When the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and the President of Guyana met with the President of the United States, the headlines framed it as “regional diplomacy.” But many across the Caribbean are asking a deeper question: diplomacy for whom? And at what cost to Caribbean unity, sovereignty, and […]
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Dr. Bert Brathwaite joins DPM – Happy with ‘visionary leadership’
Dr. Bert Brathwaite, a respected medical doctor and longstanding member and supporter of the New National Party (NNP), has officially joined the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM).According to Brathwaite, he was drawn to the DPM because he sees “the embryo, the embryonic form, of a political party that reflects the kind […]
DPM to Hold First Congress on March 22 -Delegates to Elect Officers & Finalize Candidates
The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) is about to host another major internal event — the inaugural Congress — of the organization, which has witnessed increased membership and a rapid rise in support in the four months since its formal launch.The first DPM Congress will be held on Sunday, March 22, […]
Grenada Must Draw a Line: No Cuban Doctors, No Third‑Country Deportees
Grenada stands at a critical crossroads. Washington has intensified pressure on Caribbean nations—including Grenada—to distance themselves from Cuba’s medical cooperation program, imposing visa restrictions on Grenadian officials and framing Cuba’s overseas medical missions as “forced labor.” But this pressure campaign collides with a simple, unavoidable truth: Grenada’s healthcare system depends […]
Longtime NNP Supporter Brian McQueen joins DPM
Brian McQueen, a seasoned and prominent political activist resident in St. David, is bringing his experience to the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), confident that The Movement is able to solve the problems confronting Grenada.“I have supported one of Grenada’s major parties for over 40 years, so I understand what is […]
Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC)Statement
Profoundly saddened at death of Rev. Jesse Jackson The Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC) is profoundly saddened at the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson.Like members of the GNRC, Rev. Jackson possessed a passion and determination in seeking redress for historical injustices, including chattel slavery, perpetrated against people of African descent.An […]
DPM backs Sex Offender Registry – Domestic Violence called ‘a national emergency’
The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), led by Peter David, is calling for the urgent establishment of a National Sex Offenders’ Registry in Grenada in the wake of two recent killings and rising concern about domestic and sexual violence.The time has come to move from outrage to concrete action to tackle […]
Grenada Cannot Ignore This Wake‑Up Call: The U.S. Travel Advisory Is a Warning, Not an Insult
By TL Neckles The United States raising its travel advisory for Grenada should hit every leader, policymaker, and citizen like a cold splash of water. This is not business as usual. This is not “outsiders exaggerating.” This is a direct consequence of a troubling rise in violent incidents—murders, shootings, and […]
A Birthday of Legacy — February 18
February 18 dawned bright over Grenada, the kind of morning when the sea itself seemed to whisper memories. Today would have been the 104th birthday of Sir Eric Matthew Gairy, the island’s first Prime Minister and the man many still call the father of independence. In the quiet villages and […]
DPM’s two-lane approach to fixing “healthcare crisis’’
Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) leader, MP Peter David, has challenged the Grenada government’s handling of healthcare, revealing that tens of millions of dollars in approved health budgets remain unspent while clinics lack basic supplies and families suffer.“People ask me, ‘Peter, are you against the new hospital’? Of course, not. I’m […]
A New Chapter in Grenadian Politics: The Unification of Dr. Keith Mitchell and Michael Baptiste
In a surprising turn of events within Grenada’s political landscape, former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell and former Agriculture Minister Michael Baptiste have put aside years of political tension to unite under the New National Party (NNP). This unexpected alliance comes in the wake of serious allegations and a history […]
DPM’s Housing Plan & Economic Reforms – These programmes will pay for themselves
The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) has released a detailed breakdown of funding mechanisms for its three-pillar economic platform, following earlier announcements of proposed housing grants, food security initiatives, and healthcare reforms.DPM Leader Peter David addressed questions about the platform’s fiscal sustainability head-on, presenting what he calls a “virtuous cycle’’ of […]
Why Are Grenada and Other Caribbean Nations Accepting Third‑Country Deportees?
By TL Neckles A Look at Power, Pressure, and the Realities Facing Small States Across the Caribbean, people are asking a blunt and reasonable question: why are small island nations—already stretched by limited resources, limited jobs, and fragile economies—being asked to accept deportees and third‑country nationals from the United States, […]
America Is Running Out of Time to Pretend Donald Trump Doesn’t Mean What He Says
By TL Neckles There comes a point in every democracy’s decline when denial becomes complicity. When the danger is no longer hidden, coded, or subtle. When the aspiring strongman stops hinting and starts declaring. America has reached that point. Donald Trump is now openly suggesting that the midterm elections should […]
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Participation Hangs in the Balance Amid Dispute Over Match Venues
Bangladesh’s place at next month’s T20 World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) doubled down on its request to move the team’s group‑stage matches from India to Sri Lanka. The dispute has quickly escalated into a broader debate about safety, fairness, and the long‑standing […]
