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 […]
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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 […]
NINE TEAMS EXPECTED FOR CCJ’S 11TH ANNUAL LAW MOOT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host its 11th Annual CCJ International Law Moot on March 21 and 22, 2019 at the CCJ’s headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago before a bench of three CCJ Judges. The Law Moot has been extended to 2 days for […]
Elvis Morain appointed Supervisor of Elections
March 14, 2019 – Elvis Morain is Grenada’s new Supervisor of Elections. Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell confirmed the appointment of Mr. Morain at the weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday. Mr. Morain, who is also the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, assumed […]
PM highlights continued positive Economic Growth on the First Anniversary of the Re- Election of the NNP
March 13, 2019 – Today, March 13, 2019 marks one year since the re-election of the New National Party Government to serve another term in office. Facilitating the Weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell said the country has continued to experience positive […]
CCJ PUBLISHES A NEW 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2019-2024, under the theme ‘Unlocking Potential’, which will chart the Court’s direction over the next five years. The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the CCJ and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, asserted […]
Obed McCoy added to Windies squad for Sandals T20s against England
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has called up Obed McCoy for the second and third matches in the Sandals Twenty20 International Series against England. The left-arm fast bowler will join the squad in St Kitts where the matches will be played on Friday and Sunday […]
Jason Holder to lead Windies in Sandals T20s against England
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – Two-time World T20 champions West Indies have named the 13-member squad for the three-match Sandals Twenty20 International Series against England. The Cricket West Indies Selection Panel has named Jason Holder as captain for this series and have kept the core of the squad which played in the five-match […]
REIFER INSPIRES CRUCIAL JAGURS VICTORY, AS HURRICANES KEEP CLOSE, RED FORCE WIN
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Raymon Reifer was the spark for the Guyana Jaguars, as they got their bid for a fifth straight title in the West Indies Championship back on track, when they were one of three teams that won in the ninth round of matches which ended on Sunday. […]
STATEMENT FROM CRICKET WEST INDIES PRESIDENT DAVE CAMERON ON THE PASSING OF JOURNALIST TONY BECCA
West Indies cricket has lost a champion who spent his distinguished career chronicling the ups and downs of the sport he loved so much. Tony Becca has always made an effort to be fair in his writings about West Indies Cricket. Tony Becca lived through the glorious years when West […]
WIPA Extends Regards on the Passing of Veteran Cricket Journalist Tony Becc
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends regards on the passing of veteran cricket journalist Tony Becca. Tony Becca served as a sports editor for the Jamaica Gleaner and was president of the Melbourne Cricket Club for many years. Becca died early on the morning of Thursday, February […]
