ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, October 08, 2013 – The Ministry of Social Development and Housing, in joint venture with the Ministry of Health and Social Security, and supported by the Pan-American Organization and the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, has been working feverishly to finalize Grenada’s 1st […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Coach Bennett hoping Windies A finish strong in final ‘Test’
HUBLI, India – Coach of the West Indies A Team Junior Bennett is expecting a strong finish from his team in the third and final ‘Test’ match against India A, which bowls off at the Karnataka State Cricket Association Ground on Wednesday (12 midnight Eastern Caribbean Time/11 pm Tuesday Jamaica […]
Minister of Education Declares New Wing at SJC Open
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 – GIS: The new administrative wing at the St. Joseph’s Convent (SJC), St. George’s was officially handed-over in a ceremony held on October 8, 2013 at the school compound. The new structure, located where the old administrative building once sat, now comfortably houses […]
Windies Women go down by just 1 run in 1st ODI
Kingston, Jamaica – West Indies Women lost the first One-Day International by one run to New Zealand in a close finish at Sabina Park on Sunday. New Zealand won the toss, batted first and made 225-8 off their 50 overs. Experienced opener Suzie Bates topscored with 110 off 133 balls […]
Grenadian talent on showcase in New York
New York, October 6, 2013 – A group of veteran Grenadian pannists will showcase their talent later this month at a Grenada event in Brooklyn, New York. It’s a dinner, dance and awards’ ceremony that will be held on Saturday, October 12, at Grand Prospect Hall to commemorate the 20th […]
Daley “super excited” to play 50th match at home at Sabina
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sunday’s first One-Day International between West Indies Women and New Zealand Women will have special significance for all-rounder Shanel Daley, as the left-hander plays her 50th ODI for West Indies and her first at her home ground Sabina Park. Daley’s impressive career has gone full circle – […]
Selman ready to show new ball skills in her 50th ODI
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Shakera Selman is set to reach a special milestone in her career when she plays in her 50th One-Day International on Sunday. The lively seam bowler is expected to use the new ball when West Indies Women face New Zealand Women in the first ODI at Sabina […]
The New York Connection
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Quatable Caribbean
“At Island Routes Caribbean Adventures, we’re seeing increased interest in visiting places of worship and culinary tours throughout the Caribbean. Our tour inventory has been expanded to include safari tour products, showcasing the indigenous animals, hiking tours and voluntourism activities that enable guests give back to the community.” – Adam Stewart, […]
West Indies name Test squad for tour of India
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Thursday that its Selection Committee has named a 15-member Test squad for the West Indies tour of India, starting later this month. Squad Darren Sammy (Captain) Tino Best Darren Bravo Shivnarine Chanderpaul Sheldon Cottrell Narsingh Deonarine Kirk Edwards Chris Gayle […]
Remarks by the Honourable Delma Thomas on the Opening of the Month of the Elderly – October 2013
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, October 02, 2013 -GIS: Today October 1st, Grenada joins the United Nations in celebrating the Month of the Elderly 2013. The theme for this year is “Longevity: Shaping the Future.” For this year, a number of events have been planned and will be implemented in observance […]
Morocco recommits to helping Grenada in economic development
St George’s, October 2, 2013 – The Kingdom of Morocco has expressed commitment to ongoing assistance to Grenada in several areas, including agriculture, the provision of more scholarships to Grenadian students, and in agro-processing research. Moroccan officials outlined their position during a visit to the country by a four-member Grenada […]
I am Hooked on Red Hook!
By Neals Chitan My introduction to Red Hook Public Housing Community on the west side of Brooklyn New York six weeks ago was not one of fear and intimidation as friends who live outside of this “Projects” and really don’t know anything about it, had suggested to me. Upon driving […]
West Indies Women Squads to face New Zealand and Tri-Nation T20s
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The WICB Selection Panel on Wednesday announced the squads for the West Indies Women’s upcoming assignments – the three-match ODI Series at Sabina Park, Jamaica and the tri-nation Twenty20 Series at Kensington Oval in Barbados. The Windies will face New Zealand in three ODIs in Jamaica on […]
St. Joseph’s Convent and Grenville Secondary receive new wings
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, October 02, 2013 – GIS: The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development partnered with the Caribbean Development Bank have added new wings to the St. Joseph’s Convent, St. George’s and the Grenville Secondary School. The St. Joseph’s Convent now has a new administrative wing that […]
