Charges laid against accused in beating of Anderson Peters Assault and grievous harm are the charges laid against six Trinidadians, including Maraval police officer Abiola Benjamin, accused in Wednesday’s incident in which World Champion javelin thrower Anderson Peters was videoptaped being beaten. The incident took place aboard the visiting Harbour […]
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West Indies name squad for CG United ODI Series vs New Zealand
Thursday, 11 August 2022 — BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Cricket West Indies Senior Men’s Selection Panel today announced the squad for the CG United One-Day International Series against New Zealand. All three matches will be day/night matches played under floodlights at Kensington Oval in Barbados on 17, 19 and 21 August. The three matches are West Indies’ […]
NNP Statement on the Anderson Peters Incident
Thursday 11th August, 2022: The New National Party registers its dismay regarding an incident involving acts of violence meted out to our beloved double World Javelin Champion, Anderson Peters which occurred Wednesday 10th August, 2022. We strongly denounce all acts of violence and submit that such should not be tolerated. […]
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FOLLOWING EXPLOSIONS IN MATANZAS, CUBA
St. George: August 9, 2022: The Government of Grenada extends deepest condolences to the Government and people of Cuba following extensive explosions at an oil facility in the province of Matanzas, Cuba. We are especially saddened by reports of loss of life, and express heartfelt sympathy to our brothers and […]
Easy Access to Guns Feeds an Anti-Life Pattern of More Gun-Related Homicides
By Gerry Hopkins, JD NYC; Aug. 11, 2022 — When one argues that easy access to guns, is a major contributing factor in the number of homicides in America, he or she is not giving criminals an excuse for their bad acts. Similarly, no one is saying that bad-minded people […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Statement on the Anderson Peters incident
Fellow Citizens, Like so many of you, I, too, viewed the video of the altercation that involved our national sporting icon and international champion, Anderson Peters, and I am alarmed and troubled by what was shown. The facts are still unknown but the persons involved are currently assisting the police […]
Grenada Police investigating incident involving World Javelin Gold medalist Anderson Peters
Police in Grenada are investigating an incident in which World Javelin Gold medalist holder Anderson Peters. Report say the Peters was on a party cruise when an altercation resulted in five crewmen beating him up and throwing him overboard. The police has detained five crew members for questioning. Peters is […]
PM Hon. Dickon Mitchell Congratulates Newly Elected Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis
St. George: August 7, 2022: On behalf of the Government and people of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Terrance Drewand the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party on their election victory. The people of Saint Kitts and Nevis have spoken and, as in my […]
CWI Thanks Deandra Dottin for her outstanding value to West Indies Women’s cricket
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today expressed gratitude to Deandra Dottin for her valuable contributions and her numerous outstanding performances during her stellar 14-year career as a member of the West Indies Women’s Team. The dynamic allrounder announced her retirement from international cricket, last week. Jimmy Adams, CWI’s Director of Cricket said: “On behalf of all here at CWI, […]
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II, HEAD OF STATE OF GRENADA
September 8, 2022 – It is with heavy hearts that the Government and people of Grenada received news on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of State of Grenada. Prime Minister, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolences to His Majesty The King, The Queen […]
PM Dickon Mitchell Carnival Message
Greetings to all in this the Season of Carnival — Spicemas. My fellow citizens and residents of Petite Martinique, Carriacou and Grenada, our diaspora community, and all visitors, we welcome you. It has been two long years since we, as a people, have been able to enjoy the festivities of […]
West Indies name Women’s U19 squad to face USA U19s in Florida
Sunday, 7 August 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel today announced the West Indies Women’s U19 squad for their upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) Series against USA Women’s U19. The two teams will meet at the Broward County Stadium in Florida from 8 to 14 […]
St. Lucia seeks true emancipation on Emancipation Day 2022
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan What better day to focus on bringing real mental emancipation to your country than Emancipation Day? That was the sacrifice made by noble St. Lucians that turned the August 1st. holiday into a day of meaningful time investment as they searched for social transformation through […]
BRANDING IS NOT ADVERTISING | SHOULD WE RETURN THE “SPICE” TO HER RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE BRANDING OF GRENADA?
By Gerry Hopkins Yes, I am convinced that we should do so. To begin with, how about we consider re-including “Spice” as the essential and uniquely operative subject noun and adjective in our official tagline — as THE PRIMARY TAGLINE; not as an afterthought-subtext in fine print, which is often […]
Government Committed to Supporting Regional Air Transportation
St. George’s, Grenada. August 5, 2022 – As the Government of Grenada continues to lay thegroundwork for its new transformational agenda, air travel connectivity has been prioritised as anarea of critical importance.Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell reiterates his commitment to supporting therevitalisation of regional air services, noting the significance of […]
