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 […]
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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.
New WICB CEO congratulates Windies team on WT20 triumph
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board Michael Muirhead has sent formal congratulations to the West Indies team on their recent triumph in the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. “I wish to congratulate Captain Darren Sammy, Head Coach Ottis Gibson and […]
Pannists succeed at Royal School of Music exams
St. George’s, October 13, 2012 – Republic Bank Angel Harps – 13 times national panorama champions of Grenada – is endeavouring to assist local pannists acquire formal musical knowledge and skills. The Tanteen-based orchestra, which is Grenada’s oldest steelband, is also recruiting new players to its ranks.
Permaul named in Test squad for Bangladesh tour
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Saturday a 15-member squad for the tour of Bangladesh next month.
MP Joseph Gilbert expresses worry
St. George’s, October 12, 2012 – Former Works’ Minister Joseph Gilbert is concerned that government is deliberately stalling on implementing a major project for St. Patrick, and is also worried about the future of an end-of-year festival that the parish hosted in 2010 and 2011.
Private sector employees losing jobs
St. George’s, October 12, 2012 – The employment situation in Grenada is looking bleaker with an expected rise joblessness numbers among private sector workers.
Statement from the office of the Opposition leader
The Opposition Leader and Leader of the New National Party Dr Keith Mitchell wishes to congratulate President Hugo Chavez on his re-election as President of Venezuela.
Impressive football start for Skill Youths
St. George’s, October 12, 2012 – Skill Youths have begun their campaign for the champion’s trophy in the Springs Village Football League in impressive fashion.
Letter: Peter David will have the last laugh
Dear Sir: We have been reading on almost a daily basis how the ruling Tillman Thomas led NDC government and political party is tearing itself apart and most disturbing of all is that in just over four years his government has mismanaged Grenada’s economy to the extent that the country […]
Grenada MP hails new Venezuelan VP
St. George’s, October11, 2012 – Former Grenada Foreign Minister, Peter David, is confident that Nicolas Maduro will perform excellently in the role of Venezuela’s new Vice-President.
Cancellation of 2012 Aunty Tek Spice Word Festival
St. George’s, October 11, 2012 – Lack of funds has been cited as the main reason for the cancellation of a cultural program that was introduced to Grenada three years ago by the National Democratic Congress administration.
PM Thomas Expresses Sadness on Learning of Bus Accident
NEW YORK, October 8, 2012 – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has expressed sadness upon learning of the bus accident in New Jersey on Saturday which injured about two dozen passengers including Grenadian nationals.
Brathwaite, West reflect on “eye-opening” tour
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Sagicor High Performance team captain Carlos Brathwaite and coach Graeme West said the just-concluded tour of Bangladesh gave them greater insight into the work they would need to do over the remainder of this term.
