By Mark Lowcock (UN OCHA) and Dr Natalia Kanem (UNFPA) In a week in which people in some parts of the world have been given cause for optimism that they have passed the peak of the pandemic, we have seen how the extraordinary actions of individuals can change the trajectory for a whole nation. Retired […]
Wilful Malfeasance This series seeks to create awareness among we the people of the award of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICISD) in favour of the Claimants, Grenada Private Power and WRB Enterprises Inc. – which own the controlling interests in GRENLEC – in their dispute with the Government of Grenada […]
By Arley Gill Few things compare to the hustle and bustle of Grenadian life. The lively banter between vendors and buyers in the market; the laughter of school children in school yards; the tug ‘o’ war battles between bus conductors and passengers; and the rhythmic sound of music blasting from windows of vehicles passing by—everywhere […]
The Tribunal’s Analysis of the Liability Issues This series seeks to create awareness among we the people of the award of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICISD) in favour of the Claimants, Grenada Private Power and WRB Enterprises Inc. – which own the controlling interests in GRENLEC – in their dispute […]
Part 1: The Arbitration Award This is an attempt to raise the awareness of we the people re Tribunal Award in respect of the dispute between the majority shareholders of GRENLEC – the Grenada Private Power and WRB Enterprise Inc. – and the Government of Grenada. It draws mainly from the award document. It will […]
Hello College Family Hope this article finds you well, in good spirits with care and concern for each other. Are you aware that as of email dated 23 April 2020, its been literally 40 days since an official communication from the Dean of ASPS or any academic faculty administrator since the Prime Minister of Grenada […]
Last Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, the Hon. Tobias Clement made his first appearance on GBN’s “To the Point”, in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition, having finally take up formal appointment the previous week. Some listeners, noting that Hon. Clement was filling a spot normally filled by the National Democratic Congress, requested an explanation. […]
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General The widespread destruction wreaked by Tropical Cyclone Harold in several Pacific countries just days ago has been nothing short of heart-breaking. At least 32 people have died, while more than 45,000 men, women and children in Vanuatu’s hardest-hit province, Sanma, are now homeless. In Tonga, hundreds of businesses and homes were […]
Out of the Mountain of Despair, A Stone of Hope Like you, I miss getting out of the house and visiting with friends and colleagues. I missed the kites at Easter and the bazaar that showcases the talents of Grenada’s artisans. My thoughts are with my brothers and sister in the United States, where the epidemic has […]
