“I am trying here to contain myself because he was the humblest of kings that you could bump into,” one man told BBC Caribbean. Soca musician Arrow, whose real name is Alphonsus Cassell, died at his Montserrat home on Wednesday from complications of brain cancer.
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A Great Son of the Caribbean Passes on
It is with deep regret we announce the death of veterian Calypso artist Mighty Arrow. Arrow died last night in his native island of Montserrat after suffering from brain cancer.
Special ceremony in recognition of Mighty Sparrow 75th birthday
Prime Lands For Sale In Grenada Click here Some well-known Caribbean-American politicians in New York will be among special invitees at an awards ceremony on July 9, 2010 to celebrate Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco’s 75th birthday.
Simi Finalist named for Vincy Carnival
The following Calypsonians have been selected from the Calypso Preliminaries to compete in the Calypso Semi Finals scheduled for Friday June 18th at the Victoria Park commencing at 8:00 pm. They are:
Working in the interest of Grenadian people
Enjoy the best Caribbean Music on Spiceislander Radio St. George’s, June 15, 2010 (GIS) – Finance Minister Nazim Burke has reiterated government’s confidence in measures adopted to assist Grenadians and keep the economy afloat in the face of the global economic and financial crisis.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2010
GOV E R N M E N T N O T I C E QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2010 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division):- C.B.E. TO BE a Commander of […]
Environment Minister leads national cleanup drive
St. George’s, June 6, 2010 (GIS) – Environment Minister Michael Church led by example as Grenada joined the international community in observing World Environment Day. The theme of the day, which was marked on June 5 by United Nation member-countries, was: “Many Species. One Planet. One Future.”
Death toll rises in Jamaica
Jamaican security forces plan to renew a push Monday to arrest an accused drug lord at the center of violence that has now killed 76 people, the country’s police commissioner said.
Jamaica Violence Forced Windies Board to move game to T&T
The Jamaica leg of South Africa’s tour of West Indies has been shifted to Trinidad following the ongoing violence in Kingston which has now killed 44.
Rousing welcome for PM Thomas and delegation
St. George’s, April 21, 2010 – Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas, was given a rousing round of applause on his arrival back at Maurice Bishop International Airport in St. George’s Wednesday night after signing a maritime treaty with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Prime Minister Patrick Manning.
Snap vote looms in Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago is on alert for a general election that could be called as early as May. Prime Minister Patrick Manning caused mild surprise when he put the country on notice in a speech to supporters on 27 March.
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COMMONWEALTH DAY 2010 – Theme: “Science, Technology and Society”
March 8th 2010 – London, United Kingdom – Commonwealth Day 2010 took on special significance as the national flag of Rwanda was hoisted in a flag-raising Ceremony in the grounds of the Commonwealth Secretariat at Marlborough House in London. Rwanda was admitted as the 54th member of the Commonwealth at […]
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Over half (50%) of all Americans develope hemroids at least once in his life. While hemroids are generally not life threatening, they can be quite bothersome with symptoms of pain, burning and itching that can drive a person crazy. This article describes different ways can be sampled in order to treat […]
