Thursday 16th February, 2023: The New National Party (NNP) is appealing to the Dickon Mitchell Administration to reconsider the plan to sever the workers of the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB). According to the NNP, the decision is insensitive, inconsiderate and unsympathetic. It is marked by sheer disregard and […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan named in 15-member Test squad to face South Africa
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel named two newcomers, Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan, in the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test Series against South Africa. Athanaze, the left-handed batter is the captain of Windward Islands Volcanoes while Jordan, the right-arm […]
Grenada National Reparations Committee Press Release
St. George’s, February 14, 2023: A Caribbean struggle, which began in the 1830s seeking restitution for the enslavement of people of African descent, will move a step forward and be the focus of a forum on Monday, February 27, in Grenada. The forum, at the Trade Centre in Morne Rouge, […]
NNP extremally Alarmed by attack of Cuban Doctors Performance
February 13th, 2023 – The New National Party is extremely alarmed and dismayed by the recent attacks, discrediting the performance of the Cuban doctors and other health care professionals. These health practitioners continue to serve the people of Grenada especially the poor who do not have the financial resources to […]
Bahamian Judges Consider Role of Artificial Intelligence in Caribbean Courts
NASSAU, The Bahamas. January 9, 2023—Some of the top judicial minds in the Bahamas explored the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Caribbean justice system at a judicial training event hosted by the Honorable Chief Justice of The Bahamas, Sir Ian Winder. Bevil Wooding, Executive Director of the Caribbean […]
The NNP is concerned that there is a surge in the XBB.1.5 Omicro
The New National Party is concerned that there is a surge in the XBB.1.5 Omicron sub variant COVID cases in the USA and a marked outbreak of COVID cases in China. The party therefore encourages the Government of Grenada to take proactive measures to prevent or minimize severe sickness, hospitalizations […]
Roland Butcher appointed as New Selector to the West Indies Men’s teams
Friday, 23 December 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the appointment of Roland Butcher, as a Selector to the West Indies Men’s Senior & Youth Panels. Butcher is a former England batsman who also played for over 15 years in English County Cricket with Middlesex. His appointment was confirmed during a meeting […]
Fraser sets the tone, but West Indies fall again
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– West Indies Women suffered a 49-run defeat to England Women in the fourth T20 International at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Head Coach Courtney Walsh still had praises for his players despite the loss, “I thought restricting them to 131 was a positive for us. We had a […]
Knight and Dean prove too strong for spirited West Indies
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– England Women took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 International series against the West Indies Women with a 17-run victory in the third encounter at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Despite the loss, West Indies Women’s head coach, Courtney Walsh was pleased with the team’s performance, […]
West Indies Women remain unchanged for remaining 3 T20Is
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today named an unchanged 14-member squad for the remaining three T20 Internationals against England Women on 17, 18 and 22 December at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Lead Selector Ann Browne-John said: ““The selection panel has decided to stay with an unchanged […]
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR BEGINS NEW OUTREACH INITIATIVE
“WE CARE, AND WE ARE HERE TO SERVE!” December 15, 2022 – Senator the Honourable Claudette Joseph, Attorney General, Minister for Legal Affairs, Labour & Consumer Affairs and the team from the Department of Labour have embarked on an outreach initiative to meet with employers and employees in various workplaces […]
GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS 22nd ALBA-TCP SUMMIT IN CUBA
December 14, 2022 – Prime Minister, Hon. Dickon Mitchell is in Havana, Cuba attending the 22nd Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America – Peoples Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP). The meeting will discuss, inter alia, rising global tensions and the commitment to strengthen ALBA-TCP as an instrument […]
GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS 22nd ALBA-TCP SUMMIT IN CUBA
December 14, 2022 – Prime Minister, Hon. Dickon Mitchell is in Havana, Cuba attending the 22nd Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America – Peoples Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP). The meeting will discuss, inter alia, rising global tensions and the commitment to strengthen ALBA-TCP as an instrument […]
GRENADA SUPPORTS GUYANA’S ACCESSION TO REGIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM
December 9, 2022 – Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, while in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Tuesday, 6th December 2022, on the side lines of the Cuba-CARICOM Summit to recognise the 50th Anniversary of Cuba-CARICOM diplomatic relations, received the accession document from the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to mark Guyana’s […]
England Women win 1st CG United ODI
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– England Women won the first CG United against West Indies Women by 142 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews said things didn’t go to plan but they will reassess and refocus for the second match on Tuesday December 6. […]
