The West Indies Cricket Board’s selection panel named the following players for the first Digicel Test Match against South Africa at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. The match will be played from Thursday June 10 to Monday June 14.
Caribbean News and Sports
Government urged to reacquire control of “failing’’’ broadcast network
St. George’s, June 3, 2010 (GIS) – Growing public concern is being expressed by Grenadians on whether the nation is being short changed by the Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN).
Air Jamaica resumes Summer flights from New York to Barbados and Grenada
KINGSTON, JUNE 02, 2010—Air Jamaica today announced the resumption of service to Grand Cayman and the return of its popular summer service from New York (JFK) to Barbados and Grenada.
Taking carnival to the people
St. George’s, June 2, 2010 (GIS) – One of the pillars of Grenada’s carnival is getting a major makeover this year. The traditional Pageant of costumed bands on Carnival Monday, usually judged indoors at Queen’s Park, is moving to the streets. Discussions are also ongoing with officials of the Grenada […]
Insurance Week in Grenada
St. George’s, June 2, 2010 – A lecture on the importance of insurance is part of a week of activities of the Association of Grenada Insurance Companies (AGIC). The theme of the week is, “Insurance: It’s Role, Impact and Future in our Society.’’
Mobilising towards NDC’s July convention
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is continuing its build up to its 2010 convention, which will coincide with the second anniversary of the party’s general election victory.
Death toll rises in Jamaica
Jamaican security forces plan to renew a push Monday to arrest an accused drug lord at the center of violence that has now killed 76 people, the country’s police commissioner said.
Solemn Blessing of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Church, Beaulieu
Beaulieu, in the north east of St. George’s, will be the scene of a great Catholic celebration on Sunday, 30 May 2010, when the new Parish Church of Our Lady Help of Christians will be solemnly blessed by Bishop Vincent Darius.
PM PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT & PRESENTS TREATY SIGNING PEN TO NATIONAL MUSEUM
St. George’s, May 27, 2010 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, who has repeatedly emphasized the need for Grenada to preserve its cultural heritage, has made a tangible contribution to cultural preservation and protection.
Official opening of “beautiful’’ children’s playground on Sunday
St. George’s, May 27, 2010 – Final preparations are being made for the official opening of the refurbished children’s playground at Tanteen, St. George’s.
Jamaica Violence Forced Windies Board to move game to T&T
The Jamaica leg of South Africa’s tour of West Indies has been shifted to Trinidad following the ongoing violence in Kingston which has now killed 44.
Moving forward with maritime negotiations and treaty implementation
St. George’s, May 26, 2010 (GIS) – Grenada is reported to have contacted Venezuela with the intention of opening maritime delimitation talks with the oil-rich South American Republic.
NDC supports government’s national development Programmes
St. George’s, May 25, 2010 – The National Democratic Congress would like to reiterate its publicly stated vision for creating a “nation that is free, a land of equal opportunity, and a land of tolerance, fair play and prosperity.’’
Grenada’s Opposition Leader Dr. the Rt Hon. Keith Mitchell Congratulates Kamla Persad Bissessar
St. George’s, Grenada, May 25th 2010: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr the Rt. Hon Keith Mitchell has congratulated the Hon. Kamla Persad Bissessar on her Party’s resounding victory at the May 24, 2010 General Elections in Trinidad & Tobago, with her Party, having won 30 of the 41 Parliamentary seats.
National Team heads to Caribbean Triathlon Championships
The Grenada National Triathlon Team will be heading to Tobago this weekend to race against the best that the Caribbean has to offer. Turtle Beach will host the 2010 Caribbean Triathlon Championships over the Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) and Olympic (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10 km run) […]
