News from Grenada:
Media report of student's death in Grenada sparks complaint and lawsuit threat
May 16, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- A Grenadian journalist is complaining to media colleagues about threats of lawsuit he says he has received from J Cliff Ganus, a student representative at St George’s University (SGU). Mikey Hutchinson said the threats came in the wake of a weekend story on the...
Letter: Clueless NDC government was not an option for Grenadians
May 16, 2013
The Grenada ruling New National Party and the NDC politicians rarely agree on anything these days. But in recent months almost everyone in Grenada seemed to have coalesced around the notion that our economy and former government was broken and needed to be fixed.
Former PM warns Grenadians to beware of ruling party
May 14, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has a warning for Grenadians. He wants them to beware of the politics of the New National Party (NNP), which defeated Thomas’ incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) 15 - 0 in general elections on February 19.
Former Grenada senator appointed magistrate in Dominica
May 14, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenadian lawyer and former senator Arley Gill is expected to leave the country shortly to work in Dominica. A report on a Dominica internet news site said Gill will take up a magistrate’s position in Dominica from June 1.
Canadian foreign affairs minister to meet with regional leaders
May 14, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Canada’s minister of state for foreign affairs (Americas and Consular Services) Diane Ablonczy will meet with regional leaders as part of a seven-day, seven nation tour that will take her to The Bahamas (May 12-13), St Kitts and Nevis (May 14-15)...
Commentary: Law and Politics: Waiting for the action to begin
May 14, 2013
Now that we have all the ministers and other chief public officials in place – including our first female governor general, duly sworn in as the Queen’s representative in the tri-island state – all the attention is now focused on when will the action begin, and how much longer those waiting in the queue of expectation will have...
Letter: Grenada's NNP government much to do list
May 14, 2013
We are accomplishing much after only three months of forming the new government. A balanced budget on time, an extensive economic development program, creating employment, and the list goes on, but now is not the time to rest on our accomplishments.
Commentary: Most Grenadians scared to discuss the existence of a creator
May 13, 2013
I personally do not understand why most Grenadians are uncomfortable discussing if there is a supreme creator of the universe or not. Basically, such a topic in my opinion is just an intellectual debate and there is nothing to be frightened about.
Trinidad and Grenada prime ministers meet in Port of Spain
May 11, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- During a meeting in Port of Spain on Thursday, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar and Grenadian Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell reiterated the close cultural, social, economic and...
Grenadian firm defeats accounting giant
May 10, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- In what must be a landmark decision, a tiny Grenadian accounting firm, Louison Consulting, has defeated the multi-national PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in a case before the OECS High Court.
Government and social partners strengthen commitment to Grenada's economic revival
May 10, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- On Friday, April 26, 2013, the government of Grenada, led by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr Keith Mitchell, held its second monthly meeting with social partners. Joining the meeting for the first time were...
Letter: The public service
May 10, 2013
The public service of any democratic country should be one that is independent and professional with public employees serving the interest of their country and not a political leader or organisation. Public servants should be employed into the service...
Letter: Solution for Telescope Grenada
May 9, 2013
Telescope Grenada can simply pump the ocean’s rising tide to alternate locations where the extra water is needed. The Polders Netherlands is one low land that reclaimed its water filled land by employing this method. Wind power alone was used.
Commentary: Law and Politics: A completely new government now in control
May 7, 2013
Upon taking over the office of governor general by Dr Cecille La Grenade on Tuesday 7th May 2013, the NNP government headed by Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell is now in full and completely control of all departments, with new officials in charge in every case.
Grenada health authorities keep close eye on new strain of avian flu
May 6, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenadian health officials are closely monitoring the current situation regarding the Avian Influenza-A Virus H7N9. On Thursday, Chief Medical Officer Dr George Mitchell and Senior Medical Officer of Health...
Smith recalled to West Indies squad after record season
May 6, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Devon Smith, the Windward Islands opening batsman, who led his team to the 2013 Regional Super50 crown with the bat, has been recalled to the West Indies squad. Smith was named in the ICC Champions Trophy 15-man squad.
Letter: Election 2018: Franca vs Glynis vs Emmalin or Burke vs David
May 1, 2013
In May 2013, Grenada will once again make political history when the island will get its first female governor general in the person of Mrs Cecile De La Grenade. Mrs La Grenade will take over the governorship from Sir Carlyle Glean.
Canadians among three charged in Grenada with money laundering
April 30, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- A Canadian couple is remanded in custody and awaiting a second court appearance after being charged with what Grenada police claim is a “ring” that cheated elderly Canadian and American citizens out of thousands...
Commentary: Law and Politics: The eight months 2013 budget passed
April 30, 2013
The $1.1 billion budget, for the next eight months of 2013, is now in place for the newly elected clean-sweep government to run the nation’s affairs. The discussions in both Houses of Parliament were interesting – from what I heard on occasions when...
Letter: Grenadians dont expect Mitchell to perform miracles
April 30, 2013
The people of Grenada say that they don’t expect the newly elected prime minister and his New National Party government to perform miracles, but they know that with this recent election, all the people in Grenada are aware of the policies...
ICT to form major platform for growth in Grenada
April 27, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Information Minister Winston Garraway said information and communication technologies (ICT) will form a major platform for growth and development in Grenada. The 2013 Budget Presentation stated that...
Commentary: The appointment of lame duck opposition senators in Grenada
April 27, 2013
Recently, my attention was drawn to an article dated March 27, 2013, which appeared in Caribupdate under the title "An Activist Decision” and later reproduced on the Grenada electronic medium "Talkshop". As I perused the content of the article...
Grenada to press ahead with liberalising electricity sector
April 26, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- Public Utilities Minister Gregory Bowen has given an assurance that no effort will be spared in moving forward the process of liberalising the electricity sector in Grenada. The initiative is one that will also be undertaken...
Letter: Ian Francis - Vincentian or Grenadian
April 26, 2013
I read with interest the letter written by Hudson George titled: Ian Francis will be missed as a Grenadian writer. I was shocked by this title because I was of the sincere opinion that Ian Francis was a fellow Vincentian. But Ian’s nationality is neither here nor there.
Letter: Ian Francis will be missed as a Grenadian writer
April 25, 2013
I became comrades with Ian Francis due to our activities as writers Our interest created communication, even though sometimes we had different opinions about certain issues. We used to communicate and talk about issues pertaining to...
Grenada advances towards fiscal governance and investment promotion
April 24, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- As part of a project to enhance fiscal governance and promote investment, the government of Grenada modernized the Customs administration, enhanced the audit capabilities of the Inland Revenue Department...
Letter: Dr Mitchell on course to a political miracle
April 24, 2013
In the competitive and quickly evolving world of politics, credibility is defined by flexibility, the ability to change with the tide and deliver; it stands at the cross roads to acceptance of the political directorate: success, money, power, transcendental...
Sporting infrastructure in Grenada earmarked for major boost in 2013
April 24, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- The enhancement of Grenada’s sporting infrastructure is among projects being undertaken in the 2013 budget. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Keith Mitchell said that the nation’s top sporting facilities...
Remembering Ian Alonzo Francis
April 23, 2013
We are saddened to announce the death of Ian Alonzo Francis. Ian died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the age of 66 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Vandah, his sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, grand nieces/nephews and friends.
Commentary: Law and Politics: We have the billion-dollar budget
April 23, 2013
Although late in coming – but within the time frame in our Constitution – the Minister of Finance and Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, presented the 2013 Budget in the Lower House of Parliament last week Tuesday. And by the time this is published locally...
Grenada government forging ahead with national health scheme
April 20, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The newly elected government of Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell is forging ahead with plans for the establishment of a national health insurance scheme in Grenada, with the delivery of quality health care a top priority.
Letter: Grief: The misunderstood emotion
April 20, 2013
Grief is profoundly misunderstood in Grenada and other Caribbean societies. This has been demonstrated to me many times. Almost all of us suffer significant losses in our lifetime. When a 55-year-old man has a heart attack and he must change his way of life...
Two of Grenada's fastest depart for St Lucia's Drag Wars
April 20, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Two local race cars were strapped in a 20-foot cargo container as they depart Grenada to participate in what is turning out to be the biggest drag racing event in the English-speaking Caribbean. The Base at Vieux Fort, St Lucia, will be...
Grenada loses an icon
April 19, 2013
NEW YORK, USA -- Regional commentator and frequent Caribbean News Now contributor, Ian Francis, died suddenly last Saturday in Toronto, Canada. Ian Francis had an impressive readership and following, and I was among those numbers.
Grenada government to provide further stimulus to construction sector
April 19, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (GIS) -- The Grenada government will provide further stimulus to the local construction sector by reducing the value added tax on a number of construction items to 5% with effect from May 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014.
Grenada and Trinidad commit to bridge cultural barriers
April 18, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Grenada and neighbouring twin island republic Trinidad and Tobago have committed to work together to cross barriers and bridge cultures. That was the central theme at Friday’s media launch of Spicemas 2013 in Trinidad.
Commentary: Sauteurs Port will open Grenada to the world
April 17, 2013
Sauteurs Port Project has become a popular topic of discussion among Grenadians at home and in the Diaspora. On social media sites where Grenadians communicate with each other regularly, they are making the port project a big political issue.
China to fund completion of housing units in Grenada
April 16, 2013
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The Chinese government has agreed to fund the final phase of work on 350 housing units already built in Grenada. An agreement to this effect was signed on Friday between Housing Minister Delma Thomas and...
Commentary: Law and Politics: Now the change is complete!
April 16, 2013
When the Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced last week that Dr Cecile La Grenada would be the new governor general upon the retirement of Sir Carlyle Glean at the end of this month or thereabouts, that appointment more or less completed the total...
La Grenade proud to be chosen as new Grenada governor general
April 15, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- The incoming governor general of Grenada says it’s a proud moment for her and she is looking forward to serving as head of state. Businesswoman Dr Cecile La Grenade is replacing Sir Carlyle Glean, current governor general.
