Hillsborough, Carriacou, September 10, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has returned to Grenada after leading a team of ministers and advisors on a weekend visit to Carriacou, where he met members and supporters of his ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Venezuelan praises for Kirani James
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 9, 2012 – Venezuela’s top diplomat in Grenada, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, has joined nationals of other countries in congratulating Kirani James on winning a gold medal at the London Olympics in August.
Grenada MP urges investment in unity
St. George’s, September 8, 2012 – No politician in recent Grenada political history has won the Town of St. George seat on three consecutive occasions. But lawyer Peter David is attempting to buck the trend and already has some high profile public support.
UWP OBSERVES THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIR JOHN COMPTON
The United Workers Party observes the fifth anniversary of the passing of its great founding leader and “Father of the Nation” – Sir John George Melvin Compton as a moment for reflection and reassurance, not only for the Party, but for the Nation of Saint Lucia. Sir John’s contribution to […]
Debt of gratitude owed MP David, says NDC PRO
St. George’s, September 6, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the NDC, Arley Gill, has described as “extremely outstanding’’ the contribution to the party of its General Secretary Peter David.
Town of St. George public meeting Thursday
St. George’s, September 4, 2012 – Hon. Peter David, MP for the Town of St. George, has announced plans for a public meeting of his constituents.
Payment of August salaries begins for government workers
St. George’s, September 4, 2012 – Some of the thousands of Grenadian government workers Tuesday received their August salaries, which were due since last week.
NDC makes suggestion to government
St. George’s, September 4, 2012 – The Public Relations Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that Finance Minister, Nazim Burke, urgently needs to take on board suggestions on easing the economic burden of citizens from the broad membership of the party. Minister Burke is also Deputy […]
Former Finance Minister Empathizes with Public Workers
St. George Grenada – 3rd September, 2012: Former Minister for Finance, Hon. Anthony Boatswain says he empathizes with the thousands of Government workers throughout the tri island state who have been denied their monthly salaries at the end of August. According to Boatswain, the Tillman Thomas Administration has again demonstrated […]
Call for national discussion on Grenada’s economy, future direction
St. George’s, September 3, 2012 – Parliamentary backbencher Peter David has said that he understands the disappointment of parents who are receiving their August salaries late from government.
Grenadians have their say on the non-payment of salaries
St. George’s, September 3, 2012 – Government’s inability to pay public servants their August salaries is one of the dominant topics on radio call-in shows, as well as the commentary of internet bloggers.
Caught by surprise
By CARIBUPDATE NEWS ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: The government’s inability to pay its wage bill had caught the entire cabinet, including Prime Minister Tillman Thomas by surprise, a CARIBUPDATE investigation has revealed.
EC$730,000 included in reward package for Kirani
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 2, 2012 – More than EC$730,000 in cash, real estate, treasury bonds and jewelry has been donated to Kirani James, the Grenadian superstar athlete, who won gold on August 6 at the Olympic Games in London, England. The government, as part of a reward […]
Shadow Minister expresses empathy with unpaid teachers
THE Opposition New National Party’s Shadow Minister for Education, Delma Thomas, has expressed empathy with the teachers of the nation who have to begin a new school year Monday without their salaries for August.
MP warns of “worsening financial crisis’’ in Grenada
St. George’s, September 2, 2012 – A parliamentarian, who once served in cabinet, says Grenada is facing a “worsening financial crisis’’ for which Finance Minister Nazim Burke is responsible.
