Month: June 2012
Sunderland offers Grenadian Olympic team a familiar face on campus
A FAMILIAR face will be offering the Grenadian Olympic team a warm welcome when they arrive on Wearside next month. Student Fayola Moore had planned to head back home to Grenada after completing her modern languages degree at the University of Sunderland, but instead the 29-year-old has delayed the trip […]
Cash flow problem believed responsible for late salary payment
St. George’s, June 30, 2012 – Scores of government workers queued up in long lines in front of automatic teller machines Friday afternoon after failing to receive their monthly salaries on the scheduled June 28 date on Thursday.
One party, two events
by Special Correspondent ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS seems headed for a clash with his ruling National Democratic Congress as reports surface that conflicting activities have been planned for July 8th.
Narine full of confidence as Black Caps battle looms
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sunil Narine said he was “still high on confidence” as he prepared to face New Zealand in the Digicel Twenty20 International Series in the United States this weekend.
Watson names West Indies as the ‘team to beat’ at ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has named the West Indies as the team to beat at the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012. Speaking to ICC Cricket 360°™, the ICC’s new weekly multi-platform show, produced by IMG, part of IMG Worldwide, Watson believes Darren Sammy’s side’s all-round strength makes it the […]
Criticism of Grenada PM unfair, deputy leader says
By RON FANFAIR Criticism levelled against Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is unfair and for the most part insincere, says Nazim Burke, the deputy leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party.
Windies “at home” among friendly fans in America
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Richie Richardson said he believes cricket in the United States could be in for “something special” this weekend, when West Indies face New Zealand in the two Digicel Twenty20 Internationals here.
Immigration Department commended for receiving UN award
St. George’s, June 27, 2012 – Former government minister, Peter David, has congratulated officers of the Immigration and Passport Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force on receiving a United Nations award.
Holder wants to “keep growing and reach new heights”
St. George’s, Grenada — Jason Holder is big, very big. He stands six feet, seven inches tall with broad shoulders and is an imposing figure.
Grenada’s Immigration & Passport Dept accepts UN Award
NEW YORK, June 25, 2012 – Grenada’s Immigration Chief believes that the recognition of his department for improved delivery of service is a reflection of the potential of the public service in Grenada.
Registration for carnival competitions closes Friday
St. George’s, June 25, 2012 – Carnival stakeholders wishing to participate in competitions organized by the Spicemas Corporation are being reminded to register with the SMC.
OPPOSITION IS CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASE IN FEES AT TAMCC
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, June 25th 2012: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education, Mrs. Delma Thomas has lent her voice to a growing chorus of public concern over the recently announced increases in the tuition fees at the T. A Marryshow Community College.
Windies name uncapped Badree for T20Is in United States
NOTTINGHAM, England – The Selection Committee of the West Indies Cricket Board today announced a 13-member West Indies squad for the two Digicel Twenty20 Internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, at the Central Broward Regional Park in the city of Lauderhill in the American […]
Benn stars with ball and bat as Windies win thriller
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad — Sulieman Benn made a spectacular return to West Indies colours with a superb allround performance, as West Indies A beat India A by three wickets with two balls in the first Digicel T20 on Saturday night.
