St. George’s, September 23, 2012 – A former Grenada cabinet minister is complaining about the finance minister’s “hush-hush’’ approach to borrowing, and has expressed concern about citizens’ right to privacy.
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Windies fully prepared; ready for big start against Aussies
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies captain Darren Sammy exuded confidence on Friday as his team put in their final preparations ahead of their opening match in the ICC World T20 tournament. The Windies had a full morning session at the R Premadsa Stadium, venue for the much-anticipated Group B […]
Cotterrell says aggression, hard work paid off
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Sheldon Cotterrell said he was proud of the way he toiled with the ball to help give the Sagicor High Performance Centre team the upper hand early against Bangladesh-A in their tour match on Saturday.
Windies go down in opener as rain has final say
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies batsmen brought the ICC World T20 to life with some breathtaking strokeplay, but the Windies came up on the losing end against Australia as rain brought their Group B match to an early finish on Saturday night.
MORE BORROWING A DANGEROUS MOVE
St. George Grenada – 21st September, 2012: Former Minister for Finance, Sen. the Hon. Anthony Boatswain says he has been reliably informed that the NDC Government intends to borrow an additional 70 Million Dollars from the National Insurance Scheme; a move he says that can cripple the NIS and put […]
OPPOSITION CALLS FOR URGENT ATTENTION TO VOTER REGISTRATION PROBLEMS
St. George Grenada – 21st September, 2012: Leader of Her Majesty Opposition Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell is again drawing the attention of the relevant authorities as well as the general population to shortcomings in the voters’ registration process, which needs to be urgently addressed. Specifically, he is drawing […]
Minister resigns, says Grenada “faces some stark choices’’
St. George’s, September 20, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which formed the government after winning 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008, has had another cabinet resignation.
Gayle speaks of focus, power and balance as he turns 33
Colombo, Sri Lanka – On the eve of his 33rd birthday Chris Gayle spent part of Thursday morning answering questions from members of the media assembled for the ICC World T20, after he entertained onlookers with some stunning strokeplay. The powerful six-footer started the day with a demonstration of his […]
Viable alternative possible to NDC and NNP
St. George’s, September 19, 2012 – A former senior Grenada government public officer says there is fertile ground in the country for a viable alternative to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the main parliamentary opposition New National Party (NNP).
Darren Bravo plans to “keep it simple and play it smart”
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The West Indies have assembled some of the leading power-hitters of the modern era in their 15-man squad for the ICC World T20 tournament. The Windies also have in their line-up the class and elegance of Darren Bravo, the free-scoring left-hander, who might not have the […]
Dynamic Dwayne Bravo bringing his best for World T20
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Dwayne Bravo is confident he can rediscover the form which saw him produce one of the best allround displays in the short history of the ICC World T20 tournament. Back in 2009, Bravo took four wickets and made a match-winning half-century as the Windies outplayed India […]
Permaul relishes second crack with Sagicor HPC team
KHULNA, Bangladesh – Veerasammy Permaul said travelling with the Sagicor High Performance Centre team has been equally enjoyable the second time around.
LIME to partner with GBSS Alumni, NY
NEW YORK, September 18, 2012 – Telecommunications Company, LIME, is partnering with the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School’s Alumni Association in New York at its annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Dance in December.
Edwards happy with pace and variations; sets eyes on Aussies
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Fidel Edwards said he was “up on pace” and was also pleased with that fact that he “used the variations well” in the West Indies victory over Afghanistan in their second ICC World T20 warm-up match on Monday afternoon.
Gayle gets ready for big event with timely half-ton
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Chris Gayle warmed up for the ICC World T20 tournament with a brilliant half-century as the West Indies dominated Afghanistan at the P Sara Oval on Monday.
