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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 […]
Never a bad time to make runs says Assad Fudadin
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 […]
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 […]
