St. George’s – March 23rd, 2012 – Former Minister for Energy, Sen. Gregory Bowen says the current Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas is largely responsible for the current rise in electricity charges which are hurting the ordinary man as well as businessmen and women nationwide.
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Newly created PMO takes aim inside and outside
St. George’s, March 23, 2012 – The Tillman Thomas-led administration, which will soon be seeking a second government term, has taken a step that some believe is an attempt to try and boost its chances of winning the next national polls that are due by 2013.
Soca workshops, audition for performing company
St. George’s, March 22, 2012 – The Division of Culture in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture is forging ahead with one of the components of its Carnival Arts Program (CAP).
Football competition scheduled to open at Old Trafford
St. George’s, March 22, 2012 – Old Trafford Playing Field is about to host its first major organized competition since last year’s upgrading and rehabilitation of the facility at Tanteen, St. George’s.
Carriacou meeting as NDC prepares for next general election
St. George’s, March 21, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Arley Gill, has said that the party’s leadership is looking forward to “fruitful discussions’’ at this weekend’s General Council in Carriacou.
Nicholas Steele described as “out of touch’’
St. George’s, March 21, 2012 – Residents of River Road and Darbeau in St. George’s have described rookie NNP politician, Nicholas Steele, as being “out of touch’’ with what’s happening in their community.
Inter-Sector Table Tennis
St. George’s, March 20, 2012 – Entries for the Grenada Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Inter-Sector tournament close this Wednesday, March 21.
Jews back Hindus in asking Mormon Church for apology over Gandhi baptism
Jews have supported Hindus in asking The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for an official apology over proxy baptism of peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.
2012 Budget Address to House of Representatives by Peter David
Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute previous speakers, on both sides of this Honourable House. In my eight – almost nine – years as a member of this Honourable chamber this is easily one of the most robust and thought-provoking budget debates I can recall.
International Diaspora Consultative Committee Appointed
ST. GEORGE’S, March 19, 2012 – An eight-member International Diaspora Consultative Committee (IDCC) has been appointed by the Government of Grenada.
George Prime endorsed as caretaker, potential election candidate
St. George’s, March 18, 2012 – Supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Carriacou and Petite Martinique would like Senator George Prime to be their candidate at the nation’s next general election that is due by next year. Sen. Prime was endorsed as the NDC’s caretaker for Carriacou […]
Opposition says PM, Finance Minister “killing’’ Grenada
St. George’s, March 18, 2012 – With cracks appearing in the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), and general dissatisfaction among Grenadians about joblessness in the country, the opposition New National Party (NNP) is now talking confidently of what it plans on doing “when’’ – and not “if’’ – it returns […]
Upset Hindus still await Mormon Church apology over Gandhi baptism
Hindus appalled at the reports of proxy baptism of peace icon Mahatma Gandhi by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) are still waiting for an official apology from its leadership.
Tessanne and Tami tear up the St. Maarten boardwalk
Phillipsburg, St.Maarten (Sonique Solutions) – Jamaican songstresses Tessanne Chin and Tami Chynn rocked the boardwalk in downtown Phillipsburg with the sweet sounds of the islands as one of the many talented regional acts for the recent 32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The beautiful, musical sisters were the main stage performers […]
Reggae and Soca combine for a regal regatta finale
Simpson Bay, St.Maarten (Sonique Solutions) – The 2012 edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was truly a memorable affair. The excitement of the weekend reached its peak during the Sunday evening final party which was headlined by the sensational Reggae balladeer Beres Hammond.
