By Nigel.M. Frederick If anyone thought the appearance of Grenadian Kirani James on the international athletic circuit, including his triumph in Daegu was a fluke, Kirani “Jaguar” James has himself recently dismissed any development of that idea. The teenager continues to calmly stamp his authority on the 400m following his […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Kirani keeps winning and getting better
St. George’s, September 9, 2011 (GIS) – Kirani James has done it again. The 19-year-old Grenadian star athlete won the 400 meters on August 30 at the World Championships in South Korea in 44.60 seconds. And on Thursday, September 8, not only did he win again but […]
NEW YORK RADIO BROADCASTERS APPLAUD NEW LAW MAKING UNLICENSED AM/FM RADIO OPERATION ILLEGAL
ALBANY, NY: Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation making the operation of an AM or FM radio station without a license illegal in the state of New York. Violations will be treated as a “Class A” misdemeanor. The new law gives local law enforcement an important tool to protect consumers […]
NEW YORK’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND A SUCCESS THANKS TO DIGICEL
Thursday, September 8th 2011 – Brooklyn, New York: Digicel, the best value mobile operator in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific, ensured New York’s Labor Day weekend festivities were even better this year with its support of the West Indian-American Labor Day Carnival and Parade, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues […]
Saute’ Trinbago 2011
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. September 8, 2011: Nothing will stand in the way of Saute´ Trinbago 2011. So say organisers who, after days of discussion have agreed that Saute´ has and will continue to be a true celebration of Trinbago culture. Event organisers say Saute´is being held at a time when it […]
Hurricane Ivan remembered by Grenada’s Opposition Leader, Dr the RT Hon. Keith Mitchell
Wednesday 7th September 2011: As we approach the seventh anniversary of that fateful day that forever changed the landscape and face ofGrenada, let us remember with gratitude, first and foremost God’s mercy. Let us also look back and recognize from our sterling rebuilding effort that as a people, when we collectively put […]
Possible technical assistance for agricultural sector
St. George’s, September 7, 2011 – Israel’s non-resident Ambassador to Grenada, Moshe Marco Sermoneta, has promised increased technical assistance for the local agricultural sector.
James, Bolt and Blake lead Caribbean’s medal haul in South Korea
By Lincoln Depradine The victory by Kirani James, and the sixth placed finish by Rondell Bartholomew in the 400 meters in the just-concluded World Championships in South Korea, enabled Grenada to emerge with 11 points and 29th in the IAAF’s ranking of 64 competing nations.
BRITISH NATIONALS CAUGHT WITH DRUGS AT MBIA
Two British nationals attempting to depart the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) have been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled drug and trafficking a controlled drug.
Kirani James serenaded on birthday, speaks to family & friends
St. George’s, September 2, 2011 – Family members, friends and well-wishers of Grenadian track star, Kirani James, serenaded him Thursday night on his 19th birthday and spoke to him via video conferencing.
Extreme importance of parents to steelbands
By Lincoln Depradine They are seen night and day in and around the steel orchestras of Grenada; and, for the most part, they do not and cannot play any instrument – even the most basic two-note “doo-doop.’’
FORMER PRIME MINISTER DR KEITH MITCHELL CONGRATULATES KIRANI JAMES AND RONDELL BARTHOLOMEW
Tuesday 30th August 2011: Former Prime Minister and Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition as well as the entire Executive body of the New National Party along with the people of Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique, congratulate our star 400 meters athletes Mr. Kirani James for winning the Gold medal in the […]
NEW NATIONAL PARTY YOUTH ARM CONGRATULATES TEAM GRENADA
Tuesday 30th August, 2011: The Youth Arm of the New National Party takes this opportunity to congratulateGrenada’s premier athletes who have proudly represented their homeland at the World Athletic Championships held in Daegu SouthKorea.
NATIONAL ADDRESS ON THE OCCASION OF KIRANI’S GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCE AT THE IAAF
Fellow Grenadians and specifically my brothers and sisters from Gun Battle and the parish of St John, I greet you on this joyous occasion and defining moment in our country’s sporting history.
Supporting the pursuit of greater educational achievements
St. George’s, August 30, 2011 – The two have enjoyed some measure of academic success but thirst for more.
