by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE CARACAS, Venezuela: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs here has decided to send the country’s St. George’s-based ambassador Carlos Perez to a new posting in Antigua, according to a reliable source here.
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Grenada PM weighs options, as administration totters on the brink
by Nigel Williams Special for CARIBUPDATE NEWS ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: Grenada ruling party officials have spent a weekend weighing their options following the filing of a vote of no confidence in the administration’s economic policies by a government backbencher.
Walking as a democrat
By Hamlet Mark CARIBUPDATE NEWS: WHAT tragic irony, that our leader who has championed himself as a true democrat, is this weekend sitting with unelected advisors, trying to figure out a way to stay away from parliament as long as possible.
Hemraj hits eight sixes in 100; leaders Guyana see off Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados — Chanderpaul Hemraj made a back-to-the-wall century to pull Guyana out if deep trouble and set-up a superb victory over Barbados as the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 50-over tournament continued on Saturday.
Former minister says maritime resources need single management agency
St. George’s, August 24, 2012 – A former Grenada government minister has recommended that energy matters should be removed from under the auspices “weighty’’ Ministry of Finance.
Former minister says maritime resources need single management agency
St. George’s, August 24, 2012 – A former Grenada government minister has recommended that energy matters should be removed from under the auspices “weighty’’ Ministry of Finance.
WICB announces West Indies Squad for ICC World T20
St John’s Antigua — The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel today named the West Indies 15-man squad for the International Cricket Council’s World T20 Tournament in Sri Lanka in September.
No play in fourth round due to rain; Guyana lead standings
Bridgetown, Barbados — There was no play in the fourth round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 50-over tournament on Thursday due to heavy rain. The inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaac continued on Wednesday night and Thursday morning which left all the grounds waterlogged.
Taylor says Jamaicans had strong self belief
Kingston, Jamaica – Stafanie Taylor said Jamaica had a singular focus, which kept them on track throughout the Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament even when tough situations confronted them.
Praise for Jamaica winning Regional Women’s T20
Castries, St. Lucia — Jamaica received huge praise from officials of the West Indies Cricket Board, after their capture of the Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament on Saturday on home soil.
Jamaica win Regional Women’s T20 Final
Kingston, Jamaica – Hosts Jamaica were crowned champions of the inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament on Saturday here.
High-scoring Solozano hits 542 runs to top batting charts
Bridgetown, Barbados — Jeremy Solozano, the Trinidad and Tobago opener, was the top batsman while Oshane Walters, Jamaica’s off-spinner, and Gudakesh Motie, Guyana’s left-arm spinner, were the leading bowlers in the just concluded West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 Three-day Tournament.
Underfunding hampering carnival’s development
The chairman of Grenada’s carnival organizing committee has said that underfunding at all levels, including from government, is one of the main factors hindering the development of carnival.
Fixtures for Round 1 of WICB’s Under-19 50-over Tournament | Full list of squads
Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below fixtures, match officials and squads for the first round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 One-Day Tournament which starts on Sunday, August 19. Matches will be 50-overs per innings and play starts at 9:30 am (8:30 am Jamaica Time):
