St. George, August 5th, 2020 – The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Implementation has awarded a contract to Hanover Construction Company Ltd. In the amount of EC$46.8M for implementation of the Grenada Agriculture Feeder Roads Project. The following roads will be reconstructed. a. Bailles Bacolet to La Pastora Road, St. David’s […]
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New Richards-Botham Trophy to recognise two of England and West Indies greats
Thursday, 23 July 2020 — England and the West Indies will compete for a new Richards-Botham Trophy when they next meet in a Men’s Test series to pay tribute to two of their greatest players whose rivalry and friendship embodies the close relationship and mutual respect between the two sides. The […]
Joint Statement by Minister for Transport and Royal Grenada Police Force
St. George’s: July 21, 2020: The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) and the Ministry of Transport extend deepest sympathies to the families of the three victims of the tragic accident that occurred in Westerhall, St. David on Monday afternoon. The Minister for Transport, Hon. Gregory Bowen says “It is with […]
Phil Simmons post-match media interaction from 2nd Test
Monday, 20 July 2020 — West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons spoke to members of media after second Test against England. Set 312 to win on the final day, West Indies were bowled out for 198 at Emirates Old Trafford. England won by 113 runs. The result now means the #RaiseTheBat […]
Statement from the Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism shares the following information in relation to tourist attraction sites. In keeping with regulations issued as part of the State of Emergency instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19, the operation of tourism sites, like other businesses across the country, was restricted. The Grand Etang Lake […]
Textbooks and E-Books to Be Used Side by Side in 2020
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, JULY 13, 2020 – The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information informs all stakeholders that there is no change to the schoolbooks programme for the 2020-2021 school year. The Ministry further informs the public that the Fortuna Pix e-books are being introduced this […]
West Indies partners with The Duppy Share Rum for West Indies Tour of England
Sunday, 12 July 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is partnering with The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum as our new Official Rum Partner in the United Kingdom for the duration of the Sandals West Indies Tour of England 2020. The partnership will engage fans to choose and […]
Lifebuoy becomes the Official Hand Sanitizer of West Indies tour of England
The Unilever brand has partnered with the West Indies, the first international cricket team to travel to the UK since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide hand sanitizer product to the touring party. The partnership is actively contributing to Lifebuoy’s commitment to improve the hand hygiene habits of […]
West Indies take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 — SOUTHAMPTON, England – Members of the West Indies squad knelt and held clenched fists as they showed full support for and the fight against racism, inequality and injustice. Before Wednesday’s start to the #RaiseTheBat series at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, both West Indies and England teams announced […]
Jason Holder preview to first Test Match
West Indies aim to retain Wisden Trophy as they bowl off #RaiseTheBat Test Series against England Tuesday, 7 July 2020 — SOUTHAMPTON, England – West Indies enter the first Test match against England full of confidence. This is the message from captain Jason Holder as his team completed their preparations on […]
Entire Caribbean stands alongside West Indies on tour of England
Tuesday, 7 July 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies team has received tremendous outpouring of well wishes from all across the region as they prepare for the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series on the Sandals Tour of England 2020. Current and former West Indies players have joined with CWI President, Ricky Skerritt to throw their support […]
CWI Media Release: Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test Squad
Thursday, 2 July 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – Shannon Gabriel has been added to the West Indies Test squad for the ongoing Sandals Tour of England 2020. The experienced fast bowler was among the reserves and has now been drafted into the 15-member Test squad after proving his fitness following ankle […]
TRIBUTE TO SIR EVERTON WEEKES
A Founding Father of West Indies Cricket Excellence Wednesday, 1 July 2020 — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes, the legendary West Indies batsman and pioneer. Sir Everton was one of the most significant figures in the history of the sport – as a batsman of […]
WIPA Extends Condolences at the Passing of Sir Everton Weekes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Barbados and West Indies batsman, Sir Everton Weekes. Sir Weekes, who was celebrated in February 2020 as the oldest living West Indies Cricketer, died in Barbados on Wednesday, July 1 at the […]
Deadline to enter 2021 Commonwealth education awards extended
1 July 2020: The deadline to enter the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice has been extended to 31 August 2020. The awards are open to exceptional education institutions, teachers and school leaders leading innovative learning and teaching projects. They can enter as many as six categories: Rethinking education […]
