KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – With charges of raping a woman police office, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves in now facing another alligation by another woman that the Prime Minister indecently assaulted her.
Caribbean News and Sports
Cuba lifts restriction on mobile phones
President Raul Castro has announced that Cubans are now allowed unrestricted access to mobile phones for the first time, in the latest reform. Granma, the official newspaper of the communist party, state telecom monopoly ETECSA said it would offer mobile services to the public in the next few days.
NDC Toronto stages successful fundraising event
Members of NDC Toronto, who held their first major fundraiser recently, say they are pleased with the outcome of the event. “It was a success on all counts,” said Sandra Pierre, Secretary of NDC Toronto. “The turnout was great and it included not just Grenadians in Toronto, but also […]
Puerto Rican Governor Faces 19 Counts
MIAMI — Aníbal S. Acevedo Vilá, the governor of Puerto Rico, has been charged with 19 criminal counts related to the financing of three political campaigns from 1999 to 2004, including conspiracy to violate federal campaign laws, wire fraud and illegally using campaign funds for his personal use, according to […]
North Korea ‘test-fires missiles’
North Korea has test-fired short-range missiles off its western coast, the South Korean government has confirmed. The tests came as Pyongyang warned that US demands over its nuclear programme could further delay its disabling of nuclear facilities as agreed last year.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka tour match cancelled
The planned tour match between West Indies and Sri Lanka scheduled for March 29-31 at Shaw Park, Tobago has been cancelled because of flight problems. The West Indies Cricket Board apologises for any inconveniences caused. Sri Lanka will use the opportunity to do net practice at Shaw Park..
CARIBBEAN’S NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED IN NEW YORK
Choice Hotels supports regional marketing efforts NEW YORK (March 27, 2008) – The Caribbean’s positioning as a valuable and viable brand took a major step forward this month with the launch of the Caribbean Tourism Development Company’s (CTDC) new consumer travel site www.caribbeantravel.com.
Project Cycle Management Training
A 45 member team representing various Government Ministries and agencies are participating in a 12 week training course on Project Cycle Management. The training is being conducted by Consultant/Team Leader of the European Union Funded project Dr. Andrew Jacque. Dr. Jacque is an Agricultural Economist with experience in lecturing post-graduate […]
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 121 runs In First Test
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Despite showing valiant fighting spirit, West Indies handed Sri Lanka their first Test win in the Caribbean after losing the opening Digicel Test by 121 runs in the dying stages of the final day at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
Official Signing of the Investment Agreement between Government and Century Developments Limited
On Tuesday January 29th 2008, the Government signed an Investment Agreement with Century Developments Limited, a company predominantly owned by Irish nationals for the development of a marina, resort and villas at Fort Jeudy St. George’s.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OPEN HOUSE GAVE INVALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG STUDENTS
Sponsors of the private sector were able to view the progress of their Junior Achievement (JA) companies relative to other companies, at a series of Open House sessions conducted in Grenada and Carriacou from March 4th – 7th, 2008. Jessie Cumberbatch, JA Coordinator at the Grenada Chamber of Industry & […]
Windies make positive start to mammoth run chase
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies, behind an enterprising second-wicket partnership between make-shift opener Dwayne Bravo and vice-captain Ramnaresh Sarwan, made a positive start after Sri Lanka set them an imposing target on the fourth day of the first Digicel Test at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence on Tuesday.
HEAVY HITTERS ANNOUNCED FOR CMEx PUERTO RICO
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 25, 2008) – An influential Minister of Tourism, an enlightened Executive Director of Tourism, an expert in Caribbean Diaspora relations, a specialist in branding small hotels, a renowned American journalist, and an expert in the faith tourism market are among the headliners of the 12th full edition […]
NDC commends CARIFTA Games Junior Athletes
The young athletes that represented Grenada at the just-concluded Junior CARIFTA Games in St. Kitts should be applauded for their indomitable spirit and courageous effort, says the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Agro-project to tackle food costs and jobless in Barbados
THE DEMOCRATIC LABOUR PARTY (DLP) administration has launched a project to tackle food security, unemployment and the cost of living at the same time.
