by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Special Correspondent July 24, 2012 ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Government backbencher Michael Church says Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has deliberately sought to mislead the debate on his vote in parliament last week against a bill that would have imposed new fees for the insurance industry.
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Statement re termination of employment of Anthony Deyal
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board Inc. (WICB) and Mr. Anthony Deyal, WICB’s former Corporate Secretary, are pleased to announce that the circumstances surrounding the termination of Mr. Deyal’s employment have been amicably resolved between the parties to their mutual satisfaction. The parties wish each other well […]
Narine gets special first Test wicket; leads Windies fightback
North Sound, Antigua – Off-spinner Sunil Narine took three crucial wickets – including his special first Test wicket – to change the course of play on the opening day of the first Digicel Test match on Wednesday.
Activist speaks on the “opportunism” of Grenadian deputy leader
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE July 24, 2012 GRENADIAN POLITICAL ACTIVIST and a former campaigner for Grenada’s Prime Minister said the free-fall of the ruling National Democratic Congress is a major “indictment” against leadership aspirant Nazim Burke.
DIGICEL LAUDS HIGH COURT RULING ON ILLEGAL GT&T MONOPOLY
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 – Georgetown, Guyana: Digicel, the leading telecommunications provider in Guyana, today lauded the decision of Justice Rishi Persaud of the Commercial Division of the High Court as delivered last Friday in which he ruled that the monopoly held by GT&T to provide telecommunications service or to […]
SMC, LIME and partners bring mas to the people
St. George’s, July 24, 2012 – Grenadians in all the island’s parishes were given a glimpse of carnival 2012 at an event jointly staged by the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) and several of its private sector partners.
GOVERNMENT GETS FLOORED IN PARLIAMENT
St. George’s, Grenada July 24th, 2012: It was a real knock out blow for Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his governmental colleagues in Parliament on Friday 20th July last. The government failed in its bid to pass the Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012 in the House of Representatives. This phenomenon marks […]
Insurance officials say defeated bill was about GARFIN’s cash needs
St. George’s, July 23, 2012 – Local insurance industry officials have accused the Grenada government of attempting to mislead the public on the real intent of an insurance bill that failed to receive parliamentary approval during a July 20 session of the House of Representatives.
West Indies squad for first Digicel Test against New Zealand
St. John’s, Antigua – The Selection Committee of the West Indies Cricket Board today announced the 13-member squad for the first Digicel Test against New Zealand, starting on Wednesday, July 25, at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
Roach back in the groove with 4-34 for WICB President’s XI
North Sound, Antigua – Kemar Roach made a comfortable and successful return to top-flight cricket with a brilliant bowling performance for the West Indies Cricket Board’s President’s XI against New Zealand.
Hood, Church join opposition in defeating government bill
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.
Mervyn Dillon: WIPA camp focussed on fun
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad – Former West Indies pacer, Mervyn Dillon revealed that more emphasis is being placed on fun at the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) cricket camp which bowled off on Monday at three venues.
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.’’
