St. George’s – April 4th 2012 – Grenada’s Opposition Leader, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell says he is deeply concerned that in addition to the high rate of unemployment those who are lucky enough to have full time or part time employment are many times forced to work for […]
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Team Grenada heads to St Lucia’s Drag Wars
St George’s, Grenada April 4th 2012: Local drag racers packed their cars into containers as they set off to participate in what is termed one of the most highly anticipated drag racing events for 2012. The third annual ‘Drag Wars- The Redemption’ event is carded for Saturday April 14th and […]
Overwhelming 57 – 8 vote endorsing Glynis Roberts as candidate
St. George’s, April 4, 2012 – Labour Minister Glynis Roberts, the two-time MP for St. George South, wants members and supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to work together to better serve the needy in the society.
“Zone of Death’’ match Saturday at Old Trafford
St. George’s, April 3, 2012 – Only one game will be played this coming Easter weekend in the United Insurance Old Trafford Over-40 Football Competition.
MP recommits to securing more facilities for youth development
St. George’s, April 3, 2012 – The parliamentary representative for the Town of St. George has pledged his ongoing commitment to supporting youth development in his constituency and across Grenada.
NDC remains focused, says PRO
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – An executive member of the National Democratic Congress has said that the NDC remains focused on building and strengthening the party’s organs, and in preparing for the next general election.
Survey reportedly found fear among Grenada media workers
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – Grenadian media workers, some of whom were threatened with lawsuits under the ousted New National Party administration of former Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, allege that intimidation continues under the current government that was elected to office in 2008.
GRENADA PM: I will fight them again
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE on Sunday, April 1, 2012 ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas says he will fight what he called the leftist elements in the society again.
NDC leader claims “right’’ to choose party candidates for next election
St. George’s, April 2, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, who is leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has given his clearest indication yet of how he might approach the next general election when it comes to who will be running on the party’s ticket.
Death Notice of Square Deal Shippers Founder
BOWEN CALLS FOR ACTION TO LIBERALIZE THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA– March 29th 2012 – Former energy minister, Gregory Bowen, is calling upon the Tillman Thomas administration to follow up an existing OECS initiative which is aimed at liberalizing the supply of electricity, with a view toward reducing the heavy burden on home owners and businesses.
OPPOSITION CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN ROADS
St. George’s – March 28th, 2012 – Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition are expressing great concern over the worsening conditions of the nation’s road network and points out that after the painstaking, determined and costly upgrading of all classes of roads in the nation, they are now being left to […]
I am only asking the questions
By Hamlet Mark Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – OVERNIGHT I got the opportunity to see the “controversial” report in question that got the ire of the Prime Minister’s Office; and earlier this morning I also got to see Richard Simon’s TV interview on the issue.
Government blamed for newspaper reporter’s dismissal
There are strong grounds for suspecting that the privately-owned Grenada Advocate weekly’s dismissal of reporter Rawle Titus on 23 March was the result of direct political pressure by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and his press secretary.
It’s not about two friends of mine…..But the powers that have gone mad
By Hamlet Mark IN THE INTEREST of full disclosure – Rawle Titus is not just a journalist, but a friend of mine. So, too, is Richard Simon, the press secretary to Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas.
