Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that his organisation is very impressed by the strong economic performance of Grenada. read more
“The theme, “Building Resilience, Advancing Social Development, Transforming our Economy” was simply a mish-mash of sexy empty phrases.” read more
President of the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT), Lydon Lewis considers the latest statement issued by the Minister for Education as a low blow to the teachers who were called upon to make sacrifices during the structural adjustment programme. read more
“The work started here; the strength of the leadership in the Ministry of Finance over that period was extremely essential in our success – Timothy Antoine, Mike Sylvester, Ophelia Wells-Cornwall and the entire staff in the Ministry of Finance.” read more
“Part 1 of this 2-part commentary partially reviewed the concluding staff report of the IMF Structural Adjustment Programme (“the SAP”).” read more
“After campaigning in 2013 on a platform of no new taxes and a pledge not to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately on forming the government, the NNP broke its promises and took Grenada to an IMF monitored Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP).” read more
Part 4 - Debt Restructuring, Spotlight on Public Debt. read more
The government’s negotiating team said that while it recognises that the union leadership may demand more for its members, government has to be guided by its responsibility to the nation, which includes all other workers in the economy who also shared in the sacrifice for recovery. read more
After hearing both teams, Minister Joseph assured them that he will give his recommendations as to what the one-off payment should be within an 8-day span. Therefore, an answer should be given by 27 September 2017. read more
Alexander urged the general public to give due consideration to what the PM says and does not say. He believes that what is needed to help Grenada’s situation is the proper management of the country’s already scare resources, not the addition of more ministers and advisers. read more