BOGOTA, Apr (IPS) – “If their slogan was land, dignity and peace, this time it will be terror, murder and hell,” said a threat sent to human rights defenders and trade unionists who took part in a Mar. 6 march in homage to the victims of Colombia’s far-right paramilitary […]
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NDC observes moment for fallen activist
RIVER SALLEE, St. Patrick’s: The main opposition National Democratic Congress observed a minute silence during its rally at River Sallee yesterday for dead political activist of the ruling New National Party.
BAKERS ASSOCIATION MEET WITH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Representatives of the Bakers Association met with the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Development and Planning, Mr. Mike Sylvester, and other officials of the Ministries of Finance and Economic Development and Planning, on Friday April 4, 2008, to discuss the recent increase in the price of bread.
Prime Minister Congratulates the West Indies Cricket Team
Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, has offered congratulations to the West Indies Cricket Team, over their recent victory against Sri Lanka in the second test Match at the Queens Park Oval in Trinidad.
West Indies name 16-man squad for Digicel One-Day series vs. Sri Lanka
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The West Indies cricket selectors have named 16 players for the three-match Digicel One-Day International Series against Sri Lanka. From the 13-man unit picked for the second Test his past weekend, spinner Amit Jaggernauth has been dropped and four players have been brought in – […]
Sarwan leads Windies to vital series-saving win
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Ramnaresh Sarwan fashioned a responsible century to guide West Indies to a series-levelling win with a hard-fought victory by six wickets over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second Digicel Test at the Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday.
West Indies dismiss Sri Lanka for 268 at stumps
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Sri Lanka, trailing by 16, were dismissed for 268 at the close on the third day of the second Digicel Test against West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday. West Indies need 253 to win with two days remaining.
COURTING THE DIASPORA – By Bevan Springer
NEW YORK (April 5, 2008) – The dictionary defines “Diaspora” as any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland.
Mugabe ‘preparing for poll war’
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has accused President Robert Mugabe of preparing to go to war against the country’s people.
West Indies 268 for seven at stumps
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – West Indies, replying to Sri Lanka’s 278, reached 268 for seven at the close of the second day of the second Digicel Test at the Queen’s Park Oval on Friday.
Grenada Media Workers in mourning
St. George’s, Grenada – The Media Workers Association of Grenada is deeply sadden of the news that Denzil Modeste passed away on Friday. Mr. Modeste is the brother of Wayne Modeste, a former President of MWAG.
THREE MEMBER OAS TEAM WRAPS UP MISSION IN GRENADA ON THURSDAY
A visiting three member team of officials from the Organization of American States wraps up its two day mission in Grenada on Thursday.
All roads lead to St. Patrick’s this Sunday
St. Patrick’s, Grenada – The National Democratic Congress, with better than even odds of forming the next government, will unveil a key part of its platform for advancing the country’s social and economic development at a special meeting this Sunday, April 6.
OAS wants more information from NDC
Officials of the National Democratic Congress are expected to hold a second round of talks today (Thursday, April 3) with a visiting delegation from the Organisation of American States (OAS).
Sri Lanka 217 for five at stumps (1st Test, Day 1)
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Sri Lanka, sent in by West Indies, reached 217 for five at the close of the opening day of the second Digicel Test at the Queen’s Park Oval on Thursday.
