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2/9/2013 || ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRENADIANS ... 9 Full scholarships are being offered to Grenadian nationals, to pursue Undergraduate and Master’s Degree studies in the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese government is collaborating with the Government of Grenada, to provide nationals with advanced educational opportunities at Chinese Univer...Read More >>>   2/9/2013 || OAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMICS STUDIES 0 The Organization of American States (OAS) Department of Human Development, together with the Government of Grenada, is offering Scholarships to pursue Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, for the academic year 2014/2015. OAS Scholarships, awarded for a maximum of two academic years for the Under...Read More >>>   2/9/2013 || OECS LAUNCHES MULTIPURPOSE ID SYSTEM IN GRENADA 0 Grenada’s prime minister and minister responsible for ICT in Grenada, Tillman Thomas, has welcomed the launch of the multi-purpose identification (MPID) system, which he said will facilitate the easy recognition of citizens from participating countries through the use of a unique identifier that be...Read More >>>   2/9/2013 || POLICE REPORTEDLY INVESTIGATING RUSSIAN ELECTION ... 7 Allegations of Russian involvement in Grenada’s general election campaign have now reached the level of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF). Officials of the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) have repeatedly claimed in speeches at their campaign rallies that Russians are funding the ...Read More >>>   2/8/2013 || (GRENCAP UNITED) NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 AWARDS 0 Click For details Members of the public are invited to submit written nominations for the 2013 GRENCAP United Awards for the followi...Read More >>>   2/8/2013 || (GRENCAP UNITED) NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 AWARDS 0 Click For details Members of the public are invited to submit written nominations for the 2013 GRENCAP United Awards for the following categories: Sports (s...Read More >>>   2/6/2013 || SUBMISSIONS FOR THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS AWARD 7 ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FEBRUARY 6th, 2013_ Stakeholders and the general public are invited to participate in the naming of eligible Grenadians to the Queen’s Birthday Honor List. Stakeholders, organizations and persons wishing to make recommendations, can submit to Queens Award Committee in the O...Read More >>>   2/6/2013 || CARRIACOU CARNIVAL 11TH AND 12TH FEBRUARY 2013 0 The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise the general populace and particularly residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique that due to the impending general elections scheduled for 19th February 2013, it will not be possible to grant / declare a bank holiday on the dates associated with Ca...Read More >>>   2/6/2013 || THOMAS READY TO BID FAREWELL! 12 “Nobody ain’t beating Tilly!” This is the song which can be heard in parceled-out areas around Grenada, the shibboleth of the diehard supporters of the National Democratic Congress. After being elected on July 8, 2008 then, a majority of Grenadians hailed it to be liberation day. Disillusionme...Read More >>>   2/5/2013 || CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS 8 As campaigning for the February 19th, 2013 General Elections intensifies, members of the public are expressing their concerns on several matters in relation to strategies employed by political parties , in particular the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New National Party (NNP), and the b...Read More >>>   2/5/2013 || GRENADIANS URGED TO VOTE FOR A GOVERNMENT THAT WIL... 7 A Grenadian-American politician is urging his nationals, who are preparing to cast their ballots in Grenada this month, to vote for a government that will address their needs. Council Member Jumaane Williams, who represents the 45th District in New York City, said that voting is a democratic righ...Read More >>>   2/1/2013 || LETTER TO JUDY WILLIAMS 11 Mrs. Judy Williams, C/o Inter Agency Group of Development Organisations, Agency for Rural Transformation (ART), Marrast Hill, St. George’s. Dear Mrs. Williams, Ref.: Invitation to Participate in Town Hall Meetings We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 28th January 2013, in...Read More >>>   1/31/2013 || A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT 11 Quite a large number of Grenadians are of the view that the National Democratic Congress is now on borrowed time. Their chance at governance of our beloved country Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is not only over, but , that they may not be given another opportunity in the near future bec...Read More >>>   1/30/2013 || GRENADA GETS $1.5M IN AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FROM ... 0 ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JANUARY 29, 2013 _ Grenada today received a gift of more that EC $1.5M in agricultural equipment from the Peoples Republic of China. In accepting the gift during a short ceremony at Chinese Agricultural Mission at LaSagesse, St. David, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas express...Read More >>>   1/30/2013 || PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES NEW IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ... 0 ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JANUARY 29, 2013 _ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has welcomed a new Multi-Purpose Identification System (MPID) for citizens of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The system provides a cost-effective, incremental approach to integrating existing identi...Read More >>>   1/28/2013 || NDC ON THE PASSING OF - MICHAEL DENIS LETT. 3 Statement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the passing of Michael Denis Lett. The National Democratic Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Michael Denis Lett, a stalwart of our party and a patriot, whose contribution has left an indelible mark. The nation will remember...Read More >>>   1/28/2013 || PM TILLMAN THOMAS WITHDRAWS FROM NATIONAL - DEBATE 16 January 28th, 2013: The New National Party is in full support of the concept of national debates involving the main political parties during an election period. Such debates are healthy and provide a platform for the political parties to demonstrate to the electorate, their understanding of the cri...Read More >>>   1/25/2013 || GOVERNMENT WAGE BILL 3 ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JANUARY 25, 2012 _ The Government of Grenada as part of its ongoing public sector reform in 2012 established the Office of the Prime Minister as separate and distinct from the Prime Minister’s Ministry. The Office of the Prime Minister comprises the Cabinet Office, adviser ...Read More >>>   1/25/2013 || PM MEETS WITH TEACHERS 4 Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has assured the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT) that his government’s “broad goal is to develop Grenada’s human resource as a primary national asset.” The Prime Minister made the declaration Thursday morning as he welcomed a delegation from the Grenada Union of Teach...Read More >>>   1/24/2013 || OAS ELECTORAL TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT MISSION ARRIVES... 9 In response to a request from Prime Minister Tillman Thomas to the secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, an OAS electoral technical mission arrived in Grenada on Monday to conduct an independent assessment of the voter registration system. The six-pe...Read More >>>   1/24/2013 || GRENADA HAS OVER 60,000 ON VOTERS LIST 7 More than 60,000 Grenadians have registered to vote in next month’s general election. According to Supervisor of Elections Judy Benoit, the list, which was updated and published on Monday, has 62,152 names She reminded voters to carefully examine the list and alert the Parliamentary Elections ...Read More >>>   1/22/2013 || CRICKET SERIES NOT THREATENED BY ELECTIONS SAYS SP... 0 Grenada’s National Elections will in no way affect the hosting of the Grenada leg of the West Indies/Zimbabwe Cricket series, Sports Minister Hon. Patrick Simmons said on Monday. In a brief statement the Minister addressed rumors that Grenada had lost the tournament due to security reasons after ...Read More >>>   1/21/2013 || NATIONAL UNITED FRONT ELECTS LEADER, WILL CONTEST ... 7 The newly formed National United Front (NUF) says it will contest three of the 15 seats in the February 19 general elections and dismissed suggestions that it should be regarded as a breakaway faction of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). The party, which held its first convention on ...Read More >>>   1/18/2013 || OAS SENDING TEAM TO GRENADA AHEAD OF ELECTIONS 6 Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has welcomed the positive response from the Organisation of American States (OAS) to his invitation to monitor the upcoming general elections in Grenada. In his January 8, 2013, letter of invitation to OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza, the prime minister req...Read More >>>   1/16/2013 || DAVID DENIES ENDORSING CANDIDATE 5 Peter David, the two-term member of parliament for the Town of St George, says he has not endorsed NDC chairman, Franka Bernadine, as his possible successor as parliamentary representative. “I have not endorsed Franka Bernadine. I have not asked anyone to support Franka Bernadine,” the MP said on...Read More >>>   1/15/2013 || GRENADA INVESTS IN YACHTING SECTOR 0 Grenada is investing a US$375,000 grant from CARTfund, administered by Caribbean Development Bank, to expand and develop the country’s marine and yachting sector. "Grenada as a yachting destination is one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean and it is time for the secret to be revealed” exp...Read More >>>   1/14/2013 || IT'S FEBRUARY 19! 8 Grenadians will go to the polls in a General Election on Tuesday, February 19. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas made the announcement yesterday (Sunday, January 13) as he addressed hundreds of supporters at a rally of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The time is right to seek a new ...Read More >>>   1/14/2013 || ELECTION DAY ANNOUNCED 17 The date for the next General Elections in Grenada is Tuesday, Feburary 19th 2013. Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas, announced the date at a national rally in St. Partick, on Sunday night (Jan, 13 2013).   1/11/2013 || NAMES MISSING FROM ELECTORAL LIST 1 Grenada's two main political parties say that thousands of names are missing from a voter registration list as the eastern Caribbean island prepares for general elections. The National Democratic Congress and New National Party say names that appeared on a list in September are missing from the n...Read More >>>     1/11/2013 || WILL HE RUN? 7 One of Grenada’s most popular politicians says he has not yet decided whether or not to run in general elections expected to be held soon. “Truthfully, I have been considering not running. But, I will know this week,” MP Peter David is quoted as saying in an exclusive interview published in this ...Read More >>>