St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin has been appointed West Indies Test captain. Ramdin takes over from Darren Sammy who served in the post from October 2010 to May 2014. Ramdin was the standing West Indies Test Vice Captain and previously […]
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Grenadian trade unionist speaks about “booing” during May Day celebrations
GRENADIAN trade unionist Chester Humphrey who was surprisingly jeered at the recent May Day celebrations in St George’s rcent spoke about the incident in an exclusive interview with the St George’s based weekly newspaper CARIBUPDATE WEEKLY. The interview was conducted by the newspaper’s editor Lincoln Depradine, and reproduced here with the appropriate […]
Grenada to host opening games of the Limacol CPL 2014
The ‘Spice Isle’ will kick off the “Biggest Party in Sport” by hosting the opening of CPL Thursday, 8th May 2014 – St. George’s, Grenada: Carnival cricket fever hits the beautiful island of Grenada with the announcement that the National Cricket Stadium will host the launch and opening round of games […]
THE MECCA OF NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENTS
The assumption here is that a group of right thinking individuals sat around a table in what one presumes was a discussion of some measurable intellect and came up with this as the theme for the 2014 carnival season – Spicemas the MECCA of Calypso and Soca. The capitalization of […]
WICB and USACA announce joint partnership
St John’s, Antigua – In a move designed to open up more high performance cricket opportunities for United States players, and accelerate cricket development in the USA, the West Indies Cricket Board and USACA today announced a long term joint partnership. As part of the partnership, a member of the […]
THE MADE IN GRENADA SHOW RETURNS FOR CARNIVAL 2014
During the 2002 and 2003 Carnival seasons an innovative and creative idea gave birth to the concept of a Made In Grenada Show. Back then it was essentially a total local showcase featuring 40 Local Artistes, Local Food and Local Drinks in a sensational celebration of all things Grenadian. While […]
Engineering Institute to hold regional forum on Internet Governance
Regional technology experts will share their insights on global Internet Governance issues, from a Caribbean perspective, at an upcoming forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI). Internet governance deals with the development of shared principles, policies and programmes that shape the use and evolution of the Internet. “In […]
Dominica hosts seventh regional CaribNOG meeting
ROSEAU – Regional and international technology experts are gathering in Dominica to address Caribbean technology challenges and to collaboratively derive solutions that are relevant to the region. The Caribbean Network Operators Group, CaribNOG, is hosting its seventh regional meeting in the island’s capital city, Roseau, from April 28 to May […]
Jamaica celebrate capture of Headley/Weekes Trophy
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – Jamaica won the Headley/Weekes Trophy after they dominated Windward Islands in the Final at the Beausejour Cricket Ground, on Tuesday. The match ended in a draw and the Jamaicans were awarded the trophy after gaining more points. Jamaica ended with eight points (2 batting points […]
Stephen ‘Spinbreak” Alexander
The family of Stephen “Spinbreak” Alexander who served as Grenada’s Honorary Consul General in New York during the period 1995 to 1996 will like to inform the general public especially the Grenadian Community that he passed away on April29th 2014. He is survived by his wife and children and a […]
4Life introduces products & employment opportunities in Grenada
By Gerry Hopkin A special line of products, under the 4Life Transfer Factor brand, would be launched at the Grenada Trade Centre in Morne Rouge, St. George, on Wednesday, April 30 at 4:30 pm. Mr. Melvaughn Coutain, a naturopathic consultant and martial arts instructor, who is also the lead distributor […]
The Made In Grenada Person of the Month – April 2014
After a one year absence the, Made In Grenada Person of the Month, returns beginning January 2014. The Award will feature persons in the field of entertainment, arts, culture, sports and community development. The purpose of the award is to bring National prominence to persons who through their everyday efforts, […]
Grenadian jobs promised with hotel project to start by year-end
St George’s, Grenada, April 27, 2014: A Grenadian businessman, who is part of a group planning to invest in hotel construction on the island, has said that work on the first project should begin before year-end. Danny Fakhre, a ship owner and international meat and livestock trader, was quoted in […]
NEW MEDIA LAUNCH DATE FOR SPICEMAS CORPORATION
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, April 25, 2014: The Spicemas Corporation‘s media launch schedule for 29 April has been further postponed to Tuesday 6 May. The media launch is for the purpose of unveiling the plans for carnival 2014 and the SMC’s activities going forward to the actual week of celebrating Spicemas […]
Jamaica and Windwards confident ahead of big Final
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – An even contest is expected between Jamaica and Windward Islands in the Final of the WICB’s Regional 4Day Tournament. Both camps expressed confidence after Friday’s training sessions as they put plans in place for the opening day on Saturday. First ball at the Beausejour Stadium […]
