By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer The truism that people everywhere want the same things from their governments was all so evident last Thursday, June 12, as I witnessed three events – in different countries and cities. One, in which I was a direct participant, was the Ontario general elections. […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Taste the Caribbean in NYC at more than 30 Restaurants June 22-28
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), producers of the New York Caribbean Carnival on Labor Day and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce have partnered to produce the first Caribbean Restaurant Week in New York from June 22nd – 28th. Participating restaurants will showcase the many cultures and cuisines that […]
WIPA extends its condolences to the family of Ivor Mendonca
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The executive and members of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wish to extend their condolences to the family and friends of former West Indies and Guyanese wicketkeeper Ivor Mendonca who lost his battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 79. Ivor was quick with his hands […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank INTER-PRIMARY SCHOOL SWIMMING COMPETITION 2014
Event took place at Good Hope Swimming Pool, St. Paul’s, 5th & 6th June 2014 St. Georges, Grenada, 5th June 2014. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association, once hosted the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Inter-Primary School Swimming Competition. […]
Luxury resort Calabash Grenada announces its 2014 multi-million dollar upgrade project
GRENADA (16 June 2014) – Calabash Grenada will be closing during August and September to extensively upgrade the resort. The multi-million dollar project will bring the standards at the five-star resort to an increased level of luxury and improve its quality of service. The all-suite resort, which also features five […]
Greater Grenville Project underway
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, June 16, 2014 – GIS: The people of St Andrews have been assured that the Greater Grenville Project is very much on stream. The 30 million dollar project that was conceived in 2003 by the New National Party (NNP) Administration of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, has surfaced in […]
Patience pays off for Taylor as Windies bowl out Black Caps
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Jerome Taylor starred with the ball as West Indies dismissed New Zealand for 221 on the opening day of the second Test match at Queen’s Park Oval on Monday. Following their defeat in the opening match, skipper Denesh Ramdin called for a fightback and the […]
Registration still open for first ever child/caregiver conference in Grenada
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, 16 June 2014: US based charity, reachwithin, says a few spaces are still available to attend their REACH Grenada’s division two-day conference, Children & Caregivers: The Importance of Their Relationships. It takes place on Thursday 26thand Friday 27thJune 2014 at St George’s University. Organised in collaboration […]
Prime Minister Mitchell congratulates Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, June 13, 2014 – GIS:On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell extends heartfelt congratulations to the new government of Antigua and Barbuda, and new Prime Minister, Honourable Gaston Browne. Prime Minister Mitchell believes […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean Treats Customers!
St. Georges, Grenada, 13th June 2014. Customers banking with CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank were treated in an exceptional and delightful way on Friday 13th June, as the bank celebrated Customer Appreciation Day. Customers were welcomed by smiling, friendly bank staff as they walked through the doors of the various branches […]
GUESTS OF CALABASH GRENADA RAISE MONEY FOR THE BELAIR CHILDREN’S HOME
GRENADA (5 June 2014) Guests at Calabash Grenada have contributed over EC$500 to the Bel Air Children’s Home at Calliste. The money has been raised from the sales of a booklet that describes the tropical gardens in which the hotel is set. A regular guest at the hotel was so […]
Grenadian roots of the world’s first black professional footballer
Caribupdate Editorial June 6, 2014: With the opening of the World Cup of soccer, it is opportune moment to pay tribute to a player with Grenadian roots that created footballing history in England. His name is Arthur Wharton. Wharton was born in Ghana; but, his father was born in Grenada to […]
OECS e-Business and e-Commerce Workshops
ROSEAU, Dominica, June 6, 2014 – Given the small size of most Caribbean firms, and the very limited capital base, e-commerce provides opportunities for reaching customers in distant markets without the cost of establishment or the use of intermediaries. It is therefore necessary to develop this platform to enable enterprises within […]
CaribVision Partners With ICS To Stream Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon
The ICS Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon continues to gather momentum and new partners as anticipated date draws near. CaribVision TV the region’s premiere cable TV Channel will broadcast the day’s event online, as well as live on CaribVision TV Cable for a one hour special segment in the four […]
SPORTSMAX TO AIR WICB/WIPA AWARDS LIVE
June 2, 2014 – Kingston, Jamaica:- Cricket fans from 29 countries will be able to watch the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) & the West Indies Player Association (WIPA) honour the top performers in West Indies cricket at the WICB/WIPA Awards. Caribbean sports cable giant, SportsMax & their Diaspora Channel, CEEN […]
