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International High Impact Speaker from Toronto Canada, Neals J. Chitan takes to the stage at Brooklyn Collegiate School-2021 Bergen St. Brooklyn at 1.30 P.M on Friday December 03, 2010.

Chitan will engage the complete student population in a powerful presentation “The Antidote to Crime & Violence” which will deliver his copyrighted Delay Cognitive Response Mode Strategy, a simple yet powerful tool which will help teenagers to pre-think their responses, reactions and decisions before having to deal with the bitter consequences.

At 7.00 P.M that evening, he will be hosted by the Grenada New York

Nine man Cuba qualify to Digicel semis

Sunday, November 28th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Cuba made certain of yet another semi final spot and the first Caribbean berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 with a solid performance with nine men and a 1-0 win over a lethargic Martinique here in Stade Aliker Dillon in Martinique.

Martinique (Blue)	0 – 1	Cuba (Red) Jeniet Molina 28 mins
09 09 16 05 01 00	Shots Corners Fouls Offsides Yellow cards Red cards	09 06 14 03 04 02

 

In what was a clash of the titans for Group H, a large crowd turned up in Dillon Martinique to witness the contenders for a semi final berth in action.

Cuba seemed more threatening at the start and on 12 minutes Duarte Pla was through on goal only to be thwarted by a superb save from Heurlie in the French goal.

Martinique gave the home support some cheer by looking good in attack and moving the ball well between Gustan and Reuperne in particular, but never seemed likely to get in behind the Cubans well organized defence.

But it was the big Cuban centre half stalwart Molina who opened the scoring on 28 minutes

NATIONAL ADDRESS by Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas

 
ADDRESS TO THE NATION

by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas

November 25th, 2010

Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow citizens,

I address you this evening on important national matters.

I want to thank the almighty for the many blessings we have enjoyed. As we reflect on the calamities of our Caribbean neighbours and our vulnerability to natural disasters, we are indeed grateful that we were not affected this year. The experience of any social and economic dislocation at this time of deep economic recession would have been quite traumatic.

So as a people we should give thanks and recognition for our fortunate circumstances.

Cognizant of the tight economic situation facing the nation; in September of this year I announced a package of relief measures aimed at alleviating the hardship being faced and stimulating the economy.

The implementation of these measures has been fairly successful. The road maintenance and farm labour support programmes continue to provide employment to thousands of people.

The Cocoa processing project at Diamond St. Marks is a glimmer of hope for our cocoa farmers whilst the Cocoa Association has reported increased production and a higher purchasing price.

Work has commenced on the Gouyave Fisheries Project which promises to be the source of a number of jobs for our people.

Additionally we have seen improved activities in the construction sector lead by Governments intervention in the Concrete Roads Project and Community Development projects. I am pleased to note that over four (4) million dollars have been spent on over one hundred small projects by the Ministry of Works resulting in employment for over 0ne thousand persons. I am also heartened by the developments on a number of small projects in the various communities where a number of persons have found gainful employment.

During this year so far, we have been able to stabilize our economic ship. Our fiscal position is improving as the VAT is settling down and we are beginning to see the fruits of our sound economic management.

This performance so far is recognized by international organizations such as the European Union and the International Finance Corporation. They have been publicly applauding us for our efforts thus far.

This performance has enabled access to soft financing which we will receive before the end of the year. Our achievements in the area of

Draft Copyright Bill commended

St. George's, November 25, 2010 (GIS) – Grenada has been commended for drafting a copyright bill to protect the intellectual property of local artistes.

Copyright expert, Dominica-born McCarthy Marie, has complimented the Government of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas for making copyright and intellectual property rights a priority.

Mr. Marie, who is also a member of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), was speaking Thursday on the first of two days of a seminar and consultation co-sponsored by the Corporate Affairs & Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) of Grenada.

As part of the event, which continues Friday at the National Stadium, Grenada has opened discussions on a Draft

Two-day discussion on Copyright & Intellectual Property

St. George's, November 24, 2010 – The Corporate Affairs & Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) of Grenada will be launching the Draft Copyright Bill at National Stadium on Thursday, November 25.

The launch will form part of a two-day seminar and consultation will be facilitated by Copyright Programme Officer, Sonia Cruickshank, of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Topics to be discussed during the November 25 and 26 CAIPO/WIPO event include "Collective Management,'' "Copyright and Related Rights,'' and "The Role of Copyright in Development.

Since 1998, Grenada has been a member of WIPO, a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is

STATEMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY TEAM

Ladies and gentlemen,

We are pleased to announce that the two senior ministers, who were unavailable to be sworn in on Friday, were sworn in this afternoon at 2:45 PM at the Governor General's residence.

The situation with another of our colleague Michael Church was slightly different, and he had personally asked for time to consider his own circumstances.

We must keep him in our prayers as it must be a difficult time for him and his family.

My colleague Peter David and I, with the encouragement and support of the vast majority of our parliamentary colleagues wanted to ensure our shared commitment to good governance before going forward.

Grenada PM refuses to meet with concerned MPs

From Caribupdate new service.

GRENADA'S PRIME MINISTER Tillman Thomas has reportedly refused a meeting with a group of his governing MPs about a pending cabinet reshuffle.

According to reliable sources, five MPs had sought an audience with the Grenadian leader amidst reports he had confirmed a pending shake-up.

The issue has been the focus of widespread debate in the Grenadian media in the last 48 hours.

An official statement from the Prime Minister's office late Wednesday in confirming the pending shake-up, said the changes are designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government's operations.

The Prime Minister was quoted

Rawl Lewis joins WICB

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announces that former West Indies cricketer and Windward Islands Captain Rawl Lewis has joined the WICB's Operations Department.

Lewis has been appointed Project Officer – Cricket Operations.

A Grenadian who played five Tests and 28 One Day Internationals, Lewis last appeared for the West Indies in 2009.

In his new role the 36 year old Lewis will give up mesmerizing regional batsmen with his leg spin bowling and focus on managing the logistics and operations for WICB regional tournaments and other cricket operational matters.

"I see this as a natural transition

Clozier football competition

St. George's, November 15, 2010 – Another football competition has started in Grenada. This one is in Clozier, St. John, and it has the support of the Parliamentary Representative, Hon. Michael Church.

The MP, who is also Environment Minister, has been investing in the development of Clozier, which recently benefited from the completion and commissioning of a project that has brought pipe-borne water to villagers for the first time.

At the opening of the competition on Sunday, November 14, Hon. Church donated three balls to the organisers.

The tournament, which will be held over four weeks at the Clozier Football Field, involves five teams vying

Dominica bow out of Digicel Cup

Sunday, November 14th 2010 – Antigua Recreation Grounds, Antigua: Suriname ended their participation in Group G of the Digicel Cup with a well deserved win over Dominica to set them up with the hope of qualification to the Digicel Finals as they nervously await the outcome of the afternoons second game between Antigua and Cuba.

With both sides needing a convincing win to give them the hope they require before the second match of the afternoon, Suriname and Dominica met each other with a tamed determination. Whether it was through exhaustion as the teams entered their third game in 5 days in the afternoon heat or the hope not to concede early, the game started sheepishly.

Dominica were the first to have the chance to break the deadlock when Elmond Derrick was all alone at the back post from Colin Bernard's neatly chipped free kick but somehow he headed high and wide. Suriname responded almost immediately and

Windies A crumble to Pakistan A In Grenada

St George’s Grenada – Pakistan A took command of the Digicel Series with a thumping 71 run win over West Indies A in the Second Digicel One Day match at the Grenada National Stadium.

The visitors shot out Windies A for a paltry 101 in 31.4 overs as they chased a modest 172.

The Caribbean sidemoved from a stable position of 63 for 1 to 77 for 6 and then the last four wickets capitulated for 14 runs as the Windies lost 9 wickets for 38 runs. Zulfiqar Babar and Junaid Khan combined to wreak havoc for the Windies as the former ended with 4 for 22 while Khan took 3 for 20. Yasir Shah aided with two wickets for 5 runs from 3.4 overs.

Andre Fletcher made 30 (39 balls, 4×4) in front his

Agricultural rehabilitation, water supply help for St. Lucia and St. Vincent

St. George's, November 10, 2010 (GIS) – Members of the Cabinet Subcommittee coordinating government's relief assistance to St. Lucia and St. Vincent are recommending that cash donations be made to help with the rehabilitation of the agricultural sectors in the two islands that were lashed by Hurricane Ivan at the end of October.

Agreement on the recommendation was made Wednesday at the second meeting of the subcommittee that is chaired by Senator Arley Gill, the Minister responsible for Information.

He was part of a Grenada delegation who visited St. Lucia and St. Vincent Tuesday for a firsthand look at damages

West Indies A Rampaul smashes 4 for last ball tie In Grenada

St George’s, Grenada – With five runs needed  from the final ball for West Indies A to win, Ravi Rampaul smashed a four to cause a tied game in the First Digicel One Day match against Pakistan A at the Grenada National Stadium.

Rampaul walked to the crease after Nikita Miller (0) was bowled by the penultimate delivery and the Trinidadian right hander swatted a boundary to take the Windies A to 227 for 8 in response to Pakistan A's 227 for 9 from 50 overs.

Barbadian middle order batsman Kirk Edwards led the Windies run chase with an unbeaten

PM Thomas meets with regional leaders to discuss hurricane aftermath

By Lincoln Depradine

Castries, St. Lucia, November 9, 2010 – Grenada's Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas, is heading a three-member delegation that arrived in St. Lucia this morning for a firsthand look at the damages caused by the recent passage of Hurricane Tomas.

The other members of the delegation, which leaves later today for St. Vincent before returning to Grenada, are Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Officer, Senator Arley Gill, and Chief Technical Officer in the Minister of Works, Cecil Harris.

The first stop of Hon. Thomas was at the official residence of St. Lucian Prime Minister, Stephenson King.

"We felt it was important to make this

Mr. Prime Minister do you have your Bingo Card for later?

This evening as much as one tenth of our population will more than likely make their way down to our National Stadium to part take in our newest national sporting event it is called BINGO. This event will see less than 20 people out of 6000 to 10,000 people actually win anything; BUT somehow our Prime Minister sees this as much more important to our nation than a full Casino project which indeed would not only employ thousands directly and indirectly, but indeed if we were just to go on the numbers would allow a much higher winning percentage to our people.

Personally I think Grenada’s newest sport “BINGO” is indeed well organised by our newest “SPORTS MANAGER”. In no way is my post meant to be crictical of his efforts and indeed I am happy that at least Grenadians are still able to go out to such activities even though the share numbers shows the actual state of DESPERATION that exists, as indeed I am convinced that within a very short time on our present track, this SPORT all will no longer be possible. But in the meantime, can anyone who has a direct link to our Prime Minister please tell me what on earth is the difference in his mind between LOTTO, BINGOS in our National Stadium and legalised Casinos?

The time has come for Grenadians to stop being quiet and start voicing their concerns for surely Grenada cannot survive another 2 years of this miserable road we

Prime Minister’s rescheduled visit to hurricane-hit St. Lucia and St. Vincent

St. George's, November 6, 2010 (GIS) – A one-day visit to hurricane-hit St. Lucia and St. Vincent & The Grenadines by Grenada's Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas, has been rescheduled.

The Prime Minister had planned to travel to the two countries today, Saturday, November 6, but the visit will now take place early next week.

Hon. Thomas, who will be attending a fundraising event of his ruling National Democratic Congress this evening at Rex Grenada, plans to lead a delegation to St. Vincent and St. Lucia to get a firsthand look at the damage wreaked by Hurricane Tomas last weekend.

The delegation is expected to comprise

Cabinet meets in emergency session as PM prepares to visit St.

St. George's, November 5, 2010 (GIS) – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas is preparing to lead a Grenada delegation to St. Lucia and St. Vincent to see firsthand damages caused by Hurricane Tomas and to meet with leaders of the two CARICOM countries.

The decision on the visit was made at an emergency Cabinet meeting called Friday, November 05, to discuss the situation in St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which suffered millions of dollars in losses to its economy and infrastructure.

"If any country is to show lead in these circumstances, it's Grenada, given our experiences and

Spokesman call on opposition to stick to facts

St. George's, November 4, 2010 (GIS) – Government spokesman, Richard Simon, says the Parliamentary Opposition should just stick to the facts and stop trying to bamboozle Grenadians.

Mr. Simon made the comment Thursday in response to a release from the NNP in which Opposition Leader, Dr. Keith Mitchell, said that government members and others should apologize to former Energy Minister Gregory Bowen over the lawsuit that was filed against him by American businessman, Jack Grynsberg.

The Bowen-Grynsberg case was settled in a U.S. court in what the NNP claims was a victory for the former Energy Minister, suggesting that Mr.

Grenada offers to help islands affected by Tomas

St. George's, November 1, 2010 (GIS) – Grenada has expressed its readiness to assist its regional neighbours who were severely affected by the weekend's weather disturbances caused by Tomas.

The 12th hurricane of the season and the 19th named storm, Tomas dumped four to six inches of rain on the islands.

The worst affected by the rains, as well as gusty winds, were St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Barbados. Homes and other structures were damaged and power lines downed.

Two people were reportedly injured in St. Vincent, including one critically, when they tried to repair roof damage during the storm.

Vincent Prime