Beausejour, Carriacou, June 23rd, 2020: A Technical team from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will visit Carriacou from June 24th-26th, to offer support to the resuscitation of the livestock sub-sector. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ proposed agenda includes a Farmers’ Outreach Programme in […]
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The Grenada Public Service to observe International Public Service Day on June 23, 2020
(St. George’s – Grenada – June 22, 2020) The Department of Public Administration salutes Public Officers as we observe International Public Service Day 2020 under the theme “Action Today, Impact Tomorrow: Innovating and Transforming Public Services and Institutions to realise the Sustainable Development Goals.” Public Service Day celebrates the […]
CWI special tribute to World Cup heroes of 1975 and 1979
Today marks 45 years since first triumph at Lords, Tuesday marks 41 years since second victory Sunday, 21 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies today saluted the heroes of the famous Cricket World Cup triumphs of 1975 and 1979. Today, June 21 marks 45 years since […]
CWI shortlists final four candidates for West Indies Women’s Head Coach
Tuesday, 16 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has shortlisted four candidates for the final stage of the recruitment process for the role of full-time Head Coach for the West Indies Women’s team. The candidates, all of West Indian heritage, progressed from the initial interview stage, which concluded last […]
Nedd joins Leewards Hurricanes as CWI hosts player draft
Monday, 15 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted its 2020-2021 West Indies Professional Players Draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Championship via a Zoom meeting earlier today. Representatives of each franchise made two picks to bring their contracted […]
CWI to host West Indies Professional Players Draft For 2020-2021
Saturday, 13 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– Cricket West Indies (CWI) will host the West Indies professional players draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Monday June 15, 2020 via a Zoom meeting. The draft shall be conducted over two rounds […]
Government to Resume Engagement with Bus Operators Under Structured Approach
St. George’s: June 12, 2020: Government acknowledges bus operators’ positive response to the call for a conducive environment so that the suspension to dialogue can be removed. As such, Government intends to resume its engagement with bus operators under a structured approach. Further, Government has given consideration to the following areas […]
States Must Condemn US Attacks Against the ICC
June 11, 2020: NEW YORK – States Parties to the Rome Statute must strongly oppose the persistent, shameful attacks by the U.S. government against the International Criminal Court (ICC), said the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) today. On June 11, 2020, Secretary of State Michael R. […]
Public Health Officials screen 120 visiting Yachties in Two Days
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, JUNE 10, 2020, (GIS): – Public health officials from the Ministry of Health (MOH) are expected to wrap-up their two-day batch screening process at the Port Louis Marina in St. George’s today. The (MOH) team which includes nurses, doctors and environmental health officers, began screening one hundred and […]
Government continues swift action to effect changes at TAMCC
June 10, 2020 – The Government of Grenada is continuing swift action to address highlighted deficiencies in the operation of the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). Minister of Education, Honourable Emmalin Pierre met Tuesday with the College Council to reiterate the government’s policy and commitment to the college and the […]
West Indies depart the Caribbean for Sandals Tour of England
Monday, 8 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies team departed from Antigua this evening for the Sandals Tour of England 2020, having all arrived safely from the two charter planes that collected the players and staff from their home countries throughout the day. All the touring party based […]
West Indies name Test squad and list of reserves for proposed Sandals tour of England
Tuesday, 2 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) selection panel today named a fourteen (14) man Test squad and list of eleven (11) reserves for the proposed Sandals Tour of England 2020. Subject to the final approval of the UK Government, the West Indies will defend […]
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Stimulus Package Impact of COVID-19 the Agricultural Sector
The challenges brought on by COVID-19 have forced the entire nation to endure some level of sacrifice. For some of the nation’s farmers, the State of Emergency, restricted access to their farms resulting in losses in produce. Notwithstanding this, we must appreciate that this decision was taken firstly to protect […]
Government of Grenada welcomes Dr. Neville Ying to finalize diaspora engagement policy & 5 year Action Plan
June 2, 2020. Grenada – The Government of Grenada (GoG) supported by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), welcomes the recruitment of Dr. Neville Ying to lead the finalization of the Grenada National Diaspora Engagement Policy & 5-year action plan. With this development, the GoG moves forward with its […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Cleon Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of former Jamaica women’s cricket coach, Cleon Smith. Mr. Smith had reportedly been battling a heart condition for some time, but lost that battle on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2020 in […]
