St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – One of the factors the Grenada government claims underlined its decision to dismiss its consul general in New York has been brought into a question by the contract Derrick James signed with the NDC administration in 2010.
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Grenada MP wants sale of state assets discussed in parliament
St. George’s, December 7, 2012 – Government’s sale of state properties and the divestment of some assets have been made official. For months, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has been evasive on the issue.
WICB rejects Guyana Gov’t proposed legislation for GCB
President of the West Indies Cricket Board Inc, Dr. Julian R. Hunte, has responded to the draft Guyana Cricket Administration Bill, as well as the amendments to the constitution of the Guyana Cricket Board, as proposed by the Government/IMC.
Interim cricket body members may resign
By Iva Wharton Georgetown, Guyana – Members of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) set up by the government to run cricket here will make a decision over the weekend as to whether they will resign from the body.
Condemnation of firing of hardworking, patriotic Grenadian
St. George’s, December 6, 2012 – Former cabinet minister, Joseph Gilbert, has said that the Grenada government’s sacking of consul general to New York, Derrick James, follows a pattern and he’s “not surprised by the action of the NDC regime’’.
Appreciation and Thanks to all Grenadians from Mr. Derrick James
Dear All: Thank you so much for the opportunity to be your Consul General for the past four years. It was a wonderful and rewarding experience. This experience affirmed that my purpose is in the service of others.
Full list of squads and fixtures for Caribbean T20 2013
St. John’s, Antigua – Please see below the list of squads for the upcoming Caribbean T20 2013 tournament submitted to the West Indies Cricket Board. The fourth edition of the Caribbean Twenty20 will be played from January 6to 20 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Beausejour Cricket Stadium in […]
WICB lauds Shiv on his return to the top of Test Match batting
St John’s, Antigua – West Indies batting star Shivnarine Chanderpaul has made a return to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test Match Batting Rankings. The reliable left-hander was listed at Number 1 in the latest ICC Test Players Rankings released by the game’s governing body on Tuesday. He […]
The “Chief” has landed!
Former Principal of the GBSS Mr Victor Ashby, accompanied by Mrs Ashby and General Manager of LIME Grenada, Mr Angus Steele at JFK International Airport on Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Planning “wonderful Christmas’’ events despite economic challenges
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – MP for the Town of St. George, Peter David, says that as Christmas approaches in the midst of the ongoing economic crisis, he has begun preparations to meeting the need for help from his constituents.
Russell ready to rise to the challenge
KHULNA, Bangladesh – Andre Russell said he was looking forward to the five One-day Internationals and the Twenty20 International on the West Indies’ tour of Bangladesh.
IS THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS TAKING CARE OF HIS FAMILY AFFAIRS?
The United Workers Party is seeking clarification from Prime Minister Kenny Anthony, the Government of Saint Lucia and Minister of External Affairs concerning current legal proceedings in the High Court of Saint Lucia involving the Minister of External Affairs on the matter of payments of child support and maintenance. Our […]
WICB Board of Directors decisions re Guyana Situation
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The West Indies Cricket Board, at a meeting of the Board of Directors, on Saturday November 24 and Sunday November 25 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, expressed grave concern at the length of time it is taking for a resolution to be had to the […]
Dishonesty accusation and blame traded over firing of Grenada diplomat
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been accused of dishonesty in his comments on former Grenada consul general to New York, Derrick James.
Criticism against Grenada government over NY diplomatic firing
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – The Grenada government has been described as “vindictive’’ as a firestorm of protest erupted Tuesday after news broke that the Tillman Thomas administration had fired Derrick James, the country’s consul general to New York.
