St. George’s, March 14, 2010 (GIS) – Grenada government ministers are meeting this week to discuss a report which includes an historic recommendation for the establishment of a maritime boundary between Grenada and oil-rich Trinidad and Tobago.
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FORMER PM BRIZAN WANTS “FUNDAMENTAL FISCAL REFORM’’
St. George’s, March 14, 2010 – Former Grenada Prime Ministers George Brizan has offered himself as an advisor to current Finance Minister Nazim Burke. Mr. Brizan, also a Minister of Finance and Agriculture, was a founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which was the governing party from 1990 […]
SENATOR BOATSWAIN CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE RELIEF
Former Minister for Finance Hon. Anthony Boatswain is calling on the Government to take urgent action to provide relief from the depressing impact of the Value Added Tax (VAT). He said despite being warned by the NNP that the timing was not right for the implementation of the VAT, the […]
Triple crowns for St. George’s Anglican School
St. George’s, March 9, 2010 – The principal of a St. George’s primary school has said that a “strong and vibrant’’ physical education (PE) programme is one of the main reasons for the school’s recent athletic success.
COMMONWEALTH DAY 2010 – Theme: “Science, Technology and Society”
March 8th 2010 – London, United Kingdom – Commonwealth Day 2010 took on special significance as the national flag of Rwanda was hoisted in a flag-raising Ceremony in the grounds of the Commonwealth Secretariat at Marlborough House in London. Rwanda was admitted as the 54th member of the Commonwealth at […]
HOW MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED – by Wayne Francis
I am forced to write this as guidance on how we should address Members of Parliament both verbally and in writing. It is well known, and stated time and time again, that we follow the Westminster system of Government; and people like Sir Curtis Strachan and Mr. Leslie Pierre would […]
BUILDING A “FAMILY PARTY”
St. George’s, March 8, 2010 – Female members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are planning to meet within the next few months for a major event to build camaraderie and examine ways of providing practical assistance to women in their communities.
NNP PERSPECTIVE – Week ending March 5th, 2010
DELIBERATE LIES & MISREPRESENTATIONS = NAZIMATICS 1. Minister says 11,500 persons received work in the debushing programme in 2009, but less than half that number received only a fortnight each.
Labour Minister and promoters dialoguing
St. George’s, March 5, 2010 (GIS) – Concert promoters applying for work permits to bring artistes to perform in Grenada have been promised a 24-hour response to their application.
*CELEBRATIONS ON CARENAGE FOR 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOWN*
The Carenage, which is one of the focal points for the 300th anniversary of the Town of St. George, will host its first major event in the tri-centennial celebrations on Sunday, March 14.
Humphrey says NDC Shooting itself in the foot
St. George’s, February 23, 2010 – The government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is shooting itself in the foot by allowing party “advisors’’ to cause it to deviate from its inclusiveness and by the ongoing public attacks on Peter David, says trade unionist Chester Humphrey.
FINANCE MINISTER SAYS THERE IS NO “GANG OF FOUR
St. George’s, Grenada, February 21, 2010 – Grenada’s Finance Minister and deputy leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed newspaper reports suggesting that the government is seriously divided.
NDC’s problem with itself
Political Analysis by Hamlet Mark MAYBE the government of the National Democratic Congress can have George Worme write a book on ‘Political Suicide 101’ because at a time of the toughest economic challenges, we’re being led down a street where we are majoring in minors.
How To Cure hemroids
Over half (50%) of all Americans develope hemroids at least once in his life. While hemroids are generally not life threatening, they can be quite bothersome with symptoms of pain, burning and itching that can drive a person crazy. This article describes different ways can be sampled in order to treat […]
Happy Birthday Sir Eric
Eric Matthew Gairy, son of Douglas and Theresa Gairy, was born in the parish of St. Andrew’s on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Grenada on February 18, 1922. He received his early education at the St. Mary’s RC School in La Fillette and the St Andrew’s RC School in Grenville. […]
