St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – Two former government ministers joined the four opposition MPs in the House of Representatives Friday to prevent passage of an amendment bill proposed by Finance Minister, Nazim Burke.
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Newspaper apologizes to MP David over misleading headline
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Grenada Informer has apologized to Peter David, a senior official of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), over a headline printed in the July 13 edition of the paper.
Grenada government suffers legislative defeat
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Friday, July 20, 2012: ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: In an unprecedented development in the Grenada parliament, the government had a bill it piloted defeated, which observers say is a sign of Tillman Thomas’ tenuous hold on power amidst a fractious battle within his ruling party.
Historical Parish of St. Patrick hosting Carnival City on Sunday
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Spicemas Corporation and its chief sponsor, LIME, are saving the best for last. The final roadshow in their Carnival City series of concerts will be held Sunday, July 22, in St. Patrick – regarded by many as Grenada’s “Historical Parish.’’
New and veteran artistes, Shortknee for Carnival City
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – The popular Carnival City shows, hosted by the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) and LIME, continue to generate excitement and exposure to new and established artistes.
Roberts “bewildered’’ by Bernadine’s remarks
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – Environment Minister Glynis Roberts has said that she is “bewildered’’ at suggestions that some members of cabinet had snubbed attempts at forging better relations and reconciliation among government ministers.
The best in soca to compete at Victoria Park July 27
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – Former Soca Monarchs, Mr. Killer and Otis, will be hoping that 2012 is the year they’ll reclaim the title they once held as top soca artiste in Grenada. To retain the title, however, the two must first get through a tough field of 31 […]
Scholar, Otis & Mr. Killa in Groovy Soca Semis
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – It’s perhaps the strongest field of contestants that has ever vied for a place in the Groovy Soca Monarch finals of Spicemas. There are 20 semi-finalists but only 10 will be selected to try and dethrone Randy Isaac, who won the Groovy Monarch title […]
An exposé of Grenadian culture in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, July 16, 2012 – Despite threats of heavy thunderstorms, hundreds of Grenadians converged on St Andrew’s Park in Brooklyn, New York for the Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Day.
Appeal to intensify support for Kirani and other Olympians
St. George’s, July 15, 2012 – A senior member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging nationals to intensify the public display of support for the country’s athletes who will be participating in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR MEETS DR. MITCHELL
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, 13th July 2012: On Thursday June 28, 2012, the United States’ Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean states, Ambassador Larry Leon Palmer, made a courtesy call on, and held discussions with, Opposition Leader, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell at Dr. Mitchell’s residence, Happy Hill, St. […]
ANOTHER RECORD PAYOUT BY ECCO
The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc., the St. Lucia based music royalty collection organization, will today make royalty payments to its members and members of affiliates totaling over $450,000. This is a record achievement by this small regional organisation surpassing its disbursement of $¼ Million made […]
Alleged attempt to remove Thomas as NDC leader years ago
St. George’s, July 10, 2012 – General Secretary of the ruling NDC, Peter David, has revealed that unnamed members of the party made attempts almost a decade ago to remove Tillman Thomas as leader of the National Democratic Congress.
NDC General Secretary says election victory possible
St. George’s, July 9, 2012 – A senior member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said the party can win a second consecutive term in office when general elections are called.
BHOLA SPEAKS ON THE WAY FORWARD FOR AGRICULTURE IN GRENADA UNDER AN NNP GOVERNMENT
Monday 9th July 2012: New National Party General Secretary and Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Honorable Roland Bhola has laid out sections of the NNP’s plans for the improvement of the Agriculture Industry on forming the next Government of Grenada. Bhola was at the time addressing thousands of jubilant […]
