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  5/23/2008 || NNP SHUNS ELECTION CODE ***

For a second successive general election, Grenada's governing New National Party has said it won't sign on to a campaign code of conduct. The NNP has accused members of the organisation supervising the drafting of a code of being politically affiliated to the main opposition National Democratic C...Read More >>>

  5/13/2008 || 22-YEAR OLD THE FINAL NNP CANDIDATE

A 22-year-old pastor in Grenada has become the youngest candidate to throw his hat into the political ring as anticipation mounts that general elections could be called before the end of this year. Devon Rachae, a CARICOM Youth Ambassador for the last three years, has been endorsed as the final c...Read More >>>

  4/26/2008 || NDC TO HOLD YOUTH FEST AT UNION PLAYING FIELD TOMO...***

ST. ANDREW’S, April 26, 2008 - The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), headed by Opposition Leader Mr. Tillman Thomas, is expected to hold a youth fest tomorrow (Sunday April 27, 2008) at the Union Playing Field in St. Andrew’s. The event is organized by the youth arm of the part...Read More >>>

  4/21/2008 || PRIME MINISTER MITCHELL HINTS THAT ELECTIONS WILL ...***

INSIDE GRENADA MONDAY APRIL 21, 2008 GRENADA:Prime Minister and political leader of the ruling New National Party (NNP), Dr. Keith Mitchell, hinted yesterday that the next time the NNP calls a major meeting, the much anticipated date for elections will be revealed. He encouraged all persons li...Read More >>>

  4/15/2008 || NNP’S YOUTH CONVENTION AND RALLY***

After a successfully tremendous show of support by women nationwide, the New National Party (NNP) is taking its message of continuing the progress throughout the country with the organization’s Youth Arm planning a massive engagement. Efforts towards mobilization for the NNP Youth Convention and ...Read More >>>

  4/4/2008 || OAS MISSION HEARS OPPOSITION ELECTION CONCERNS

Discussions held between an expert team from the Organisation of American States (OAS) and key groups Wednesday have been described as fruitful. The visiting officials arrived in Grenada on Tuesday to help the Electoral Office prepare for general elections due in 2009 but widely expected to be ca...Read More >>>

  3/31/2008 || NDC POLITICIANS FACING LAWSUITS***

Several members of Grenada's opposition National Democratic Congress are facing civil lawsuits in connection with the alleged beating of a police officer. At least nine members of the NDC including two members of the House of Representatives and a Senator are being taken to court over that matter...Read More >>>

  3/19/2008 || NDCS GILBERT CONFIDENT OF WIN

INSIDE GRENADA MARCH 19, 2008 from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) With Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell hinting last weekend that he is ready to call general elections sometime after April 20, an opposition candidate says he is confident of defeating one of the Prime Minister's key c...Read More >>>

  3/18/2008 || MITCHELL HINTS AT AN ELECTION DATE DURING MASSIVE ...

INSIDE GRENADA MARCH 18, 2008 ST GEORGE'S – Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has given his broadest hint that he would soon announce the date for the general election, as a visiting Jamaica government minister called on Grenadian women to support a bid by the ruling New National Party ...Read More >>>

  3/18/2008 || MITCHELL HINTS AT CALLING ELECTION SOON***

Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has given his broadest hint that he would soon announce the date for the general election as a visiting Jamaica government minister called on Grenadian women to support a bid by the ruling New National Party (NNP) for an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in offic...Read More >>>

  3/4/2008 || GRENADA OPPOSITION RENEWS CALL FOR GENERAL ELECTIO...

A senior member of Grenada's main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party will continue its work in the face of what he calls the 'provocative actions'' of the ruling New National Party (NNP) Government. NDC General Secretary Peter David says his party believes in the democra...Read More >>>

  3/1/2008 || WELFARE GROUP MAKES PRESENTATION OF FOOD HAMPERS

INSIDE GRENADA MARCH 01, 2008 The St. Andrew’s North West Constituency Branch of the New National Party (NNP) this week distributed approximately eighty (80) food hampers to needy persons throughout the entire constituency. The hamper distribution commenced on Sunday February 24 and conclude...Read More >>>

  2/27/2008 || OAS SENDING TEAM TO OBSERVE UPCOMING ELECTIONS

The Organisation of American States (OAS) has announced plans to send a technical team to Grenada next month to assist the Elections Office in solving problems associated with the voters' registration list. OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza told a news conference on Tuesday that the hemis...Read More >>>

  2/25/2008 || ST. ANDREW SOUTH EAST RECOMMENDS SENATOR EMMALIN P...

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 25, 2008 from the New National Party (NNP) The New National Party (NNP) St. Andrew South East Constituency crossed its first hurdle in the candidacy selection for the next general election when key supporters on Saturday 23rd February, 2008, unanimously put forward You...Read More >>>

  2/21/2008 || SYLVESTER QUARLESS ENDORSED AS NDC’S CANDIDATE FOR...

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 21, 2008 From the National Democratic Congress (NDC) The opposition National Democratic Congress, buoyed by huge crowd turnouts at recent events, is still trying to increase its support base and is urging ongoing monitoring of the election registration process. E...Read More >>>

  2/20/2008 || GRENADA MINISTER CRITICISED OVER COMMENTS DIRECTED...***

One of Grenada’s leading government ministers is being criticised for comments made at a political meeting here on Sunday. Minister of Economic Development and Planning Anthony Boatswain, during the endorsement of the New National Party candidate for St John’s, Fitzroy Bedeau, said the so-called ...Read More >>>

  2/19/2008 || NNP PERSPECTIVE - NDC MUDDLE AND CONFUSION

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 19, 2008 from the New National Party (NNP) The National Democratic Congress (NDC) of Tillman Thomas is busy re-inventing itself at the drop of a hat depending on which social grouping it seeks to influence. Lacking a social base in the society, the party, which is very...Read More >>>

  2/14/2008 || MITCHELL CONFIDENT

Grenada's Prime Minister Keith Mitchell said he was confident that his ruling New National Party (NNP) would win a fourth consecutive term in office when general elections are called. Mr. Mitchell said he was not bothered by recent administration changes that have swept across the Caribbean. W...Read More >>>

  2/13/2008 || NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NEW NATIONAL P...

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 13, 2008 from the New National Party (NNP) The constituency of St. Andrew's North West was vibrant and its political pinnacle-alive with excitement and vigor in their quest to ensure that their personal progress and that of the country continue. On the afternoon of...Read More >>>

  2/10/2008 || DELMA THOMAS ENDORSED AS ST. ANDREW NORTH WEST’S N...

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 10, 2008 by Wallace J.A ST. ANDREW’S: A large, very vocal and animated crowd of approximately 800 persons converged at the Mt. Horne Playing Field yesterday (February 09) to witness and celebrate the endorsement of Mrs. Delma Thomas as the NNP Candidate for the Constit...Read More >>>

  2/4/2008 || MITCHELL ADMITS PARTY IN TROUBLE***

Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has made it clear to party delegates and supporters that his ruling New National Party (NNP) is in trouble after three terms in government and desperately needs to recapture popular support to remain in office. "The only way to win is to get back some of...Read More >>>

  2/2/2008 || DELMA THOMAS DELIVERS ON HER PROMISE TO CRICKET TE...

INSIDE GRENADA FEBRUARY 02, 2008 by James B The NNP Caretaker for the Constituency of St. Andrew’s NW, Mrs. Delma Thomas, this week donated a number of sporting paraphernalia to cricket teams within her constituency. On Saturday February 2, the young men belonging to the Saab Cricket Tea...Read More >>>

  1/31/2008 || ELECTION CAMPAIGNS GEARING UP IN GRENADA***

Will general elections be held this year or will the ruling New National Party (NNP) go down to the wire? That’s a question being asked in Grenada at every corner, but in the meantime the two main political parties are gearing up for what many say will be a tough battle when the election date is ann...Read More >>>

  1/29/2008 || HOOD LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN***

Pastor Karl Hood has launched his bid to unseat Deputy Prime Minister Gregory Bowen in the upcoming general elections and has denied reports that his re-entry into politics is dividing his congregation. The Pentecostal pastor is contesting the St George's South East Constituency as a candidate fo...Read More >>>

  1/27/2008 || NDC'S TOUR OF ST. JOHN’S CONSTITUENCY

INSIDE GRENADA JANUARY 27, 2008 from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ST. JOHN'S: Lack of proper housing, the unavailability of jobs and inadequate fishing storage facility were among problems identified today (Saturday, January 26) as requiring immediate government attention by residen...Read More >>>

  1/26/2008 || NNP HOLDS 22ND NATIONAL CONVENTION TOMORROW

INSIDE GRENADA JANUARY 26, 2008 by Wallace J.A GRENADA: The ruling New National Party (NNP) of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell will be holding its 22nd annual convention tomorrow (Sunday January 27) at the Grenada Trade Center. On Tuesday of this week, the executive of the NNP held a pr...Read More >>>

  1/26/2008 || PASTOR HOOD OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN ***

INSIDE GRENADA JANUARY 26, 2008 from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ST GEORGE 'S, Grenada: The man, whose announcement a few months ago that he is reentering politics caused a firestorm of debates here, is now getting ready to officially launch his candidacy this weekend. Reverend ...Read More >>>

  1/26/2008 || WE ARE THE CHANGE!

INSIDE GRENADA JANUARY 26, 2008 from the New National Party (NNP) Since the Barbados General Election of January 15, 2008, which saw the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) of Owen Arthur suffering defeat at the hands of the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) of David Thompson, the main oppos...Read More >>>

  1/24/2008 || MITCHELL SAYS HE'S WILLING TO STEP DOWN FOR HIS PA...***

Grenada's Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has said he is willing to step down amid reports of a division within the ruling New National Party (NNP) as it prepares for a general election later this year. The NNP which has been in government for the past 13 years will be seeking an unprecedented ...Read More >>>

 
  1/22/2008 || PM CALLS ON OAS FOR ELECTORAL ASSISTANCE

Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell believes Grenada’s Electoral Office is in need of a computer software technician and in a meeting with the country’s Representative of the Organisation of American States (OAS) the prime minister made an appeal for such assistance. Mitchell requested that a high l...Read More >>>


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