By Dr. Neals J. Chitan As the 50th Golden Jubilee of Grenada’s Independence celebration heats up, one can’t help but notice the island-wide proliferation of our national colors, a signal of our Grenadian pride and patriotism, across the tri-island state and in the Diaspora. Red, yellow and green, the three […]
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CWI confirms two new teams in the West Indies Championship for 2024
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the 2024 West Indies Championship schedule, confirming the expansion in the number of participating teams and rounds for the premier four (4)-Day competition. After a winning performance in the Headley-Weekes tournament in 2023, the West Indies Academy are all set to make their debut in the West […]
West Indies Women’s quartet confirm international retirement
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Women’s cricketers Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight and Kyshona Knight have confirmed their retirement from international cricket. Mohammed and Selman both served as vice-captains during their 20- and 18-year careers respectively, all players recently communicated their decisions to Cricket West Indies (CWI). Mohammed made her debut for the West Indies […]
Raymon Reifer cleared to resume bowling slower balls and cutters
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Barbadian all-rounder Raymon Reifer has been cleared to resume bowling his slower balls and cutters after remedial footage of his action was sent to and cleared by Loughborough University. Reifer was suspended from bowling those specific deliveries during the 2023 edition of the CG […]
Grenada Must Stand on the Right Side of History – Support South Africa’s Call for an End to Genocide Against the Palestinian People
By Arley Salimbi Gill On December 29, 2023, the government of the Republic of South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hear its case—charging the state of Israel with genocidal acts against the Palestinian people. The ICJ began hearing the case this week. The government and people […]
West Indies ODI & T20I Squads Revealed for Australia Tour Includes Young Grenadian Teddy Bishop
St. John’s, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Selection Panel has named both 15-man squads to play against Australia in three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is) from 2 to 13 February 2024. The ODI squad features two debutants, Grenadian top order batsman Teddy Bishop and Guyanese wicketkeeper batsman, Tevin Imlach. Bishop has […]
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow Anticipates Economic Windfall for the Caribbean with ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, lauds the unveiling of the highly anticipated fixtures for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament, slated to unfold across the Caribbean and the USA from 01 June to 29 June 2024, promises an […]
ICC Released 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule
A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will be used for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as the groups and fixtures for the ninth edition of the 20-over showcase were confirmed on Friday, January 5. Ten of the 20 teams will play […]
New National Party Raises Alarm on Open Assault on Democracy in Grenada
The New National Party (NNP) is deeply concerned about the recent actions of the Government of Grenada, led by the Honorable Dickon Mitchell, which represent an open assault on democracy and a direct violation of the principles of transparency and accountability. For the first time in modern Grenadian history, the […]
Cricket West Indies confirms organizational changes
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed several organisational changes at the start of a significant year, that will see the launch of a new four-year strategic plan (2024-27) and the hosting of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June. Johnny Grave, Chief Executive Officer of CWI, stated, […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Success: Wishing a Happy New Year to all visitors of SpiceIslander.com and SpiceIslander Radio!
Dear valued visitors of SpiceIslander.com and dedicated listeners of SpiceIslander Radio, As we bid farewell to yet another transformative year and eagerly welcome the dawn of a new one, we at SpiceIslander.com and SpiceIslander Radio would like to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous New Year to […]
Tragic Death of a 4-Year-Old Boy in Grenville: A Call for Independent Inquiry and Accountability
The tragic death of a 4-year-old boy in Grenville, St. Andrews has sent shockwaves throughout Grenada, raising grave concerns about the safety of our public spaces. The young boy, who was momentarily left in a car by his father, woke up, exited the vehicle, and tragically fell into an open […]
New National Party Christmas Message
Dear Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, As the festive lights twinkle and the air fills with the joyful chorus of carols, we, the New National Party, extend our warmest greetings to you and your families this Christmas season. This time of year is a beacon of hope, a reminder of […]
West Indies Test Squad named for Tour of Australia
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today announced the 15-member squad to travel to Australia to play a two-Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) from 17 to 29 January 2024. The West Indies will again be led by Captain Kraigg Brathwaite, with fast bowler Alzarri Joseph named as the […]
Grenadian Justune C. Pierre is a Director Of Canadian Firm
A leading Ontario-based research and consultancy firm, Dunn, Pierre, Barnett & Company Canada Ltd., is set to begin a major Labour Market Project in Guyana in early 2024, commissioned by the country’s Ministry of Education. This study aims to analyse the national workforce, identify skills gaps, and prepare for emerging […]
