July 19, 2022KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The preliminary hearing for the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’sallegations pertaining to John Campbell was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10 am and the trialdate set for Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 10 am. The trial has since been adjourned until Tuesday, August 2, 2022, […]
Caribbean News and Sports
GCA signs new clothing partnership with STONEHILL Sports
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) teams and all its parish affiliates will soon be sporting new cricket clothing as part of a three-year deal with STONEHILL Sports of Pakistan. The new training outfits were unveiled during a T20 practice match at the Grenada National Stadium on July […]
West Indies name 13-player squad for CG United ODI Series against India in Trinidad
Sunday, 17 July 2022 — PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the 13-player squad to face India in the three-match CG United ODI Series in Trinidad. The teams will compete for the CG United trophy. The three matches will be played on Friday 22 July, Sunday 24 July […]
Grenadian Sentenced to ten years in a US Jail
Guilty Pedophile Sentenced to 10 Years, No Parole, in U.S. Court in Brooklyn After an Earlier Mere Tap On the Wrist in Grenada NYC; July 15, 2022 — Treverson Roberts of Carriacou, Grenada, was today sentenced to 10 years in a United States prison, without possibility of parole, for an […]
Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC)
July 14, 2022 Call to mark “African Wear Day’’ on July 29 As Emancipation Day 2022 approaches, the Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC) wants Grenadians to honour their African ancestors in a visible display this year. The GNRC is marking Friday, July 29, as “African Wear Day’’. Emancipation Day commemorates […]
CHERYL VINCENT ‒ THE VERSATILE CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN ARTISTE OF GRENADIAN ORIGIN IN NYC
By Gerry Hopkins, JD NYC; July 2015 ‒ Inspired by great artistes, such as Whitney Houston, Billy Ocean, Chaka Khan, The Mighty Sparrow, Maria Carey, Beres Hammond, Celine Dion and Florry Duncan (her dad), Cheryl Vincent, aka Cheryl V, is a dynamic songwriter and singer with an incredible voice range […]
Shepherd replaces Paul in the West Indies Squad for the CG United ODI Series in Guyana
Saturday, 9 July 2022 — GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel has named Romario Shepherd in the 13-member squad to face Bangladesh in the three-match CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series. Shepherd was originally a reserve but will now replace Keemo Paul, who tested positive for COVID-19 and is therefore unavailable. Odean […]
PM Hon. Dickon Mitchell meets with Staff of Ministry of Finance
Prime Minister Hon Dickon Mitchell was well received by staff at the Ministry of Finance, a major portfolio under the Prime Minister’s leadership, when he continued his ministerial visits on Thursday. During a brief discussion with staff, PM Mitchell highlighted areas of importance that he plans to address in short […]
Royal Caribbean Group to Host Job Recruitment Drive
St. George’s, 8 July 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group and Grenada Tourism Authority, along with the Mampa Employment Agency, are preparing for the second installment of a large-scale job recruitment drive for Grenadians interested in working on board Royal Caribbean cruise ships. This second job fair follows the June 9th […]
Ministry of Sports to commence Summer Sports Programme next week
St. George: July 8, 2022: The Ministry of Sports will begin its Summer Sports Programme on July 11, 2022. The programme, which will be conducted in all parishes and Carriacou, is free of cost, and will embrace various disciplines like: Netball Basketball Cricket Track and field Swimming Volleyball Table tennis […]
Grenadian Health Authorities on Alert following the confirmation of Monkey Pox Virus in Jamaica
ST. GEORGE: JULY 7, 2022: The National Disease Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Religious Affairs is aware of, and is closely monitoring reports of the first confirmed case of the monkey pox virus in Jamaica. The confirmation was made on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, by Jamaica’s […]
Devon Thomas and Keemo Paul miss 3rd T20I vs Bangladesh
Thursday, 7 July 2022 — GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Devon Thomas and Keemo Paul have been ruled out of the third and final T20 International against Bangladesh on Thursday. Thomas, the wicket-keeper/batter held three catches during the first T20I at Windsor Park, Dominica but unfortunately sustained a thigh strain. The injury kept […]
WIPA Congratulates Sir Vivian Richards on Order of Caribbean Community
July 6, 2022: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends heartfeltcongratulations to Sir Vivian Richards on being awarded the Order of Caribbean Community(CARICOM).The Order of the Caribbean Community is an award given to “Caribbean nationals whose legacy inthe economic, political, social and cultural metamorphoses of Caribbean society […]
Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Hearing Regarding John Campbel
July 6, 2022KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The preliminary hearing for the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO)allegations pertaining to John Campbell was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10 am.The trial date has been set for July 19, 2022, at 10 am
West Indies “A” to face Bangladesh “A” in St Lucia in four-day “Tests” and 50-over matches
Wednesday, 6 July 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the match schedule for the West Indies Men’s “A” Team series against Bangladesh Men’s “A” Team in August. The series will be played at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia and will feature two […]
