17 June 2020For immediate release Countries’ response to Covid-19, their long-term development and the meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are all threatened by the “invisible infection” of corruption, the Commonwealth Secretary-General has warned. Speaking to the annual conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions […]
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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 […]
REGIONAL WORK INTENSIFIES FOR FOOD AND HUMAN SAFETY ON WORLD ACCREDITATION DAY
June 9, 2020. Bridgetown, Barbados. Efforts are intensifying within CARICOM to get more laboratories with links to food chains accredited. This announcement came from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ) today (June 9th), as the globe celebrates World Accreditation Day. The efforts, funded by many donor agencies […]
Portfolio Chnages in Government as Prime Minister Delivers on promise of Quick Action to Resolve Issues at TAMCC
June 3, 2020 – Two ministerial portfolio changes have been made as Government moves swiftly to address outstanding issues at the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). A week ago, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, promised quick action to address the troubling issues discussed at a meeting with […]
Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, invites everyone to “dance in their living rooms”
On Saturday, July 11, 2020- from 1pm to 9 pm – the Spice Island Cultural Festival comes to your computer, tablet and mobile phone via Facebook and YouTube. In a message from Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Canada, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Caribbean […]
Opinion: Hidden pandemic of domestic violence alongside COVID-19
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Waking up to screams, thuds, angry shouting and the sickening sound of someone crashing into a wall, a table, a door. This is the cruel reality of many children and young people across our Commonwealth. As economies, institutions and social welfare sectors continue to buckle […]
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 […]
