It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of former WICB president Pat Rousseau on Wednesday. Pat was a strong man, always very focussed and determined. He was a sharp legal and business mind, and it was reflected during his time in charge of the organization between […]
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THE CCJ CELEBRATES 14 YEARS
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is celebrating 14 years of its operations on Tuesday, 16th April 2019. The Court is marking this occasion with activities throughout the week. Today, to commemorate the actual day of the anniversary, the CCJ launched its 2019 Rules of Court […]
Dominica becomes ICAO’s 193rd Member State
Montréal, 15 April 2019 – Dominica has now become the 193rd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention). Dominica deposited its notification of adherence to the Convention on 14 March 2019, and its ICAO […]
Grenada ended 1st day in Strong position vs Dominica
Grenada closed the first day of the Windward Islands two day senior Cricket Championship against defending champion Dominica in a strong position. After winning the toss and batting Dominica was bowled out for 122 in 42.2 overs. Alick Althanaze top scored with 31, Tyrone Theophile scored 24. Imran Joseph took […]
Internet Registry to host ARIN Caribbean Forum in Barbados
By Gerald Best BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. April 4, 2019—Internet stakeholders from across the Caribbean and North America will next week convene at the Hilton Hotel in Bridgetown, Barbados for the second regional gathering of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) Caribbean Forum, on April 8 to 9. ARIN, a Washington-DC […]
PM welcomes News that Hundreds of Grenadians will be employed by Royalton Grenada
April 1, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomednews that hundreds of Grenadians will be employed by Royalton Grenada when the rebranded hotel opens its doors in December 2019. Located on the site of what was the Grenadian by Rex, the rebranded hotel, Royalton Grenada, will […]
Inquiries now possible through Whatsapp at Budget Marine
Communication has come a long way and with the smartphone our ways of communicating are changing from talking to texting. “We have seen an increase in questions through our Facebook page. Texting lowers the communication barriers, people just want to send a message and get a quick response” says Trisha […]
BIG THREE OPEN T20 BLAZE WITH VICTORIES
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The top three teams in women’s cricket in the Caribbean, opened their victory tally in Round One of Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze tournament. Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica defeated the Leeward Islands, Guyana and the Windward Islands respectively. The first match of the day saw Barbados […]
Grenadian court attorney referee wants to be civil court judge
By Nelson A. King (Caribbean Life) Grenadian-born court attorney referee Derefim Bernadette Neckles is vying for the position of Civil Court judge countywide in Brooklyn, saying that she has the “knowledge, experience, integrity and compassion needed to serve as a civil court judge.” “As a court attorney referee, acting in […]
Government to convert CSO into a National Statistics Institute
Government is solidifying its plans to convert the Central Statistics Office (CSO) into a National Statistics Institute that is independent and highly professional in the coordination of the data collection activities within National Statistical Systems. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell in meeting with […]
Guadeloupe moves to set up Internet Exchange Point
BY GERARD BESTg Pointe-à-Pitre, GUADELOUPE. March 27, 2019—Developments in theCaribbean digital space are fuelling initiatives to strengthen the Internet infrastructure in the region. In Guadeloupe, a recent agreement among three Internet service providers has cleared the way for the island to establish its first Internet exchange point. Commonly called an […]
Dressed Up’ set to showcase Caribbean designers and honour women
New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – ‘Dressed Up’, a soon to be launched retail shoppe specializing strictly in dresses, has been generating quite a buzz in several fashion-forward circles as well as on social media. Eagerness for the unveiling on this novel concept has only grown with news of the […]
Range Developments Launches Six Senses La Sagesse
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA – Range Developments has entered into an agreement with the Government of Grenada to develop the La Sagesse area in St David’s. This is an unspoilt area of remarkable natural beauty with two beautiful beaches. The first of the luxury hotels will be the Six Senses La […]
HUGH WOODING LAW SCHOOL TRIUMPHS AT CCJ’S 11TH ANNUAL LAW MOOT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. At a ceremony held at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Hugh Wooding Law School bested eight other schools to take home the CCJ Challenge Shield as winners of the 11th Annual CCJ International Law Moot. The University of Guyana was the runner-up and took […]
Final Preparations for Royal visit on March 23
March 22, 2019 – Final preparations are currently underway, ahead of the visit this weekend by Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Prince and the Duchess will be met on arrival by Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cecile La Grenade. The first engagement will […]
