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Profile of New Police Commissioner

Published on 03 September 2011
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Playing  Cricket, In-door Games, as well as Cooking and Farming have been listed as the main hobbies of Grenada’s New Commissioner of Police, Willan Thompson. A former student of Presentation Brother’s College, Thompson will assume the post of Commissioner of Police from September 1 for one year in the first instance.

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Thompson takes charge

Published on 03 September 2011
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The baton has been passed on to Willan Thompson, making him the 23rd Commissioner of Police in the existence of the 158th year of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), and the 16th Commissioner since the People’s Revolutionary Government of 1979.

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Kirani Strikes Gold

Published on 03 September 2011
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Eighteen-year-old Grenada wonder boy, Kirani James stunned defending champion LaShawn Merritt of the United States to win the 400m gold Tuesday and secure Grenada's first ever medal at the World Championships in South Korea.

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Hail the Jaguar

Published on 03 September 2011
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It is now up to the government of Prime Minister, Tillman Thomas to decide on an appropriate manner in which to reward Kirani James for winning Grenada's first-ever World Championship Gold medal on Tuesday in South Korea.

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Hood and Lord engage in physical clash

Published on 03 September 2011
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Details are beginning to emerge about a physical confrontation between a senior Grenada government minister and an executive member of his own constituency branch. An authoritative source told THE NEW TODAY newspaper that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karl Hood and newly appointed Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ralph Lord were engaged in a physical battle following a recent meeting of the Executive of the St. George South-east branch of the party.

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Thompson stamps his authority

Published on 03 September 2011
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Grenadians can expect new Commissioner of Police, Willan Thompson to adopt some tough measures as he leads the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) into a new era. In his maiden address at a change of command ceremony last week Friday at the Special Services Unit Compound in Point Salines, Commissioner Thompson made known his immediate priorities which include making sure that the force move forward as an institution that is responsible for law and order.

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Sir Royston offers words of wisdom to scholarship awardees

Published on 02 September 2011
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One of Grenada’s top hoteliers, Sir Royston Hopkin has encouraged a group of students to take their education seriously. Sir Royston who is the Chairman and Managing Director of the world renown Spice Island Beach Resort in the south of the island said these students now have an opportunity to attend a secondary school. His comments came during the presentation ceremony for awardees of the Sir Royston Hopkin Scholarship Fund which is now in its 20th year. That scholarship would assist children right through their tertiary education.

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Commissioner Clarkson: Continue being confidential

Published on 02 September 2011
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Retired Commissioner of Police, James Clarkson has challenged members of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) to be united as a team in service to their country. Clarkson who was delivering his final address as Commissioner of Police last week Friday commanded all police officers to collectively summon the common bond and faith in an organisation that has the public confidence and trust. He urged them to continue to stamp out corruption, drugs and obscenities.

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NIS contributes handsomely to education

Published on 02 September 2011
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The State-owned National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has continued to invest heavily in the development of the nation’s children. For the past year, just over $100,00.00 was spent, bringing to date $1.2 million the total amount pumped into the scholarship programme to benefit local children. Seven new students, one from each Parish including Carriacou, have been added to the programme that is now into its 16th year.

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Protection being given to regional credit unions

Published on 02 September 2011
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Credit Unions in the sub-region have been encouraged to take advantage of a regional capitalization fund. President of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Union (CCCU), Yvonne Harris said the regional body is mindful of the negative impact that the demise of British American Insurance Company (BAICO) and Clico International has had on the OECS credit union sector.

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Uncle accused of incest

Published on 14 September 2011
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Police are investigating a case of alleged incest in St. Paul’s, St. George’s at the start of September. An authoritative source told THE NEW TODAY newspaper that a 37 year-old construction worker is accused of having sexual intercourse with his ten-year old niece sometime between September 1 and 2.

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Dowden in trouble with Police

Published on 14 September 2011
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British National Tarrie Dowden has found herself in trouble with the law. The 27-year old Dowden who has been residing in Grenada for the past year was arrested and charged for the offense of taking prohibited items into a police station last week Thursday.

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GPC still floating

Published on 14 September 2011
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Minister of Works and Public Utilities,  Joseph Gilbert, has commended the management of the Grenada Postal Corporation (GPC) for its leadership of the state body, including the introduction of new initiatives to keep the corporation viable. Gilbert, who is the Minister responsible for the GPC, made the remarks against the background of reports that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is planning to eliminate about 220,000 full-time jobs by 2015.

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Security guards to get $8 an hour

Published on 14 September 2011
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The minimum wages paid to domestic workers and security guards in Grenada are being increased. The announcement was made by Labour Minister, Honorable Glynis Roberts on the heels of a report from a Wage Advisory Committee that included representatives from the Grenada Trades’ Union Council (GTUC) and the Grenada Employers’ Federation.

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Hood visits Israel

Published on 14 September 2011
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Karl Hood has begun a week long visit (Sept. 3rd to Sept 8th) to Israel aimed at exploring areas of common ground as well as to build the foundation for expanding bilateral Caribbean-Israel relations. The trip, inaugurated by Israeli Minister for Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman, is being implemented under the auspices of Project Interchange, an institute of AJC (American Jewish Committee), in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Words of advice from Minister Roberts

Published on 14 September 2011
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Labour Minister Glynis Roberts is encouraging more private and non-governmental organisations to assist needy students achieve their education goals. "It is indeed a good gesture when organisations can help those who are deserving of help in our communities,'' Hon. Roberts said at an event of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

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Drug Mules Caught at Airport

Published on 14 September 2011
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Police believe they have managed to make a dent on one of the major suppliers of illegal drugs leaving the island for a foreign destination. Woburn resident, Shankiel ‘Riley’ Myland was arrested last week Friday by members of the Drug Squad and is now facing a charge of possession of illegal drugs and trafficking.

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US Gov’t Confirms Mitchell Accepted US$500,000 in Briefcase

Published on 14 September 2011
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A secret classified document prepared by former U.S Ambassador to Barbados, Mary Kramer confirmed the existence of a videotape showing former Grenada Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell collecting US$500, 000.00 as alleged bribery money from imprisoned fraudster, Eric Resteiner in June 2000 in Switzerland.

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On D spot recognises Kirani

Published on 14 September 2011
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The victory of top Grenadian athlete, Kirani James as well as his two colleagues who represented Grenada at the just ended IAAF World Championships in South Korea continues to be a source of pride and inspiration for all Grenadians. The 18-year old resident of Gouyave, St John stormed to victory in the 400m at the World Athletics championships last week Tuesday to give Grenada its first international gold medal.

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The minimum wage Bill

Published on 13 September 2011
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EDITORIAL:

The pendulum continues to swing fully in favour of labour under the current Tillman Thomas-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. That claim to fame once belonged entirely to the Grenada United Labour Party (GULP) under the late, Sir Eric Gairy whom many regard highly as an outstanding social revolutionary for his successful fight for better wages for rural and blue collar workers in the 50’s and 60’s.

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