St. George’s, March 16, 2012 – When the 2012 budget debate ended on March 14, many Grenadians breathed a sigh of relief. There were fears that the budget was in danger of being defeated in a parliamentary vote, leading to the inevitable calling of a general election.
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Opposition Leader reaches out following appeal for peace, harmony
St. George’s, March 16, 2012 – Opposition Leader Keith Mitchell, who recently admonished the nation to follow a path of “peace and harmony’’, appears to now want to demonstrate his commitment to the appeal he made in parliament.
PM defends government, says “ready for the fight’’
St. George’s, March 14, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has reiterated his support for the economic direction of his government, warning that he would singlehandedly defend his administration’s record if he has to.
Minister appeals for an end to political tribalism
St. George’s, March 14, 2012 – A senior government minister has called for the establishment of a mechanism that will bring together the nation’s “best brains’’ with a view to finding solutions to the country’s problems.
EULOGY FOR RUNAKO: A FRIEND AND COMRADE IN CRICKET
My friends and fellow mourners, it is said that the good die young. It is so in the case of Runako Morton. His life might have been troubled. His career might have been threatened. However, his heart was always in the right place. He was acknowledged by all as a […]
GRENADA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT COMMONWEALTH DAY OBSERVANCE IN LONDON ON MARCH 12TH 2012
Click here to listen to the best in Caribbean Music In the presence of HM The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, the Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and other members of the Royal Family, the Annual Commonwealth Day Observance in the form […]
Kaieteur News retracts publications against WIPA and Ramnarine
In February, this newspaper published four articles on February 11, 12, 19 and 20 (the “Articles”) all attacking the West Indies Players Association and its President and CEO Dinanath Ramnarine concerning, inter alia, payments to players arising out of a settlement with the WICB, known as the New York Agreement […]
Opposition leader disputes recession is over
St. George’s, March 12, 2012 – The opposition leader in Grenada has dismissed claims by Finance Minister Nazim Burke that three years of economic recession in the country have ended.
MP alleges “dictatorship’’ emerging
St. George’s, March 12, 2012 – Former Environment Minister, Michael Church, claims that Grenada’s Prime Minister is being used to impose a dictatorship on the country.
No new taxes, ministers’ pay cut in 2012 budget
Learn Basic electronics Click Here! By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, March 9, 2012 – Government ministers in Grenada will take a five percent cut in pay starting next month, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has announced.
Quarless will seek re-election
St. George’s, March 9, 2012 – Grenada’s Social Development Minister, Sylvester Quarless, says he plans on running in the next general election. He is the current NDC Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South-West.
Services in Trinidad and Nevis for Runako
WIPA on behalf of the Morton family would like to confirm the funeral arrangements and inform the public that on Tuesday 13th March at 11:00am, there will be a memorial service in honor of the life of Runako Shakur Morton.
FICA CONCERNED RE “SPECIAL DISPENSATION” RECOMMENDATION OF ICC’s CEC MEETING
Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) Chief Executive, Tim May expressed his organization’s surprise re the decision of the ICC’s CEC meeting relating to series where ICC will not supply match officials due to security concerns.
Bernadine’s name surfaces as challenger to Roberts
St. George’s, March 8, 2012 – Education Minister Franka Alexis-Bernadine, who has been on the team of handpicked ministers on the exclusive caucus tour of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, is likely to be challenging longtime NDC MP Glynis Roberts for the South St. George seat.
Minister “spins’’ GIIP, saying it’s not rejected
St. George’s, March 8, 2012 – Information Minister, Senator Glen Noel, is denying reports that a proposed revenue-generating initiative from the Minister of Finance has been shelved after failing to receive majority support in cabinet.
