NNP PRESS STATEMENT March 15th, 2024 ST. George’s, Grenada — Congratulations to all the schools, athletes, and teams thatparticipated in Intercol 2024. Your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship have made this year’s games a resounding success. Congratulations to SAASS for their victory in the boy’s division and SDCSS for leading […]
Athletics
Anderson Peters Retains World Championship Gold
Grenada’s Anderson Peters defeated Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to retain his world javelin title on Saturday. Peters who was leading throughout finished with his final throw of 90.54 meters. The 24 year old Peters dominated the event being the only athlete to hit the 90m-mark, doing so three times. India’s […]
Three Caribbean Athletes in 400m Final
Grenada’s ace 400m runner Kirani James placed first in his semi final in Eugene Oregon. Two other Caribbean athletes have advanced to the final. Kirani James of Grenada In the semi-finals on Wednesday won Heat 2 with a time of 44.74s. He enters the finals with the fourth fastest time […]
4th Annual Grenada Invitational Postponed die to Covid-19
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, MARCH 9, 2020, GRENADA INVITATIONAL (GI): – As the world continues its attempt to bring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) under control and as the general population is encouraged to take all necessary measures aimed at preventing an outbreak and spread of the virus, among our citizens, it has […]
Another great result for Grenadian Athletes in Tobago
A brand new bike and run course at the Massy Rainbow Cup Triathlon in Tobago on June 13th 2015 meant closed roads for the first time. It also meant 4 significant hills per lap, thats 32 hills on the bike and 8 hills on the run for the Olympic distance […]
Grenada at the World Championships
On 13th September, 16 year old Calum Noel made Grenada proud as he represented his Nation at the International Triathlon Union World Championships in London, England. Calum’s performances at the Tri de Spice Triathlon this year where he became Sprint National Champion and his victory in Tobago earned him entry […]
Kirani James Receives EC 500,000 in cheque and Treasury Bills
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 – GIS: Olympic 400 metre champion Kirani James, has received a cheque valued at EC 100,000 dollars, the first part of EC 500,000 dollars promised to him by the government after his historic feat in London last year. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell […]
Words of encouragement to Kirani James
“Let not your heart be troubled” were the words conveyed to Kirani James Olympic 400 metres gold medallist by former Minister for Youth and Sports Patrick Simmons following the final of the Men’s 400m at the IAAF World Championships on Tuesday in Moscow. Mr. Simmons is joining with Grenadians all […]
US-based group helping Grenada, Caribbean Penn Relays’ athletes
New York, April 14, 2013 – The Grenada team participating in this month’s Penn Relays in the United States will receive sponsorship support from the US-based Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB). Since 1994, TJB has played a leading role in the development, care and hospitality of Jamaican and other Caribbean athletes […]
Olympians among 25 vying for top sports awards Saturday
St. George’s, January 24, 2013 – Grenada Olympic Committee (GOC) officials say preparations are in place to honour the nation’s sports personalities.
Kirani James & Kurt Felix in New York for School Gala
NEW YORK, December 7, 2012 – All is now set for Saturday’s 21st Annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance of the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School (GBSS) Alumni Association of New York. “All our honourees have arrived and we are anticipating an exciting evening with the GBSS family,” said Michael Bascombe, […]
Grenada Co-op Bank to launch Kirani James Athletic Scholarship Award
ST GEORGE’S, November 26, 2012 – Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited and the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School (GBSS) Alumni Association of New York Inc. will launch the inaugural Kirani James/Co-op Bank Athletic Scholarship Award in December 2012.
