By Linda Straker “I am building a facility for locals that the tourists will be able to enjoy,” was the declaration from the man behind Grenada’s latest culture attraction that is located in the heart of the Beaulieu community in St George’s.
Caribbean News and Sports
Crime Rate Falls in Jamaica
The Police High Command has released statistics confirming that all major crimes including murders, shooting, rape, carnal abuse, robbery, break-ins and larceny, declined by seven per cent in 2010, when compared with 2009. It is the first decline in 11 years.
FINAL FAREWELL TO T&T FIRST PRESIDENT Sir Ellis Clarke
Trinidad and Tobago Friday bade a final farewell to its first president, Sir Ellis Clarke, following a two hour state funeral attended by hundreds of local dignitaries, ordinary citizens and school children.
WICB REJECTS WIPA CLAIMS OF OVER-SPENDING
It will cost the West Indies Cricket Board less than US $300,000 to host Hampshire and Somerset for the upcoming Caribbean Twenty20 Championship.
Barbados Murder Rate Increased In 2010
Barbados’ murder rate jumped significantly in 2010, moving from seven per hundred thousand in 2009 to 11 per hundred thousand in 2010.
By-Election Campaign Kicks of In Barbados
DLP candidate for St. John Mara Thompson says she is concerned about the treatment of seniors in the country. This is one of the issues she spoke to at the launch of the DLP campaign for the St. John seat Thursday night.
NNP Mid Term Rally This Sunday
The NNP team is on the move to the Grenville Car Park this Sunday, January 9th, 2011 to review and expose the NDC Government for its non-performance and malicious mis-management of our Country over the past two and a half years.
Lottysha Cato – Grenada’s First Professional Netballer
St. George’s, January 7, 2011: A female six-footer, who has won local and regional sporting awards, is about to become Grenada’s first ever professionally paid netballer player. Lottysha Cato, 23, is scheduled to leave Grenada January 11 to take up a contract to play super league netball for the Celtics […]
Ten Year Old Wins Independence Theme Competition
ST. George’S, Grenada, Thursday, January 6, 2011: A 10-year-old primary school student from St. Andrew has won the 2011 Grenada Independence Theme Competition.
Grenadian woman jailed for attack on Cop
A Brooklyn woman an immigrant from the Caribbean Island of Grenada tearfully apologized as she pleaded guilty in a New York court on Tuesday for tearing a cop’s scrotum. Elen Murell agreed to a two-year prison term for the 2008 attack on Officer Derek O’Sullivan in her Crown Heights home.
Sammy to Captain Strong Windward Team
Kingstown, St Vincent – Darren Sammy will lead the Windward Islands in the upcoming West Indies Cricket Board’s Caribbean T20 Tournament next month. The West Indies captain was named in the 14-man squad announced by the Windwards selectors. The vice captain is Devon Smith, while West Indies players Shane Shillingford, […]
Richards and Lara in All-time ODI Team
Dubai – West Indies cricket legends Sir Vivian Richards and Brian Lara have been named in the greatest One-Day International team of all time. The two icons were on Wednesday announced in the team by the International Cricket Council. The 11 players were picked to coincide with the 40th anniversary […]
PM Thomas New Years Address 2011
While this is a characteristic Grenadian trait, this year’s outpouring of goodwill reflects the collective recognition of the deep economic challenges that enveloped our societies.
Opposition Leader Dr the Rt Hon Keith Mitchell New Years Message
My dear and abiding Grenadian Friends – Citizens of Grenada both at home and abroad. I bring you warm and fraternal New Year Greetings on my own behalf and on behalf of my family and the members of Her Majesty’s Opposition in Parliament.
Dr Mitchell continues to touch base with the nation
December 31st, 2010 St. George’s, Grenada: Dr. The Rt. Honorable Keith Mitchell, Former Prime Minister and current Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition has continued his annual Christmas Season meet and greet with another walk in the capital St. George’s. Dr. Mitchell was warmly greeted by the various end of year […]
