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Adrian Mitchell’s “tremendous legacy’’

By Lincoln DePradine Adrian “Spaceman’’ Mitchell, the former Grenada sports minister, has left a “tremendous legacy’’, and forever will be remembered for his “unstinting devotion’’ to nation-building, especially in the areas of sports and culture, according to friends and acquaintances of Mitchell. Many, including the man who appointed Mitchell a […]

Local News

Former Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell’s Controversial Facebook Stream: A Trump-Like Behavior?

Former Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell, has found himself embroiled in controversy after a Facebook stream of his birthday party surfaced, revealing supporters making disparaging statements about the present Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell. This incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the behavior of a man who […]

Cricket

West Indies Academy squad named to face Ireland Academy in five-match series in Antigua

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the West Indies Men’s Academy squad for the upcoming home series against Ireland Academy. The two teams will play three List A matches (50 overs) and two four-day first-class matches from 17 November to 5 December. These matches will be played at the Coolidge […]

Cricket

Da Silva to lead West Indies “A” Team on three-match “Test” tour of South Africa

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the West Indies “A” Team for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The West Indies will play three four-day “Test” matches against South Africa “A” from 21 November to 8 December. Joshua Da Silva, the wicket-keeper/batsman has […]

Cricket

West Indies Cricket Continues on a Downward Trend

The recently concluded 2023 Cricket West Indies Super 50 has been a disheartening affair for West Indies cricket enthusiasts. The performances of several teams, including Jamaica, Windward Islands, Guyana, and Barbados, have raised concerns about the future of the sport in the region. However, amidst this gloom, there have been […]

World News

List of Dumb Stuff Rick Santorum Has Said

Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator and Republican presidential candidate, has made a name for himself over the years with his controversial and often misguided statements. While political figures are known to occasionally slip up, Santorum’s track record is filled with eyebrow-raising comments that have left many scratching their heads. […]

Local News Politics

Grenadians and the Government’s Biweekly Payment: Examining Deception and Political Manipulation

In recent times, there has been a growing discussion surrounding the government’s biweekly payment to public workers in Grenada. Unfortunately, some misleading information has been circulating, suggesting that receiving biweekly payments equates to receiving monthly payments twice. These deceptive claims have been propagated by supporters of the New National Party […]

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Battling the Sargassum Invasion: Strategies for Dealing with the Caribbean’s Coastal Challenge

The Caribbean’s pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters attract millions of tourists every year. However, in recent times, the region has been grappling with an unwelcome visitor: Sargassum. This invasive seaweed has been washing ashore in massive quantities, posing significant challenges to local communities, tourism, and marine ecosystems. In this article, […]

Caribbean News

CWI and Antigua & Barbuda strengthen relations

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda are in sync with initiatives that will benefit cricket stakeholders in the Caribbean.  On 25 October 2023, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honorable Gaston Browne, held an audience with CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow […]