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4/5/2012 
GOVERNMENT FULFILLS MAJOR COMMITMENT TO GRENADIAN STUDE...  
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, APRIL 2nd, 2012 _ A major commitment by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas to the people of St. Patrick and Carriacou will be fulfilled on Wednesday 4th April, 2012, when the T. A. Marryshow Community College launches its video conference facility to three campus locations. The new facility is a contribution by the board of the Caribbean Knowledge and Learning Network (CKLN) to the government and people of Grenada that will propel in a new era of how education is delivered to TAMCC students living in St. Patrick and Grenada. This network will allow students at the St. Patrick and Carriacou Campuses of the TAMCC to participate in classes and interact with teachers at the Tanteen Campus of the College in real time. The Prime Minister said that the video conference facility is a very important development for the people of northern Grenada and Carriacou, “because it means that they will save on transport and other expenses they would have to undertake if they had to commute every day. This is especially important for the parents and young people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique,” the Prime Minister said. The funding for this project, worth EC$393,228, is provided by the European Union as part of the Euro10.00 million grant to the Caribbean for developing a regional network called C@ribNET, connecting all CARICOM member States. The development is a culmination of a consistent campaign by the Prime Minister and his administration to utilize Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide education and other government services to the Grenadian public “wherever they live”. “I am excited that this project has finally come on stream and I look forward to the expansion of services offered by the TAMCC at the Sauteur’s and Hillsborough locations,” the Prime Minister said Friday. The launch programme will utilize the technology with audiences, including the Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Sen. Franka Alexis-Bernardine in St. Patrick, while the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Sen. George Prime will be in Hillsborough. “This contribution of the connectivity and the provision of the equipment for this video conferencing service to Grenada is quite appropriate”, said Mr. Ken Sylvester, CEO of CKLN, as the CKLN is headquartered in St. Georges and has benefited from the hospitality and support of the Grenada government.
 

 


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GOVERNMENT FULFILLS MAJOR COMMITMENT TO GRENADIAN STUDE...  
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WHAT CAN THIS EMBATTLED LEADER ACHIEVE AT THE 6TH SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS: St. George, Grenada, April 12, 2012………..Given the ongoing disarray in the Hon Tillman Thomas led Government of Grenada and his NDC Party facing likely humiliation at the polls when he eventually calls the election, it is reasonable for Grenadians from all strata of the society to ask the simple question, “what will Thomas achieve on behalf of Grenada at the 6th Summit of the Americas?” The New National Party considers this as a timely and pertinent question given the likelihood that Thomas will spend more time burning up the phone lines between Cartagena and St. George’s for briefings on further party mischief and fallouts. The Prime Minister is acutely uneasy and preoccupied with as he has said the leftist in his Party – Cabinet members he recently referred to as EVIL with his good over evil dichotomy. What a testimonial. What a revelation – this coming from the mouth of our Prime Minister. While the NNP has no problem with the Summit’s agenda items and recognizes that this Meeting offers an important forum for dialogue and possible cooperation amongst nations. Thomas who is already known to have fallen short in his internal diplomacy, can he do Grenada’s business when he is currently embroiled in a party spat at home. Can he fruitfully interact and extract the type of support from leaders of attending nations that would result in significant benefits for the Grenadian people? Due to the fact that the Prime Minister chooses to mask his shortcomings by travelling with a large entourage, this is likely to be another joy ride where thousands of dollars which the country cannot afford will be spent or thrown down the drain. The NNP recognizes the importance of information communication technology tools and during its reign did much to broaden the policy and address the digital divide between rural and urban populations. However, given the current economic malaise in Grenada and the failure of the Thomas administration to address the economic climate, it is ample time for his government to broaden the developmental process so the continued outcry from various sectors of the economy can be minimized. The NNP is deeply concerned about the current situation in Grenada. If Hon. Tillman Thomas is honest about good governance and genuine with his claim of having concern for the nation’s population, and given his most recent comments that his party is divided and there are those in his ranks seeking to undermine his government; then the most responsible thing to do is to dissolve Parliament and seek a new electoral mandate.
00By: pastor Garraway
4/19/2012 4:26:52 PM
I am finally coming to my senses and as a religious man, I have to say I can no longer continue to give my support the Keith Mitchel Regime. Let me be quite clear. I made a big mistake and after seeing all the astrocities his party has done to our country to bring us back into time, I have to give my full support to Mr. Tillman Thomas. He is indeed an honest fellow and is truly looking to move us forward as a nation.
00By: pastor Garraway
4/19/2012 5:59:41 AM
johnt,why don't you post something constructive?the country is hurting as it is,and name calling won't bring us jobs or strengthening the econmy.please post some good ideas that we could all learn from.
00By: stallion
4/16/2012 11:46:50 AM
Pastor Garraway i knows alot of Pastor that are Imposter than politician.The fact is Politician can liar cause that what they are about but Pastors some of you,all are really deciving .Its like burn pan calling pot black.
00By: johnT
4/16/2012 9:17:07 AM
This impostor, has demonstrated how low some so call intelligent people in Grenada will go to protect and prop up their dwindling image and embarrassing party. Only one group that is presently engaged in such despicable acts. what they fail to realize their days are numbered.
00By: pastor Garraway
4/15/2012 8:40:31 PM