Step closer to new multi-purpose complex

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St. George’s, January 27, 2012 – The people of Mont Toute and Grand Anse Valley are one step closer to getting new facilities for educational and recreational activities.

A symbolic sod turning ceremony was held Thursday, January 26, on the site where a multi-purpose complex will be constructed with funding from the Government and people of Venezuela. Continue reading this story…

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The politics of destruction has begun

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By Hamlet Mark

For this past week, I have been quietly following reports from Grenada that some members of the “triumvirate”, in cahoots with others, are on a specific trajectory to politically destroy some of their own. Continue reading this story…

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More training, zealous endeavour needed among young media workers

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St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – If one were to use the 6th Annual Media Awards as a barometer of the quality of work of local practitioners, there are some things that clearly must happen quickly. Continue reading this story…

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MP says he’s “unbowed and unconquered’’

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St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – MP for St. Patrick West, Hon. Joseph Gilbert, on Thursday evening addressed his constituents on issues surrounding his dismissal from cabinet by Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas. Continue reading this story…

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NDC wishes former PM Manning “speedy recovery’’

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St. George’s, January 26, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress has joined Trinidadians who are praying for a speedy recovery to good health for the nation’s former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning. Continue reading this story…

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Brother B creates history, nomination at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood

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Grenadian Soca music artist Brother B has been nominated at this years prestigious NAACP awards in Hollywood, USA. 

The NAACP awards are the highest awards for people of Colour in Hollywood.  The NAACP is an accolade presented by the American National Association of the Advancement of Coloured people. The NAACP, honor outstanding people of Colour in the fields of:  Television, Music, Film and Literature. Continue reading this story…

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MP Joseph Gilbert holding constituency meeting

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St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – Hundreds of residents of St. Patrick West are expected to attend a meeting on Thursday, January 26, with their parliamentary representative, Hon. Joseph Gilbert. Continue reading this story…

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Sod turning for multi-purpose complex

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St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – MP for St. George South, Hon. Glynis Roberts, is inviting the public to a celebratory event to mark the sod turning for the construction of a multi-purpose complex in Mt. Toute. Continue reading this story…

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St. George’s Cricket Council 2012 cricket competitions

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St. George’s, January 24, 2012 – The St. George’s Cricket Council (SGC) has elected a five-member Interim Committee to organize and co-ordinate its 2012 season. Committee members were elected at a recent meeting of the SGC held at the National Stadium. Continue reading this story…

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Quako crowned Grenada New York Independence Monarch

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 Burgess Mc Phie (Quako) won his second Grenada New York Independence monarch last night in Brooklyn, NY with  his selection “These Are The Times.”

Quako won easily with 457 points, in second place Pet with 441 points and third place a tie between Elo and De Cceman with 410 pts, Humorous Matt came in 5th with 401 points.  Other calypsion taking part was Raggs, Samora, Roach and Stella.

 

 

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Promoter Says There Was No Way Soca’s Royal Couple Could Be Left Out Of Army Fete

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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 23, 2011————- With less than one month away from the carnival fete that’s most anticipated each year, organisers are saying everything is going according to plan for the 50th anniversary celebration that’ll take place at Army Fete 2012. Continue reading this story…

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The sky isn’t falling, but the party is over! by Hamlet Mark

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By Hamlet Mark

WHILE many in Grenada continue to debate the recent firing of Joseph Gilbert, it is important not to over-react, but to put everything in its proper context. Continue reading this story…

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Statement for Hon. Joseph Gilbert, MP for St. Patrick West

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On Thursday, January 19th, I received a telephone call from Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas informing me, and confirming, that he had relieved me of my portfolio as Minister for the Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development.

We are all cognizant of the fact that under the Constitution of Grenada, the Prime Minister has the right to decide who should serve in his cabinet and who should not – a right that must be respected by all, even though we may not always agree with the reasons for his decision. Continue reading this story…

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Licensing Fete To Promote Cross-Caribbean Connection and Unity- Organisers Say It’s Their Duty

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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 19, 2012——- Caribbean unity stands at the fore of Tri-Star Promotion’s carnival campaign as it has in years gone by. This year, one of Jamaica’s most promising dancehall entertainers will join his Trinidad and Tobago Soca compatriots on the big stage at one of the season’s traditional big fetes- Licensing Fete. With a recently released remix to Shurwayne Winchester’s hit single, Nobody Badda Dan We, Popcaan is ready to please party lovers on January 28th at Licensing compound, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. Continue reading this story…

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Was Joseph Gilbert fired or not?

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St. George’s, January 18, 2012 – Confusion prevails in Grenada over the fate of MP Joseph Gilbert following an emergency cabinet meeting and a subsequent statement issued by Richard Simon, Press Secretary to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. Continue reading this story…

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