PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (September 17, 2013) – A major innovation in digital marketing, offering a significant boost to promoting Caribbean destinations has been launched. Managing Director of the Trinidad and Tobago-based Toute Bagai Publishing Company Neysha Soodeen described the new marketing tool MACO TV, as an innovative way to […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Ashley Nurse wants to up his game with bat and ball
BENGALURU, India – Ashley Nurse made a big impression with the bat as West Indies A team fell short of India A’s huge total, to lose by 77 runs in the opening match of their one-day series on Sunday. Playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India A batted first and rattled […]
TIPS TO OVERCOME FINANCIAL DESPAIR
by Bevan Springer NEW YORK (September 16, 2013) – “The Power to Be Better in Good Times and Bad” is a principle message conveyed by economist Zhivargo Laing who urges people lashed by the recession to “not feel bad because these have been momentous times with shifting fortunes leaving legions […]
Grenada Labour Force Survey 2013
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Monday, September 16, 2013: The Central Statistical Office of the Ministry of Finance and Energy, in collaboration with the OECS Secretariat and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, will be conducting a Labour Force Survey in Grenada. This Survey is […]
Captain Sammy feels Windies moving in the right direction
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Test captain Darren Sammy said he was extremely delighted with the steps his side have taken in achieving their goals in the longest version of the international game. West Indies are now the fifth-ranked Test side in the World, following the latest update of […]
Powell says Windies-A up to India-A challenge
BENGALURU, India – West Indies A-Team limited-overs captain Kieran Powell said the players on his side were looking to prove themselves against tough opponents when they tackle India-A in three One-day (50 overs) matches followed by a Twenty20 contest this coming week. The first One-day match will be on Sunday […]
West Indies Moves up the 5th Position in Test Ranking
Dubai, UAE – The two-match series was drawn 1-1 with Zimbabwe finishing at 34 ratings points, ahead of 10th ranked Bangladesh Test has helped it return to the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings for the first time since May 2007. A historic 24 runs win for Zimbabwe in the second and […]
Bennett has high expectations for Windies-A
BENGALURU, India – West Indies A-Team head coach Junior Bennett said he has confidence in the players on the tour of India and wants to see them play above expectations. Bennett said he was heartened by the performances from his side during their home series against Sri Lanka-A in June, […]
Spin bowling clinic timely says Gibson
CAVE HILL, Barbados – West Indies Head Coach Ottis Gibson said he felt the WICB spin bowling clinic being conducted by former Pakistan off-spin master Saqlain Mushtaq was vital to the development to a number of players. A group of senior and emerging spinners from the Caribbean have been benefitting […]
T&T’s New York Consulate confirms Sparrow is alive
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York confirms that Mr. Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow” is alive. The Consulate General was informed of his condition today 12th September, 2013 at 8:37am by his son, Mr. Richard Francisco, who has been […]
Grenadian soca Artiste Synnah Releases His Second Book In His Zombie Avengers Series
Multitalented Grenadian Soca artiste Earl Edwards, best known as Synnah in the music world, has expanded his artistic wings to become a highly revered children’s author. His literary debut is a series of books for 9-12 year olds called Zombie Avengers. The first book in the series Zombie Avengers: Slay […]
Sparrow is very much alive
According to Tony, the son of the Mighty Sparrow, “dad is very much alive” and has been responding to family members although he is in a coma. Do not believe in the rumors out there especial from postings on social media, that is very disturbing to the relatives and close […]
Primary Health Care make early Major Impact
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 12, 2013 – GIS: A noticeable increase in the number of home visits to patients in need of healthcare services has boost the confidence level of the Grenada’s healthcare policy directors. The increase comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Security – Primary Health […]
Grenada upgrades from Board of Tourism to Tourism Authority
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, September 11, 2013 – GIS: Increased marketing opportunities, greater potential for earning and better partnership with airlines and cruise ships are just a few of the benefits that Grenada will enjoy as it embarks upon new tourism frontiers by embracing the concept of a Tourism Authority. At […]
Solozano, Moti-Kanhai, McSween named in Windies Under 19 squad to face Bangladesh
St. John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies Under 19 squad to face Bangladesh Under 19 in a seven match One Day Series to be played in Guyana in October. Leading run scorer in the recently concluded Regional Under 19 Tournament, Trinidadian Jeremy Solozano […]
