Lindon Mason walks free
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After being incarcerated for just over two years at Her Majesty’s Prison at Richmond Hill, St. George’s, a Munich man, Lindon Mason is now a free man. Mason was set free by the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal on Monday after the Justices squashed the conviction and sentence of manslaughter at the high court.
PI in Oscar Bartholomew’s death commenced
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Magistrate of the Eastern District Nevlyn John has turned down an application made by two of the defense lawyers to not proceed with the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the death of Peter Oscar Bartholomew last Friday. Five police officers are charged with manslaughter arising out of the death of the 39-year old Grenadian-born Canadian resident who was allegedly beaten at the St. David’s Police Station on December 26, 2011.
Policeman brings shame on the force
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A police officer who is attached to the Port Police Station and his female companion are nursing injuries at the St. George’s General Hospital. The injuries arose from a domestic dispute between the couple that took a turn for the worst early Sunday Morning last.
Has NDC executive member fled G'da?
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The whereabouts of a top executive member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is unknown, days after he was questioned by a Permanent Secretary in connection with an alleged fraudulent act. A close relative of the official indicated that the suspect might have left the island for either Trinidad and Tobago or the United States.
Defense lawyers calling for Coroner’s Inquest
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A team of defense lawyers representing five police officers accused of the beating to death of Grenadian-born Canadian resident Peter Oscar Bartholomew on Boxing Day, December 26, 2011 have filed papers in the High Court seeking to have the charges of Manslaughter against their clients squashed.
Fraudulent casino act!!!
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The casino promoters in Grenada had resorted to fraudulent acts in order to convince some of their associates that the Tillman Thomas-led government had given its “blessings” to the establishment of a casino complex on the island.
Call for proper health care at prison
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Concerns are being raised about the quality of health care being administered to inmates at the Richmond Hill Prison. The concerns came as a result of prison inmate, Joel Lendore of Carriacou committing suicide last Sunday inside his cell.
Mt. Moritz woman rescues Vincentian national
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A woman from Mt. Moritz, St. George’s has turned out to be “A Good Samaritan” to a Vincentian National. The woman who does not wish to be identified came to the aid of Vincentian Kenroy Grant by paying a fine of $500.00 on his behalf.
de Savary expresses confidence in local economy
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Multi-millionaire, Peter de Savary believes that small economies like Grenada may likely move into a depression following the global economic and financial crisis. de Savary made the remarks to local reporters while reacting to a World Bank report warning of a second recession on the horizon.
New Parliament Building on the horizon
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The Australian Government has lived up to its promise of providing funding for the rebuilding of the Parliament Building. Grenada is being given a grant of US$5 million to assist with the rebuilding project for what is regarded to be an iconic building. The signing ceremony for the grant agreement for construction of the Parliament Building was done on Tuesday at the Ministerial Complex in St. George’s between Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and the Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Affairs, Richard Marles.
The EC$28, 000 media proposal
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A $28, 000.00 a month media proposal has been presented to the New National Party (NNP) of former Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell by a Miami-based group known as OneAgenda Inc to help it win the next general election in Grenada.
Insurance Broker is charged
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The Financial Intelligent Unit (FIU) has moved in on insurance broker, Anderson Franklyn, alias Nagota and has brought a charge of fraud against him. The 40-year old businessman of Grand Bras, St. Andrew’s was arrested and charged by the FIU for the offence of Fraudulent Breach of Trust.
Chester Humphrey to appear in court in April
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President-General of the Technical and Allied Workers (TAWU), Senator Chester Humphrey has been granted an extension by the court to answer two charges filed against him by the police.
Prison authority confiscates illegal items
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Prison officials in Grenada have confiscated a number of illegal items including cell phones and illegal drugs found on the compound. An authoritative source confided in The New Today Newspaper that the clean up which is part of the routine searches of inmates netted just over one hundred cellular phones and other items such as cellular phone batteries, sim cards, phone chargers, and an AM/FM radio, and a small quantity of marijuana.
Come Clean Hamlet!
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by Wayne Modeste
I had taken the decision, as a professional journalist, not to be engaged in a media battle with my colleagues as I view it as being highly unethical. However, I am pushed to defend myself against an onslaught that is now launched on me by my dear old friend, Hamlet Mark who has sought to question my credibility as a journalist.
Joe Gilbert is on the attack
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“I am nobody’s yes man and I don’t follow leadership blindly, some people call that rude, I call it strength of character”. Those were the words issued by dismissed Minister of Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development, Joseph Gilbert, as he addressed dozens of Constituents last week Thursday night during a Town Hall style meeting to inform them of the decision taken against him by Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas.
NNP on the campaign trail
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Raising the salary of road workers and reduction of the 15% VAT on several items including some funeral expenses were among the promises made by former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell at a public meeting held in La Tante, St. David’s on Sunday night of his New National Party (NNP).
Be aware of Winston - the broker!!!
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Grenada is on the verge of another milestone - celebrating 38 years of political independence from Great Britain. The pundits will continue to debate for many years whether the so-called progress made over the years is anything worth shouting about given our dismal showing on the economic battlefield.
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