Although the awarding of road march winners pre-dates 1981, this piece will focus on the winners of what is considered the most popular and important carnival title, since carnival was moved to August in 1981. During that period another extremely popular competition, with the advent of a national soca monarch […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Franka Bernadine for Prime Minister?
Caribupdate Weekly St George’s, August 4, 2013 – THE BATTLE APPEARS to have begun in earnest for the leadership of the National Democratic Congress as the party seeks to look pass the defeated leadership of Tillman Thomas.
Clarkson’s award – a reminder Grenada needs more musicians
By Lincoln Depradine It was a rare moment. We are used to public recognition and awards for service in such honourable fields of endeavour as education, medicine, farming and sports.
WICB Women’s Super50 bowls off in Grenada on Monday
St John’s, Antigua – The top women’s cricketers in the West Indies, including world number one Twenty20 bowler Shanel Daley, world top rated Stafanie Taylor, spinner Anisa Mohammed and West Indies captain Merissa Aguilleira will be in action for several weeks this month as they compete for the coveted annual […]
Celebrating a scholar and champion calypsonian
By Arley Gill He was the 1993 Independence Calypso Monarch, singing “10 Years’’ and “Sad Memories’’. A few months later in that same year, he entered the National Calypso Monarch competition and created a massive impact.
Grand Roy honours Sparrow
St. George’s, July 31, 2012 – Mighty Sparrow, who was born in the village of Grand Roy in 1935, has been honored by residents of the community. On Monday, Sparrow journeyed to Grand Roy, St. John, for the unveiling of a plaque in his honour. There is also now a […]
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL RAISED $2,500 FOR SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Last Friday (July 26), after only one week of planning the Oil Down Friday Lime in support of the plea to Grenadians living in the diaspora to assist in raising much needed funds to ship over $100,000 US worth of medical equipment, including a fully equipped Ambulance to Grenada from […]
Simmons congratulates members of the Windward Islands
Former Sports Minister Mr. Patrick Simmons has congratulated the members of the Windward Islands Under-15 Cricket team on their recent performance in the West Indies tournament in Jamaica. Mr. Simmons, who was the Minister responsible for Sports and Youth Empowerment from 2008 to 2013, said that the players continue to […]
T&T crowned Regional Under-15 champions for the seventh time
BLACK RIVER, Jamaica – Trinidad & Tobago were crowned champions of the Regional Under-15 Tournament on Friday here.
Social Antidotes Identified to Fight Crime!
By Neals Chitan As a social skill professional involved in strategic and sustainable crime and violence reduction, I have been keeping my finger on the pulse of criminal activity in the Caribbean.
West Indies Squad to face Pakistan in T20 Internationals
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel today announced the 13-man squad for the upcoming T20 International Series against Pakistan in St Vincent.
Prime Minister Mitchell to Grenadians in New York: “it’s Grenada time”
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, July 22, 2013-GIS: Bringing the care back in Government, listening to the concerns of the people and unifying our nation at home and in the diaspora: this was the recurring message at the Grenada Town Hall meeting held in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday night, July 20th.
GRENADIANS IN MONTREAL ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO TRANSPORT MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO GRENADA
Montreal, Canada, July 17, 2013 – The Honorary Consul for Grenada in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood Jr, will join forces with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association, the organizers of “A Taste of the Caribbean Festival”,
Grenada’s NDC reportedly facing dilemma over leadership
St George’s, July 21, 2013 – Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas’s unwillingness to relinquish leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is fueled by concerns about deputy leader Nazim Burke taking over the reins of the party, a well-known Grenada political activist and commentator has said.
Holder stuns Pakistan with 14 runs off last over as Windies tie 700th ODI
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – West Indies played to a thrilling tie against Pakistan in their 700th One-Day International on Friday at Beausejour Cricket Ground. Windies last man Jason Holder cracked 14 runs off the final over – including a huge six over extra-cover off the penultimate ball – as […]
