GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies, replying to Sri Lanka’s 476 for eight declared, were 29 for one at the close of the second day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Sunday.
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Sri Lanka 418 for six at tea (1st Test, Day 2)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Sri Lanka, resuming from an overnight 269 for four, reached 418 for six against West Indies at tea on the second day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Sunday. SCORES: Sri Lanka 418-6 (Malinda Warnapura 120, Mahela Jayawardene […]
Ecuador warns Colombia over raid
Ecuador President Rafael Correa has warned of diplomatic tension if an Ecuadorean is found among the victims of a Colombian raid inside Ecuador. Mr Correa said Ecuador would not forgive the murder of Franklin Aisalia, if he had indeed died during the raid on Farc rebels inside Ecuador.
Taiwan victor promises China ties
Taiwan’s newly-elected president has pledged to establish better economic and political ties with China. Ma Ying-jeou said he would like to work towards a peace treaty with Beijing, but would only do so if China removed missiles pointed at Taiwan.
Sri Lanka 190 for 1 at tea
Malinda Warnapura had a very good warm-up game at the Providence Stadium and three days later, as the ground became the 97th to host Test cricket, the left-handed Sri Lankan opener celebrated with a maiden Test century. Warnapura, in his third match, was the aggressor in a century opening stand […]
Sri Lanka openers deny Windies early success (1st Test, Day 1)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Openers Malinda Warnapura and Michael Vandort provided Sri Lanka with a solid start in the pre-lunch session on the first day of the first Digicel Test against West Indies at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Saturday.
TAKING TOURISM TO THE AMERICAN CAPITAL
NEW YORK (March 22, 2008) – This June’s Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit (ACTS) in Washington DC from June 21 to 24 is not only the first such meeting, it also represents the new spirit of collaboration between the Caribbean’s public and private sectors.
Haiti’s foreign aid hangover
Farmers in Haiti have become the accidental victims of US imports and international aid as food writer Stefan Gates explains. I was travelling by pick-up truck to a village deep in the Haitian Artibonite Valley to learn how people survive in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.
Windies considering spin bowling options (1st Test – Match preview
PROVIDENCE, Guyana – West Indies are mulling over the choice of a spin bowler in their line-up, when they face Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their two which starts on Saturday at the Guyana National Stadium.
Official launch of the sale of Government shares in Cable & Wireless
St. George’s: The public is advised that there will be a formal launch of the sale of Government shares in Cable and Wireless on Tuesday March 25th, 2008 at the Ministry of Works Conference Room at 10:00 am. The sale will be launched by Hon. Minister Gregory Bowen, Deputy Prime […]
West Indies confident ahead of Digicel Home Series
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies captain Chris Gayle is confident that his side can conquer Sri Lanka in the upcoming Digicel Home Series 2008. Speaking after the team arrived in Guyana on Tuesday night, Gayle said that his players were aware of the task and though they had respect for […]
Sri Lanka’s manager impressed with Brooks, Bishoo
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Young Caribbean players Shamarh Brooks and Davendra Bishoo impressed Sri Lanka’s cricket team manager Shriyan Samararatne during the drawn three-day tour match between Sri Lanka and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President’s XI.
2010 WORLD CUP SHOULD BENEFIT HOST COMMUNITIES
NEW YORK (March 19, 2008) – South Africa is set to host the “most successful” FIFA World Cup and development specialists want to ensure the benefits of the world’s largest sporting event can be spread to communities.
C.I.W.U Signs Agreement with Ramdhanny & Co.
An industrial agreement between the Grenada Commercial and Industrial Worker’s Union (C.I.W.U) and L.L. Ramdhanny & Company Ltd was signed today, Wednesday 19th March 2008 in the Department of Labour. The agreement will take effect as of January 1st 2008 and shall remain in force until the 31st December 2010. The following […]
GTEP UPDATE
The GTEP Planning Committee wishes to inform the General Public that it is extremely pleased with the response from a wide cross section of citizens who have shown interest in the GTEP Programme that was officially launched by the Prime Minister on February 14, 2008.
