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 […]
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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.
Grenada MP wants sale of state assets discussed in parliament
St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – Government’s sale of state properties and the divestment of some assets have been made official. For months, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has been evasive on the issue.
Condemnation of firing of hardworking, patriotic Grenadian
St. George’s, December 6, 2012 – Former cabinet minister, Joseph Gilbert, has said that the Grenada government’s sacking of consul general to New York, Derrick James, follows a pattern and he’s “not surprised by the action of the NDC regime’’.
Appreciation and Thanks to all Grenadians from Mr. Derrick James
Dear All: Thank you so much for the opportunity to be your Consul General for the past four years. It was a wonderful and rewarding experience. This experience affirmed that my purpose is in the service of others.
The “Chief” has landed!
Former Principal of the GBSS Mr Victor Ashby, accompanied by Mrs Ashby and General Manager of LIME Grenada, Mr Angus Steele at JFK International Airport on Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Planning “wonderful Christmas’’ events despite economic challenges
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – MP for the Town of St. George, Peter David, says that as Christmas approaches in the midst of the ongoing economic crisis, he has begun preparations to meeting the need for help from his constituents.
IS THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS TAKING CARE OF HIS FAMILY AFFAIRS?
The United Workers Party is seeking clarification from Prime Minister Kenny Anthony, the Government of Saint Lucia and Minister of External Affairs concerning current legal proceedings in the High Court of Saint Lucia involving the Minister of External Affairs on the matter of payments of child support and maintenance. Our […]
Dishonesty accusation and blame traded over firing of Grenada diplomat
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been accused of dishonesty in his comments on former Grenada consul general to New York, Derrick James.
Criticism against Grenada government over NY diplomatic firing
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – The Grenada government has been described as “vindictive’’ as a firestorm of protest erupted Tuesday after news broke that the Tillman Thomas administration had fired Derrick James, the country’s consul general to New York.
GBSS Alumni Association of NY prepares to welcome honourees
NEW YORK, December 4, 2012 – The Grenada Boys’ Secondary School (GBSS) Alumni Association of New York is preparing to roll out the red carpet to welcome honourees and invited guests attending its 21st Annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance this weekend.
GRENADA TO REGULARISE CONSUL GENERAL POSITION IN NEW YORK
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, DECEMBER 2012 _ It has become necessary for the Government of Grenada to bring to an end the purported appointment of Mr. Derek James as Consul General, which is inconsistent with United States law and standard Diplomatic and Consular practices.
