U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (November 12, 2013) – The U.S. Virgin Islands next month will start benefiting from more flights out of the New York and Atlanta gateways. USVI Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty previously announced the debut of daily flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cyril E. King […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Most Government Ministers to Forgo Six Percent Pay Hike
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 – GIS: Over ninety (90) per cent of the Ministers of government have agreed to forego the automatic six percent increases to their salaries, which were consistent with the increases to public servants, and which had become due in May 2013. While it is the […]
In the Philippines, an outpouring of prayer and support in wake of devastating typhoon
Seventh-day Adventists worldwide are rallying support and prayers in the wake of what is likely the Philippines’ worst natural disaster and one of the most powerful recorded typhoons to ever hit land. Super Typhoon Haiyan barreled across the central islands of the archipelago over the weekend, flattening entire towns with […]
Chanderpaul eyes landmark 150th Test
MUMBAI, India – Shivnarine Chanderpaul is set to become the first West Indies player to appear in 150 Tests during the second Test against India, starting on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium here. Chanderpaul, aged 39, made his Test debut 19 years ago on home soil at Bourda Oval […]
MADE IN GRENADA ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
CELEBRITY TEAM VISITS HMP The Made In Grenada Courts Celebrity Football team made its 2nd annual appearance (on Saturday November 9th) at Her Majesty’s Prison to engage a team of Inmates in a friendly football encounter. The game ended in a 3-3 draw after 80 minutes of competitive and entertaining […]
Quotable Caribbean
“It is clear that in spite of the interdependent relationship between aviation and tourism, greater efforts must be exerted by both sectors to achieve an integrated policy position to ensure a more sustainable and competitive growth. ” – Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organization “The UK is our second-largest market. […]
TELLING IT AS IT IS
By Gerry Hopkin, JD OVERCOMING GRENADA’S DEBT BURDEN & THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN REQUIRE A BALANCED-MIX OF COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS − NEW TAXES & RETRENCHMENT NEED NOT BE OUR FIRST RESORT We may eventually have to add new taxes and/or increase levies in order to pull ourselves out of the deep […]
Injured Roach to return home
MUMBAI, India – Fast bowler Kemar Roach has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies’ tour of India due to a shoulder injury. West Indies team physiotherapist C.J. Clark said it was an injury which is uncommon among cricketers. “Kemar has not made the expected recovery from […]
West Indies announce squad for ODI series in India
KOLKATA, India – The West Indies Cricket Board on Saturday advised that its selection panel has chosen a 15-member squad for the three-match One-day International series in India. Squad Dwayne Bravo (Captain) Tino Best Darren Bravo Johnson Charles Narsingh Deonarine Chris Gayle Jason Holder Sunil Narine Veerasammy Permaul Kieran […]
Gibson expects better from Windies in second Test
MUMBAI, India – Head coach Ottis Gibson challenged the West Indies’ batsmen to leave their stamp of authenticity on the second Test against India which opens this coming Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium here. The Windies had a full training session in steamy conditions on Sunday morning at the venue […]
West Indies must do better says Sammy
KOLKATA, India – Darren Sammy said his side could learn a lot from India, particularly from the pair of Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami, whose performances were key to their side’s victory. But the West Indies captain remained optimistic that his side could put up a much stronger fight in […]
NBA Rookie Anthony Bennett, Allen Iverson, Roy St John
By Lincoln Depradine Now that the 2013-2014 National Basketball Association season is underway, attention is being paid to how well Anthony Bennett transitions from college to the NBA. Bennett is a product of the Caribbean. If his dream comes true, he will be the latest among many outstanding men and […]
West Indies Under-19s to play seven One-Dayers in Bangladesh
ST JOHNS, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced details for the upcoming tour by the West Indies Under-19 Team to Bangladesh. The Windies will play seven 50-over matches against the Bangladesh Under-19 Team. The squad will leave the Caribbean on November 30 and return on December 22. […]
Shillingford shines against India
KOLKATA, India – West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford said having outfoxed a few of India’s batsmen well known for their ability to play spin well was a source of personal satisfaction for him. Shillingford grabbed 4-130 from 41 overs to be the pick of the West Indies bowlers, but Rohit […]
GRENADA RECORDS ITS FIRST CASE OF H1N1
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, November 06, 2013 – GIS: Over the past several weeks Grenada has witnessed an upsurge in the number of influenza type illness especially among children. Numerous cases of adults with flu-like symptoms have also been recorded. Cases of dengue fever were reported by our reference laboratory in […]
