The family of the late Rev. Matthew Rae announced the funeral arrangement for their dearly beloved. FUNERAL & VIEWING AT GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL: Thursday, October 3, 2013 VIEWING: 10:00am -11:00am SERVICE: 11:00am – 12noon GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL: 607 North Conduit Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11208 PHONE # OF CHAPEL: (718) 235-8088 […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Miller’s killer instinct brings him great success
SHIMAGO, India – After his nine-wicket heroics in the opening four-day unofficial ‘Test’ match, Nikita Miller, believes he can repeat the performance when the West Indies A team face India A in the second match. The experienced left-arm spinner had match figures of 9-101 off 71.4 overs to bowl the […]
Brathwaite building blocks back to the top
SHIMAGO, India – Kraigg Brathwaite top scored in the magnificent victory by the West Indies A team in the first unofficial ‘Test’ match against India A and now the opener is looking to push on in the upcoming second four-day first-class match. The slim right-hander played two vital knocks as […]
PORTS OF THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS TO ATTEND CRUISE CONVENTION IN COLOMBIA
US VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 30, 2013) – The Ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands will field a strong delegation to the annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in Cartagena, Colombia this week. This gathering of industry participants, slated for September 30 to October 4 at Cartagena […]
California’s Shafter City Council honors its 1st Hindu invocation
Shafter City Council in California (USA) has honored its first Hindu invocation by issuing a “Certificate of Recognition” to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, who delivered it on September three. It includes honoring “Zed’s initiatives to bring various religious communities together throughout world so […]
Grenada Healthcare in Crisis
During my visit recent trip to Grenada, I visited a friend who later died at the General Hospital in St. George’s. From the few visits I made to the hospital I can tell that our healthcare system is in a deplorable state. The hospital lacks basic items like gloves, napkins, […]
WICB awards Regional Super50 to Trinidad & Tobago
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that the Regional Super50 Tournament has been awarded to Trinidad and Tobago for three years. This follows a commitment from the government of Trinidad and Tobago through the Ministry of Tourism to play a major role in the execution of […]
Captain Edwards salutes spinners for magnificent win
MYSORE, India – West Indies A Team captain Kirk Edwards showered his team with praise following their huge victory over India A in the first unofficial ‘Test’ at Gangothri Glades Cricket Grounds on Saturday. The skipper and his team-mates celebrated “a magnificently planned” win by 162 runs against their more […]
The Passing of Rev. Matthew Rae
Rev. Matthew Rae, prominent in the Grenada community of New York for over 60 years, died on Friday after several weeks of hospitalization and resting at his home. He was 89. The sad news was announced by Anne, one of his nieces. Rae was born in the Village of Adelphi, […]
Remembering Arrow
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the death of the world’s most popular Soca Artist Mighty Arrow. Click here for Harold Pysadee interview with the Gus White marking this occasion.
Nikita Miller takes 9 in match as West Indies A win big
MYSORE, India – West Indies A Team beat India A by 162 runs in the 1st unofficial ‘Test’ match at the Gangotri Glades on Saturday. Left-arm spinner Nikita Miller was the bowling hero with the excellent figures of 5-40 off 36.4 overs. He ended with 9-101 off 71.4 overs in […]
1200 Jobs Generated by Sandals Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS: The ongoing expansion and upgrading works at Sandals La Source in Grenada has now generated 1200 jobs and continues to make a significant contribution toward reducing the island’s unemployment figures. Speaking at a time when the regional and global economy continues […]
Grenada Government Plans to Buy back GRENLEC
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA,Friday, September 27, 2013 – GIS: Government has formally advised Grenada Private Power of its intention to purchase the majority stake in GRENLEC. This notification follows a notice to Government by Grenada Private Power (GPP) on September 19, 2013 giving the Government of Grenada the first option to […]
“Quotable Caribbean”
“Ambassador (John) Ashe has also championed the government’s position on the issue of Climate Change and sustainable development. We are very much pleased that he has accepted the Presidency of the (General) Assembly and are confident that he will represent our nation and the United Nations with distinction.” – Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister, Antigua […]
Match officials for Bangladesh Under19 Tour of West Indies
ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Please find below the match officials appointed for the upcoming matches between West Indies Under-19s and Bangladesh Under-19s in Guyana: Saturday, Oct 5 – Bangladesh U19 v Guyana U19 – Bourda (9am) Umpires: Gyananand Sukdeo, Imran Moakan Third umpire: Colin Alfred Match referee: Colin Stuart […]
