New York, June 2, 2014 – Grenada has secured backing from the Chinese government and other overseas partners who will join St George’s University (SGU) in establishing a new teaching hospital in the country, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has announced. “We are ready to go, Sisters and Brother,’’ Dr Mitchell […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Thomas, Pascal join Sagicor WIHPC for second 4-Day match
CAVE HILL, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Sunday a 13-member Sagicor West Indies High Performance team to face Bangladesh-A in the second 4-Day match, starting on Monday at Kensington Oval in the Barbados capital of Bridgetown here. Squad Carlos Brathwaite (Captain) Leon Johnson (Vice Captain) Sunil […]
Cricket Administration Bill leads to relocation of 3rd Test
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today advised that following engagement with the Government of Guyana on matters pertaining to the Cricket Administration Bill in Guyana, the parties have not been able to find a mutually agreeable resolution. The WICB has serious reservations that the Cricket Administration […]
Narine opts out of Windies Test squad – will be considered for T20s v New Zealand
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Off spinner Sunil Narine has advised the West Indies Cricket Board that he has opted to remain in India to participate in the final of the Indian Premier League and consequently will not join the West Indies Training Camp in preparation for the Test Series against […]
Dominica’s Michele Henderson wins CARICOM song competition
AGSelectPR, Roseau, Thursday, May 29, 2014: Dominican, jazz, fusion singer Michele Henderson is the winner of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) song competition, and her winning entry “Celebrating CARICOM” is now the regional body’s official anthem. Henderson beat out 57 semi-finalists and ten finalists to emerge winner in the competition which was […]
MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR ON THIS WEEKEND IN GRENADA
By Gerry Hopkin, JD St. George, Grenada; May 27, 2014 — Martial arts enthusiasts and aspiring practitioners of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Kick-Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts are in for a meaningful learning experience and special treat this coming weekend, said Sensei Melvaughn Coutain of the Grenada School of Martial Arts, […]
Cadrona Home benefits from Netherlands Insurance Sponsored, Wonderful World Concert!
It is indeed a wonderful world when we can give back to our community in a meaningful way. The Cadrona Home for the Aged is the most recent beneficiary of one of the many exceptional benefit concerts produced by Valerie Daniel, local opera /concert singer and voice specialist. The benefit […]
West Indies Test Training Squad vs New Zealand
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced the West Indies training squad for the Test series versus New Zealand. The training camp will include two matches against local opposition at the 3Ws Oval. Training sessions will be held at the Franklyn Stephenson Academy and the Sagicor West […]
WICB statement about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – After a few queries and conflicting media reports about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament, the West Indies Cricket Board wishes to make clear a number of points about the award of the WICB President’s Trophy and the Headley/Weekes Trophy. First, the Playing Conditions […]
Caribbean leaders to meet on cybercrime and eGovernance
An upcoming meeting of Caribbean Commonwealth officials with responsibility for ICT will bring the region’s eGovernance and cybercrime issues squarely into focus. The Caribbean Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Importance of ICTs and their Impact on Regional Development will take place in Port of Spain from May 26th to 28th. Conference […]
Former foreign minister David joins PM Mitchell’s ruling party
Former foreign minister Peter David, who served more than 10 years as general secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has now joined the ruling New National Party (NNP) of Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell. David, who served in the NDC government after its 2008 general election victory, was formally […]
14 Players selected to represent Windwards in Under 17 championship
The Windward Islands selectors have announced a 14 man squad to represent the Windward Islands in the West Indies under 17 championship in Tobago in July. The team includes 5 Grenadians, 4 St. Lucians, 3 Dominicans, and 2 Vincentians. The team will be lead by Grenadian Darel Cyrus. The full […]
Endorsement of Peter David
St. George’s, Grenada May 20th, 2014: The New National Party wishes to extend a special invitation to you the Media, Party supporters and the general public to attend an endorsement ceremony at the Paraclete Government school on Tuesday 20th May in the constituency of St. Andrew North West, starting at 6pm. This […]
Ambris looks to step up in the eyes of greatness
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Sunil Ambris has found an extra-special reason to lift his performance during the training camp for the Sagicor West Indies High Performance team and their upcoming series with Bangladesh-A, starting next week in Barbados. The former Young West Indies batsman said the presence of Sir Vivian […]
Cummins looks to work his way
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Miguel Cummins hopes familiarity of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance programme will breed success in their upcoming series against Bangladesh-A, starting next week here. Cummins was part of the second group of players that graduated from the Sagicor WIHPC two years ago and made his […]
