Coolidge, Antigua – 18 October 2008 – In two practice matches at the Stanford Cricket Ground, Stanford Superstars vice captain Sylvester Joseph demonstrated that he was in fine form leading into the Stanford Super Series starting on October 25th. The right handed middle order batsman ended unbeaten in both of his […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Gregory Bowen wins his case again!!
Friday October 17th, 2008: After two days of hearing in a New York district court, the judge dismissed the case brought by Grynberg against the former Minister of energy Gregory Bowen and others , in which he claimed among other things that the former Minister asked him for a bribe.
Minimum Wage to be Examined
A National Wage Advisory Committee is currently investigating the conditions of employment in the areas of trade, industry and occupation in Grenada. The Committee will examine the working environment and wages of workers in the lower income bracket, with the aim of making recommendations as to the minimum rate of […]
THE EPA HAS BEEN SIGNED
Christ Church, Barbados – Member States of the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States (CARIFORUM) and the European Community (EC) assembled in Barbados at the Sherbourne Conference Centre yesterday October 15, 2008 to commemorate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of their economic relationship […]
Committed to fulfilling our promise of being “The Bigger, Better Network”
Confronting an entrenched rich competitor of more than 100 years existence, picking up the pieces of a fledgling business following the ravages of a monster hurricane and keeping excited an army of thousands of loyal customers are all experiences of Digicel as five years of operations in Grenada as the […]
THREE STUDENTS WIN FIRST-EVER UN-YOUTUBE ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST ON HUNGER
Three university students from the United States will head to Ethiopia next month to film the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) after winning the first-ever online video competition organized by the agency and YouTube to raise awareness about global hunger.
ALEXIS WANTS SPECIAL URGENT PROTECTION FOR MORTGAGEES
With the crisis in financial markets digging in internationally, special measures should be put in place urgently to protect Grenadians from the painful loss of their homes and from repossession of their commodities. So says Dr. Francis Alexis.
Paraclete & tivoli MEDICAL STATIONS Gets thumbs-up Rating
“A thumbs-up rating”. That’s how officials from the Ministry of Health, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Gleans Engineering, rated the Paraclete and Tivoli medical stations which is in their final stages of construction.
2008 GCIC INTERSECTOR NETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2008 GCIC Intersector Netball Tournament will shoot off on Saturday October 18, 2008 on Tanteen Netball Court at 4pm.
Former Minister for Youth Development calls on the new Government to continue the Political will for youth Empowerment
Thursday October 16th , 2008: Former Minister for Youth Development Mrs. Emmalin Pierre calls on the new Government to continue the political will for youth empowerment, which existed under the New National Party’s administration.
GRENADA AND GUADELOUPE GAIN ENTRY TO DCC FINALS
Martinique’s defeat give Grenada the green light for Digicel Caribbean Championships’ Finals Thursday, October 16 – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: Martinique’s loss to Digicel Caribbean Championships’ Group F hosts Guadeloupe secure Grenada a spot in the Finals to be held in Jamaica in December. Martinique leaves the tournament with 4 […]
THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS’ LIGHTS GO OUT FOR MARTINIQUE
-Guadeloupe turned the lights out on neighbours and francophone rivals Martinique with a 3-1 victory Wednesday, October 15; Stade Municipal Rene Serge Nabajoth – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: Guadeloupe turned the lights out on neighbours and francophone rivals Martinique with a 3-1 victory in the final Group F game of the […]
GRENADA BEAT CAYMAN ISLANDS 4-2 IN THEIR VITAL FINAL QUALIFYING MATCH OF THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS’ GROUP F
Grenada will qualify for DCC Finals provided hosts Guadeloupe are able to defeat neighbours Martinique. Wednesday, October 15; Stade Municipal Rene Serge Nabajoth – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: Shane Rennie’s double strike may prove to be the Grenada-launcher into the final round of the Digicel Caribbean Championships, with a 4-2 victory […]
GRENADA ROUND-THE-ISLAND RACE
Grenada, October 15 – The historic and prestigious Grenadian sailing event is getting wind in her sails, returning for our 2009 race! The 7th Annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race kicks off on March 13th on the magnificent Grand Anse Beach, presented by the Grenada South Coast Yacht Club (GSCYC).
Stanley comments on the collapse of the state case against him
St. George’s, Grenada October 15, 2008: It is not as some people may think a great relief for me that my case has been discontinued. This seditious charge against me was instigated by Dr. Keith Mitchell a most unsavory character whose tenure as prime minister of Grenada is distinguished by […]
