ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad – Former West Indies pacer, Mervyn Dillon revealed that more emphasis is being placed on fun at the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) cricket camp which bowled off on Monday at three venues.
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Newspaper apologizes to MP David over misleading headline
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Grenada Informer has apologized to Peter David, a senior official of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), over a headline printed in the July 13 edition of the paper.
Grenada government suffers legislative defeat
by CARIBUPDATE NEWS SERVICE Friday, July 20, 2012: ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA: In an unprecedented development in the Grenada parliament, the government had a bill it piloted defeated, which observers say is a sign of Tillman Thomas’ tenuous hold on power amidst a fractious battle within his ruling party.
Historical Parish of St. Patrick hosting Carnival City on Sunday
St. George’s, July 20, 2012 – The Spicemas Corporation and its chief sponsor, LIME, are saving the best for last. The final roadshow in their Carnival City series of concerts will be held Sunday, July 22, in St. Patrick – regarded by many as Grenada’s “Historical Parish.’’
George and young Windies quick Jones top Under 17 batting and bowling
St John’s, Antigua – Windward Islands batsman Keone George topped the batting charts in the recently concluded West Indies Cricket Board inaugural Under 17 Tournament played in Tobago.
West Indies name provisional squad for ICC World Twenty20
St. John’s, Antigua – West Indies have today named the following provisional 30-member squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be staged in Sri Lanka in September.
Dr. Hunte salutes Jamaica’s triumph in inaugural Under 17
St John’s, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte congratulated the Jamaica Under 17 cricket team for their triumph in the inaugural WICB Regional Under 17 Tournament which was recently played in Tobago.
New and veteran artistes, Shortknee for Carnival City
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – The popular Carnival City shows, hosted by the Spicemas Corporation (SMC) and LIME, continue to generate excitement and exposure to new and established artistes.
Roberts “bewildered’’ by Bernadine’s remarks
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – Environment Minister Glynis Roberts has said that she is “bewildered’’ at suggestions that some members of cabinet had snubbed attempts at forging better relations and reconciliation among government ministers.
The best in soca to compete at Victoria Park July 27
St. George’s, July 18, 2012 – Former Soca Monarchs, Mr. Killer and Otis, will be hoping that 2012 is the year they’ll reclaim the title they once held as top soca artiste in Grenada. To retain the title, however, the two must first get through a tough field of 31 […]
David Williams and Vasbert Drakes sons in WICB Under 15 Tourney
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board Regional Under 15 Tournament which bowls off tomorrow in St Kitts will include the off-springs of two former West Indies players along with the sons and relations of a number of regional players.
Scholar, Otis & Mr. Killa in Groovy Soca Semis
St. George’s, July 17, 2012 – It’s perhaps the strongest field of contestants that has ever vied for a place in the Groovy Soca Monarch finals of Spicemas. There are 20 semi-finalists but only 10 will be selected to try and dethrone Randy Isaac, who won the Groovy Monarch title […]
Sammy, Gayle pay tribute to ‘super fans’ as Windies celebrate
Basseterre, St Kitts — West Indies celebrated their outstanding win in the Digicel One-Day International Series against New Zealand, and dedicated the victory to their many fans who have supported them through thick and thin. Speaking after Monday’s brilliant 20-run win in the fifth and final Digicel ODI, captain Darren […]
Gibson sees Series win as “something to cherish”
Basseterre, St Kitts — Ottis Gibson is pleased with the performances of his team, following their recent dominance over New Zealand in the Digicel Twenty20 and One-Day International Series. The West Indies Head Coach said he saw signs of improvement over the last three weeks of competition, and the players […]
Defending champs Jamaica to clash with Barbados in Regional Under 15 opener
St John’s, Antigua – Defending champions Jamaica will clash with Barbados in the opening round of the West Indies Cricket Board Regional Under 15 Tournament in St Kitts.
