GIS September 6, 2018 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomed the announcement that Grenadians are no longer required to travel to Barbados to renew United States visa renewals. The announcement was made today by US Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela at a […]
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Government welcomes Integrity Commission’s Inquiry into MNIB Operations
ST. GEORGE, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018: GIS: The Grenada Government has welcomed news that the Integrity Commission has mounted an inquiry into operations at the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB), following recent revelations about the possible inappropriate use of funds. Following his recent announcement that Cabinet has endorsed a recommendation for […]
WINDIES “B” SQUAD FOR SUMMERFEST IN CANADA
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has announced a 14-member WINDIES “B” squad for the Cricket Canada Summerfest from Wednesday, August 29 to September 7. The team will play a series to include four T20s (including a warm-up) along with two 50-overs matches. A WINDIES […]
MELIUS HUNDRED GIVES WINDWARDS BIG VICTORY
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Kimani Melius hit a commanding hundred to carry Windward Islands to a comfortable victory, but stunning defeats for the tournament front-running pair of Guyana and Barbados captured the headlines and set up an intriguing final round in the WINDIES Under-19 Championship today Melius, the highly-regarded WINDIES […]
WINDIES HEADS TO INDIA FOR A FULL TOUR
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 […]
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 […]
