St. George’s, May 20, 2012 – The leader of the official opposition in parliament, Dr. Keith Mitchell, wants the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Royal Grenada Police Force to investigate what he suggests is a suspicious money transaction involving a “top government minister.’’
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Gabriel hails Chanderpaul, welcomes unexpected debut
LONDON – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel gave England little or no comfort either on or off the field after leading the West Indies attack in the first Test.
NDC executive to set new date for annual convention
St. George’s, May 19, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress wishes to inform members and supporters of the party that the 2012 annual convention of the NDC, which was originally scheduled for July 8, will now be held on a new date.
Incisive bowling key for West Indies says Radford
LONDON – Toby Radford said West Indies have little room for error, when the first Test against England resumes on Saturday.
GRENADA PM: It’s my rally; you can come if you want to!
By CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS has told an executive meeting of his ruling National Democratic Congress that a public meeting he has announced for Sunday has nothing to do with the party.
Potential for more division in ruling Grenada party
St. George’s, May 18, 2012 – An announcement Thursday by Tillman Thomas, Grenada’s Prime Minister and leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), could potentially create further rift in an already divided party.
Hon. Michael Church Contribution to Parliamentary Debate on No-Confidence Motion
May 15, 2012: Mr. Speaker, I consider it both a pleasure and a duty to join my voice in the conversation with regards to the amended ‘no confidence motion’ tabled before this Honourable House today.
PM Thomas is new Grenada foreign minister
St. George’s, May 18, 2012 – Grenada’s Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas, is shouldering added ministerial responsibility following the resignation Thursday of a senior cabinet member.
I wish I am wrong this time
By Hamlet Mark THE PRIME MINISTER’s goon squad must forget the demonizing of everyone brave enough to question the lack of direction of this current Grenada government, and come to terms with the reality.
Reports say Gill yet to receive official new job offer
St. George’s, May 17, 2012 – Former Senator Arley Gill is reported to be unemployed, two weeks after Prime Minister Tillman Thomas said he had offered him a new job as an ambassador.
Games, prizes this weekend in Old Trafford football
St. George’s, May 16, 2012 – MP for the Town of St. George, Peter David, says he plans on donating a special award to the athlete who is judged the most valuable player (MVP) in the championship game of the United Insurance Old Trafford Over-40 Football Competition.
Sammy aims to give clear signs of progress
LONDON – Darren Sammy said West Indies will be looking to give cogent proof that they have made progress in the last two years, when they face World No.1 England in the first of three Tests, starting on Thursday at Lord’s.
PM Thomas criticized but survives motion
St. George’s, May 16, 2012 – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas survived a test of his leadership Tuesday, but faced stinging criticism of his stewardship of the country during a sitting of the House of Representatives.
Peter David Statement to the House of Representatives
May 48, 2012 Mr. Speaker, this debate today constitutes another watershed moment in the political life of Grenada. I rise to speak against the backdrop of my having resigned from the Cabinet of Ministers a few weeks ago. I stated on that occasion my reasons for resigning and little or […]
WICB to launch Player Lifestyle Development programme
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is preparing to launch a Player Lifestyle Development (PLD) programme which will be geared towards developing well rounded cricketers at all levels.
