St. George’s, August 8, 2012 – Organizers of the recent United Insurance Over-40 football competition that was played at Old Trafford in Tanteen have chosen an all-star squad for a game on Sunday, August 12.
Caribbean News and Sports
A Large Gold Medal + A Small Golden Deed = Greatness
By Neals J. Chitan It was the worst of times, it was the best of times! A statement which most fittingly describes the civic, social and political climate of Grenada, the beautiful Spice Island Paradise of the lower Caribbean within the last year. Grenada made its recent tainted debut into […]
Grenada continues to celebrate Olympic gold medal
St. George’s, August 7, 2012 – It was a partial holiday in Grenada Tuesday as nationals commemorate the country’s first Olympic medal. Grenadian Kirani James, 19, won the 400 meters Monday in 43.94 seconds at the London games. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas described it as an “historic performance,’’ which sparked […]
Smiling Sammy sings the praises of “one and all”
Kingston, Jamaica – Captain Darren Sammy led the West Indies team’s celebrations as they enjoyed the success against New Zealand in the just-concluded Digicel Series. The Windies won 2-0 in the Digicel T20 Series, 4-1 in the Digicel One-Day International Series and 2-0 in the Digicel Test Series to showcase […]
Kirani James Wins Gold For Grenada
LONDON — Kirani James claimed Grenada’s first medal in Olympic history Monday night, easily winning the 400-meter gold by more than a half-second. James who is the current world champion ran an impressive race in 43.94 seconds leaving the rest of the field almost .5 seconds behind..
New National Party welcomes Diaspora
St. George’s, Grenada, August 6th, 2012: The New National Party takes this opportunity on behalf of its Political Leader Dr.the rt.Hon.Keith Mitchell , the entire Executive , Members and supporters of the Party , in extending a very warm welcome to all members of the Diaspora team who have answered […]
Kirani James reaches the Finals of the Men’s 400M
Kirani James, world’s champion of Grenada eased into the 400m final after winning his semi-final. James finished in 44.59 seconds ahead of Chris Brown of the Bahamas with Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius down in eighth.
Roach brings it home with the bat; Windies celebrate series win
Kingston, Jamaica – Kemar Roach demonstrated the new level of confidence in the West Indies team as he played a fantastic innings to lead the team to victory in the second Digicel Test match on Sunday morning. Roach made a Test-best score of 41 off 60 balls as the West […]
Kirani James Moves into Finals with a Strong Caribbean Presence
Kirani James advanced to the 400 metres men’s Finals of the London Olympic today by easily winning his simi final hit. Four other Caribbean athletics also qualify for the finals. More details later
Results from Round 2; Fixtures for Round 3 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament
Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the second round of matches and fixtures for the third round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament.
High expectations for Spicemas events
St. George’s, August 4, 2012 – A new format will be implemented today, Saturday, August 4, when young Grenadian masqueraders and entertainers perform at the Children’s Carnival Frolic (CCF). Among the changes are an earlier starting time for the CCF, and a longer route for the young mas’ players.
Samuels strokes superb century; special tribute to Jamaica 50
Kingston, Jamaica – Marlon Samuels put on a batting master class for his countrymen at Sabina Park as he made a superb fourth Test century. The elegant Jamaican played a number of breathtaking shots as he made a commanding 123 off 169 balls to keep the West Indies alive on […]
Grenadians Kirani James, Paul Williams take to tracks Saturday
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, August 3, 2012 – The Grenada team at the London Olympics has been hit by another injury. Kanika Beckles was scheduled to compete in the opening round of the Women’s 400 meters on Friday but withdrew because of an injury.
Dottin to play for T&T in Regional Women’s Twenty20
Kingston, Jamaica – Deandra Dottin will create a small piece of history, when the inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament begins next Wednesday here.
Roach and Best put Windies on top on Day 1
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies continued their dominant form against New Zealand on Thursday, dismissing the tourists for 260 on the opening day of the second Digicel Test match at Sabina Park. Fast bowler Kemar Roach again ripped the heart out of the Black Caps’ batting with 4-70 off […]
