CANCUN, Mexico, December 7, 2010 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) says it is not prepared to accept token decisions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that will provide a beautiful façade but result in no real action and no significant impact on the problem of climate […]
Caribbean News and Sports
The death of two pioneers in education in St. John
Two educational pioneers have passed away recently. Sister Mary, Raphael Narcisi (Sisters of the Sorrowful Mothers), founder and first Principal of the St. Rose Modern Secondary School in Gouyave entered into rest on the 24th October 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
The Reggae Boyz win 5-4 on penalties to take the Championship title for the fifth time
Monday, December 6th 2010 – Fort de France, Martinique: Jamaica were last night crowned Champions of the Digicel Caribbean Cup 2010 after beating Guadeloupe 5-4 on penalties in a nail-biting finale in front of thousands of spectators at the Stade Municipal Pierre Aliker in Martinique.
2010 NAWASA National Primary School Quiz
St. George’s, Grenada (December 3, 2010) – The NAWASA National Primary School Quiz for 2010 has finally ended and St. George’s Anglican Senior School has retained their crown. During a keen battle with Paraclete Government School, St. George’s Anglican Senior School showed their dominance and after the final question was […]
Digicel Cup ends in thriller as Jamaica retain title in shoot out
Sunday, December 5th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Jamaica retained their Digicel Caribbean Cup crown in a magnificent game that ended in penalties after a 1-1 draw and extra time
MWAG condemns public statements by PM Thomas
The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) roundly condemns public statements made by Prime Minister and Minister of Information and National Security Tillman Thomas in relation to the recent series of online commentaries by our colleague Hamlet Mark. While it is the Prime Minister’s right to robustly defend his government […]
Grenada finished fourth in Digicel Cup
Sunday, December 5th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Cuba eased their pain somewhat, of losing their semi final for the third consecutive Digicel Cup, by beating Grenada 1-0 in the third and fourth placed play off of the Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals being held in Martinique.
UNESCO Funding for Grenada
St. George’s, December 4, 2010 (GIS) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved a Grenada request for funding US$42,000 for the completion of a National Cultural Policy.
Funds Approved for Grenada to Phase-out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Montreal, Canada: Grenada is among the first Latin American and Caribbean countries to received approval of funding for the Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase Out Management Plan (HPMP).
Reggae Boyz advance but get their toughest test yet
Friday, December 3rd 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: The Reggae Boyz advance to the Digicel Caribbean Cup Final but get a stern test from a resilient and resolute side from Grenada. No doubt Jamaica came into the game as firm favourites but Grenada kept it very tight in the […]
Jamaica defeat Grenada after extra time
After extra time Jamaica 2 Grenada 1. Both teams were level after full time.
Guadeloupe through to Digicel Cup Final
Friday, December 3rd 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Guadeloupe qualified for the Digicel Cup Finals for the first time in their history with a heroic win over a technically gifted Cuban side by a 2-1 scoreline in Stade Pierre Aliker in front of a fanatical French crowd.
Draft Constitution recommends “Parliamentary Republican State’’
St. George’s, December 3, 2010 (GIS) – A renewed call is being made for Grenada to sever its constitutional ties with British sovereignty. A just released Draft Constitution suggests Grenadians should forego their colonial ties to Britain, forming instead, a Parliamentary Republican State.
THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP 2010 – THE FINAL FOUR
Thursday, December 2nd 2010 – Fort de France, Martinique: As the Digicel Caribbean Cup finals 2010 continue in Martinique, the final four teams – Cuba; Grenada; Guadeloupe and Jamaica – are through to tomorrow’s semi-finals and as a result automatically qualify to the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011. Coincidentally this year’s […]
FOOTBALL ON THE UP
Thursday, December 2nd 2010 – Fort de France, Martinique: As the Digicel Caribbean Cup finals 2010 continue in Martinique, the final four teams – Cuba; Grenada; Guadeloupe and Jamaica – are through to tomorrow’s semi-finals and automatically qualified into the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011. Director of Scouting and Player Recruitment […]
