ST JOHN’S, Antigua – WINDIES Men will be in India for almost seven weeks starting September 26. They will compete against India in 2 Tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20s. West Indies and India have played 94 Tests against each other since 1948. West Indies has won 30, lost 28 […]
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WIPA Expresses Heartfelt Regards To Those Impacted By Quake
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends heartfelt regards to the people of Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Greneda, Barbados and other countries who were impacted by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 and the 5.9 magnitude aftershock felt today, Wednesday, August 22, 2018. We […]
When social intervention clasp hands with prayer, mountains will move
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan As a boy growing up in a Christian home, I was always encouraged by my parents and church to pray about the issues that I had to deal with in my young life. Deep issues of sibling hurt, bullying, unfair blame and favouritism were met […]
St. Andrew’s man died after Carnival incident
Rondall Neckles, a 31 year old man of Tuilleries, St. Andrew’s died at the General Hospital yesterday after injuries sustained in an incident at Crochu, St. Andrew’s on carnival Tuesday after the end of St. David’s Jouvert. The incident involved another man Kenroy Paul also of Tuilleries, St. Andrew’s. Paul […]
Official Statement – Government of Grenada Marketing & National Importing Board
ST. GEORGE- GIS –AUGUST 15TH 2018: Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has made it clear in his public statements, the dissatisfaction and serious concern with some aspects of the management of the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB) over the last five years. On his recommendation, as he has reported, the […]
POST-JUDGMENT APPLICATION IN GUYANA LAND APPEAL DISMISSED BY CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed a postjudgment application, brought by Mr. Deonarine Natram, to reopen the court’s recent decision in Narine v Natram. In the previous judgment, dated 10th May 2018, the CCJ had settled a dispute over land in Guyana between two […]
Cocktails, Cuisine and Soca for Spice Addiction Entertainment events
St. Georges, Grenada (Sonique Solutions) – Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high as premium fete enthusiasts and global Carnival connoisseurs eagerly await the upcoming slate of events being unleashed by promotional outfit Spice Addiction Entertainment (SAE) for the 2018 Grenada ‘Spicemas’. Spicemas has in the past few years […]
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TO WELCOME THE CCJ PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. A ceremonial sitting of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be the final in a series of events commemorating the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders’ elevation to the office of CCJ President. The event will be held at the […]
UPU announces theme of next year’s International Letter-Writing Competition
Berne, 18 July 2018. “Write a letter to your hero” is the inspirational theme of the 2019 International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). “I urge all UPU member countries, including those that have never participated, to seriously consider taking part. The competition is […]
SPECIAL SITTING HIGHLIGHTS CCJ’S SUCCESSES AND ITS NEW PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. In what was noted by a few speakers as being held on an interesting date, the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), was honoured at a Special Sitting of the Court at the Seat of the Court in Port […]
CCJ RESTORES CONVICTION AND SENTENCE BUT CRITICISES PROCEDURAL FLAWS IN BELIZE CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a conviction and sentence of 5 years for causing dangerous harm imposed on Mr. Gilbert Henry be restored but noted that, as Mr. Henry had already served his time, he would not be imprisoned or face any […]
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION FUND TO BE UTILIZED TO BOOST AGRICULTURE
Tuesday 3rd, July 2018: The National Transformation Fund will be providing millions of dollars to the agricultural sector in areas such as development and marketing along with providing lands and training to youth in agriculture. Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Honorable Keith Mitchell made the revelation on Sunday at the […]
Thomas Defends NNP School Books Program
Monday 2nd July 2018: Minister of Social Development, Housing & Community Empowerment the Honorable Delma Thomas has strongly defended the New National Party’s (NNP) performance under her portfolio as Minister of Social Development. Speaking of various social welfare initiatives, Minister Thomas gave an outline of some of the programs available […]
PM says Government will increase Pensioners pay
Tuesday 3rd July, 2018: Political Leader of the New National Party (NNP), Dr. Keith Mitchell has stated that not only will his administration pay the promised increase to pensioners as of the end of July but has made a further promise of increases once the fiscal space allows. Prime Minister […]
V. Nazim Burke Farewell Address to NDC General Council
My Brothers and Sisters, I want to start by thanking you for coming out today and being a part of the General Council. As you already know, the theme chosen for this year’s General Council is “Facing the Future with Resilience, Inclusion, and Determination”. In my view, we could not […]
