By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 13, 2012 – A 12-year-old St. John’s Christian Secondary School (SJCSS) student, who has been doing odd jobs to meet some of his home and school needs, has been assured of private assistance throughout the rest of his high school studies.
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Windies Women upbeat about third T20I against England Women
NORTHAMPTON, England – West Indies Women’s coach Sherwin Campbell said his side were upbeat about their chances of winning the third Twenty20 International against England Women on Wednesday, keeping them alive in the series.
Chris Gayle has faith Windies can deliver on the big stage
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies will get their first taste of action in Sri Lanka on Thursday when they face the host nation in the opening official warm-up match ahead of the International Cricket Council’s World T20 tournament.
Finance Minister refuses to say whether NIS money sourced to pay salaries
St. George’s, September 12, 2012 – Finance Minister Nazim Burke has refused to disclose where government sourced the money to pay Grenadian public servants their August salaries.
The truth don’t destabilize
As old President Ronald Reagan will say: “There you go again…” In this case, it is Grenada’s Minister of Finance Nazim Burke. Below is what he said September 12, 2012 in an exchange with Lew Smith, blaming everybody and everything except his stewardship for Grenada’s economic mess.
NY law enforcement officers for Grenada
By Michael Bascombe NEW YORK, September 12, 2012 – About 100 law enforcement officials from New York are expected to visit Grenada in the summer of 2013.
MP JOSEPH GILBERT JOINS FARMERS IN MAROON
St. George’s, September 11, 2012 – A contract is expected to be signed shortly that will pave the way for the start of construction of a playing field and human resource development centre in St. Patrick for residents of Snell Hall, Madeys, La Mode and Morne Fendue.
Work to start soon on Snell Hall project
St. George’s, September 11, 2012 – A contract is expected to be signed shortly that will pave the way for the start of construction of a playing field and human resource development centre in St. Patrick for residents of Snell Hall, Madeys, La Mode and Morne Fendue.
WICB announces Admiral as Windies kit supplier
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Admiral Sportswear will be the official kit supplier of West Indies cricket until August 2013. Admiral is a previous West Indies team kit supplier. “We’re delighted to have Admiral back on board with West Indies cricket as the […]
Mitchell predicts PM Thomas will lose seat in general election
St. George’s, September 11, 2012 – The opposition New National Party (NNP) is predicting that Prime Minister Tillman Thomas will be a victim in the party’s victory over the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Grenada’s next general election.
MP JOSEPH GILBERT JOINS FARMERS IN MAROON
St. George’s, September 11, 2012 – A contract is expected to be signed shortly that will pave the way for the start of construction of a playing field and human resource development centre in St. Patrick for residents of Snell Hall, Madeys, La Mode and Morne Fendue.
Brathwaite hopes Sagicor HPC players develop winning attitude in Bangladesh
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Carlos Brathwaite said the Sagicor High Performance Centre team hoped to strike the right balance between improvement and success on their tour of Bangladesh.
PM Tomas pays weekend visit to Carriacou
Hillsborough, Carriacou, September 10, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has returned to Grenada after leading a team of ministers and advisors on a weekend visit to Carriacou, where he met members and supporters of his ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Gibson optimistic about West Indies’ World T20 chances
Bridgetown, Barbados – West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said he was optimistic of his side’s chances in the World Twenty20 Tournament taking place this month in Sri Lanka.
Venezuelan praises for Kirani James
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, September 9, 2012 – Venezuela’s top diplomat in Grenada, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, has joined nationals of other countries in congratulating Kirani James on winning a gold medal at the London Olympics in August.
