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Local News

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 […]

Cricket

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 […]

Entertainment

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 […]

Caribbean News

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, […]

Cricket

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 […]

Local News

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 […]

Commentaries

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 […]