TAMPA, Feb 20 (IPS) – Cuban President Fidel Castro’s decision to resign his political office was met with a wide range of emotions and feelings in Florida, home to the largest Cuban population outside Cuban.
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Grenadians called upon to exercise restraint
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James has issued a call to the Nation to exercise patience, restraint, and a greater sense of reasoning in settling disputes and altercations. The call was made to day, as a result of the latest murder in Westerhall in St. David’s on Wednesday 20th February […]
Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism
WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2008) – Reporters, editors and young people could, with the stroke or two of their pens, secure fellowships to attend one of the most sought after media gatherings in the Caribbean.
Grenadian rank #1 in MLS’s
There are still six weeks to go before the start of the Major League Soccer season, but already we are sticking our necks out by unveiling the inaugural Yahoo! Sports 20 – our list of who we believe to be the best 20 players in North America’s top league.
Bowen to Appear in New York Court
Grenada government minister Gregory Bowen to appear in court in New York. Click here.
Yet Another Killing in Grenada
Officers of the St. David’s Police Station and the Criminal Investigation Department responded to a report of an altercation that led to the death of Anthony Morain. The incident occurred early this afternoon – Wednesday 20th February 2008.
Cuba quiet after Castro announces resignation
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) — Although the news that one of the longest-serving leaders in the world was officially stepping down sent ripples around the globe, Fidel Castro’s resignation announcement barely registered in Cuba.
Stanford 20/20 Final and Semi Final 2 completely sold out
COOLIDGE, Antigua – 18 February 2008 – Stanford 20/20 would like to advise fans that tickets for Semi Final 2 on February 23rd (Guyana v Jamaica) and the final on February 24th have been completely sold out. Only Grounds Tickets are available for Semi Final 1 on February 22nd (Trinidad […]
Guyana gunmen kill 12 in attack
Gunmen in Guyana have killed 12 people, including three police officers, in an attack on a small town, local officials have said. The gunmen were dressed in military uniforms and took weapons from a police station in Bartica, 80 miles (130km) south-west of the capital Georgetown.
Guyana beat Antigua and Barbuda Pro Team by 10 runs
COOLIDGE, Antigua – 17 February 2008 –Guyana marched into the semi-finals of the Stanford 20/20 tournament with a hard fought 10-run quarter-final victory over Antigua and Barbuda Pro Team at the Stanford Cricket Ground on Sunday night. Guyana will now play Jamaica in next Saturday’s semi-final, a day after Trinidad […]
Jamaica Cruise into Final Four
COOLIDGE, Antigua – 16 February 2008 –Jamaica marched into the semi-finals of the Stanford 20/20 tournament with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Stanford 20/20 Nevis Pro team at the Stanford Cricket Ground on Saturday.
How could you do this to a Child
by the Mighty Scholar When my daughter asked me to help her to write an Independence song as part of a school project, and I told her to try and write it herself, believe me I was only joking for I did not honestly think that she could do it. […]
Grenada Independence Celebrations continues
In commemoration of the 34th anniversary of Grenada’s Independence, Patriots & Friends of Grenada will be celebrating the event with a True Caribbean Extravaganza SHOW & DANCE on Saturday Feb. 23, 2008 at the Zendah Grotto – 4402 W. Ohio Ave., Tampa, Florida, to commence at 8.00pm sharp.
NDC’s Ingrid Jackson calls on Foreign Minister to Apologize for Genuflecting to the PM
Ingrid Jackson National Democratic Congress politician, Ingrid Jackson, says Elvin Nimrod should apologize to the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique for genuflecting to his party leader, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell. Nimrod, the Foreign Minister and chairman of the ruling New National Party, knelt before the Prime Minister […]
MP reiterates NDC call for renaming of airports
Glynis Roberts, the NDC Member of Parliament, says she is looking forward to the government’s naming of monuments and buildings after Grenadian national heroes. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, speaking at this year’s 34th Anniversary of Independence celebrations, said the unveiling of the names will be done within the next […]
