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.
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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.
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Minister David to Discuss Delimitation of Maritime Boundary between Trinidad and Grenada
By Michael Bascombe PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, February 18, 2009 – The delimitation of the maritime boundary between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago and the opening of a consulate and tourism office in Port-of-Spain are among discussions between the Foreign Ministers of both countries here on Wednesday.
SARWAN & CHANDERPAUL CARRY WINDIES’ HOPES INTO FINAL DAY
Wednesday, February 18 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: England maintained a firm grip on the 3rd Digicel Test on day four here Wednesday but the West Indies’ most accomplished batsmen, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, carried the home team’s hopes of avoiding defeat into Thursday’s final day.
SWANN’S FIVE LEADS ENGLAND AS WINDIES SELF-DESTRUCT
Tuesday, February 17 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: Off-Spinner Graeme Swann claimed five wickets here Tuesday as the West Indies pressed the self-destruct button to hand England a position of superiority after three days of the 3rd Digicel Test at the Antigua Recreation Ground.
EDWARDS SAYS BATSMEN MUST DIG IN TO TAME PITCH
Tuesday, February 17 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards has tipped his batsmen to fight off the inconsistency of the pitch and post a positive reply to England’s formidable first innings total of 566 for nine declared in the 3rd Digicel Test of […]
More than Just a Dash of Spice in International Soca Monarch 2009
By Gerry Hopkins (hopkinsgerry@gmail.com) Grenada’s soca star, Berbice, will be making his grand debut at the finals of the 2009 International Soca Monarch Competition to be held at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, February 20. The New York-based artist, who has already won a Road […]
WINDIES LEGENDS RECEIVE ICC HALL OF FAME CAPS DURING DIGICEL SERIES 2009
Monday, February 16 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: West Indian Cricket legends Sir Vivian Richards, Andy Roberts and Michael Holding were honoured on Monday when they were presented with their International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame caps. During a special ceremony held during lunch on Day 2 […]
GRENADA’S AMBASSADOR TO THE EUROPEAN UNION, STEPHEN FLETCHER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON TOP EU OFFICIAL
BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 16, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to the European Union Stephen Fletcher, paid a courtesy call on European Union (EU) Director General for Development Stefano Manservisi on Monday.
STRAUSS’ CENTURY MAKES WINDIES TOIL
Sunday, February 15 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda: England captain Andrew Strauss hit a fluent 169 here Sunday as the West Indies were made to toil on a typically batsman-friendly pitch at the resurrected Antigua Recreation Ground.
