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. […]
Caribbean News and Sports
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.
GAYLE WANTS CLEAR MINDS IN QUEST TO LEVEL DIGICEL SERIES
Saturday, March 21 – Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana: West Indies captain Chris Gayle has told his players to quickly get over the deflating manner of Friday’s defeat in the opening Digicel One-Day International against England and come fully focused for Sunday’s second contest in the five-match Digicel ODI Series 2009.
IN-FORM SARWAN KEEPS WEST INDIES IN WINNING MOOD
Sunday, March 15 – Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad: Ramnaresh Sarwan, continuing his rich vein of form from the just-concluded Digicel Test Series, hit a stroke-filled 59 off 46 balls here Sunday to guide an effervescent West Indies team to a comfortable six-wicket victory over England in the […]
Grenada’s ruling NDC wants women to take a larger leadership role
Kingstown, St. Vincent, March 15, 2009 – A senior female executive member of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress party wants women to take a larger leadership role in the affairs of their countries and the Caribbean.
NDC’s Congratulatory Message to Antiguan Leader
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 13, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress extends congratulations to the United Progressive Party (UPP) and its leader, Honourable Baldwin Spencer, on being re-elected to government in Antigua and Barbuda.
DIGICEL REWARDS WINDIES WITH BONUS FOR TEST SERIES WIN
Friday, March 13 –Port of Spain, Trinidad: As a reward for their exciting win, Digicel, at the end of the Digicel Test Series, presented the West Indies players with a bonus cheque of US$137,500.00. The bonus falls under Digicel’s sponsorship agreement which states that the Windies players receive a bonus […]
CAPTAIN GAYLE WANTS IMPROVEMENT TO CONTINUE
West Indies captain Chris Gayle said after his team’s victory in the 1st Digicel Test in Jamaica more than a month ago that any talk of “turning the corner” would have to be left until the conclusion of the Digicel Test Series 2009.
AMBASSADOR STEPHEN FLETCHER – CARIFORUM REPRESENTATIVE
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 12, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to the European Union, Ambassador Stephen Fletcher, has been selected by the grouping of CARIFORUM Ambassadors in Brussels to be the Regional Representative on the Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE).
Police Shooting Confirmed
The Royal Grenada Police Force confirms a shooting incident in the Hope Vale area of St. George’s. The incident occurred this morning, March 11th 2009, at around 10.20 during an operation conducted by members of the Drug Squad of the R.G.P.F.
CHANDERPAUL & NASH HIT CENTURIES AS WEST INDIES SNIFF SERIES WIN
Monday, March 9 – Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad: Obdurate left-handers Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan Nash collected fine centuries here Monday as the West Indies moved within touching distance of a rare series win with one day remaining in the 5th and final Digicel Test at the Queen’s […]
Windwards beat Barbados in a nail biting finish to move into second place
Bridgetown, Barbados, March 9 – Windward Islands beat Barbados by one wicket in a thrilling finish to their ninth round WICB first-class match here today. Chasing 196 for victory, the Windwards ended 200 for nine off 59.2 overs with one session remaining.
