The New National Party has been reliably informed that a Police Officer from the Royal Grenada Police Force was assaulted, physically abused and harmed while in the line of duty by some members of the Executive of the National Democratic Congress.
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Police questioned NDC Vice Chairman
Ferron Lowe, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was yesterday questioned for several minutes by members of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF).
China Donates $900,000 to Barbados
China continues to show its support for Barbados‘ military with a donation of over BDS$900 000 worth of supplies. In a brief ceremony on Wednesday last, chief of staff of the Barbados Defense Force (BDF), Colonel Alvin Quintyne, and Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Defense also Security, Antoinette Williams, […]
NDC’s statement on the action of a police to secretly record executive meeting
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.
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.
Air Jamaica Increases Seats to Barbados & Grenada
KINGSTON, Jamaica (February 26, 2008) – Air Jamaica is increasing its seat capacity from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to both Barbados and Grenada, effective April 1, 2008.Paul Pennicook, Air Jamaica‘s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, announced that the Caribbean carrier will continue to serve the New York-Barbados […]
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.
Catholic Church Wants More Freedom to Do Its Work by Dalia Acosta
HAVANA, Feb (IPS) – Ten years after the historic visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II, who passed away in 2005, the Catholic Church continues to call for “unlimited” scope and “due freedom” for its social action initiatives in this socialist country, as one of its most important demands.
CARIBBEAN: Fissures Appear Over EU Trade Deal by Peter Ischyrion
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Feb(IPS) – It was not supposed to be so. Soon after beating the Dec. 31 deadline last year, Caribbean leaders were patting themselves on the backs for having reached a “far reaching” Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Europe that they said would help ensure the future […]
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:
