Regional technology experts will share their insights on global Internet Governance issues, from a Caribbean perspective, at an upcoming forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI). Internet governance deals with the development of shared principles, policies and programmes that shape the use and evolution of the Internet. “In […]
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Dominica hosts seventh regional CaribNOG meeting
ROSEAU – Regional and international technology experts are gathering in Dominica to address Caribbean technology challenges and to collaboratively derive solutions that are relevant to the region. The Caribbean Network Operators Group, CaribNOG, is hosting its seventh regional meeting in the island’s capital city, Roseau, from April 28 to May […]
Official Points Standings after seventh round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the seventh and final round of preliminary matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR […]
WIA IN COLLABORATION WITH SUPREME COUNSELING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (SCPD) OF BARBADOS TO DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS OF BEXON PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Monday April 14th, 2014 – Women in Action (WIA) in collaboration with Supreme Counseling for Personal Development of Barbados will, on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 present a quantity of school supplies to the student of the Bexon Primary School, which were severely affected by the Christmas […]
THE KING OF JAB ON THE ROAD AGAIN
After a sterling performance on Friday February 28th, 2013 at the International Soca Monarch, the universally acknowledged King of Jab, Wilt ‘Tallpree’ Cambridge, is about to embark on another extensive tour. Tallpree’s performance as a finalist in the Groovy Monarch competition (his 8th overall Finals appearance) is considered by some one […]
Calabash Hotel’s commitment to Grenada’s Children’s Homes
As part of our endeavour to look after our island and community, Calabash Hotel has committed its resources to supporting Grenada’s children’s homes. With a very generous financial donation from our repeat guests, Mr & Mrs Dennison from the UK, Calabash has been able to donate household items to Grenada’s […]
Smith: I had a job to do!
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Dwayne Smith scored a career-best T20 International half-century as he piloted West Indies to a massive victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC World T20 Tournament. The defending champions needed a win after Sunday night’s defeat against India, and Smith responded with a blazing […]
LIAT Threat to Shrink Caribbean Airline Network
The board of LIAT airline is clearly feeling the pressure of mounting ongoing criticism of its consistent inability to achieve a stable business model and to provide a vital intra regional air service in the Eastern Caribbean on a reliable basis. Unfortunately, the announcements of 6th March from the LIAT […]
Leewards complete first round full house
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Leeward Islands broke a sequence of three matches without a win over against Combined Campuses & Colleges in the Regional 4-Day Tournament with a 72-run, come-from-behind victory on Tuesday. Spin bowling all-rounder Hayden Walsh Jr, an attendee of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre in […]
Dwayne Smith to replace Chris Gayle for One-Day Internationals
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The WICB Selection Panel today announced a change to the squads for the upcoming One-Day Internationals against Ireland and England. Dwayne Smith has been called up as replacement for Chris Gayle for the four matches. Gayle experienced stiffness in his lower back following the first T20 International against […]
Regional 4-Day Tournament begins on Friday
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board advised on Saturday that this year’s Regional 4-Day Tournament will begin this coming Friday, February 28, with two matches. Jamaica will open the season on home soil, when they face Guyana at Sabina Park, five hours later Windward Islands host defending […]
West Indies vs Ireland LIVE from Sabina Park
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cricket fans across the Caribbean and around the World will be able to see the ongoing series between West Indies and Ireland at Sabina Park. TVJ will produce and make available LIVE ball-by-ball coverage of the second Twenty20 International on Friday and the one-off One-Day International on […]
St Lucia leads off Caribbean innovation workshops
Feb 10, 2014: CASTRIES, St Lucia. Caribbean history is the picture of a region lacking in physical and financial resources, but constantly finding ways to confront those realities through human resourcefulness and ingenuity. St Lucia, like many Caribbean islands, does not have a history of economic reliance on extractive industries based on the abundance of indigenous minerals. Instead, the […]
William Joseph quits NDC
St. George’s, January 15, 2014 – One of the strategists in last year’s losing election bid of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress is reported to have resigned from the party as it prepares to choose a new leader in just over two weeks. Caribupdate News Service, in a report from the […]
PRIDE AND PASSION – ANTHONY NIXON MODESTE
The eventuality of National sports Icon, with over twenty years of service to Grenada football was initially cemented by virtue of the history and tradition of sports in River Road. Nixon Modeste’s rise to the pinnacle of football in Grenada was accommodated by a neighborhood that was not deterred by […]
