Sunday, March 29 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Eric Mitchell from Grenada and Ketty Kydd from St. Vincent today bowled for the chance to win US$100,000 in Digicel’s US$100K Bowl competition during the lunch break at the 4th Digicel ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Caribbean News and Sports
UNDER-13 MVP JOINS COIN TOSS FOR FOURTH DIGICEL ODI
Sunday, March 29 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Outstanding young Barbadian cricketer, Carlos Maynard, was in the international spotlight when he joined captains Chris Gayle and Andrew Strauss for the coin toss of the 4th Digicel One Day International (ODI) at Kensington Oval this Sunday.
Foreign Minister Offers Condolences to People of Guyana on the Death of Former President Janet Jagan
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 28, 2009 – Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs, Hon. Peter David offered condolences to the Government and people of Guyana on the death of former President Janet Jagan, who died on Saturday.
AMBASSADOR BULLEN’S DEATH MOURNED
ST. GEORGE’S, March 27, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress wishes to express condolences to Mrs. Ceilia Bullen and family on the passing of diplomat, G.R.E. Bullen.
AMBASSADOR GAIRY PRESENTS CREDENTIAL TO PRESIDENT HU JINTAO
BEIJING, China, March 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to China, Her Excellency Marcelle Gairy was among diplomats who presented credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday. The new ambassadors to China from Grenada, Turkmenistan, Greece, Tonga, Syria, Georgia and Turkey were presented to the Chinese President.
Friday, March 27 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies Captain Chris Gayle, whose power-packed innings of 80 off 43 balls helped drive his side to a eight-wicket over England in the 3rd Digicel One-Day International on Friday, said his entire team deserved credit for the convincing victory.
GAYLE PYROTECHNICS USHERS WINDIES TO COMFORTABLE WIN
Friday, March 27 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Captain Chris Gayle produced an awesome display of power-hitting here Friday, blasting eight sixes and five fours in 80 off 43 balls to rush the West Indies to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over England in the 3rd Digicel One-Day International at Kensington […]
GRENADIAN AND VINCENTIAN TO BOWL FOR US$100,000 AT 4TH DIGICEL ODI IN BARBADOS
– Eric Mitchell from Grenada and Ketty Kydd from St. Vincent beat thousands of contestants in the Digicel US$100,000 Bowl to win all-expenses paid trip to Barbados Friday, March 27 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Digicel, proud sponsors of West Indies cricket, today announced the winners of an all-expenses […]
GRENADIAN NURSES OFFERED TRAINING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
LONDON, UK, March 26, 2009 – Grenadian nurses in several disciplines may be in a position to enhance their skills with the offer of cooperation between Grenada and London South Bank University, Faculty of Health and Social Care.
GAYLE VOWS WEST INDIES WILL BE AT THEIR BEST
Friday, March 27 – Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies Captain Chris Gayle says no off-field issues will distract his team from hunting an important win against England in the pivotal 3rd Digicel One-Day International when the Digicel Series resumes at Kensington Oval on Friday.
NACC’s Annual Franchise Conference & Trade Expo in Brooklyn focuses on recession resistant franchising
Brooklyn, NY: With many franchises in over 75 industries proving to be “recession resistant,” the New American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has aptly decided to focus on franchising opportunities in its 3rd Annual Franchise Business Conference & Trade Expo, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. […]
Media Slip-Up Draws Wrath of Regulators By Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, (IPS) – Everyone concedes that the media got it wrong that day. But a decision by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to launch a formal investigation is raising fears that the incident is being used to clamp down on press freedom here.
Air Jamaica Announces Changes to Meal Service in Economy Class
March 20, KINGSTON—Effective May 1, Air Jamaica will offer its Economy Class passengers a complimentary packaged snack, instead of the current meal service. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices will be complimentary and passengers will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages as desired. Complimentary champagne will be discontinued.
NDC Editorial – MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAS TAKEN THE RIGHT POSITION
No one should doubt the determination of the Grenada’s NDC Government to solve the country’s health problems. Over the last several months since taking office, the government has hired doctors, provided training in oncology and other specialist upgrading to nurses, and it’s negotiating for more health professionals and more modern […]
CHANDERPAUL OUTSHINES STRAUSS AS WINDIES LEVEL DIGICEL SERIES
Sunday, March 22 – Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana: Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit a brilliant unbeaten 112 here Sunday as the West Indies overcame a spirited century from England skipper Andrew Strauss to defeat the visitors by 21 runs in the 2nd Digicel One-Day International at the National Stadium at Providence.
