November 1st 2012 – Shadow Cabinet Minister for Tourism Mrs. Alexandra Otway- Noel is extremely concerned about the present state of the tourism sector and wants Government to be more aggressive in protecting this important sector.
Caribbean News and Sports
Grenadian workers take to streets to protest job cuts
St. George’s, October 31, 2012 – Workers, angry at the prospect of losing their jobs, say the Grenada government itself should be dismissed and their leader warns that the administration of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas could pay a price at the next general election.
NNP Concerned over continued loss of Jobs
The New national Party is extremely concerned over what is now considered to be unsettling working arrangements at the Gravel and Concrete Queens Park plant. The workers are being treated with gross un-fairness and a lack of care and consideration by the company’s management and Government.
PM Thomas describes UAE energy meeting as “rewarding’’
St. George’s, October 28, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has described a recent energy meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as “rewarding,’’ saying Grenada will be seeking support from IRENA in ongoing efforts at utilizing more renewable energy sources in the country.
Roach feeling the “vibes” ahead of Bangladesh tour
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Kemar Roach said there was a positive vibe lingering from the West Indies triumph at the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament earlier this month.
WICB offers sympathy to family of Lance Murray
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board has extended condolences to the family of former Trinidad & Tobago player and sports administrator, Lance Murray.
Holder believes tournament changes will benefit Windies cricket
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Manager, Cricket Operations of the West Indies Cricket Board Roland Holder said there will be several benefits to the game with the change of tournament formats for the next regional season.
Town Hall Meeting cancelled due to storm threat
The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Sunday October 28, 2012 with Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been cancelled due to the preparations underway for Hurricane Sandy.
General election is institutionalized power struggle, says SGU professor
St. George’s, October 27, 2012 – Grenadian university lecturer, Dr. Wayne Sandiford, has dismissed arguments of ideological differences contributing to divisions in the ruling NDC party, and that one group of members has been power hungry.
Chelsea FC Foundation International Development
Friday 26th October 2012 – Kingston, Jamaica: With the Digicel Academy around the corner, it was the perfect time to quiz the International Development Manager on his thoughts about the programme, the importance of youth development initiatives – and his advice for the 32 aspiring young footballers who will be […]
Retired GPC employees received gift baskets
Seven retired employees of the Grenada Postal Corporation who collective provided 210 years of service to the statutory body were recently presented with gift baskets as Grenada commemorates October as month of the Elderly.
WARM WELCOME AT HAPPYHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Monday October 22nd 2012: Students and teachers at the Happy Hill Secondary School extended warm welcome to Leader of the Opposition Dr. The Right Hon. Keith Mitchell when he visited the school last Friday to give moral support to the staff and students following a recent incident which left one […]
Opposition Leader Visit to Montreal
Monday October 22nd 2012 On the afternoon of Sunday October 14th, over a hundred Grenadians and friends of Grenada in Montreal braved inclement weather in order to attend a reception in honor of the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition in Grenada, Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell. The evening’s activities […]
Former soldier claims Cuban troops were sent to protect PM Bishop
by Michael Bascombe ST GEORGE’S, October 19, 2012 – A former Grenadian soldier has claimed that Cuba signed a secret deal to send Cuban commandos to protect then Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, who was eventually assassinated.
NEW NATIONAL PARTY CONGRATULATES WEST INDIES CRICKET TEAM
The New National Party extends its congratulation to the West Indies Cricket team on its winning the Twenty20 World Cup inSri Lankalast week.
