the Republic Bank Angel Harps female pannists, who are winners of junior and senior panorama titles, were playing […]
Harold Pysadee Speaks to William Joseph on the Derrick James affear
Click here to listen to Harold Pysadee interview with William Joseph
Special Offers Make Saint Lucia an Even Hotter Destination This Winter
Saint Lucia (December 2012) – Travelers looking to escape the winter blues will find a sunny haven and value-added hotel offers on the lush Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. Hotels and resorts island-wide are offering free nights and savings as much as 55 percent off room rates this winter season, with […]
Kirani James & Kurt Felix in New York for School Gala
NEW YORK, December 7, 2012 – All is now set for Saturday’s 21st Annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance of the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School (GBSS) Alumni Association of New York. “All our honourees have arrived and we are anticipating an exciting evening with the GBSS family,” said Michael Bascombe, […]
Government contract appointed James honorary CG in 2010
St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – One of the factors the Grenada government claims underlined its decision to dismiss its consul general in New York has been brought into a question by the contract Derrick James signed with the NDC administration in 2010.
