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.
Caribbean News and Sports
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 […]
Grenadian win 400m at Commonwealth Youth Games
Kirani James wins 400m at Commonwealth Youth Games in a new Games Record of 46.66secs, Rondell places 6th 48.21secs See video.
Churches Reject US Report on Religious Freedom by Patricia Grogg
HAVANA, Oct 15 (IPS) – Pastors and representatives of Protestant churches expressed their disagreement with a report from the United States that describes Cuba as one of the countries that restrict the practice of religion and said that, on the contrary, they have absolute freedom to practise their faith.
DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS’ GROUP F GEAR UP FOR AN EXCITING LAST MATCH
Martinique must win or draw against Guadeloupe to ensure their place in the finals in Jamaica come December. Tuesday, October 14 – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: With Guadeloupe at 6 points and Martinique with 4 points in Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships, Martinique must win or draw to […]
Planning for 2009 Grenada Independence celebrations underway
Brooklyn, NY October 13, 2008: The Grenada Independence Anniversary Steering Committee of New York has commenced plans for celebration of the country’s 35th Anniversary of political independence.
Agriculture Literally Losing Ground by Peter Richards
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Oct 9 (IPS) – Natasha Neus of Suriname says it is crystal clear what Caribbean governments need to do to bring the region’s food crisis under control.
