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.
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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.
Sunderland offers Grenadian Olympic team a familiar face on campus
A FAMILIAR face will be offering the Grenadian Olympic team a warm welcome when they arrive on Wearside next month. Student Fayola Moore had planned to head back home to Grenada after completing her modern languages degree at the University of Sunderland, but instead the 29-year-old has delayed the trip […]
Cash flow problem believed responsible for late salary payment
St. George’s, June 30, 2012 – Scores of government workers queued up in long lines in front of automatic teller machines Friday afternoon after failing to receive their monthly salaries on the scheduled June 28 date on Thursday.
One party, two events
by Special Correspondent ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS seems headed for a clash with his ruling National Democratic Congress as reports surface that conflicting activities have been planned for July 8th.
Narine full of confidence as Black Caps battle looms
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sunil Narine said he was “still high on confidence” as he prepared to face New Zealand in the Digicel Twenty20 International Series in the United States this weekend.
Watson names West Indies as the ‘team to beat’ at ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has named the West Indies as the team to beat at the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012. Speaking to ICC Cricket 360°™, the ICC’s new weekly multi-platform show, produced by IMG, part of IMG Worldwide, Watson believes Darren Sammy’s side’s all-round strength makes it the […]
Criticism of Grenada PM unfair, deputy leader says
By RON FANFAIR Criticism levelled against Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is unfair and for the most part insincere, says Nazim Burke, the deputy leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party.
Windies “at home” among friendly fans in America
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Richie Richardson said he believes cricket in the United States could be in for “something special” this weekend, when West Indies face New Zealand in the two Digicel Twenty20 Internationals here.
Immigration Department commended for receiving UN award
St. George’s, June 27, 2012 – Former government minister, Peter David, has congratulated officers of the Immigration and Passport Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force on receiving a United Nations award.
