BY GERARD BEST June 17, 2019. ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada—We’ve all been that person. That person, standing in that line, waiting that long, wondering why that thing couldn’t just be done online. That person waiting in line for a birth certificate to complete a child’s primary school application, or a death […]
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Carriacou Culture Train String Band Heads To Carifesta 2019
Hillsborough, Carriacou – June 15th, 2019: The Carriacou Culture Train String band is ‘singing’ with excitement as they are included to represent Grenada in Trinidad and Tobago at Carifesta 2019, The nine (9) member group consisting of two (2) females and seven (7) males were recently formed following their ‘Parang […]
Curacao to host Major Internet Meeting in June 2020
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao. June 15, 2019—The southern Caribbean island of Curaçao has been selected as the venue for the sixth regional conference of the Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum, CarPIF, set for June 9 to 11, 2020. The announcement was made by event co-organisers the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) and […]
Dr. Lamuel A. Stanislaus to be honored
Former Grenada Diplomat the late Dr. Lamuel A. Stanislaus will be honored by the 40th Council District of New York. Dr. Stanislaus a Dentist by profession served Grenada for many years at various diplomatic position under different government. Dr. Stanislaus will have a portion of Rutland Road named in his […]
Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience
Washington DC Metro area (Sonique Solutions) – A new, premium Caribbean destination event is on the horizon and is gearing up to captivate eagle-eyed travellers and lovers of the region’s culture and entertainment. The Caribbean Yacht Week is set to bring forth a unique combination of a customized luxury vacation, […]
HAYLEY MATTHEWS AND THE WEST INDIES WOMEN SWEEP IRELAND T20 SERIES
DUBLIN, Ireland- Hayley Matthews saved the best for the third and final match of the Hanley Energy T20 International series between the West Indies Women and Ireland Women at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin, scoring her maiden T20 International century to finish the innings on 107 not out as […]
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT APPLICATION FAILS AT THE CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. CARICOM citizens have important rights but to exercise these rights clear documentary evidence of their nationality is required. This was the outcome of the case of Bain vs. Trinidad and Tobago, that was decided today by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Mr Bain, a citizen […]
Curtailing your rights to protect your safety!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan From the latter part of the 20th century, the issues of personal rights and freedoms have taken center stage in local and international discussions and forums, demanding civic responsibility from “the powers that be” in a bold attempt to ensure people’s rights to self expression. […]
Former Jamaica PM Edward Seaga dies at 89
In a release a short while ago by the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness announced the passing of former Prime Minister of Jamaica Mr. Edward Seaga. Mr. Seaga who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister died in the USA where he was receiving medical treatment. His family was with him […]
CCJ Dismisses Application Against Barbados by a Grenadian Family
May 18, 2019: Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an application for special leave in the Original Jurisdiction matter of Tamika Gilbert, Lynnel Gilbert, Royston Gilbert, Glennor Gilbert and the State of Barbados. The applicants were mother, father and two adult daughters. They were […]
Praise Pours In For Retiring CCJ Judge, Mr. Justice Hayton
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Representatives from around the region converged today at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for a Ceremonial Sitting to commemorate the retirement of one of its earliest sworn-in judges, the Honourable Mr. Justice David Hayton, who will retire from […]
CCJ To Bid Farewell To Mr. Justice Hayton TO BID
Port of Spain, Trinidad. On Friday, 17 May 2019 at 10 am AST, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host a Ceremonial Sitting at its headquarters in Port of Spain to commemorate the Honourable Mr. Justice David Hayton’s retirement from office Mr. Justice Hayton, having joined the Court at […]
BUSY WEEK AT THE CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will have several high-profile hearings in both the Original and Appellate Jurisdiction during the period of 7-10 May 2019. The Court will hear a case concerning the freedom of movement of Caribbean citizens as well as two sets of cases […]
Seven technology pioneers honoured for contribution to Caribbean Internet governance
BY GERARD BEST gerard@gerardbest.com PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. May 3, 2019—Seven of the region’s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF). Melford Nicholas, Minister of State and […]
CCJ ORDERS ALLEYNE TO SERVE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed the appeal in the matter of Renaldo Anderson Alleyne v The Queen, and recommended that Mr. Alleyne serves at least twenty-five years under the six concurrent life sentences he received in 2012. This is the first time where […]
