ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, 5th July, 2012: The Member of Parliament for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon. Elvin G. Nimrod says that the refusal by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas to answer a question about the source of us$50,000.00 which he admitted was deposited into his personal bank account demonstrates arrogance, […]
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The recession is over, the suffering has begun!
By Hamlet Mark Wednesday, July 4, 2012: Don’t know if it’s me – but I have found the entire debate in Grenada this week about the scheduling clash over the July 8th elections victory “celebrations’’ extremely repulsive.
Home boy Gayle ready for return to Sabina
Kingston, Jamaica — Opening batsman Chris Gayle is promising the people of Jamaica something special when he goes out to bat for West Indies against New Zealand at Sabina Park on Thursday.
Results from Round 3 of WICB’s Under-17 Tournament in Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago — Please see below scores from today’s play in Round 3 of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-17 Tournament.
PRO says event is “appreciation’’ to NDC members, supporters
St. George’s, July 4, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Arley Gill, has described a scheduled weekend NDC event as an act of appreciation for members and supporters of the party that won 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008.
Windies officials, players hail Digicel T20s in the United States
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Last weekend’s two Digicel Twenty20 Internationals between West Indies and New Zealand at the Central Broward Regional Park in the United States have been described as successful by a number of people involved.
Best eager to perform against Black Caps at Sabina Park
Kingston, Jamaica — Tino Best has an eagerness about him. The livewire fast bowler is happy to be back in West Indies colours and is relishing the opportunity to “run in fast and have a go” at the New Zealand batsmen in the upcoming Digicel One-Day International Series.
Grenadian-Canadian to represent Canada in two Olympic events
Calgary, Alberta, June 30, 2012 – Grenadian-Canadian Phylicia George is the fastest female sprinter in Canada. The 24-year-old, who was born in Toronto to Grenadian parents, won the women’s 100-meter race at the Canadian Track and Field Trials that were held June 27 – 30 in Calgary, Alberta. George’s victory […]
Secretary-General calls on States to abolish death penalty
NEW YORK, July 3 2012 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States which use the death penalty to abolish this practice, stressing that the right to life lies at the heart of international human rights law.
NDC Women’s Arm elections declared null and void
St. George’s, July 3, 2012 – The election of officers to the Women’s Arm of the ruling National Democratic Congress has been squashed by the party’s executive.
Thomas attacks party statement on commemorative event
St. George’s, July 2, 2012 – The relationship between government and party – an unresolved issue ever since Grenada’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) won general election in 2008 – is no closer to being settled on the eve of the election anniversary.
Narine takes career-best as Windies blank Black Caps
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sunil Narine shone brighter than the Sunday sun in south Florida as he produced a magical bowling spell to pilot West Indies to a huge win in the second Digicel T20 International.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON PARTY’S JULY 8 ANNIVERSARY EVENT
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS is pleased to announce a special event in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the Party’s July 8th, 2008 general election victory.
West Indies Squad for 1st and 2nd Digicel ODIs in Jamaica
Fort Lauderdale, Florida — The Selection Committee of the West Indies Cricket Board today announced the 13-man squad for the first and second Digicel One-Day Internationals against New Zealand. The matches will be played at Sabina Park on Thursday, July 5 and Saturday, July 7.
