MYSORE, India — West Indies A team batsman Assad Fudadin made a slow start but blossomed to make a solid half-century on the second day of the first unofficial four-day ‘Test’ match against India A on Thursday. The left-hander started the day on four not out and was unbeaten on […]
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Civil Society Opposes Al-Bashir UN Appearance
Fugitive Head of State Reportedly Cancels Attendance at General Assembly New York/The Hague- September 26, 2013 —Following an outcry from civil society and government leaders, International Criminal Court (ICC) fugitive Omar Al-Bashir will reportedly not attend the UN General Assembly in New York, the Coalition for the ICC said today. […]
Grenada Board of Tourism launches staycation in Carriacou
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday,September 26, 2013- GIS: On Wednesday, September 25th, the Sister Isle of Carriacou saw the launch of its very first Staycation Promotion dubbed ‘Staycation in Carriacou’. The promotion is an initiative of the Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) that markets the Sister Isles of Carriacou and Petite […]
Government unveils its new Billionaire Investor
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS: Grenada could soon see the construction of three five star resorts along the coast of the world famous Grand Anse beach. Egyptian billionaire and businessman Naguib Sawiris is in discussion with government to invest in the island’s tourism sector. But Grenada’s […]
Former Test players Samuels, Moseley join coaching staff for Under-19s and Women
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Two former West Indies players have been added to the coaching staff of West Indies teams. Ezra Moseley, the fast bowling all-rounder from Barbados, will join the West Indies Women’s team as an Assistant Coach while Robert Samuels, the opening batsman and former Jamaica captain, will […]
Grenada Ministry of Health expresses concern about Dengue Outbreak
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013: _ The Ministry of Health is taking aggressive measures to stem and prevent a major outbreak of dengue in Grenada. The announcement was made by Grenada’s Chief Medical Officer – Dr. George Mitchell during an interview with the Government Information Services (GIS) on […]
NNP Discontinue the Free Barrel Program
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada says that after consultation, it has been decided that, what is referred to as the “free barrel programme,” will be discontinued this year. Minister of Finance and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has been meeting throughout the week with officials of the business community, […]
Discussions with the IMF progressing
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Wednesday, September 25, 2013: Government wishes to report significant progress in its discussions with the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) which concluded a mission to Grenada on September 13, 2013. The Fund has agreed to support Grenadain its “home grown programme” of fiscal adjustment and structural reforms. […]
Fidel Edwards to replace Cotterell on West Indies A Team tour
MYSORE, India – Fast bowler Sheldon Cotterell has sustained an injury and will return from the West Indies A Team tour of India. The left-arm pacer was suffering from pain in the left knee and did not play. The 24-year-old will return to Jamaica to continue his rehabilitation. Fidel Edwards […]
Former MP for St. Patrick East dies
Spiceislander.com has learned of the passing of former member of Parliament for St. Patrick’s East in Grenada Mr. Winston (Winty) Frederick. Mr. Fredericks died last night at the St. George’s General Hospital after a short illness. Frederick won the St. Patrick’s East seat under the GULP in the 1990 general elections beating the […]
Adventist Church files lawsuit against U.S. city for ‘blatant’ religious liberty violation
The Seventh-day Adventist Church last week filed a lawsuit against the city of Las Cruces in the U.S. state of New Mexico over an ordinance church lawyers say violates religious expression and unfairly targets pastor-led faith groups, especially Latino churches. Earlier this year, city officials threatened to take legal action […]
Grenada at the World Championships
On 13th September, 16 year old Calum Noel made Grenada proud as he represented his Nation at the International Triathlon Union World Championships in London, England. Calum’s performances at the Tri de Spice Triathlon this year where he became Sprint National Champion and his victory in Tobago earned him entry […]
Edwards preaches “patience” as Windies A prepare for four-day contests
MYSORE, India – West Indies A team players are confident the change of location and format will have no effect on their momentum as they prepare to face India A in the opening four-day first-class match at Mysore. The two teams battled each other in the limited-overs matches in Bangalore […]
RSF URGES GRENADA GG TO VETO INTERNET LAW
Dame Cécile La Grenade Governor-General St. George’s, Grenada, Dear Governor-General La Grenade, Reporters Without Borders, an international organization that defends freedom of information, would like to express to you its concern about parliament’s final approval of the Electronic Crimes Act on 9 September. We do not dispute the principle of this law […]
Bahamas’ Leading Daily Launches New Campaign to Address Rising Crime Rate
Nassau, Bahamas, September 23, 2013: In the middle of a massive government crackdown on crime The Tribune newspaper, the Bahamas’ leading daily, has launched an in-depth exploration of the social and psychological roots of criminality in the Bahamas. The effort, called “The McCabe Project”, is spearheaded by the paper’s two […]
