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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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“Breaking all barriers, striving for greater achievements under one flag”.
That’s the theme under which Grenada will celebrate its 38th Anniversary of Independence. This year’s celebration will extend to one month from January 06 to February 07 and among the activities planned are an Independence Health Walk, the National Independence Calypso Competition, some major athletic sporting events, Inter-Primary School Lawn Tennis Tournament, and the Independence Torch run in all parishes).
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The Seamen and Waterfront Workers Union (SWWU) has decided to get involved in the current impasse between the Technical & Allied Workers union (TAWU) and the Grenada Breweries Limited (GBL). According to well-placed sources, SWWU President, Lyle Samuel has written to the management of the local brewing company urging it to immediately return to the bargaining table with TAWU in an effort to settle the dispute and for the locked-out workers to return to the job.
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