MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

MP Peter David Christmas Message

It is with both honor and pleasure that I bring you warmest season’s greetings for this Christmas, and the deepest wishes for greater prosperity in the New Year.

Indeed Christmas is a time to take stock — to reflect on the year just gone by and to reaffirm new commitments for the upcoming year.

Indeed 2010 was a challenging year in many ways â€" but we end it in hope.

Hope that we have had an opportunity to have learnt from the mistakes, and the hope that we can make next year better than this year was.

For me in political life, Christmas is of particular relevance.

What we celebrate at this time is a Christ child, who came to live among us, so that he can bring hope to the

marginalised, offer liberation to the downtrodden and salvation to all of us.

If anyone of us in public life is to live out the true Christian values, we must be willing to fight for people who are marginalised; protect the weakest among us and offer a hope of a better day.

That’s why the message

PM Thomas brings Good Tidings To Business Community

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010 â€" Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has visited the business community on mainland Grenada, in Carriacou and on the island of Petite Martinique, to bring Christmas greetings. 

The Prime Minister made door to door calls on businesses in Petite Martinique on Tuesday, following which he distributed toys to about 50 children who had gathered at the Petite Martinique School. This is the Prime Minister’s third visit to the island since taking office just over two years ago. 

Mr. Thomas, accompanied by the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Affairs, Senator George Prime and other Ministry

PM Thomas brings Good Tidings To Business Community

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010 â€" Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has visited the business community on mainland Grenada, in Carriacou and on the island of Petite Martinique, to bring Christmas greetings. 

The Prime Minister made door to door calls on businesses in Petite Martinique on Tuesday, following which he distributed toys to about 50 children who had gathered at the Petite Martinique School. This is the Prime Minister’s third visit to the island since taking office just over two years ago. 

Mr. Thomas, accompanied by the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Affairs, Senator George Prime and other Ministry

Reason for the heavy down pour

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday December 21, 2010 - The weather system off Barbados is now unlikely to develop into a storm but has drenched the island with heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds.

The small low pressure system was about 50 miles east of Barbados earlier today, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorm activity.

The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said today that environmental conditions are not favorable for storm formation. 

The chance that it will develop over the next 48 hours has now fallen to just 10 percent.

“Regardless of development the system could enhance rainfall and winds across portions of the Windward Islands today,” the NHC said. 

PYSADEE OUTREACH HITS GOUYAVE

Pysadee  Outreach goes to the parish of St. John’s for it’s 2011 Schools Distribution Programme on Thursday August 11th.

The venue is to be announced but students from primary schools in the parish would benefit from the school supplies.

The husband and wife team of Harold and Geneva Pysadee are working feverishly to ensure enough supplies are garnered for the event.

For the past 3 years Pysadee Outreach have descended on the parishes of St. Mark at the Bonair Gov’t School, St. Andrew at the Byelands RC School and St. Patrick at the St. Patrick RC School to distribute school

Address by Nazim Burke At opening of workshop

I am honoured to have the privilege to address this Workshop on behalf of the Government of Grenada.

I take the opportunity to formally welcome the team from UNDP Barbados office and wish that you will enjoy your stay in Grenada during the next two days.

It is certainly difficult to be away from work and your families as you either attempt to wrap up final activities in your work plans, prepare for the festive season or the annual family vacation. Your presence here today is indeed a testimony to your commitment and dedication to serve and we are indeed grateful for that.

As you may be aware, The Global Environment Facility unites 182 member governments â€" in partnership with international institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector â€" to address global environmental issues.

You may also be aware that the GEF provides grants to developing countries and countries with economies in transition for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. These projects benefit the global environment, linking local, national, and global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable livelihoods, and these issues are indeed relevant to us here in Grenada.

With this in mind, I want to use this opportunity to establish the context within which I believe your deliberations and considerations should be approached with respect to GEF -5

Grenada along with other developing countries continue to experience the brunt of a severe global economic and financial crisis.  We in Grenada have had to contend with a stronger than expected decline in our GDP to 7.7% in 2009.

The depressed economic situation placed significant pressures on Government’s revenues despite efforts to strengthen collections.  We have to reduce capital expenditure to keep in line with revenues. Nevertheless, Government’s primary deficit remains relatively significant.

The economy has remained sluggish during the year as key sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture and Construction are yet to recover due to lack of any sustained economic recovery in the United States and Europe, our two

Address by Nazim Burke At opening of workshop

I am honoured to have the privilege to address this Workshop on behalf of the Government of Grenada.

I take the opportunity to formally welcome the team from UNDP Barbados office and wish that you will enjoy your stay in Grenada during the next two days.

It is certainly difficult to be away from work and your families as you either attempt to wrap up final activities in your work plans, prepare for the festive season or the annual family vacation. Your presence here today is indeed a testimony to your commitment and dedication to serve and we are indeed grateful for that.

As you may be aware, The Global Environment Facility unites 182 member governments â€" in partnership with international institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector â€" to address global environmental issues.

You may also be aware that the GEF provides grants to developing countries and countries with economies in transition for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. These projects benefit the global environment, linking local, national, and global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable livelihoods, and these issues are indeed relevant to us here in Grenada.

With this in mind, I want to use this opportunity to establish the context within which I believe your deliberations and considerations should be approached with respect to GEF -5

Grenada along with other developing countries continue to experience the brunt of a severe global economic and financial crisis.  We in Grenada have had to contend with a stronger than expected decline in our GDP to 7.7% in 2009.

The depressed economic situation placed significant pressures on Government’s revenues despite efforts to strengthen collections.  We have to reduce capital expenditure to keep in line with revenues. Nevertheless, Government’s primary deficit remains relatively significant.

The economy has remained sluggish during the year as key sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture and Construction are yet to recover due to lack of any sustained economic recovery in the United States and Europe, our two

Address by Nazim Burke At opening of workshop

I am honoured to have the privilege to address this Workshop on behalf of the Government of Grenada.

I take the opportunity to formally welcome the team from UNDP Barbados office and wish that you will enjoy your stay in Grenada during the next two days.

It is certainly difficult to be away from work and your families as you either attempt to wrap up final activities in your work plans, prepare for the festive season or the annual family vacation. Your presence here today is indeed a testimony to your commitment and dedication to serve and we are indeed grateful for that.

As you may be aware, The Global Environment Facility unites 182 member governments â€" in partnership with international institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector â€" to address global environmental issues.

You may also be aware that the GEF provides grants to developing countries and countries with economies in transition for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. These projects benefit the global environment, linking local, national, and global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable livelihoods, and these issues are indeed relevant to us here in Grenada.

With this in mind, I want to use this opportunity to establish the context within which I believe your deliberations and considerations should be approached with respect to GEF -5

Grenada along with other developing countries continue to experience the brunt of a severe global economic and financial crisis.  We in Grenada have had to contend with a stronger than expected decline in our GDP to 7.7% in 2009.

The depressed economic situation placed significant pressures on Government’s revenues despite efforts to strengthen collections.  We have to reduce capital expenditure to keep in line with revenues. Nevertheless, Government’s primary deficit remains relatively significant.

The economy has remained sluggish during the year as key sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture and Construction are yet to recover due to lack of any sustained economic recovery in the United States and Europe, our two

Former Opposition Leader Michael Baptiste calls for fresh election

A former Leader of the Opposition in the Grenada Parliament believes that the delayed acceptance of new ministerial portfolio by two Cabinet members and eventual resignation of another provided the foundation for the Tillman Thomas administration to go back to the polls.

Speaking on Rennie Bishop’s weekly Carib Views â€" a live programme aired on WWRL radio in New York on Saturdays Michael Baptiste said that Grenada’s political structure is based on the Westminster system and under that design cabinet minister cannot refuse to accept portfolio when there is a reshuffle of ministerial positions.

“In the Westminster style democracy the

MPs, community groups spreading Christmas joy

St. George’s, December 15, 2010 â€" The House of Representatives held its final 2010 session Tuesday, with MPs on both sides of the aisle using the sitting to extend greetings to the nation, especially the constituents they represent in parliament.
The Members of Parliament are expected to continue their round of Christmas parties in their constituencies, and engaging in holiday visits to people in their homes and in institutions such as hospitals.
Among parties held so far were two last Saturday, December 11. One was hosted at Camahogne Park by St. George South MP Glynis Roberts. Another on Market Hill was organised by a group of Anglican Church members with the support of Hon. Peter David, MP for the Town of

MPs, community groups spreading Christmas joy

St. George’s, December 15, 2010 â€" The House of Representatives held its final 2010 session Tuesday, with MPs on both sides of the aisle using the sitting to extend greetings to the nation, especially the constituents they represent in parliament.
The Members of Parliament are expected to continue their round of Christmas parties in their constituencies, and engaging in holiday visits to people in their homes and in institutions such as hospitals.
Among parties held so far were two last Saturday, December 11. One was hosted at Camahogne Park by St. George South MP Glynis Roberts. Another on Market Hill was organised by a group of Anglican Church members with the support of Hon. Peter David, MP for the Town of

, RODOLPH AUSTIN, NAMED AS DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP 2010 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, December 14th 2010 â€" Kingston, Jamaica: Jamaican centre-midfielder, Rodolph Austin, has been named the winner of the Digicel Caribbean Cup 2010 Player of the Tournament award. 

Wearing the number 17 shirt for Jamaica, Austin scored the first goal in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out in the Digicel Caribbean Cup final against Guadeloupe in which the Reggae Boyz won 5-4 to take home the Championship title for a second consecutive time. 

Digicel Group Head of Sponsorship, Karl Donnelly, said; “The Digicel Caribbean Cup 2010 was the biggest and best tournament to date so a hearty congratulations to Rodolph on his well-deserved win. Given the standard of

GBN An Embarrassment To Grenada

Listening to the evening news today the Grenada Broadcasting Network owned by a Trinidadian company refers to former Prime Minister of Grenada George Brizan as a former government minister. How can someone working in the news room of our national station has no knowledge that Brizan is a former Prime Minister?

As I have always maintained that the government should reacquire the station sold by the NNP administration for a mare one million dollars EC.

This station programming has gotten increasingly worse over the years with poor news, sports and culture coverage. The station fails to provide local coverage of sporting and

Michael Baptiste Call on PM to Fire dissenting minister

Former opposition leader in Grenada Michael Baptiste has called on PM Thomas to fire three dissenting ministers.  Mr Baptiste was speaking to Rennie Bishop on Radio WWRL New York.  Baptiste also call on the PM to call election and seek a fresh mandate from the people. Please click here for the full interview

Source: Spiceislander.com - News & Information from Grenada

Grenada invited to participate in International Water Week in Singapore

CANCUN, MEXICO, December 10, 2010 â€" Grenada has accepted an invitation to participate in Singapore’s International Water Week in 2011.

The invitation was extended to Environment Minister Karl Hood during a bilateral meeting with Singapore’s Minister of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim on the margins of the Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico.

Minister Ibrahim said that Singapore is prepared to welcome a Grenada delegation including the Minister to the fourth Singapore International Water Week which will be held July 4-8, 2011 under the theme “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment”.

The organisers said that

Grenada and Mexico agreed to strengthen cooperation links

CANCUN, MEXICO, December 10, 2010 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Thursday, during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP16).

The two leaders held discussions on bilateral issues between Grenada and Mexico as well as relations between Mexico and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and agreed to continue strengthening cooperation links.

They also discussed the situation in Haiti, climate change and Grenada assuming the chairmanship of CARICOM in 2011.

Prime Minister Thomas thanked President Calderon for the scholarships Mexico offered

THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF GRENADA

We the People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with the assurance of God's Blessings, and in this solemn exercise of our Sovereign Constituent Power, do hereby re-enact and ordain this Basic Law as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Grenada, in order to secure for ourselves and our Posterity, the Rights, Liberties and Freedoms that are constitutive of the moral ideal of Human Dignity; to provide for and to promote good

democratic governance of our Tri-Island State; and to provide for the Common Good and for the General Welfare of all our People.

Click here for the full document

Source: Spiceislander.com - News & Information from Grenada

The death of two pioneers in education in St. John

Two educational pioneers have passed away recently. Sister Mary, Raphael Narcisi (Sisters of the Sorrowful Mothers), founder and first Principal of the St. Rose Modern Secondary School in Gouyave entered into rest on the 24th October 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.

Her dream of a sound, Christian education for children led her to establish in the old boucan building in Gouyave, the second Secondary School in the parish in September 1966. There were just sixty students and four teachers.

Her contribution to education will always be remembered by all who came in contact with and who were influenced by her.

Digicel Cup ends in thriller as Jamaica retain title in shoot out

Sunday, December 5th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Jamaica retained their Digicel Caribbean Cup crown in a magnificent game that ended in penalties after a 1-1 draw and extra time.

The Digicel Caribbean Cup Final, watched across the Caribbean, USA and Worldwide on www.digicelfootball.com, packed the Pierre Aliker stadium in Dillon, Martinique for what turned out to be a cracking finale to the 3 month tournament, the centre piece of Caribbean football, which is the Digicel Caribbean Cup.

Having lost to Jamaica in their Group I encounter, Guadeloupe started the match at a ferocious pace and with skipper Stephane Auvrey reinstated to his midfield berth after his semi final suspension due to yellow cards accumulation, the midfield battle was being won early by the French.

The defending champions however were not to be outclassed and with Dane Richards looking threatening going forward there was always the skill and experience of the Reggae Boyz that caused an immense and constant threat.

Collet was an ever imposing threat on the left for Guadeloupe as his sweet left foot tried to find Gendrey on more than one occasion but the Jamaican defence marshalled by skipper Thomas were standing tall and dealing well with the attacks.

Joint golden boot leader Dane Richards had a great chance on 26 minutes after a decisive run down the right and cut back by Eric Vernan which fell to Richards perfectly, and just as he was about to pull the trigger, three French defenders threw themselves at the ball

MWAG condemns public statements by PM Thomas

The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) roundly condemns public statements made by Prime Minister and Minister of Information and National Security Tillman Thomas in relation to the recent series of online commentaries by our colleague Hamlet Mark. While it is the Prime Minister's right to robustly defend his government on any matter that is part of the public debate, we are concerned that his comments could intimidate and by extension inhibit the work of the local journalist.

MWAG believes Mark's articles were in the best traditions of commentaries, using the most modern form – blogging. MWAG also believes it

UNESCO Funding for Grenada

St. George's, December 4, 2010 (GIS) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved a Grenada request for funding US$42,000 for the completion of a National Cultural Policy.

The funding request was prepared and presented following a UNESCO sub-regional meeting on cultural conventions held in Grenada in June.

The proposal was followed up on by Senator Arley Gill, the Minister with Responsibility for Culture, when he visited Nairobi, Kenya, last month for a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention Committee meeting. The focus of the meeting was the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage of countries worldwide.

Grenada sits on the committee which

Reggae Boyz advance but get their toughest test yet

Friday, December 3rd 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: The Reggae Boyz advance to the Digicel Caribbean Cup Final but get a stern test from a resilient and resolute side from Grenada. No doubt Jamaica came into the game as firm favourites but Grenada kept it very tight in the opening exchanges. It was Grenada who created the first shooting chance of the match. They had a free kick from about 30 yards but did not manage to trouble Miller in the Jamaica goal as the ball drifted harmlessly wide.

In the 7th minute a good long ball from the Jamaica defense found Ryan Johnson out on the right wing for Jamaica's first real attack. Johnson controlled brilliantly which enabled him get his head up to pick the perfect slide rule pass splitting two Grenada defenders to find Dane Richards – Samsung Man of the Match. Richards made no mistake with the finish, he slotted the ball home from 10 yards out. An early goal for Jamaica is just what the favourites needed and in the few minutes after the goal they proceeded to stroke the ball around the park with a great deal of confidence.

In the 13th minute Grenada got the ball forward and there didn't appear too much danger for Jamaica when Kithson Bain collected

THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP 2010 – THE FINAL FOUR

Thursday, December 2nd 2010 – Fort de France, Martinique: As the Digicel Caribbean Cup finals 2010 continue in Martinique, the final four teams – Cuba; Grenada; Guadeloupe and Jamaica – are through to tomorrow's semi-finals and as a result automatically qualify to the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011. Coincidentally this year's final is a mirror situation to The Digicel Cup final four from 2008 – however, on that occasion the match ups were slightly different. Here, www.digicelfootball.com takes a closer look at the four teams and their route to the championship finals.

As current champions, Jamaica are one of the tournament favourites and are through to the final four following a 100% record in their Group I games against Antigua & Barbuda (3-1), Guadeloupe (2-0) and Guyana (4-0). With four Reggae Boyz players up for the 'Digicel Player of the Tournament' award, and Luton Shelton and Marvin

NNP Expresses Electoral Concerns

St. George's, Grenada, December 1st, 2010: The New National Party wishes to re-iterate its deep concerns regarding the  integrity of the Electoral Office and its attempts to subvert the wishes of the people in the next general elections whenever it is called.

This claim has been echoed by the New National Party on the grounds that the present holder of the office of supervisor of elections is a well known party activist of the National Democratic Congress  Party and was seen during the last election campaign in a manner of deep involvement with the then opposition NDC.

Meanwhile, The New National Party has learnt through the news media

Grenada qualify for Digicel semis

Tuesday, November 30th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Cuba and Grenada qualified to the Digicel semi finals in first and second place respectively from Group H in what was the poorest display of the beautiful game in some years to remember.

Cuba (Blue)	0 – 0	Grenada (Yellow)
02 00 05 00 00 00	Shots Corners Fouls Offsides Yellow cards Red cards	01 00 08 00 00 00

 

With both sides knowing a draw was required to preserve their positions at the summit of Group H and with it automatic qualification, neither team seemed to want to over attack in the opening half.

Cuba made 4 changes from their hard fought win over Martinique, some of which were due to suspensions, but the quality of their side was intact as they showed with relentless passing