St George’s, March 17, 2013 – One of Grenada’s most successful businessmen is celebrating his 90th birthday on Monday, March 18. Chasley David, proprietor of South Winds Cottages in Grand Anse, was feted at a party at his home Sunday hosted by his four sons, who include former Foreign Minister […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Devon Smith dominates regional runs charts – Shillingford and Derone Davis top 4 Day & Super50 bowling
St John’s, Antigua – Windward Islands strokemaker Devon Smith is leading the charge to win the Sir Vivian Richards Award for batsman with the most Regional 4 Day runs as he enjoys a bountiful season. He currently tops both the 4 Day and Super50 batting charts.
Shillingford runs riot as WI go one-up
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Off-spinner Shane Shillingford snatched a six-wicket haul as West Indies crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets inside three days here Wednesday, to post their fifth consecutive Test victory for the first time in 25 years.
Grenada selects Carifta team
St. George’s, March 15, 2013 – The Grenada Athletics Association has selected a 12-member team to compete in the Junior Carifta Games in the Bahamas, Caribupdate Weekly has reported.
Predictions of spending cuts in Grenada government budget
St. George’s, March 15, 2013 – As the new Grenada government prepares its first budget since its election to office last month, many Grenadians are predicting that the fiscal package will contain drastic cuts in spending.
Sammy’s focus on victory after game-changing batting
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Darren Sammy and Denesh Ramdin batted the West Indies out of problems and into a position of strength as they added a crucial century stand on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe.
WICB announces Guyana to host Rounds 6 & 7 Super50 & 4 Day matches
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that the Guyana Cricket Board will host matches in rounds 6 and 7 of both the Regional Super50 and 4 Day tournaments.
Many happy returns for “focused” Ramdin
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Denesh Ramdin celebrated his 28th birthday with a disciplined batting performance, which has put the West Indies in the driver’s seat against Zimbabwe after two days of play in the first Test Match at Kensington Oval.
Dr. Hunte salutes Elquemedo Willett on 40th anniversary of Test debut
St. John’s, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte today saluted Nevisian left-arm spinner Elquemedo Willett on the 40th anniversary of his debut for West Indies.
Return of Samuels is “great news” in Windies camp
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The return of Marlon Samuels from injury will bring a lift to the West Indies team for the upcoming two-match Test Series against Zimbabwe. The classy top-order batsman was out of the game with a facial injury, but made a successful comeback with a stroke-filled half-century for Sagicor […]
Bajan schoolchildren to see 1st Test Match for FREE
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Thousands of schoolchildren on the island of Barbados will get a chance to see international cricket for FREE thanks to a wonderful initiative by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
Town Hall Meeting
BROOKLYN, New York – Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell will meet with Grenadian and Caribbean nationals at a Town Hall meeting in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tell Them Now!! by Neals Chitan
In four weeks, the Greater Toronto Area has experienced the tragic shooting death of three 15 year old black boys and a 9 year old, totalling 54 black productive years down the drain.
Newspaper urges Thomas to resign as NDC leader
St. George’s, March 7, 2013 – A leading Grenada publication has called for the resignation of Tillman Thomas as leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Grenada Breweries makes financial contribution to defending champions of intercol
The two schools which will be defending the championship titles for Intercol 2013 have receive financial support from the Grenada Breweries Ltd to assist with preparation for the national games which will be held on March 20 and 21st 2013 at the National Stadium.
