By Laurel Theresa Bain The National Budget for 2022 would contribute to economic growth mainly through the provisions for increased expenditure. Rightfully so, as during a recession, the objective of fiscal policy is to resuscitate economic activity. This is achieved through reduction in taxes or/and increased expenditure. The accompanying higher disposable income is expected to […]
By J. K. Roberts (Sound Public Policies Advocate); Circulated on Tuesday, 07 September 2021. Can Grenada boast of significant advancement of its electoral mechanism, towards “free and fair” elections and thus engendering ‘pleasure and confidence’ in the process, due to the efforts of overseas officials on witnessing and evaluating the operations of local elections? Over […]
Members and associates of the Grouping of CSOs extend greetings and best wishes to the people of the State of Grenada on this Emancipation week-end. We urge each individual to stop and reflect on the meaning this holiday. What does Emancipation mean, looking back and looking forward, particularly in the context of the current challenges […]
Sandra C.A. Ferguson Richmond Hill, St. George’s E-mail: wethepeople.gnd@gmail.com __________________________________________________________ July 16th, 2021 Hon. Tobias Clement Leader of the Opposition Office of the Leader of the Opposition Greetings Hon. Clement, Re Letter of Solidarity: Sitting of House of Representatives, Wed, July 7th, 2021 Permit me to advise that I write this letter to you in […]
At the end of this month, my tour here will come to an end. As the juncture approaches, I’m full of memories, thoughts, and feelings. More than anything, I feel blessed and fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve in the Eastern Caribbean for the last three years. Professionally and personally, it exceeded the […]
The Grenada Land Actors Platform has provided an update on its legal matter, the first hearing having taken place on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. One can refer to the New Today, edition of July 2nd, 2021 on page 5 for that update. I offer the following observations. Precedent, Application for Judicial Review: Precedent: Whatever the […]
