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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- The state-owned Government Information Service (GIS), always a flashpoint at general elections in Grenada, could again be a controversial topic on the campaign trail in upcoming polls.

In the 2008 elections, members of the then opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) heavily criticized GIS for what they regarded as abuse of the government network in the service's promotion of party politics of the New National Party (NNP), which was in power at the time.

The NDC promised not to follow the path of the NNP in the operation of GIS. But the promise was put to the test on Thursday morning.

Two activists of the National Democratic Congress were featured on the television network’s “Spice Morning” show, promoting a weekend event of the NDC’s Women’s Arm.

Among the participants expected at the “Women with A Good Governance Agenda” retreat on Sunday are representatives from all 15 constituencies, said Theresa John, public relations officer of the NDC’s Women’s Arm.

The speakers will include president of the Senate and former NDC MP, Joan Purcell.

The NDC won 11 of 15 seats in the elections of 2008.

The party is headed into the next elections with public criticism on its economic performance, especially its inability implement job creation programs.

John said that in the context of the global economic crisis, “at least in Grenada we are still good,” with the availability of agricultural commodities.

However, she said that some Grenadians are just prepared to sit rather than reaching out and trying to help themselves.

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