By J. K. Roberts (Sound Public Policies Advocate); Circulated on Tuesday 19 February 2019 Public officers appointed in the public service of Grenada after 3 April 1983, have been disenfranchised from their constitutional entitlement to receive pensions from the State. This happened with the gazetting of the Pensions (Disqualification) Act, labeled as People’s Law No. […]
A Nation’s Struggles Continue Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are celebrating another anniversary of independence. February 7 marks 45 years since our red, green and gold flag was hoisted, signifying our political independence from our colonial ruler Britain. The independence activities of each year are broadly embraced by the nation – and rightly so. The […]
Sandra C.A. Ferguson Richmond Hill, St. George’s E-mail: wethepeople.gnd@gmail.com Whats App/Tel: 456-8013 January 10th, 2019 Sir Royston Hopkin Chairman/Owner Spice Island Resort Morne Rouge St. George’s Dear Sir Royston, Re Spice Island Resort – Not for Sale Permit me to offer my compliments and best wishes for 2019 to yourself , the Directors, Management and […]
By J. K. Roberts (Sound Public Policies Advocate); circulated on Sunday 11 November 2018 The results of the 6 November 2018 referenda in Antigua / Barbuda and in Grenada seem to be bringing to light the status and the resolve of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), as well as the reasons for the desperate […]
By Francis Alexis That Grenada at the referendum on 6 Nov 2018answered negatively the question whether CCJ should be its final appellatecourt is the responsibility of both the ruling New National Party (NNP) and theopposing National Democratic Congress (NDC). That, too, is in sorry contrast tothe profound political will of the Prime Minister, Dr The […]
By J. K. Roberts (Sound Public Policies Advocate); Circulated on Tuesday 30 October 2018 The electorate of Grenada is aroused with political rhetoric and propaganda to vote blindly in a constitutional referendum on Tuesday, 6th November 2018, to decide for the second time within two years, whether or not the nation should accede to the […]
‘Breaking the Chains of Colonialism’ is one of the most widely used arguments for Grenada to adopt the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final appellate court. Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon Mia Mottley, who addressed the gathering at the Trade Centre on Wednesday 29 August, during the official launch of the promotional activities […]
It is not a topic that is openly and freely discussed without fear of being stared at or judged, but, it is something that ought to be spoken about and understood because it is real. It has become and is becoming an issue that we are faced with today. The National Institute of Mental Health […]
The question as to whether or not Grenada or any other country has legal recourse after the adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final appellate court, is hanging over the heads of some concerned citizens. The Barnacle spoke to Attorney at Law, Jerry Edwin, who shares the above sentiments. “If Grenada […]
