Fellow Grenadians, the world is faced with a likely pandemic and despite the valiant efforts of Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Security, through frontline staff at our air and sea ports, it is most likely that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will reach our shores. The Government of […]
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RAIN WASHES OUT WEST INDIES WOMEN FINAL MATCH AT ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP
SYDNEY, Australia- West Indies Women’s final Group B match against South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to continuous rainfall at the Sydney Showground in Sydney. Both teams shared the two points up for grabs, thereby leaving the West Indies Women tied on three points with Pakistan. […]
Windwards Volcanoes Calls up West Indies under 19th Captain Melius for CWI Championship Rd 7
The following players have been selected to represent the Windwards Volcanoes in the seventh round of matches in the 2020 West Indies Professional Four Day Championship against Jamaica Scorpions from March 5 – 8, 2020 in Grenada. Also returning to Grenada is wicket keeper Denis Smith representing the Jamaica Scorpions. […]
CCJ Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal of Bail
Port of Spain, Trinidad. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed Mr Pedro Ellis’ appeal against the refusal of the courts in Barbados to grant him bail. The CCJ had granted Ellis special leave to appeal since at the time it granted leave, he was […]
STAFANIE TAYLOR RULED OUT OF FINAL GROUP B MATCH AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA
SYDNEY, Australia– Stafanie Taylor has been ruled out of the West Indies Women final Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against South Africa on Tuesday March 3 at the Sydney Showground in Sydney. Taylor suffered a right-side groin strain which forced her to retire hurt in […]
OFFICIAL POINTS STANDINGS AFTER THE SIXTH ROUND
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship after the sixth round of matches which ended on Sunday. Abbreviations: PTS-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, MP-match points, BAT-batting points, BOWL-bowling points, PB-pace bowling points FRANCHISES PTS M W L D T […]
Roach Tops Cottoy Hundred to Spark Pride Victory over Volcanoes
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Kemar Roach defied a maiden hundred from Keron Cottoy to lead the demolition of the Windward Islands Volcanoes batting and front-runners Barbados Pride extended their lead at the top of the table with a 127-run win in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship on Sunday. The West […]
West Indies Women Semi-Final Hopes End After loosing to England
SYDNEY, Australia– The West Indies Women suffered a 46-run defeat to England Women in their third Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Sydney Showground in Sydney. Needing a victory in this match to keep their hopes alive of progressing to the semifinals, the team […]
HOLDER PUTS PRIDE ON TOP AGAINST VOLCANOES
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A devastating spell of fast bowling from Chemar Holder put current leaders Barbados Pride in charge against Windward Islands Volcanoes in the West Indies Championship on Friday. The former West Indies Under-19 World Cup-winning fast bowler bagged 5-73 from 16 overs to undermine the Volcanoes batting […]
Rehabilitation of Pearls Bridge
St. George, 28th February, 2020 – The general public is advised that the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Implementation awarded the contract to rehabilitate Pearls Bridge on 3rd December, 2019. The bridge is officially listed as SIMON ACRO PANEL BRIDGE. The materials to commence work was received on 28th February, […]
Mayers Rescues Pride as Volcanoes struggle continues to rap up innings
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A pugnacious hundred from Kyle Mayers pulled current leaders Barbados Pride out of trouble against Windward Islands Volcanoes in the West Indies Championship on Thursday. The left-handed all-rounder went on the rampage against his former teammates and was undefeated on 121 – his second first-class hundred […]
The Caribbean Woman’s Role in Curbing Crime
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan As an international social skill consultant and crime reduction specialist, I have distinguished my career as a professional who looks beyond symptoms and anti-social behavior to identifying and addressing the deeper root causes which have led to these dysfunctional social outcomes. And so, to achieve […]
West Indies Women Lose Low-Scoring Encounter against Pakistan
CANBERRA, Australia– The West Indies Women lost their second match in Group B of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, after going down to Pakistan by eight wickets at Manuka Oval in Canberra. West Indies made 124/7 from their 20 overs, while Pakistan finished on 127/2 in 18.2 overs. The […]
Ministry Of Health Quarantines Three Italian Nationals
Swift action by Grenadian Health Officials and Immigration Officers at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), on Wednesday night resulted in the quarantine of three Italian nationals who arrived on an international flight. The three, who had left Italy 2 days prior, were considered persons of interest (POI) to the […]
Prime Minister Reiterates Covid-19 Is Not Present In Grenada
As the Coronavirus (Covid19) continues to impact a growing number of countries around the world, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has reiterated that the disease is not present in Grenada. Speaking publicly Tuesday, Dr. Mitchell said, “We have no Coronavirus (Covid-19) in our country at this point […]
