As if by magic, the tradewinds blew into the starting area off English Harbour, Antigua after several days of light winds. With 22 knots or more in the gusts. The strong winds launched the RORC Caribbean 600 fleet into action for the start of what is probably the world’s most […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Nadia fires up fetes on the road to Fantastic Friday
POS, Trinidad – There seems to be no slowing down for one of the Soca industry’s top singer-songwriters. Nadia Batson aka ‘Miss B’ who recently qualified for the finals of the International Soca Monarch has certainly made her presence felt since the beginning the long, hectic season. For the love […]
‘Blood’ blazes up T&T for Carnival 2011
St. Philip, Barbados – After years of being absent from the Soca Capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Anderson ‘Blood’ Armstrong is back with a bang. The former vocalist of Barbadian super band ‘Square One’ and current Party Monarch of Barbados has been generating quite a buzz and leaving a fiery […]
Fete with the Saints 2011… A true Trini success!!!
P.O.S. Trinidad – The recent annual, all inclusive soiree ‘Fete with the Saints’ evoked a spirit of supreme festivity on the grounds of Saint Mary’s College, more popularly known as CIC (College of the Immaculate Conception). The prestigious college which has produced some of the country’s most notable citizens such […]
Fertilizer for banana and other agricultural production
St. George’s, February 21, 2011 (GIS) – Local farmers who have been requesting fertilizer for agricultural production have now had their request met. “The farmers will be very happy to know that we got the chemically blended fertilizer which they have been asking for,’’ Agriculture Minister Denis Lett announced Monday. […]
Joint effort results in new homes for St. George South residents
Listen to the best in Caribbean Music Soca, Calypso and Reggae St. George’s, February 20, 2011 – New homes have been built for two residents of St. George South in a private-sector supported effort that involved dozens of volunteers, including government ministers.
Listen To the New York Connection with Harold Pysadee
Listen to the New York Connection with Harold Pysadee Feb 19, 2011
Willow TV Website Attacked
Just at the beginning of the 2011 Cricket World Cup subscribers to Willow.tv received a message “Service Unavailable”, depriving viewers access to the opening game between India and Bangladesh. Service was restored mid way in the Indian inning.
Edwards & Thomas Cleared For World Cup
St John’s, Antigua– The West Indies Cricket Board has received confirmation from the International Cricket Council that its Technical Committee has approved Kirk Edwards and Devon Thomas replacing the injured duo of Adrian Barath and Carlton Baugh.
The Radical Regatta…Tobago’s new tourism tool
POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) –The 2011 edition of the Tobago Carnival Regatta is in full swing as locals and foreigners converge on Pigeon Point Beach to witness fantastic displays of extreme athleticism. The region’s most youthful Regatta kicks off this weekend and will feature 3 days of supreme action and […]
CONGRATULATES HEALTH WORKERS
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA – 18th February, 2011: Members of Her Majesty Opposition and the entire new National Party team wishes to congratulate the medical director and the entire General Hospital team on the recent knee replacement surgeries. It is gratifying to note that the General Hospital team is attempting to keep up […]
Minister Welcome Steelband exchange program with Grenada and T&T
St. George’s, February 18, 2011 (GIS) – Junior Minister of Culture, Senator Arley Gill, has welcomed a steelband exchange involving Grenadian and Trinidadian pannists.
Lobbying for assistance in pan, costume design & spectator bleachers
St. George’s, February 17, 2011 (GIS) – Spectators at Grenada’s 2011 carnival could have the opportunity to view the parade of bands from bleachers along the side of the street.
St. Patrick’s Education District embarking on an Educational Partnership/link
The St. Patrick’s Education District 2 will be embarking on an Educational Partnership/link with the Suffolk Education District in England, from the 17th – 27th February, 2011. Approximately 11 persons will be attached to various schools in St. Patrick’s.
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Unveils
Bridgetown, Barbados February 17th, 2011. FirstCaribbean International Bank marked the extension of its presence at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the official opening of a new section of the FirstCaribbean Suites.
