TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, today travelled to St. Kitts & Nevis, on the invitation of that state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to attend the 29th anniversary celebrations of independence there.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SNELL HALL PLAYING FIELD & MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE IS ONGOING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – In a statement issued today, regarding the Snell Hall Playing Field and Multi-Purpose Centre Project in the parish of St. Patrick, the acting Minister of Works, Sen. Glen Noel, assured the public that implementation of the said project is ongoing.
SOCIAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER IN COUNTRY’S INTEREST
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas today chaired a special meeting of representatives of three of Grenada’s social partners – the Government of Grenada, the Grenada Trades’ Union Council and the Grenada Private Sector Organization – to discuss the current economic and financial situation.
I’m still finance minister, says Nazim Burke
St. George’s, September 17, 2012 – Grenada’s Finance Minister Nazim Burke has dismissed reports that he had lost the portfolio and had walked out of a cabinet meeting on Monday.
Crofton Calliste on the New York Connection with Harold Pysadee
Vincentian PM commended for aiding Grenada
St. George’s, September 15, 2012 – The Public Relations Officer of the NDC, Arley Gill, has hailed the “regional integration spirit’’ of the Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
No-confidence motion “unfortunate and unwarranted,’’ says Sen. Prime
St. George’s, September 15, 2012 – Former deputy leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator George Prime, has described MP Karl Hood as a “colleague and friend.’’
Samuels ready to step-up with bat and ball
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels believes he will have a key role to play in the West Indies team in the upcoming ICC World T20 tournament. The top-order batsman, who also bowls clever off-spin, is expected to be called upon with both bat and ball in the coming weeks […]
Defending management of Grenadian economy
St. George’s, September 14, 2012 – A Grenadian journalist and political commentator has described Nazim Burke as Grenada’s worst finance minister in nearly 40 years.
Finance Minister criticized for “lack of candor’’
St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – AN EXECUTIVE MEMBER OF GRENADA’S OPPOSITION NEW NATIONAL Party has taken that country’s Finance Minister to task for refusing to, in her view, come clean with people there.
GIS promise put into question
St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – The state-owned Government Information Service (GIS), always a flashpoint at general elections in Grenada, could again be a topic on the campaign trail in upcoming polls.
Industrious 12-year-old impresses, receives school help
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – A 12-year-old St. John’s Christian Secondary School (SJCSS) student, who has been doing odd jobs to meet some of his home and school needs, has been assured of private assistance throughout the rest of his high school studies.
Finance Minister refuses to say whether NIS money sourced to pay salaries
St. George’s, September 12, 2012 – Finance Minister Nazim Burke has refused to disclose where government sourced the money to pay Grenadian public servants their August salaries.
The truth don’t destabilize
As old President Ronald Reagan will say: “There you go again…” In this case, it is Grenada’s Minister of Finance Nazim Burke. Below is what he said September 12, 2012 in an exchange with Lew Smith, blaming everybody and everything except his stewardship for Grenada’s economic mess.
NY law enforcement officers for Grenada
By Michael Bascombe NEW YORK, September 12, 2012 – About 100 law enforcement officials from New York are expected to visit Grenada in the summer of 2013.
