NDC Heart Beat

Today our host interviews Public Relations Officer, Claudette Joseph. Ms. Joseph will speak of the heightened energy among party members as we ready ourselves for next week's historic party Convention and position ourselves to lead Grenada to a new era of productivity, prosperity and national pride.

Today our host interviews Acting Party Leader, Adrian Thomas on the party's input to the Covid-19 fight, Grenada's economic recovery post Covid, our preparations for Convention 2021 and other matters of national interest.

Today's program pays tribute to our national sporting hero, Kirani James. The program will comprise an interview with Kirani & his coach, Mr. Harvey Glance, compliments sports journalist Michael Bascombe. Also, a short interview with Kirani's father, Durani Marshall and finally, a special congratulatory message from the NDC. A message of solidarity and support for the Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph E. Gonzalves who was recently injured when he was struck by a projectile thrown by a protester in Kingstown. To end the program, we broadcast the presentations made by our youth members, Cindy Henry and Tevin Andrews at the recent public meeting held at Mt. Rose, St. Patrick.

Today we bring you an in depth interview with acting Party Leader, Adrian Thomas following the recent national address by the Prime Minister. We also feature some reactions to the address from the public. Finally, we bring you the presentation made by brother Joseph Andall at our recently held public meeting in Windsor Forest.

Today we bring you an in depth interview with PRO, Claudette Joseph on matters concerning the Electoral Office, the steps voters must take to ensure that their vote is counted and the steps NDC is taking and intends to take to help remedy the problems in the system. We also feature acting Party Leader, Adrian Thomas as he addressed the gathering at our Public Meeting at Windsor Forest last Wednesday.

Today we feature an interview with PRO, Claudette Joseph on several persistent issues with the Electoral Office, which, if they continue, will compromise the integrity of future elections in Grenada. We also bring you excerpts of presentations made by members of the party, at a public forum hosted by the South St. George Constituency branch. The message was one of hope and change.

Today we feature exerpts of a panel discussion on the right to pension for workers in Grenada recently organised by the Public Workers Union. We also hear from Bro. Ali Dowden, NDC Caretaker for the St. George North West Constituency discussing among other things, matters affecting his Constituency.

Today we hear from a resident of River Road on the recent flooding there and also, NDC's comments on that matter. We also hear from Bro. Joseph Andall on the effects of the recent inclement weather in his area, St. Patrick. Mr. Leo Cato speaks of youth employment and empowerment in the ICT field and the efforts NDC will make to make this a reality. Finally, as a public service, we rebroadcast excerpts of an interview recently aired on GBN, with Bro. Ron Redhead, former youth Senator.

Today we bring you as a public service, excerpts of two interviews recently aired on GBN. The first with Claudette Joseph, our PRO, as she explains the nature of the claim brought against Grenada by the Kawana Bay developers, before the International tribunal, ICSID, and the potential impact of a ruling against Grenada. The second interview is with Ms. Daisey Hazzard, PRO of the PWU. Among other things, it brings into sharp focus, the need for all workers to rally with the unions in their struggle for the 4% due to them and and to end contract work being used as a weapon against the young people of this country.

Today, as a public service, we bring you excerpts of an interview aired on WPG10, of the lawyer representing the Kawana Bay developers before ICSID, done by journalist, Callistra Farrier. Our host then gives a commentary on the issue. We also bring you portions of the presentations from last Wednesday's meeting at Telescope. Finally, we bring you Father's Day greetings from our Party Leader and other members of the party.

Today we feature former youth Senator Ron Redhead as he comments on recent reports of unvaccinated workers being dismissed from certain establishments, and offers NDC's perspective on a solution. PRO, Claudette Joseph weighs in on national matters, particularly those addressed at Prime Minister's last press briefing. Finally, we bring you brief exerpts of Bro. Phillip Alexander's interview with GBN's Blossom Alexis.

We feature brothers Leo Cato, Joseph Andall and Adrian Thomas as they present on NDC's plans and programs for job creation in ICT and Agriculture; as well as areas of development for the rural communities. We also feature brother Tevin Andrews as he speaks on matters pertaining to Carriacou & Petite Martinique affairs.

We rebroadcast the first Public Meeting of 2021 held at Limes, Grand Anse, South St. George. The presenters gave a solid account of the present situation in the country and provided constructive practicable solutions on the way forward for Grenada post-COVID-19.

We discuss today with the PRO, Claudette Joseph on the recent resignation of Ambassador at Large Mr Warren Newfield and the questions emanating as a result of Mr Newfiled's resignation from the CBI Program. She also spoke on the difference between Decriminalizing and Legalizing Marijuana in Grenada. We also bring you brief comments from Grenada's former Prime Minister and Party Leader, Mr Tillman Thomas on the recent statements made in Parliament over the resignation letter of the former Ambassador at large.

We focus today on the vexing issue of Government's refusal to honour its obligation to the teachers and public workers and the proposal by our Host for resolution of the impasse. Members of our party and the general public weigh in on the merits of the suggestion. We also bring you an interview that our host recently gave to GBN on how to get the Grenada economy going.

Today we pay special tribute to all mothers with greetings from our party leadership. We then feature an extensive interview with former Minister of Finance & Energy, Bro. Nazim Burke, as he weighs in on various matters of national interest, including the current industrial climate, the airport privatization, the composition of the new Grenlec board and the electoral office.

Today we pay special tribute to all workers of Grenada in a program commemorating them. Our Acting Party Leader delivers our May Day Solidarity message. We bring you exerpts of the various addresses by union leaders delivered yesterday at the May Day rally. Finally, our Joseph Andall, speaks on the party's stance regarding recent degrading comments by a private sector investor relative to our workers and our International airport. He also addresses workers' victimization at the hands of the state and in certain private sector quarters.

Our PRO, Claudette Joseph talks with our host on the party's position on vaccinations, talk of privatising the airport, the silencing and intimidation of ordinary Grenadians exercising their rights enshrined in the constitution and other related matters. Brother Joseph Andall addresses the recent silencing of youth activist Ashieda Charles, former National Carnival Queen from his constituency. He also addresses ongoing and unsettling matters related to the Electoral Office and the absence of an updated voters' list. Finally, a local vendor weighs in on government's handling of the Covid-19 vaccinations.

Today we feature Mr. Phillip Telesford, our Caretaker for the Constituency of St. George South East as he appeared last Tuesday on GBN's To the Point Program. We also hear Mr. Ali Dowden, Chairman of our Care Initiative. He speaks on the party's ongoing efforts to send relief supplies to the people of St. Vincent. The first shipment of water, toiletries, sanitary supplies and food will depart today.

We introduce Mr. Phillip Telesford, our Caretaker for the Constituency of St. George South East. He comments on the untenable situation with the road repair & drainage works at La Borie St. George. We also comment on the increasing state of lawlessness, especially as it relates to interactions with our police. We also share our views on the recent appointment of the new CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority. Finally, we share a word to our children & teachers on the reopening of schools.

Today our Party Leader, Adrian Thomas responds to the Prime Minister's address aired last Wednesday. We again take our microphone to the Pearls community and hear from a youth with her view on PM's address. Finally, our host caught up with our PRO on market day. They discuss ongoing concerns of the vendors, the NDC's vision for development of the City of Saint George and related matters.

Our highlights for today include 2 extensive, powerful interviews. One with a young lady from the parish of St. Andrew as she speaks on how her eyes are now open to the lies and gimmickry of the NNP. She displays a very clear understanding of the many issues we face and the clear ineptitude and recklessness of the NNP. She ends by issuing an urgent call to other youths to stand up and fight for Grenada. The second interview is with our Spokesman on Education, Bro. Joseph Andall. He speaks on the current impasse between government and the unions and shares some of NDC's plans and programs for the education sector, and teachers in particular. We also bring you a short statement by former Prime Minister, Tilman Thomas on the situation at the MBIA. Finally, Bro. Tevin Andrews, Caretaker for Carriacou and PM, makes a brief statement on the recent diplomatic blunder by the Minister for Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs and issues an apology to the British High Commissioner on behalf of the people of Grenada. A very exciting program today!

Today, we feature interviews with brothers Joseph Andall our Caretaker for St. Patrick West & Kennedy Roberts our Spokesman for Health & Wellness. Our host will interview Bro. Andall on the teachers' protest last Friday that he participated in at Sauteurs and other related matters of national interest. Brother Robert's will be interviewed on the the party's view of the sudden resignation of the PS Ministry of Health & former CMO Dr. Francis Martin and other health related matters. Finally, we will bring you exerpts of an interview with our PRO done on GBN's TTP last Tuesday.

Today, we feature interviews with brothers Joseph Andall our Caretaker for St. Patrick West & Kennedy Roberts our Spokesman for Health & Wellness. Brother Roberts will reflect on where we are in terms of healthcare, 42 years after the 1979 Revolution, which ushered in an administration that focused heavily on healthcare. He will also highlight the importance of following the science and getting vaccinated for Covid-19, especially in the context where we need as quickly as possible, to return to normalcy as the continued presence of Covid-19 is causing tremendous stress on our people, especially those needing treatment for other ailments. Brother Andall will engage in an extensive interview with our host on the breakwater project at Low Town Sauteurs that is wrecking the coastline at Mt. Craven and Mt. Rodney. This evening the NDC will lead a protest against government's continued neglect of the situation and the loss of homes and livelihoods that this environmental disaster has caused.

Today, our Women's Arm President, Hillary Alexander, speaks on International Women's Day and the celebrations to be held at the St. Andrew's Anglican Secondary School grounds from 1pm. PRO & Spokeswoman for Legal Affairs, speaks on the recent drastic increase in Court filing fees and gives the NDC's view on how the negative impact might be relieved for lower income Grenadians. Finally, Acting Party Leader Adrian Thomas gives an update and report on developments, including a meeting with the developers, since last Sunday's protest against the environmental degradation happening at La Saggesse, St. David.

Today, our Women's Arm PRO speaks on International Women's Day upcoming, and extends an invitation to all to celebrate with NDC's women, next Sunday 7th March on SASS grounds in St. Andrew from 1pm. We also hear a resident of the St. David parish as he speaks out on the environmental degradation ongoing at La Saggesse salt pond and beach. Our party Leader & Caretaker for St. David also gives an extensive interview on the subject. A young Jamaican scholar brings a positive message to our youth and our Acting Party Leader calls for unity as we strive for nation building.

Today, we bring you a message to our youth from Acting Party Leader Adrian Thomas, messages from Mr. Joseph Andall, Caretaker for St. Patrick West, Marvin Andall, President of the GUT and Kenny James former GUT President on the issue of government's continued refusal to honour its contractual obligations to workers. We also remember Mechanical Engineer, Eric Pounder, who passed away Tuesday last by repeating excerpts of an interveiw he recently did with Heartbeat on the unsatisfactory state of the air conditioning unit at the operating theatre at the General Hospital. The situation remains unresolved to the best of our knowledge. May his soul rest in peace.

Today, we feature Mr. Tevin Andrews Caretaker for Carriacou, and Petite Martinique giving an update on matters related to his Constituency. Claudette Joseph, our PRO states the party's position on the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of the establishment of a Social Fund. Our host comments on the GRENLEC growing pains shown by the nationwide outage yesterday. Finally, we bring you the voices of our teachers and workers as they continue their struggle for the 4% increase to which they are contractually entitled.

Today, we bring you a special Independence edition of the program, in commemoration of our 47th Anniversary of nationhood. We feature the voices of the people on where we are today as an independent nation. We also bring you a special interview with former Prime Minister, Tilman Thomas, and our party's Independence message delivered by Acting Party Leader, Adrian Thomas. Finally, as a public service, we share a piece on the road to Independence from the perspective of the GULP, the party of Sir Eric Gairy.

Today, we feature an interview held with Mr. Cajeton Hood, the lawyer representing our PRO, Claudette Joseph in a defamation suit filed against her by PM Mitchell. Mr. Hood will bring clarity on the state of the matter in light of recent reports inaccurately suggesting that Ms. Joseph had lost the case. We hear from some constituencies on their upcoming activities. (Listen out for additional promotions). Finally, we bring you as a public service, excerpts from a press conference recently held by the Public Workers' Union and the Grenada Union of Teachers, on the issue of salary increases and repayment of docked salaries. NDC continues to stand in solidarity with our workers.

In today's program, we feature 1) comments from a vendor at the St. George's market concerning the continued difficulties they experience. The government needs to say now when the Market Square will be back in commission; 2) A statement of solidarity and support from our Acting Party Leader, Adrian Thomas for the public workers and teachers in their struggle to be paid the 4% increment owed to them; 3) statements from the Presidents of the Public Workers' Union & Grenada Union of Teachers, made on the subject of the outstanding increment and their ongoing struggle with the government; 4) excerpts of an interview held with our Dep. PRO, Ron Redhead last Tuesday with GBN.

Today's program will feature an extensive interview with our PRO Claudette Joseph, as we address and respond to the misinformation and outright lies told during the sitting of Parliament on Friday.

Today, we take our microphones to the Constituencies of St. John & St. Patrick West, where a delegation led by our Acting Party Leader visited and interacted with residents affected by the fallen boulder in Gouyave and the beach erosion at Mt. Rodney, caused by the breakwater project respectively. We also bring you as a public service, releases issued to members by the Public Workers' Union and the Grenada Union of Teachers, on the issue of salary increases and repayment of docked salaries. Finally, we bring you excerpts from our recently held press conference on the GRENLEC share repurchase, addressing in particular, the lies told about past efforts to embrace renewable sources of energy, and the NDC's position on how the shares now acquired should be treated with.

Today we feature a rebroadcast of a program held by Ride Along entitled "The Grenlec Shares Repurchase by the Government of Grenada". The PRO of the National Democratic Congress, Claudette Joseph was a guest on the program to discuss the matter on hand.

Today, we bring you warm Seasons Greetings from our Acting Party Leader and other Executive members. We also air an interview between our host and our PRO, Claudette Joseph on the recent announcement by WRB of the Government's re-purchase of 50% of the shares in Grenlec, in the face of deafening silence from the Government.

Today, we bring you rebroadcasts of our press conference held last Monday on the current Covid-19 spike in Grenada and the NDC's response to the Prime Minister's national address last Monday.

Today, we feature our youth member and former Senator, Ron Redhead giving a youth perspective on the 2021 budget. Business Executive & Economist, Lingham Samuel comments on the 2021 Budget and how we might improve budget presentations. We take our microphones to the people, as our host interviews patrons of the NDC Men Can Cook event held yesterday and residents of the village of Rose Hill in St. Patrick.

Today, we feature our youth member and former Senator, Ron Redhead, Spokesman on the economy Lennox Andrews and former Party Leader & Minister of Finance Nazim Burke in response to the 2021 Budget.