St. George’s, April 3, 2012 – The parliamentary representative for the Town of St. George has pledged his ongoing commitment to supporting youth development in his constituency and across Grenada.
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NDC remains focused, says PRO
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – An executive member of the National Democratic Congress has said that the NDC remains focused on building and strengthening the party’s organs, and in preparing for the next general election.
Survey reportedly found fear among Grenada media workers
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – Grenadian media workers, some of whom were threatened with lawsuits under the ousted New National Party administration of former Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, allege that intimidation continues under the current government that was elected to office in 2008.
GRENADA PM: I will fight them again
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE on Sunday, April 1, 2012 ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas says he will fight what he called the leftist elements in the society again.
NDC leader claims “right’’ to choose party candidates for next election
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, who is leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has given his clearest indication yet of how he might approach the next general election when it comes to who will be running on the party’s ticket.
BOWEN CALLS FOR ACTION TO LIBERALIZE THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA– March 29th 2012 – Former energy minister, Gregory Bowen, is calling upon the Tillman Thomas administration to follow up an existing OECS initiative which is aimed at liberalizing the supply of electricity, with a view toward reducing the heavy burden on home owners and businesses.
OPPOSITION CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN ROADS
St. George’s – March 28th, 2012 – Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition are expressing great concern over the worsening conditions of the nation’s road network and points out that after the painstaking, determined and costly upgrading of all classes of roads in the nation, they are now being left to […]
I am only asking the questions
By Hamlet Mark Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – OVERNIGHT I got the opportunity to see the “controversial” report in question that got the ire of the Prime Minister’s Office; and earlier this morning I also got to see Richard Simon’s TV interview on the issue.
Government blamed for newspaper reporter’s dismissal
There are strong grounds for suspecting that the privately-owned Grenada Advocate weekly’s dismissal of reporter Rawle Titus on 23 March was the result of direct political pressure by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his press secretary.
It’s not about two friends of mine…..But the powers that have gone mad
By Hamlet Mark IN THE INTEREST of full disclosure – Rawle Titus is not just a journalist, but a friend of mine. So, too, is Richard Simon, the press secretary to Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas.
Opposition senator warns of “bankruptcy’’ road
St. George’s, March 26, 2012 – Grenada is on its way to becoming a bankrupt country, an opposition politician warned Monday.
NDC’S GENERAL SECRETARY SAYS MUCH MORE MUST BE DONE
Much more needs to be done to make the National Democratic Congress ready for the elections that are due by 2013. So says NDC General Secretary Peter David.
WIPA BOARD ANNOUNCES RAMNARINE’S RESIGNATION
March 26th, 2012 – Port of Spain:- Today the Board of Directors of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), announced the resignation of Dinanath Ramnarine as President and CEO of the organisation effective March 31, 2012.
General Secretary points to increased membership, voter registration needs
St. George’s, March 25, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress has begun registration of voters for the upcoming national polls, but the NDC’s General Secretary says much more must be done to make the party battle-ready for the elections that are due by 2013.
Disintegration of media and broadcast policy committee
St. George’s, March 25, 2012 – Grenada, which for more than 15 years has been trying to draw up a media and broadcast policy to govern the local industry, may have hit another snag in its latest efforts.
