“The launch of the (amphibious wheelchair) service comes as a result of the Tourism Development Company’s continuing efforts to make destination Trinidad and Tobago more accessible to the differently-abled who are fast becoming a significant economic factor for the tourism industry…far beyond its economic possibilities is the knowledge that […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Sekou and Badejo’s new book tribute on 30th anniversary of Maurice Bishop’s assassination and US invasion of Grenada
GREAT BAY, St. Martin (October 17, 2013)—“On October 19, 1983, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, leader of the Grenadian Revolution, and his closest advisers were assassinated by the country’s army, and six days later, the USA executed its long-planned invasion of the Spice Isle.” That’s how the preface by Lasana Sekou opens […]
Trinidadian Entrepreneur wins prestigious P.M.I. Award
Port Of Spain, Trinidad – Trinidad And Tobago’s Simone Sant-Ghuran has made history as the first female T&T native to receive an award from the highly recognized international body, The Project Management Institute (PMI). At the recent ceremony for the PMI Southern Caribbean Chapter’s Excellence in Project Management Award Competition, […]
Temporary Chapel Bridge nears Completion
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA,Wednesday, October 16, 2013 – GIS: The metal framed bridge being built in the Prospect/Duquesne area is nearing completion. This temporary bridge replaces the 1958 built Chapel Bridge which collapsed over a month ago. Contractor Richardson Cenac spoke to GIS at the site on Tuesday and gave […]
2 Tourist treated at PR Hospital after being ATTACKED ON UNION ISLAND
The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Carriacou was the medical facility that came to the rescue of a couple who had to hastily flee their comfort zone, following a vicious attack while anchored on their yacht in the neighboring St Vincent Grenadine island of Union Island last Thursday Night. Christina […]
MADE IN GRENADA CELEBRITY FOOTABLL TEAM ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Made In Grenada Courts Celebrity Football team has begun its 2013/2014 football season with a resounding 6-1 victory last Friday over the Grenada Postal Corporation Allstars. The game was part of the Corporation’s celebrations of World Post Day, which was commemorated on Wednesday October 9th. Additionally the occasion was […]
Consistent, expressive faith called for in Annual Council messages
By Adventist News Network – Author: Mark A. Kellner One hundred and twenty-five years after the Seventh-day Adventist Church began its focus on righteousness by faith, global leaders of the 17-million member movement gathered to hear calls for consistent, expressive faith in the merits of Jesus. The weekend commenced on […]
Sagicor WIHPC to face Jamaica Under-23s at historic Sabina Park
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Members of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre team will have a chance to provide evidence of what they have learnt over the last few months when they face a Jamaica Under-23 side, starting on Tuesday at Sabina Park here. Graeme West, the head coach of […]
Windies girls delighted to be seen and TV
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies captain Merissa Aguilleira said she and her team-mates are delighted that the upcoming Women’s T20 Tri-Series will be broadcast live on television across the region. The Windies skipper was speaking at the official series launch where she lauded the West Indies Cricket Board for its […]
Hundreds of Grenadians attends 30th Annual Conference of Grenada SDA In Brooklyn
October 13, 2013 – Brooklyn, NY: Hundreds of Grenadians of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith attended the 30th annual convention of the Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique Adventist Organization at the Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn, New York yesterday. The GNYAO was founded 30 years ago with a small group of Adventist migrating […]
Verbal political spat between Grenada trade unionists
St George’s, October 13, 2013 – Trade union senator Ray Roberts has lambasted labour leader Chester Humphrey for his apparent pro-government stance. Humphrey has fired right back, making no apology in an e-mail exchange with Roberts. “While you see (Prime Minister) Keith Mitchell as the eternal evil, I see someone […]
20th Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, October 11, 2013 – The 20th Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference and Trade Show ended on Friday, October 4, 2013, with an impressive display of Cartagena’s rich cultural history. Cruise executives of various rank, and at all levels of the cruise hierarchy, held meetings with […]
NDC party “precariously positioned’’, says Grenada newspaper
St George’s, October 11, 2013 – The National Democratic Congress, which was booted out of office in February 19 general elections, is holding a members’ meeting on Sunday in the northern St Patrick parish. It’s the first NDC general council since March 2012, and the first major gathering of members […]
COMFORT SUITES PARADISE ISLAND EARNS CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (October 9, 2013) – Comfort Suites Paradise Island has been recognized with the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, which recognizes the top performing businesses on TripAdvisor. “At TripAdvisor we understand the power of traveler reviews – and today we are proud to recognize Comfort Suites Paradise Island […]
Quotable Caribbean
“India is like my second home now, so I was thrilled when my agent presented the opportunity to me and more so, when she mentioned it was going to be filmed in Chennai, a city to which I obviously have a deep affiliation as a member of the IPL team, […]
