St. George’s, Grenada (June 12, 2008) Supervisor of Elections Ms. Nadica Mc Intyre wants to know if there has been a violation of election regulations which may affect the date chosen for general elections in Grenada.
Caribbean News and Sports
Aussies Struggle on open day of 3rd test
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Australia, sent in by West Indies, were 226 for seven at the end of a rain-shortened first day of the third Digicel Test at Kensington Oval on Thursday.
Political Parties expected to sign Code of Conduct
St. George’s, Grenada (June 12, 2008) Political parties contesting the July 8th general elections are expected to sign the Civil Society Code of Political Conduct tomorrow Friday. The code drafted by representatives of Civil Society is aimed at creating a political environment within Grenada which promotes free and fair elections, […]
Grenada stun Reggae Boyz
St. George’s, Grenada (June 11, 2008) Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz hit a snag in their preparation for the start of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers which kicks off against the Bahamas in four days time, when they went down 1-2 to 143rd ranked Grenada at the National Stadium in St George’s, […]
GOVERNMENT ENDORSES E-GOVERNANCE PROJECT
St. George’s, Grenada (June 10, 2008) The Government of Grenada takes centre stage in endorsing a project that would engage its workforce in becoming well-rounded and more efficient.
Weeklies comment on Claris Charles
St. George’s, Grenada (June 10, 2008) Grenada newspaper has criticized Clarice Charles, General Secretary of the New National Party, for “derogatory” remarks directed at candidates of the National Democratic Congress running in the July 8 general election.
Whistle stops story
St. George’s, Grenada (June 10, 2008) The National Democratic Congress, in a push to reach all Grenadians in the run up to the July 8 general elections, conducted a whistle stop tour last Saturday, June 7.
Traffic Fatality
St. George’s, Grenada (June 10, 2008) Officers of the Traffic and the Criminal Investigation Departments are conducting an investigation into a vehicular accident that led to the death of Peter Baker of Belmont in St. George’s.
NACTA POLL PREDICTS VICTORY FOR INCUMBENT NNP
An opinion poll conducted in late May by the New York-based North American Caribbean Teachers Association (NACTA) shows the incumbent NNP will be returned to office with a comfortable working majority.
Local Farmers Producing Food Solutions by Patricia Grogg
SAN JOSÉ DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Cuba’s food production is insufficient to meet the country’s needs, but the solution may lie in successful local experiences that show that farming is possible without the costly inputs used by the agriculture industry up to the late 1980s.
Free Sex Change Operations Approved By Dalia Acosta
HAVANA, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – New horizons opened up for transsexuals in Cuba with the approval of a Public Health Ministry resolution that establishes guidelines for their health care, including free gender reassignment operations.
Kidnappings Rise as Economic Woes Deepen by Elizabeth Eames Roebling
PORT-AU-PRINCE, June 9, 2008 (IPS) – Several thousand people, including remnants of the wealthy and educated class who remain in Haiti, took to the streets of Port-au-Prince Wednesday to rail against what they say is government inaction amid a rise in kidnappings.
Oil price reaches a record high
The price of oil has made a record jump to nearly $139 a barrel, amid reports it could reach $150 by July because of rising demand and political tension.
INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT SIGNED
An Industrial Agreement was signed on the Monday 2nd June 2008, between the Commercial and Industrial Workers Union and Grenada Public Service Co-operative Credit Union.
NDC MP Peter David wins dual citizenship case
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA (JUNE 3, 2008) — The Court of Appeal in Grenada has thrown out a dual citizenship case brought by the Attorney General against National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament Peter David.
