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Tillman Thomas
Tillman Joseph Thomas (born 13 June 1947"Grenada has a new Prime Minister" , GrenadianConnection.com, July 9, 2008.) is a Grenada, Grenadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Grenada from 2008 to 2013. He was the leader of the National Democratic Congress (Grenada), National Democratic Congress (NDC) from 2000 to 2014. Biography Thomas was born in Hermitage, Saint Patrick Parish, Grenada, St. Patrick, Grenada. He was among those imprisoned under Prime Minister Maurice Bishop"New Grenada prime minister vows to boost economy, lo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jewel Movement
The New Joint Endeavor for Welfare, Education, and Liberation, or New JEWEL Movement (NJM), was a Marxist–Leninist vanguard party in the Caribbean island nation of Grenada that was led by Maurice Bishop. Established in 1973, the NJM issued its manifesto prior to the granting of independence to Grenada in 1974. The movement took control of the country with a successful bloodless revolution in 1979 and ruled by decree as the People's Revolutionary Government until 1983. In 1983, Bishop was killed by paramilitaries affiliated with hard-liners in his own party. This led to a military government, which was deposed by the US military in a 1983 invasion. Origin The New JEWEL Movement (NJM) was formally established on 11 March 1973 as an alliance of the Joint Endeavor for Welfare, Education, and Liberation (JEWEL), Organization for Revolutionary Education and Liberation, and the Movement for Assemblies of the People (MAP), led by young lawyer Maurice Bishop. The NJM's initial ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grenadian Prisoners And Detainees
Grenadian is an adjective describing someone or something from the country of Grenada. It may refer to: * Grenadian Creole English, an Eastern Atlantic Creole * Grenadian Creole French or ''Patois'', a variety of Antillean Creole French * Grenadian cuisine, a diversity of foods * Grenadian dollar, a history and overview of the currency * Grenadian music, a mix of styles * Grenadian people, the demographics of the country * Grenadian politics, an overview of the structure and functioning of the government See also * Grenadine (other) Grenadine is a non-alcoholic red syrup. Grenadine may also refer to: * Grenadine (cloth), a light silk weave * Grenadine (band), American band comprising members of Tsunami, Unrest, and Eggs * Grenadine Records, a record label * Grenadine Airway ... * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreign Ministers Of Grenada
Foreign may refer to: Government * Foreign policy, how a country interacts with other countries * Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in many countries ** Foreign Office, a department of the UK government ** Foreign office and foreign minister * United States state law, a legal matter in another state Science and technology * Foreign accent syndrome, a side effect of severe brain injury * Foreign key, a constraint in a relational database Arts and entertainment * Foreign film or world cinema, films and film industries of non-English-speaking countries * Foreign music or world music * Foreign literature or world literature * ''Foreign Policy'', a magazine Music * "Foreign", a song by Jessica Mauboy from her 2010 album ''Get 'Em Girls'' * "Foreign" (Trey Songz song), 2014 * "Foreign", a song by Lil Pump from the album ''Lil Pump'' Other uses * Foreign corporation, a corporation that can do business outside its jurisdiction * Foreign language, a language not spoken by the people of a ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Finance Of Grenada
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The Ministry of Finance is a government ministry of Grenada responsible for the management of public finances, economic planning and budgeting. Ministers of Finance See also *Government of Grenada *Eastern Caribbean Central Bank *Economy of Grenada References Politics of Grenada Government of Grenada Economy of Grenada Grenada Grenada ( ; Grenadian Creole French: ) is an island country in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain. Grenada consists of the island of Grenada itself, two smaller islands, Carriacou and Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Grenadian General Election
General elections were held in Grenada on 19 February 2013. The result was a landslide victory for the opposition New National Party, which won all 15 seats. Date The election date was announced by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas at the National Democratic Congress Party Convention at Sauteurs Bus Station on 13 January 2013. Electoral system The fifteen members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting. IFES Candidates Conduct The preliminary report from invitedOrganisation of American States
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Jimmy Bristol
Jimmy may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Jimmy'' (2008 film), a 2008 Hindi thriller directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Jimmy'' (1979 film), a 1979 Indian Malayalam film directed by Melattoor Ravi Varma * ''Jimmy'' (2013 film), a 2013 drama directed by Mark Freiburger * "The Jimmy", a 1995 episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld'' * "Jimmy", a 2002 episode of ''Static Shock'' Music * ''Jimmy'' (musical), a 1969 musical Songs * "Jimmy" (song), a song by M.I.A. from the 2007 album ''Kala'' * "Jimmy", a song by Irving Berlin, see also List of songs written by Irving Berlin * "Jimmy", a song by Tones and I from her EP ''The Kids Are Coming'' * "Jimmy", a song by Tool from their 1996 album ''Ænima'' * "Jimmy", a song by dutch artist Boudewijn de Groot * "Jimmy", a song by Jay Thompson for the 1967 film ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'' Theater * Jimmy Awards, annual awards given by the Broadway League to high school musical theater performers in the United States P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franka Bernadine
Franka Bernadine is a politician from the island of Grenada. She served as Grenada's Minister of Education and Human Resources. From 3 November 2019 until 31 October 2021 she was the Leader of the National Democratic Congress (Grenada) The National Democratic Congress (NDC), also known as the National Democratic Congress of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, is a social democratic and centre-left political party in Grenada. It is the governing party in Grenada having won .... References External linksMinistry webpage Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Members of the Senate of Grenada Grenadian people of Indian descent Grenadian Roman Catholics Government ministers of Grenada National Democratic Congress (Grenada) politicians Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century women politicians Women government ministers of Grenada 21st-century Grenadian politicians {{Grenada-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Foreign Affairs (Grenada)
{{Politics of Grenada This is a list of foreign ministers of Grenada. *1979–1981: Maurice Bishop *1981–1983: Unison Whiteman *1983–1984: Patrick Emmanuel *1984–1990: Ben Jones *1990............ Nicholas Brathwaite *1990–1991: Ben Jones *1991–1992: Nicholas Brathwaite *1992............ Denis Noel *1992–1995: Nicholas Brathwaite *1995............ Denis Noel *1995–1997: Keith Mitchell *1997–1998: Raphael Fletcher *1998–1999: R. Mark Isaac *1999............ Keith Mitchell *1999–2000: R. Mark Isaac *2000–2008: Elvin Nimrod *2008–2010: Peter David *2010–2012: Karl Hood *2012–2013: Tillman Thomas *2013–2014: Nickolas Steele *2014–2016: Clarice Modeste-Curwen *2016–2018: Elvin Nimrod *2018–2020: Peter David *2020–2022: Oliver Joseph *2022–present: Joseph Andall SourcesRulers.org – Foreign ministers E–K Foreign Foreign Ministers Politicians A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Grenadian General Election
General elections were held in Grenada on 8 July 2008. Out of a total of fifteen seats, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) won eleven seats and the governing New National Party (NNP) won four, bringing the NDC to power for the first time since 1995. The NNP was looking for a fourth consecutive term in power, which would have been a first in Grenadian history. Campaign In its election manifesto, which it debuted on June 25, 2008, the NNP promised the creation of 4,000 jobs, along with 4% growth in the economy."Ruling Party Leads All in Grenada" , Angus Reid Global Monitor, June 29, 2008. Opinion polls A poll conducted by the Caribbean Development Research Services from June 6 to June 9 showed the NNP with 36.4% support, the NDC with 32.3% support, the ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New National Party (Grenada)
The New National Party (NNP), also known as NNP Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, is a conservative political party in Grenada. It is led by former Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell. The party was founded in August 1984 through the merger of the Grenada National Party, led by Herbert Blaize, the National Democratic Party, led by George Brizan, and the Grenada Democratic Movement (GDM), led by Francis Alexis."May 1988 - Internal political and economic developments", ''Keesing's Record of World Events'', volume 34, May 1988, Grenada, page 35,888.''Political Parties of the World'' (6th edition, 2005), ed. Bogdan Szajkowski, page 265. Led by Blaize,"Jan 1985 - General election and resumption of Parliament - Formation of Blaize government - Foreign relations Opening of airport - Start of murder trial", ''Keesing's Record of World Events'', volume 31, January 1985, Grenada, page 33,327. the NNP won 14 out of 15 seats in the December 1984 general election, and Blaize became Prime M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
