International research team finds that rising temperatures will limit adaptation options in The Bahamas, with implications for the wider Caribbean. 9 March 2023:New evidence from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 funded PROVIDE project, run by leading climate scientists, urban planners and adaptation experts, shows that rising temperatures will increasingly limit […]
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NNP Youth Arm is concerned about the rise in Gun Violence
The New National Party (NNP) Youth Arm expresses deep concern about what appears to be an increase in reports of gun-related violence in Grenada, particularly among young people. While Grenada enjoys a relatively peaceful society, we must not be naïve about the realisation of the illegal importation of arms and […]
West Indies Rising Stars Under 19s Squad announced for High-Performance Camp
Camp at CCG Antigua is first step in West Indies plans for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squad for the West Indies Rising Stars Under 19s High-Performance camp being hosted at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua. This is the first activity to bring together the […]
West Indies name squads for white-ball series in South Africa
Shannon Gabriel earns recall for ODIs after good showing in CG United Super50 ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today announced the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming series against South Africa. The West Indies will play three ODIs on […]
Indeed, there are no “Bad Boys”!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Dr Neals Chitan is an International Social Skill Consultant and Crime Reduction Specialist who holds a PhD in Social and Behavioural Sciences and currently works in Grenada. He is the President/Founder of Motiv-8 For Change International a Toronto-based Social Skill Agency and can be reached […]
The USA Wealth Report: America’s Millionaires Are on the Move
The tide is turning in the USA, a country shaped by generations of immigrants from across the globe, whose descendants went on to create the largest wealth market in the world. As we enter 2023, a new dynamic is playing out, with wealthy Americans seeking greener pastures abroad at an […]
NEW NATIONAL PARTY CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO RECONSIDER THE PLAN TO SEVER MNIB WORKERS
Thursday 16th February, 2023: The New National Party (NNP) is appealing to the Dickon Mitchell Administration to reconsider the plan to sever the workers of the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB). According to the NNP, the decision is insensitive, inconsiderate and unsympathetic. It is marked by sheer disregard and […]
Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan named in 15-member Test squad to face South Africa
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel named two newcomers, Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan, in the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test Series against South Africa. Athanaze, the left-handed batter is the captain of Windward Islands Volcanoes while Jordan, the right-arm […]
Grenada National Reparations Committee Press Release
St. George’s, February 14, 2023: A Caribbean struggle, which began in the 1830s seeking restitution for the enslavement of people of African descent, will move a step forward and be the focus of a forum on Monday, February 27, in Grenada. The forum, at the Trade Centre in Morne Rouge, […]
NNP extremally Alarmed by attack of Cuban Doctors Performance
February 13th, 2023 – The New National Party is extremely alarmed and dismayed by the recent attacks, discrediting the performance of the Cuban doctors and other health care professionals. These health practitioners continue to serve the people of Grenada especially the poor who do not have the financial resources to […]
Bahamian Judges Consider Role of Artificial Intelligence in Caribbean Courts
NASSAU, The Bahamas. January 9, 2023—Some of the top judicial minds in the Bahamas explored the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Caribbean justice system at a judicial training event hosted by the Honorable Chief Justice of The Bahamas, Sir Ian Winder. Bevil Wooding, Executive Director of the Caribbean […]
The NNP is concerned that there is a surge in the XBB.1.5 Omicro
The New National Party is concerned that there is a surge in the XBB.1.5 Omicron sub variant COVID cases in the USA and a marked outbreak of COVID cases in China. The party therefore encourages the Government of Grenada to take proactive measures to prevent or minimize severe sickness, hospitalizations […]
Roland Butcher appointed as New Selector to the West Indies Men’s teams
Friday, 23 December 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the appointment of Roland Butcher, as a Selector to the West Indies Men’s Senior & Youth Panels. Butcher is a former England batsman who also played for over 15 years in English County Cricket with Middlesex. His appointment was confirmed during a meeting […]
Fraser sets the tone, but West Indies fall again
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– West Indies Women suffered a 49-run defeat to England Women in the fourth T20 International at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Head Coach Courtney Walsh still had praises for his players despite the loss, “I thought restricting them to 131 was a positive for us. We had a […]
Knight and Dean prove too strong for spirited West Indies
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– England Women took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 International series against the West Indies Women with a 17-run victory in the third encounter at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Despite the loss, West Indies Women’s head coach, Courtney Walsh was pleased with the team’s performance, […]