Thursday, February 23, 2012

Gun shots in Fontenoy...one man dead

Published on 09 January 2012

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Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to the shooting death of Frik Potgieter of Fontenoy, St. George’s.

Police Officers Charged With Manslaughter

Published on 09 January 2012

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A mob-like crowd converged in the precincts of the Number One Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday as five police officers were brought to court in connection with the death of Grenadian-born Canadian resident Peter Oscar Bartholomew.

A protocol is needed

Published on 09 January 2012

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EDITORIAL

THE NEW TODAY would like to voice full support for the suggestion put forward by local attorney-at-law, Anselm Clouden for the establishment of a protocol to guide police officers in their deportment when persons are taken into their custody.

ASP Jones removed from St. David’s Police Station

Published on 09 January 2012

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A major shakeup has taken place at the St. David’s Police Station at Petite Esperance. This was announced by Commissioner of Police, Willan Thompson at a press conference held at Police Headquarters on Fort George last week Thursday.

“We want justice”

Published on 09 January 2012

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An angry crowd of family, friends and sympathisers of the late Oscar Bartholomew protested outside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday, minutes after five police officers appeared before a City Magistrate Court in connection with his death over the Christmas holiday period.

David expects no tourism fall-out from killing

Published on 09 January 2012

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Tourism Minister Peter David has said that Grenada remains an “extremely safe destination’’ for visitors, adding that government intends to keep it that way. He made the comment in response to questions about the potential impact on tourism of the death of Oscar Bartholomew.

Another recognition for Lew Smith

Published on 08 January 2012

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One of Grenada’s most distinguished broadcast journalists has been recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for outstanding service in his profession.

Clouden calls for protocol to govern Police Officers

Published on 08 January 2012

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One of Grenada’s most vocal attorneys, Anselm Clouden is urging the Tillman Thomas Government to establish a protocol that will serve to guide members of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) who have detainees in their custody.

Derick Sylvester: “I’m seeing a gradual increase in police brutality

Published on 08 January 2012

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D-Sylvester Attorney-at-law Derick Sylvester has alleged that there has been a gradual increase in police brutality in Grenada in recent times. While stopping short of saying the pattern has developed since the elevation of Willan Thompson as Commissioner of Police last August, Sylvester praised his predecessor James Clarkson whom he said sought to do his best in restricting or limiting police officers from beating civilians in their custody.

The brewery dispute

Published on 08 January 2012

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EDITORIAL

More than one hundred employees attached to the Grenada Breweries Limited will enter the New Year unsure of a salary. During a press conference held last week Friday, Preston George, who heads the Industrial Relations Department of the Ansa Mc Cal Group, the parent company of Grenada Breweries Ltd, said that as long as the company and the Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) are unable to reach an agreement, the local firm has no obligation to pay the workers who remain off the job.

Athletics Coach charged with Maiming

Published on 08 January 2012

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Athletics Coach Jimmy Mathlin has been charged by police in Gouyave, St. John’s with maiming Mathlin, a 51-year old school teacher and a coach attached to Speed Zone Sports Club of Gouyave, is accused of causing injuries to his 25-year old fiancée, Christel Marshall of Edward Street in Gouyave, St. John’s.

18-year old charged with defilement

Published on 08 January 2012

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Police have charged an 18-year old labourer of Mirabeau, St. Andrew’s for defilement of a female. Matthew Collymore is accused of committing the sexual act on a 13-year student of Content, St. David’s sometime between December 26 and 27.

St. David’s residents cry out for justice

Published on 22 January 2012

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The atmosphere in St. David’s continues to be charged following the alleged beating to death of Grenadian-born Canadian resident Peter Oscar Bartholomew at the hands of police officers attached to the St. David’s Police Station on Boxing Day.

GULP is getting ready

Published on 22 January 2012

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With general elections on the island, a mere 18-months away, the Grenada United Labour Party (GULP) has re-emerged to disclose its intention to contest the poll and provide Grenadians with an alternative to both the governing and main opposition parties in Parliament.

Be ever mindful

Published on 22 January 2012

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EDITORIAL

Three deaths by unlawful means within a two-week period in Grenada are just too much. Two of the killings have been classified as murder while the one involving five police officers have been deemed to be manslaughter by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Cadet Corp bill

Published on 22 January 2012

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Parliament has approved the Grenada Cadet Corps Bill, 2011 amidst concerns raised by members of the Opposition New National Party (NNP).Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell said he has tremendous difficulties with the Bill especially with the military style training provided to children as young as 11 years old.

Kenny Lalsingh back on the campaign trail

Published on 22 January 2012

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The main opposition New National Party (NNP) is said to be “eyeing” a former government minister as its candidate to try and unseat Prime Minister Tillman Thomas for his rural St. Patrick East seat in the next general elections. Informed sources told THE NEW TODAY newspaper that Kenny Lalsingh who holds the post of Deputy Chairman of the party has apparently been given the green light to lead the party work in the area.

Clouden not happy with ‘inadequate answers’

Published on 22 January 2012

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In a rather surprising move, government senators have failed to support a motion brought in the Senate by an independent member aimed at setting up a committee to look into a multi-million dollar questionable transaction under the former Keith Mitchell-led New National Party (NNP) administration.

‘Adopt an approach of compromise’

Published on 22 January 2012

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Following is the full text of a statement issued by three private sector groupings on the island under their umbrella body, the Grenada Private Sector Organisation (GPSO) in light of the impasse between the Grenada Breweries Ltd (GBL) and the Technical & Allied Workers Union (TAWU).

Commissioner Thompson denies police brutality

Published on 22 January 2012

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Commissioner of Police, Willan Thompson has sought to justify the use of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) in removing Brewery workers who were engaged in blocking the entrance of the Grenada Breweries Limited (GBL) on the Maurice Bishop Highway two weeks ago.