St. George’s, February 23, 2013 – All of Grenada’s weekly newspapers devoted ample space in news and commentaries to the February 19 general elections, in which the prime minister lost his seat and his government booted out of office after one term.
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THe New York Connection with Harold Pysadee Feb 23, 2013
The New York Connection with Harold Pysadee for February 23, 2013
Charles takes charge with majestic 130 off just 111 balls
St George’s, Grenada – Johnson Charles scored his second consecutive century in One-Day Internationals as West Indies put on a dominant display against Zimbabwe on Friday. The powerful opener made a career-best 130 off 111 balls to follow up his 100 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground two weeks ago.
Newspaper draws up list of election winners and losers
St. George’s, February 23, 2013 – Former Finance Minister, Nazim Burke, has been named as the “biggest loser’’ of the February 19 general elections.
Captain Bravo ready to lead from front as Windies bowl off International Home Series 2013
St George’s Grenada – Dwayne Bravo is looking to lead from the front when he takes the West Indies team into battle against Zimbabwe in the opening contest of the three-match One-Day International Series.
Carter called up as cover for Pollard for 1st ODI
St George’s Grenada – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel has called up Jonathan Carter, the left-handed middle-order batsman, as cover for allrounder Kieron Pollard, in the West Indies squad for the first One-Day International against Zimbabwe.
Public Holiday on Friday as Windies mark return to Spice Isle
St George’s Grenada – Cricket fans in Grenada are expected to come out in large numbers when the West Indies Cricket Team makes a return to the island for the three-match One-Day Series against Zimbabwe.
Ramdin wants to make an impact on return to ODI duty
St George’s Grenada – Wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin is hoping to have a “huge” impact both in front and behind the stumps as he marks his return to the West Indies team in the upcoming One-Day Series against Zimbabwe.
St. Lucia Opposition Leader Hon. Stephenson King Congratulates Dr. Keith Mitchell on Victory at Poll
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Hon. Stephenson King, would like to congratulate the Prime Minister-elect of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell, on his New National Party’s historic victory at the polls.
Preliminary Statement of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission to the Elections of Grenada
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) At the invitation of the Government of Grenada, a seven-member CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission arrived in Grenada for the Parliamentary Elections held on Tuesday, 19 February 2013. The Mission was led by Dr. Van Dijk-Silos of Suriname and comprised Observers from the following Member […]
Preliminary Statement of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission on the General Elections in Grenada
In response to an invitation from the government of Grenada to observe the general elections of February 19th, 2013, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Mr. Jose Miguel Insulza, appointed Ambassador Joshua Sears, from The Bahamas, to lead a team of 18 International observers from 13 OAS […]
STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL UNITED FRONT
The Political Leader of National United Front, Mrs. Glynis Roberts has congratulated the New National Party on its election victory.
PM Elect Dr Keith Mitchell declared Friday a Public holiday
Prime Minister-elect Dr Keith Mitchell has declared a public holiday on Friday February 22, 2013 for the first One Day International between West Indies and Zimbabwe at the Grenada National Stadium.
West Indies and Zimbabwe Training and Media Schedule
St George’s, Grenada – Please see below the training and media schedule for the West Indies and Zimbabwe teams ahead of the three-match One-Day International Series at the Grenada National Stadium.
THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, MR. JON S. ODLUM
The United Workers Party notes with sadness the passing of former Member of Parliament for Castries South, Mr. Jon Stanley Odlum; the brother of the late George Odlum, together more commonly referred to as the ‘Odlum Brothers’ in their heyday of politics in the 1970s and 80s.
