Representatives of the National Democratic Congress have suggested that the government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is behind an operation in which a police officer was caught Tuesday night clandestinely filming and recording a meeting in St. George’s of top officials of the NDC.
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Police Commissioner ordered investigation into espionage allegation
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James has directed the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate a complaint by a member of the Royal Grenada Police Force that he was detained against his will, allegedly beaten and some of his personal property taken away from him.
Police Officer Apprehended in Grenada
A police officer, apprehended while clandestinely filming and recording a meeting of top officials of the National Democratic Congress at the party’s headquarters in St. George’s, said his assignment was at the order of a senior member of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF).
Samuels issued with bowling ban
West Indies’ Marlon Samuels has been suspended from bowling in international cricket because of a suspect action. He has been told his arm straightens by more than the permitted 15 degrees when he bowls both his regular off-breaks and faster deliveries.
Trinidad & Tobago Take Home Stanford 20/20 US$1M Jackpot
COOLIDGE, Antigua – 24 February 2008 – Trinidad & Tobago, led by William Perkins’ aggressive half century and Dave Mohammed four-wicket haul, trashed Jamaica by nine-wicket in a one-sided Stanford 20/20 final at the Stanford Cricket ground on Sunday night.
Juicy Hamburgers Threaten Young Kidneys by Marcela Valente
BUENOS AIRES, Feb (IPS) – Famed as one of the world’s leading beef producers, Argentina holds the unfortunate record for the highest incidence of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), an infectious disease caused by bacteria present in incompletely cooked foods, such as hamburgers.
Latin America Lags in Innovation and Technology
MEXICO CITY, Feb (IPS) – Brazil is the world leader in manufacturing small aircraft. In Argentina it was discovered that substances in the impotence drug Viagra can also treat sleep disorders. A non-polluting reactor was developed in Mexico to separate gold and silver from ore. All of this thanks to […]
Cush hat-trick failed to carry Guyana to final
COOLIDGE, Antigua – 23 February 2008 – Lennox Cush’s historic hat-trick could not prevent dethroned champions Guyana from going down to Jamaica by one run in anther exciting Stanford 20/20 semi-final match at Stanford Cricket Ground on Saturday night.
Increase petroleum prices in Grenada
The General public is hereby informed that, effective Friday, February 22, 2008 the retail prices of petroleum products ( Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene and LPG (Cooking Gas) in the State of Grenada will experience the under- mentioned changes:
Government signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Grenada Taxi Council
The Government of Grenada today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Grenada Taxi Council, which is made up of is made of four Taxi Associations of Grenada, for relief from duties and concession regarding the importation of vehicles by Taxi Owners/Operators as announced by the Minister for Finance in […]
Update on Salary/Wages Payments with regards to Agreement between Gov’t and Unions
Friday, February 22, 2008, St. George’s: As announced by the Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance at a Press Conference last Tuesday February 19th 2008, the agreements between the Public Worker’s Union, Police, Prison Officers and the Government was implemented in January 2008. Consequently, the total salaries and wages, […]
PRIME MINISTER CALLS FOR SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS CRIME IN GRENADA
Prime Minister DR. Keith Mitchell has expressed serious concern over the recent tragic incidents which have led to four persons losing their lives.
Grenadians called upon to exercise restraint
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James has issued a call to the Nation to exercise patience, restraint, and a greater sense of reasoning in settling disputes and altercations. The call was made to day, as a result of the latest murder in Westerhall in St. David’s on Wednesday 20th February […]
Grenadian rank #1 in MLS’s
There are still six weeks to go before the start of the Major League Soccer season, but already we are sticking our necks out by unveiling the inaugural Yahoo! Sports 20 – our list of who we believe to be the best 20 players in North America’s top league.
Bowen to Appear in New York Court
Grenada government minister Gregory Bowen to appear in court in New York. Click here.
