Monday, 24 October 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced today that Phil Simmons will be stepping down from his role as Head Coach of the West Indies Men’s team following the team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup being played in Australia. His last […]
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Windwards Volcanoes Named Andre Fletcher Captain for CG United Super 50 Cup
The following players have been selected to represent the Windwards Volcanoes in the CG United Super 50 Cup scheduled for Trinidad & Tobago and Antigua from October 30th – November 19th, 2022. 1. Andre Fletcher (Captain) 2. Alick Athanaze (Vice-Captain) 3. Johann Jeremiah 4. Kavem Hodge 5. Sunil Ambris 6. […]
Ministry of Education as a major stakeholder in crime reduction
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan History was made on Friday, October 14, 2022, in Grenada as the Ministry of Education and its visionary District Education Officer (DEO) of District #5 Natasha Thomas and her team, facilitated the first Male Teachers’ Retreat at the Grenada Trade Centre, with teachers from District […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Bruce Pairaudeau
October 13, 2022KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former West Indies player Bruce Pairaudeau. Pairaudeau, born in British Guiana, now Guyana, in 1931, played 13 tests for the West Indies before moving to New Zealand and playing cricket […]
Windwards announced 26 man squad
St. George’s, Grenada – Windwards Lead Selector Steve Mahon has announced a 26-man squad for continued preparation for the upcoming West Indies CG United Super50 Cup. The players will compete in a Best of the Best series, featuring four 50-Overs matches from October 7 – 11, 2022. At the end […]
Grenada’s Transformation Agenda is creating a big buzz in North America
By Dr. Neals J Chitan I am sitting here in Toronto on the eve of my return to Grenada, excitedly reminiscing of the past two months I have spent here in North America as a Canadian-Grenadian Social Skill Interventionist interfacing with individuals, homes, communities, churches and social change agencies here […]
Career best T20I bowling figures for Matthews but New Zealand take 2-1 series lead
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- New Zealand secured a 5-wicket victory in the third T20 International against the West Indies Women to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Hayley Matthews produced a magical spell with her off-spin to have the visitors tottering on 20/4 after […]
GOVERNMENT CAPS FREIGHT CHARGES FOR IMPORTED GOODS
September 30, 2022 – As part of the Government’s efforts to alleviate the impact of external shocks on the Grenadian population, Cabinet has approved the adjustment of freight in the calculation of duties and taxes on imported goods to reflect 2019 freight costs. The freight cap will be applied to […]
Elvis Morain is New Permanent Secretary With Responsibility for Education
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, SEPT. 30, 2022 – The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture welcomed incoming Permanent Secretary Elvis Morain and bade farewell to outgoing Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Education, Finley Jeffrey, on Thursday, Sept. 29. Jeffrey served at the Ministry of Education from March 2018 to December […]
PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH ‘WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL GIRL’
September 21, 2022 – Prime Minister of Grenada, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, yesterday met with the ‘World’s Most Powerful Girl’, Zuriel Oduwole, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) currently underway in New York. Prime Minister Mitchell welcomed the opportunity to sit […]
New Zealand go 1-0 up in CG United ODI Series
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– New Zealand secured a 5-run win via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method over the West Indies Women in the first CG United One Day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews said, “The girls put up a really good fight in the first […]
MINISTERIAL DELEGATION VISITS MT. RUSH HOUSING SCHEME
September 21, 2022 – Residents of the Mt. Rush Housing Scheme welcomed the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Government Ministers and representatives from the Housing Authority of Grenada (HAG) on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The delegation comprised Sen. the Hon. Claudette Joseph, Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs, Labour […]
Tropical Storm Fiona causes rescheduling of West Indies versus New Zealand CG United ODI Series
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have agreed to commence the CG United ODI Series between the West Indies Women and New Zealand Women on Monday 19 September. The full eight-match white ball Series has been rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Fiona passing across Antigua and the […]
Latin America and the Caribbean voice at the Education Transformation Summit
Several milestones have paved the regional route to the Education Transformation Summit (TES), convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in New York between the 16th and the 19th of September. In this space, Latin America and the Caribbean will contribute to the global analysis of the current situation and look at ways […]
Mrs. Chevaughn Spencer-Joseph Appointment of new Solicitor General
September 15, 2022 – The Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs announces the appointment of Mrs. Chevaughn Spencer-Joseph as Solicitor General. Mrs. Spencer-Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post of Solicitor General, exhibiting a demonstrable ability to adjust and adapt to various duties and […]
