by Special Correspondent CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Saturday, July 7, 2012: ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: A senior minister in the Grenada government says she has opted for a party event rather than a self-styled Prime Minister’s rally to commemorate four years in office because it is the best hope for unity.
Month: July 2012
Results from Round 4 of WICB’s Under-17 Tournament
Scarborough, Tobago — Please see below scores from today’s play in Round 4 of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-17 Tournament.
Concern expressed by former minister
St. George’s, July 6, 2012 – An ex-minister of government has expressed worry over what he refers to as “the virtual halt of maintenance work on our public roads throughout the country.’’
Sammy wants Windies to bring “A-Game” again on Saturday
Kingston, Jamaica — West Indies captain Darren Sammy was full of praise for his team after Thursday’s massive nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Digicel One-Day International. The skipper urged his players to bring their “A-Game” again on Saturday when Windies look to maintain their dominance as the […]
Andre Russell makes happy return; Windies win by 9 wickets
Kingston, Jamaica — Andre Russell made a spectacular return to the West Indies team as his four-wicket haul set-up a huge win by nine wickets over New Zealand in the first Digicel One-Day International on Thursday.
Nimord Accuse PM of Arrogance
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, 5th July, 2012: The Member of Parliament for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon. Elvin G. Nimrod says that the refusal by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas to answer a question about the source of us$50,000.00 which he admitted was deposited into his personal bank account demonstrates arrogance, […]
The recession is over, the suffering has begun!
By Hamlet Mark Wednesday, July 4, 2012: Don’t know if it’s me – but I have found the entire debate in Grenada this week about the scheduling clash over the July 8th elections victory “celebrations’’ extremely repulsive.
Home boy Gayle ready for return to Sabina
Kingston, Jamaica — Opening batsman Chris Gayle is promising the people of Jamaica something special when he goes out to bat for West Indies against New Zealand at Sabina Park on Thursday.
Results from Round 3 of WICB’s Under-17 Tournament in Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago — Please see below scores from today’s play in Round 3 of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-17 Tournament.
PRO says event is “appreciation’’ to NDC members, supporters
St. George’s, July 4, 2012 – Public Relations Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Arley Gill, has described a scheduled weekend NDC event as an act of appreciation for members and supporters of the party that won 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008.
Windies officials, players hail Digicel T20s in the United States
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Last weekend’s two Digicel Twenty20 Internationals between West Indies and New Zealand at the Central Broward Regional Park in the United States have been described as successful by a number of people involved.
Best eager to perform against Black Caps at Sabina Park
Kingston, Jamaica — Tino Best has an eagerness about him. The livewire fast bowler is happy to be back in West Indies colours and is relishing the opportunity to “run in fast and have a go” at the New Zealand batsmen in the upcoming Digicel One-Day International Series.
Grenadian-Canadian to represent Canada in two Olympic events
Calgary, Alberta, June 30, 2012 – Grenadian-Canadian Phylicia George is the fastest female sprinter in Canada. The 24-year-old, who was born in Toronto to Grenadian parents, won the women’s 100-meter race at the Canadian Track and Field Trials that were held June 27 – 30 in Calgary, Alberta. George’s victory […]
Secretary-General calls on States to abolish death penalty
NEW YORK, July 3 2012 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States which use the death penalty to abolish this practice, stressing that the right to life lies at the heart of international human rights law.
NDC Women’s Arm elections declared null and void
St. George’s, July 3, 2012 – The election of officers to the Women’s Arm of the ruling National Democratic Congress has been squashed by the party’s executive.
