By Neals J. Chitan It was the worst of times, it was the best of times! A statement which most fittingly describes the civic, social and political climate of Grenada, the beautiful Spice Island Paradise of the lower Caribbean within the last year. Grenada made its recent tainted debut into […]
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Grenada continues to celebrate Olympic gold medal
St. George’s, August 7, 2012 – It was a partial holiday in Grenada Tuesday as nationals commemorate the country’s first Olympic medal. Grenadian Kirani James, 19, won the 400 meters Monday in 43.94 seconds at the London games. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas described it as an “historic performance,’’ which sparked […]
Smiling Sammy sings the praises of “one and all”
Kingston, Jamaica – Captain Darren Sammy led the West Indies team’s celebrations as they enjoyed the success against New Zealand in the just-concluded Digicel Series. The Windies won 2-0 in the Digicel T20 Series, 4-1 in the Digicel One-Day International Series and 2-0 in the Digicel Test Series to showcase […]
Kirani James Wins Gold For Grenada
LONDON — Kirani James claimed Grenada’s first medal in Olympic history Monday night, easily winning the 400-meter gold by more than a half-second. James who is the current world champion ran an impressive race in 43.94 seconds leaving the rest of the field almost .5 seconds behind..
Kirani James reaches the Finals of the Men’s 400M
Kirani James, world’s champion of Grenada eased into the 400m final after winning his semi-final. James finished in 44.59 seconds ahead of Chris Brown of the Bahamas with Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius down in eighth.
Roach brings it home with the bat; Windies celebrate series win
Kingston, Jamaica – Kemar Roach demonstrated the new level of confidence in the West Indies team as he played a fantastic innings to lead the team to victory in the second Digicel Test match on Sunday morning. Roach made a Test-best score of 41 off 60 balls as the West […]
Kirani James Moves into Finals with a Strong Caribbean Presence
Kirani James advanced to the 400 metres men’s Finals of the London Olympic today by easily winning his simi final hit. Four other Caribbean athletics also qualify for the finals. More details later
Results from Round 2; Fixtures for Round 3 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament
Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the second round of matches and fixtures for the third round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament.
High expectations for Spicemas events
St. George’s, August 4, 2012 – A new format will be implemented today, Saturday, August 4, when young Grenadian masqueraders and entertainers perform at the Children’s Carnival Frolic (CCF). Among the changes are an earlier starting time for the CCF, and a longer route for the young mas’ players.
Samuels strokes superb century; special tribute to Jamaica 50
Kingston, Jamaica – Marlon Samuels put on a batting master class for his countrymen at Sabina Park as he made a superb fourth Test century. The elegant Jamaican played a number of breathtaking shots as he made a commanding 123 off 169 balls to keep the West Indies alive on […]
Grenadians Kirani James, Paul Williams take to tracks Saturday
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, August 3, 2012 – The Grenada team at the London Olympics has been hit by another injury. Kanika Beckles was scheduled to compete in the opening round of the Women’s 400 meters on Friday but withdrew because of an injury.
Dottin to play for T&T in Regional Women’s Twenty20
Kingston, Jamaica – Deandra Dottin will create a small piece of history, when the inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament begins next Wednesday here.
Confident Sammy looking to make it two wins in a row
Kingston, Jamaica – Darren Sammy is confident his team can defeat New Zealand in the second Digicel Test match and win the two-match Digicel Test Series. The allrounder spoke on the eve of the second match and said everyone is ready to perform at peak level over the next five […]
Results from Round 1 and Fixtures for Round 2 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament
Tuesday, July 31, 2012: Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the first round of matches and fixtures for the second round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament.
Narine: “We’re pumped up” for Sabina showdown
Kingston, Jamaica – Sunil Narine summed up the mood in the West Indies camp when he said “we’re pumped up” as he set his sights on the upcoming second Digicel Test match against New Zealand at Sabina Park.
