North Korea has test-fired short-range missiles off its western coast, the South Korean government has confirmed. The tests came as Pyongyang warned that US demands over its nuclear programme could further delay its disabling of nuclear facilities as agreed last year.
Caribbean News and Sports
West Indies vs Sri Lanka tour match cancelled
The planned tour match between West Indies and Sri Lanka scheduled for March 29-31 at Shaw Park, Tobago has been cancelled because of flight problems. The West Indies Cricket Board apologises for any inconveniences caused. Sri Lanka will use the opportunity to do net practice at Shaw Park..
Project Cycle Management Training
A 45 member team representing various Government Ministries and agencies are participating in a 12 week training course on Project Cycle Management. The training is being conducted by Consultant/Team Leader of the European Union Funded project Dr. Andrew Jacque. Dr. Jacque is an Agricultural Economist with experience in lecturing post-graduate […]
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 121 runs In First Test
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Despite showing valiant fighting spirit, West Indies handed Sri Lanka their first Test win in the Caribbean after losing the opening Digicel Test by 121 runs in the dying stages of the final day at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
Official Signing of the Investment Agreement between Government and Century Developments Limited
On Tuesday January 29th 2008, the Government signed an Investment Agreement with Century Developments Limited, a company predominantly owned by Irish nationals for the development of a marina, resort and villas at Fort Jeudy St. George’s.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OPEN HOUSE GAVE INVALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG STUDENTS
Sponsors of the private sector were able to view the progress of their Junior Achievement (JA) companies relative to other companies, at a series of Open House sessions conducted in Grenada and Carriacou from March 4th – 7th, 2008. Jessie Cumberbatch, JA Coordinator at the Grenada Chamber of Industry & […]
Windies make positive start to mammoth run chase
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies, behind an enterprising second-wicket partnership between make-shift opener Dwayne Bravo and vice-captain Ramnaresh Sarwan, made a positive start after Sri Lanka set them an imposing target on the fourth day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Tuesday.
NDC commends CARIFTA Games Junior Athletes
The young athletes that represented Grenada at the just-concluded Junior CARIFTA Games in St. Kitts should be applauded for their indomitable spirit and courageous effort, says the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Sarwan shines but Windies still battling to avoid follow-on (2nd Test, Day 3)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Ramnaresh Sarwan missed out on a century as West Indies were left battling to save the follow-on at the close on the third day of the first Digicel Test against Sri Lanka at the Guyana National Stadium on Monday.
Detained Judges Freed in Pakistan – By SALMAN MASOOD
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — To thunderous applause from fellow lawmakers and a packed visitors gallery, the newly chosen prime minister of Pakistan on Monday immediately released the judges detained by President Pervez Musharraf when he imposed emergency rule last year.
West Indies 29 for one at stumps (1st Test, Day 2)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies, replying to Sri Lanka’s 476 for eight declared, were 29 for one at the close of the second day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Sunday.
Sri Lanka 418 for six at tea (1st Test, Day 2)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Sri Lanka, resuming from an overnight 269 for four, reached 418 for six against West Indies at tea on the second day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Sunday. SCORES: Sri Lanka 418-6 (Malinda Warnapura 120, Mahela Jayawardene […]
Ecuador warns Colombia over raid
Ecuador President Rafael Correa has warned of diplomatic tension if an Ecuadorean is found among the victims of a Colombian raid inside Ecuador. Mr Correa said Ecuador would not forgive the murder of Franklin Aisalia, if he had indeed died during the raid on Farc rebels inside Ecuador.
Taiwan victor promises China ties
Taiwan’s newly-elected president has pledged to establish better economic and political ties with China. Ma Ying-jeou said he would like to work towards a peace treaty with Beijing, but would only do so if China removed missiles pointed at Taiwan.
Sri Lanka 190 for 1 at tea
Malinda Warnapura had a very good warm-up game at the Providence Stadium and three days later, as the ground became the 97th to host Test cricket, the left-handed Sri Lankan opener celebrated with a maiden Test century. Warnapura, in his third match, was the aggressor in a century opening stand […]
