JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the Tour of South Africa from February 12 to March 10, and the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Tournament from March 15 to April 3 in India. SQUAD Stafanie Taylor (Captain) Shakera Selman (Vice […]
Caribbean News and Sports
NDC STATEMENT ON MEETING HELD AT THE GRENADA TRADE CENTRE
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to thank the scores of Grenadians who took the time out of their busy schedules to be a part of the Town Hall Meeting facilitated by the party, in our efforts to enhance the national conversation to save Camerhonge Park. The Party also recognizes […]
NUMBER ONE RANKING GOOD FOR TEAM AHEAD OF WORLD T20
JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies cricket team has just been ranked number one in the T20 format of the game and with less than 60 days to go before the ICC World T20, the CEO, Michael Muirhead, is remarking that the ranking “will serve as a confidence booster going into […]
Eyes on the next general election
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial January 7, 2016 This New Year, like in previous years, Grenada will be hosting or participating in regional and international sporting events, which are sure to provide us with moments of pride and joy. We look forward, for example, to Team Grenada – led by our greatest […]
West Indies Under 19 Departs for World Cup
Barbados – The West Indies under 19 team departed the Caribbean this afternoon for Bangladesh where they will participate in the ICC Under 19 World Cup from January 22 to February 14. The team will play two warm up matches before they open their account on January 28 against […]
Government says Camerhogne Park has not been given up
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, January 5, 2016 : The Government of Grenada has given its strongest assurance yet that locals and visitors will continue to enjoy the benefits of Camerhogne Park. The assurance aimed at allaying public concerns, was made during the first cabinet briefing for 2016 by Sen. Winston Garraway, […]
RADIO STATIONS ACROSS TEN COUNTRIES TO CARRY NAGICO SUPER50
JOHN’S, Antigua – Radio stations in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago have confirmed they will broadcast the upcoming NAGICO Super50 championship which begins on Thursday, January 7. The broadcast is […]
PARTNERSHIP IS KEY TO SUCCESS, SAYS CARIBBEAN LIFE HONOREE
BROOKLYN, New York (January 3, 2016) – In accepting a 2015 Impact Award from Caribbean Life newspaper for her community-based work, Kwayera Archer Cunningham stressed the importance of working together and building strong relationships in order to achieve transformative results. The veteran non-profit organization executive received one of 25 Caribbean […]
ST. LUCIA’S ANSE CHASTANET AND JADE MOUNTAIN AWARDED TRIPADVISOR GREENLEADERS STATUS
LUCIA (January 3, 2015) – Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, two of St. Lucia’s most picturesque resorts, have been recognized by the TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers around the world plan ecologically responsible trips by identifying hotels engaging in environmentally-friendly practices. TripAdvisor GreenLeaders properties have to meet a set of environmental standards developed […]
New Years Honours 2016
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) to the under- mentioned:- KCMG JUSTICE LYLE KEVIN ST. PAUL For Public Service and the Judiciary OBE DR. CHAMARTHY SUBBARAO For service to the Medical Profession […]
Notice from the Interim Committee for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival 2016
The Interim Committee for Digicel Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival 2016 hereby invite all private promoters interested or intending to stage events during the 2016 Digicel Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival Season to contact the committee as soon as possible in order to facilitate proper programming and agenda for the […]
Natalie Cole has Died
Singer Natalie Cole has died at age 65, her publicist said. Cole won six Grammys for her 1991 critically acclaimed album “Unforgettable: With Love,” a jazzy tribute to her father, Nat King Cole. Cole underwent a successful kidney transplant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 2009. Her kidney troubles […]
Two Grenadians Included In West Indies Under 19 World Cup Squad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Shimron Hetmyer has been named as captain of the West Indies Team for the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016. The top-order batsman will play in the tournament for the second time. He was a member of the West Indies squad at the ICC Under-19 […]
Nimrod celebrates Christmas with Carriacou and PM
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, December 30, 2015: The Parliamentary Representative for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon. Elvin Nimrod was in the middle of Christmas celebrations in the sister isles. Nimrod participated in Christmas activities which included lighting of Christmas trees, award ceremonies, cocktail and dance as well as toy distribution. One […]
Donation for young swimmers
St George’s, December 16, 2015 – Members of community-based swimming clubs, as well as swimmers at government-run primary schools across Grenada, soon will be receiving swimsuits and other gear to help improve their performance in the sport. The gear, which also includes goggles and trunks, has been donated by Clevoy […]
