Colombo, Sri Lanka – The West Indies have assembled some of the leading power-hitters of the modern era in their 15-man squad for the ICC World T20 tournament. The Windies also have in their line-up the class and elegance of Darren Bravo, the free-scoring left-hander, who might not have the […]
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SOCIAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER IN COUNTRY’S INTEREST
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas today chaired a special meeting of representatives of three of Grenada’s social partners – the Government of Grenada, the Grenada Trades’ Union Council and the Grenada Private Sector Organization – to discuss the current economic and financial situation.
Samuels ready to step-up with bat and ball
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels believes he will have a key role to play in the West Indies team in the upcoming ICC World T20 tournament. The top-order batsman, who also bowls clever off-spin, is expected to be called upon with both bat and ball in the coming weeks […]
UWP OBSERVES THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIR JOHN COMPTON
The United Workers Party observes the fifth anniversary of the passing of its great founding leader and “Father of the Nation” – Sir John George Melvin Compton as a moment for reflection and reassurance, not only for the Party, but for the Nation of Saint Lucia. Sir John’s contribution to […]
UWP Extends Get Well Wishes to Government Press Secretary
The United Workers Party of St. Lucia notes with concern the recent illness and hospitalization of the Press Secretary to Prime Minister Kenny D Anthony, Mrs. Jadia Jn Pierre Emmanuel. In times of illness and mishap we are summons to rise to the spirit of goodwill and demonstrate our individual and […]
Mobile money cash donations to Haitian mothers in their time of need
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti. To assist with the post Tropical Storm Isaac relief efforts organised by the Haitian Government, Digicel reacted immediately to a request from the social protection programme “Ti Manman Cheri” to organise the transfer of emergency relief payments to Haitian mothers affected by the […]
DIGICEL AND SAMSUNG BRING THEIR CUSTOMERS CLOSER TO THE EXCITEMENT OF THE OLYMPICS
Monday August 13th 2012 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel and Samsung joined forces earlier this year to bring the excitement of the Olympics to their customers across the Caribbean and Central America with a promotion that got customers caught up in the euphoria of the Games.
Results from Round 4 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament | Fixtures and match officials for Round 5
Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the fourth round of matches and fixtures for the fifth and final round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament:
Spinners shine bright as Guyana stun Windwards
Bridgetown, Barbados — Guyana pulled off a superb come-from-behind victory by 53 runs over Windward Islands as the fourth round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament came to a thrilling climax on Sunday.
UWP SALUTES CARIBBEAN ATHLETES
Castries Saint Lucia, August 7, 2012 – Saint Lucia`s main opposition United Workers Party extends congratulations to the many Caribbean athletes who continue to represent the region with distinction and great honor at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
Roach and Best put Windies on top on Day 1
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies continued their dominant form against New Zealand on Thursday, dismissing the tourists for 260 on the opening day of the second Digicel Test match at Sabina Park. Fast bowler Kemar Roach again ripped the heart out of the Black Caps’ batting with 4-70 off […]
ECCO AND IMC SIGNS WIDE SCREEN RIGHTS LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR LONDON OLYMPICS 2012
If you are planning to show matches to the public (outside of your home) whether it is being done for profit or otherwise, it will be necessary to obtain a licence.
DIGICEL LAUDS HIGH COURT RULING ON ILLEGAL GT&T MONOPOLY
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 – Georgetown, Guyana: Digicel, the leading telecommunications provider in Guyana, today lauded the decision of Justice Rishi Persaud of the Commercial Division of the High Court as delivered last Friday in which he ruled that the monopoly held by GT&T to provide telecommunications service or to […]
ANOTHER RECORD PAYOUT BY ECCO
The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc., the St. Lucia based music royalty collection organization, will today make royalty payments to its members and members of affiliates totaling over $450,000. This is a record achievement by this small regional organisation surpassing its disbursement of $¼ Million made […]
