The assumption here is that a group of right thinking individuals sat around a table in what one presumes was a discussion of some measurable intellect and came up with this as the theme for the 2014 carnival season – Spicemas the MECCA of Calypso and Soca. The capitalization of […]
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WICB and USACA announce joint partnership
St John’s, Antigua – In a move designed to open up more high performance cricket opportunities for United States players, and accelerate cricket development in the USA, the West Indies Cricket Board and USACA today announced a long term joint partnership. As part of the partnership, a member of the […]
THE MADE IN GRENADA SHOW RETURNS FOR CARNIVAL 2014
During the 2002 and 2003 Carnival seasons an innovative and creative idea gave birth to the concept of a Made In Grenada Show. Back then it was essentially a total local showcase featuring 40 Local Artistes, Local Food and Local Drinks in a sensational celebration of all things Grenadian. While […]
Engineering Institute to hold regional forum on Internet Governance
Regional technology experts will share their insights on global Internet Governance issues, from a Caribbean perspective, at an upcoming forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI). Internet governance deals with the development of shared principles, policies and programmes that shape the use and evolution of the Internet. “In […]
Dominica hosts seventh regional CaribNOG meeting
ROSEAU – Regional and international technology experts are gathering in Dominica to address Caribbean technology challenges and to collaboratively derive solutions that are relevant to the region. The Caribbean Network Operators Group, CaribNOG, is hosting its seventh regional meeting in the island’s capital city, Roseau, from April 28 to May […]
Stephen ‘Spinbreak” Alexander
The family of Stephen “Spinbreak” Alexander who served as Grenada’s Honorary Consul General in New York during the period 1995 to 1996 will like to inform the general public especially the Grenadian Community that he passed away on April29th 2014. He is survived by his wife and children and a […]
4Life introduces products & employment opportunities in Grenada
By Gerry Hopkin A special line of products, under the 4Life Transfer Factor brand, would be launched at the Grenada Trade Centre in Morne Rouge, St. George, on Wednesday, April 30 at 4:30 pm. Mr. Melvaughn Coutain, a naturopathic consultant and martial arts instructor, who is also the lead distributor […]
The Made In Grenada Person of the Month – April 2014
After a one year absence the, Made In Grenada Person of the Month, returns beginning January 2014. The Award will feature persons in the field of entertainment, arts, culture, sports and community development. The purpose of the award is to bring National prominence to persons who through their everyday efforts, […]
Grenadian jobs promised with hotel project to start by year-end
St George’s, Grenada, April 27, 2014: A Grenadian businessman, who is part of a group planning to invest in hotel construction on the island, has said that work on the first project should begin before year-end. Danny Fakhre, a ship owner and international meat and livestock trader, was quoted in […]
NEW MEDIA LAUNCH DATE FOR SPICEMAS CORPORATION
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, April 25, 2014: The Spicemas Corporation‘s media launch schedule for 29 April has been further postponed to Tuesday 6 May. The media launch is for the purpose of unveiling the plans for carnival 2014 and the SMC’s activities going forward to the actual week of celebrating Spicemas […]
JAMAICA THE TREND SETTER
By Neals J. Chitan As the largest of the English speaking island nations of the Caribbean, Jamaica has historically been a leader and trend setter to the smaller islands, and what a trend to set this time!! Caribbean New Now contributor Garfield L. Angus in his recent article “Crime […]
Official Points Standings after seventh round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the seventh and final round of preliminary matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR […]
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO JOIN WNYLE’S INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORKSHOP ON LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FINLAND
TAMPERE, 12 April 2014 – The World Network of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs (WNYLE) an international think-tank and action-tank based in Finland, organizes the International Youth Workshop on Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development, set to take place on 12-15 September 2014 in the town of Kiljava, Finland. The workshop is to […]
WIA IN COLLABORATION WITH SUPREME COUNSELING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (SCPD) OF BARBADOS TO DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS OF BEXON PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Monday April 14th, 2014 – Women in Action (WIA) in collaboration with Supreme Counseling for Personal Development of Barbados will, on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 present a quantity of school supplies to the student of the Bexon Primary School, which were severely affected by the Christmas […]
THE KING OF JAB ON THE ROAD AGAIN
After a sterling performance on Friday February 28th, 2013 at the International Soca Monarch, the universally acknowledged King of Jab, Wilt ‘Tallpree’ Cambridge, is about to embark on another extensive tour. Tallpree’s performance as a finalist in the Groovy Monarch competition (his 8th overall Finals appearance) is considered by some one […]
