Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag hit his second career triple century in the first Test against South Africa today to join Sir Donald Bradman and Brian Lara for this achievement.
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West Indies Women’s camp stated for April at Three Ws Oval, UWI
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The top 22 female cricketers in the West Indies will assemble in Barbados from April 3-11 for a high-performance clinic and training camp.
Puerto Rico governor denies fraud
The Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vila has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges at the federal court in the capital San Juan.Governor Acevedo Vila faces 19 charges linked to allegations of misusing thousands of dollars in illegal election campaign contributions. He is accused along with 12 of his associates.
BREAK –IN” AT ST. PATRICK’S D.R.O.
The Ministry of Finance wishes to inform the General Public that on the morning of Friday, March 28, 2008, it was discovered that the District Revenue Office (DRO) in Sauteurs, St. Patrick’s was broken into and the vault, containing monies for the payment of public assistance and necessitous children, stolen.
WORLD BANK CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT’S TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
Friday March 28, 2008, St. George’s: More opportunities will soon be created for Grenada’s young people. Officials of the World Bank have confirmed that the Organization will provide both technical and financial support to the Government’s programme of youth training and employment.
Grenada’s “Yes I Can” Adult Literacy Programme
Friday March 28, 2008, St. George’s: The Government of Grenada through the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Government of Cuba and the Grenada Rural Enterprise Project on Thursday 27th, March, 2008 held its graduation and awards ceremony at the Grenada Boys Secondary School Auditorium, marking the culmination of […]
More problems for Vincentian PM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – With charges of raping a woman police office, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves in now facing another alligation by another woman that the Prime Minister indecently assaulted her.
Cuba lifts restriction on mobile phones
President Raul Castro has announced that Cubans are now allowed unrestricted access to mobile phones for the first time, in the latest reform. Granma, the official newspaper of the communist party, state telecom monopoly ETECSA said it would offer mobile services to the public in the next few days.
NDC Toronto stages successful fundraising event
Members of NDC Toronto, who held their first major fundraiser recently, say they are pleased with the outcome of the event. “It was a success on all counts,” said Sandra Pierre, Secretary of NDC Toronto. “The turnout was great and it included not just Grenadians in Toronto, but also […]
Puerto Rican Governor Faces 19 Counts
MIAMI — Aníbal S. Acevedo Vilá, the governor of Puerto Rico, has been charged with 19 criminal counts related to the financing of three political campaigns from 1999 to 2004, including conspiracy to violate federal campaign laws, wire fraud and illegally using campaign funds for his personal use, according to […]
North Korea ‘test-fires missiles’
North Korea has test-fired short-range missiles off its western coast, the South Korean government has confirmed. The tests came as Pyongyang warned that US demands over its nuclear programme could further delay its disabling of nuclear facilities as agreed last year.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka tour match cancelled
The planned tour match between West Indies and Sri Lanka scheduled for March 29-31 at Shaw Park, Tobago has been cancelled because of flight problems. The West Indies Cricket Board apologises for any inconveniences caused. Sri Lanka will use the opportunity to do net practice at Shaw Park..
CARIBBEAN’S NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED IN NEW YORK
Choice Hotels supports regional marketing efforts NEW YORK (March 27, 2008) – The Caribbean’s positioning as a valuable and viable brand took a major step forward this month with the launch of the Caribbean Tourism Development Company’s (CTDC) new consumer travel site www.caribbeantravel.com.
Project Cycle Management Training
A 45 member team representing various Government Ministries and agencies are participating in a 12 week training course on Project Cycle Management. The training is being conducted by Consultant/Team Leader of the European Union Funded project Dr. Andrew Jacque. Dr. Jacque is an Agricultural Economist with experience in lecturing post-graduate […]
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 121 runs In First Test
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Despite showing valiant fighting spirit, West Indies handed Sri Lanka their first Test win in the Caribbean after losing the opening Digicel Test by 121 runs in the dying stages of the final day at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
