In response to an invitation from the government of Grenada to observe the general elections of February 19th, 2013, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Mr. Jose Miguel Insulza, appointed Ambassador Joshua Sears, from The Bahamas, to lead a team of 18 International observers from 13 OAS […]
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STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL UNITED FRONT
The Political Leader of National United Front, Mrs. Glynis Roberts has congratulated the New National Party on its election victory.
THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, MR. JON S. ODLUM
The United Workers Party notes with sadness the passing of former Member of Parliament for Castries South, Mr. Jon Stanley Odlum; the brother of the late George Odlum, together more commonly referred to as the ‘Odlum Brothers’ in their heyday of politics in the 1970s and 80s.
Live Election Results – Landslide victory for NNP projects all 15 seats to NNP
Listen to live results of Grenada General Elections Here are our projected results NNP winning all 5 seats in St. George NNP winning all 4 seats in St. Andrews NNP winning St. Marks, St. Johns and St. Davids NNP winning Carriacou NNP winning St. Patricks West. NNP winning St Patricks […]
Former Member of Parliament laid to rest in New York
Chrysler Thomas was born on September 12th, 1934 on the Island of Grenada, and died on February 11, 2013. He was known by many as Chris but I knew him as Granddad. He lived with us for a time when my brother Christian was seven years old and I was […]
LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ENSURE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
St. George’s, Grenada: 18TH FEBRUARY 2013 – The New National Party has engaged the services of the distinguished and high profiled attorney, Mr. Ramesh Maharaj, Senior Counsel, of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr Maharaj S.C. heads an experienced, regional legal team, including local Grenadian attorneys, that will provide legal oversight to […]
CANDIDATES AND THEIR BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE CONSTITUENCY OF SAINT GEORGE NORTH
Keith Claudius Mitchell was born to Dowlyn and Catherine Mitchell in Brizan, St. George on November 12, 1946. He received his primary education at the Happy Hill R.C. School and the J.W. Fletcher Memorial School. He went on to the Presentation Brothers College then to the University of the West […]
Investors accuse Grenada government of agreement ‘breaches’
St. George’s, February 16, 2013 – A group of investors involved in marine development in Grenada is reported to be considering legal action against the government.
Peter David’s “spiritual mother’’ fully supports Steele
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.
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 […]
