My Brothers and Sisters, I want to start by thanking you for coming out today and being a part of the General Council. As you already know, the theme chosen for this year’s General Council is “Facing the Future with Resilience, Inclusion, and Determination”. In my view, we could not […]
Caribbean News and Sports
WINDIES GOING FOR IMPROVED TEST RANKING
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – WINDIES Captain, Jason Holder and his team are within reach to an improved Test-ranking if they can beat Bangladesh, starting July 4 in Antigua. Holder along with teammates, Shane Dowrich and Shannon Gabriel all had upward movement in Test-Player rankings since the series against Sri Lanka. […]
Alzarri Joseph in 12-man squad to face Bangladesh in two-day match
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Alzarri Joseph is set to test his return as part of a 12-man squad to face Banagladesh in a two-day encounter at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, starting this Thursday (June 28). Joseph is recovering from a stress fracture injury sustained last year in New Zealand. Since […]
Her Majesty The Queen presents Award to young person from Grenada dedicated to changing the world
Young people from 38 countries across the Commonwealth celebrate their Queen’s Young Leaders Award with guests including Sir John Major, David Beckham OBE, Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Nicola Adams OBE, Neelam Gill, Caspar Lee, Tina Daheley and Ore Oduba Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Award […]
First Responders receives Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Training
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 26, 2018, (GIS): – A total of twenty-five emergency response personnel from the private and public sectors have received additional training in Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT), as the Ministry of Health continues to build capacity for the successful handling of disasters and emergencies especially as plans […]
ICC WOMEN’S WORLD T20 2018 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The International Cricket Council today announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2018, to be held in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November. The 10-team tournament, featuring three-time champions Australia, reigning ICC Women’s World Cup winners England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and […]
HOPE AND TAYLOR ARE TOP CRICKETERS OF THE YEAR
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Shai Hope and Stafanie Talyor are the WINDIES male and female cricketers of the year respectively for 2017. The emerging cricketer of the year went to Guyana’s Keemo Paul. Cricket West Indies’ CEO, Johnny Grave in his summary remarks acknowledged Digicel for their support to West Indies […]
Top Caribbean entertainers & DJs for 2018 DC Carnival Experience
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – Following a collection of highly successful warm up events commencing in the month of March, all roads now lead to ‘Destination DC Carnival Experience’ which will feature exciting, major Caribbean cultural festivities. These events will not only coincide with the US’ 4th of July celebrations […]
NDC HEARTBEAT: THE IMF STAFF CONCLUDING REPORT ON THE STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM – PART 1
After campaigning in 2013 on a platform of no new taxes and a pledge not to go to the IMF, immediately on forming the Government, the NNP broke its promises and took Grenada to an IMF monitored Structural Adjustment Program (“SAP”). The SAP was to be for 3 years from […]
Grenada’s U19 Team Announced
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA: 19 June, 2018 – The Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) today announced Grenada’s Under-19 team for the WINLOTT – WICBC Windward Islands U19 Tournament 2018. The tournament will take place in Grenada from June 24 to July 01. Grenada U19 Team’s Full Squad Johann Jeremiah (Captain) Teddy Bishop […]
“THE CEREMONY WILL BE DELAYED BUT THE SHOW WILL GO ON AS PLANNED”
“The Ceremony will be delayed but thee show will go on as planned” Those were the words of the Chairman of the Coalition of Service Industries, Jude Bernard, referring to the Second Annual Services Expo, opening on Thursday, at the Grenada Trade Center. According to Mr. Bernard, “although the date […]
PAUL REPLACES HETMYER FOR SRI LANKA SERIES
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Keemo Paul will replace Shimron Hetmyer in the WINDIES Test Squad for the remainder of the Test Series against Sri Lanka. Hetmyer will return home to Guyana to recover from a recent illness. While there, he will continue his preparations to return for the 2-day practice match against […]
Devon Smith 53 No out as the Windies finished 118 for 2
Grenadian opening batsman Devon Smith making a return to the West Indies team finished on 53 not at the close of play on on the second day of the second test against Sri Lanka at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. On a rain interrupted day the West Indies […]
CWI MEETS WITH WINDIES WOMEN PATRONS IN JAMAICA
KINGSTON, Jamaica – With just over 150 days to the start of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Championship in the West Indies, Cricket West Indies officially launched its Women’s Patron Program in Kingston today (June 13). The five women are Yaneek Page, Dahlia Harris, Sandra Glasgow, Pat Garel and Ann-Marie […]
Update on Fire at the Frequente Business Park
The Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) in collaboration with the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Fire Department hosted a meeting on May 15, 2018 which informed all affected tenants of the results of the investigation into the fire on February12, 2018. The fire, which completely destroyed building number 10 at […]
