Sunday, March 1 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Ramnaresh Sarwan stretched his 14th Test century into a memorable, career-best 291 and Denesh Ramdin finally registered his maiden hundred as the West Indies amassed 749-9 declared to claim a first innings lead of 149 and leave them with a outside chance of […]
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DIGICEL HOSTS SCHOOL CHILDREN AT THE 4th DIGICEL TEST
Saturday, February 28 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: 50 young Barbadian school cricketers were the envy of their peers at Kensington Oval on Thursday when mobile telecommunications company, Digicel, treated them to the first day of the 4th Digicel Test match of the Digicel Series 2009 between West Indies and […]
EDWARDS BACKS BATSMEN TO RESPOND POSITIVELY
Saturday, February 28 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies pace ace Fidel Edwards, who produced some quality fast bowling without much reward as England piled up a mammoth first innings total of 600 for six declared in the 4th Digicel Test, is backing his batsmen to make use of […]
BOPARA HITS MAIDEN CENTURY AS ENGLAND PUT PRESSURE ON WINDIES
February 28 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: Ravi Bopara grabbed his unexpected opportunity with a thrilling maiden century while Paul Collingwood struck 96 here Friday as England piled up a mammoth 600 for six declared and put pressure on the West Indies on day two of the 4th Digicel Test […]
LEGENDS OF West Indies cricket inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Friday, February 27 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: The contribution of Barbados to West Indies and world cricket was emphasised on Thursday as six giants of the game from the island were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Kensington Oval.
STRAUSS CENTURY PUTS ENGLAND ON TOP AGAIN
Thursday, February 26 – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados: It was déjà vu for Andrew Strauss and England on Thursday at Kensington Oval as the touring captain’s forthright century led his team to a position of strength at close of the first day of the 4th Digicel Test against the West […]
Survive the Economy: Change Your Attitude
No matter your social condition, if you are living on this earth you will undoubtedly face struggles. Sometimes we believe that our social and financial conditions will determine our ability to make it out of a negative situation unscathed. However, our attitude more than our buying power will ultimately determine […]
GAYLE KEEN TO RECAPTURE THE WINNING MOOD
Wednesday, February 25 – Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies captain Chris Gayle is confident his players can forget the negative vibes from Antigua and return to the buoyant mood they created in Jamaica with their innings victory that sends the home team into Thursday’s 4th Digicel Test leading 1-0 in the […]
STEELPAN NOW BEING TAUGHT IN PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE
St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led by Senator George Prime, is endeavoring to take steel pan music to another level on the Sister Islands.
The people of Carriacou keeping tradition alive
St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. The people of Carriacou are keeping tradition alive, celebrating part of their culture handed down by their African ancestors. Residents of the twin villages of Mt. Pleasant & Grand Bay have just completed their annual series of Village Maroon activities.
Grenadian Student Organization to be revived in New York
St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. A Grenada students’ organization that once existed in New York City could soon be revived. The reconstitution of an organization to represent Grenadians studying in New York was one of the topics discussed at a recent meeting involving students and diplomats, Derrick James […]
Grenadians Abroad Still Celebrating Grenada’s 35th Anniversary
St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. Nationals at home may have ended their commemorative activities marking Grenada’s 35th anniversary of Independence, but the celebrations are still underway in Washington.
Public discussions on the proposed Economic Union
St. George’s, February 20, 2009 (GIS) – Grenada will soon be embarking on public discussions on the proposed Economic Union between the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and Trinidad and Tobago.
David says he will ensure an amicable resolution to the Wall Street vending situation
St. George’s, February 20, 2009 (GIS) – Tourism Minister Hon. Peter David says he will ensure an amicable resolution to the Wall Street vending situation. Wall Street, located opposite major banks and other commercial establishments in the Morne Rouge area of Grand Anse, is a popular venue for purchasing […]
West Indies go into 4th Digicel Test still 1-0 up in 5 Test Digicel Series 2009
Friday, February 20 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: Windies Captain Chris Gayle admitted Thursday that the West Indies’ strong-willed effort to draw the 3rd Digcel Test against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground felt like a victory for the team.
