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Maurice Bishop’s killing called unjustified by former colleague
St George’s, March 23, 2013 – A former high-ranking member of Maurice Bishop’s People’s Revolutionary Government (PRG) has admitted to “mistakes’’ of the 1979 – 1983 revolution, including the killing of Bishop.
OAS Secretary General Received the Foreign Minister of Grenada
WASHINGTON, DC, March 21, 2013 – The Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, on Thursday received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Business of Grenada, Nickolas Steele, with whom he discussed issues related to the development of the Caribbean country and the political […]
Grenada’s Foreign Affairs Minister talks investments with Russian Diplomat in New York
NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 – Grenada has reiterated an interest in deepening relations and doing business with the Russian Federation.
Shillingford and Gayle put Windies in driver’s seat
ROSEAU, Dominica – Shane Shillingford continued to torment the Zimbabwe batsmen, taking a five-wicket haul for a second consecutive time as West Indies seized control on the opening day of the second Test match on Wednesday. The tall off-spinner delighted his home fans and family with an impressive bowling performance to end with […]
St. George’s University Up For Sale
Grenada’s St. George’s University, which came to prominence in 1983 when U.S. President Ronald Reagan sent in troops to evacuate American students following a military coup, is up for sale, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Well-known businessman turns 90
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 […]
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.
