HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) to the under- mentioned:- KCMG JUSTICE LYLE KEVIN ST. PAUL For Public Service and the Judiciary OBE DR. CHAMARTHY SUBBARAO For service to the Medical Profession […]
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Notice from the Interim Committee for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival 2016
The Interim Committee for Digicel Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival 2016 hereby invite all private promoters interested or intending to stage events during the 2016 Digicel Carriacou and Petite Martinique Carnival Season to contact the committee as soon as possible in order to facilitate proper programming and agenda for the […]
Natalie Cole has Died
Singer Natalie Cole has died at age 65, her publicist said. Cole won six Grammys for her 1991 critically acclaimed album “Unforgettable: With Love,” a jazzy tribute to her father, Nat King Cole. Cole underwent a successful kidney transplant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 2009. Her kidney troubles […]
Two Grenadians Included In West Indies Under 19 World Cup Squad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Shimron Hetmyer has been named as captain of the West Indies Team for the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup 2016. The top-order batsman will play in the tournament for the second time. He was a member of the West Indies squad at the ICC Under-19 […]
Nimrod celebrates Christmas with Carriacou and PM
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, December 30, 2015: The Parliamentary Representative for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Hon. Elvin Nimrod was in the middle of Christmas celebrations in the sister isles. Nimrod participated in Christmas activities which included lighting of Christmas trees, award ceremonies, cocktail and dance as well as toy distribution. One […]
Donation for young swimmers
St George’s, December 16, 2015 – Members of community-based swimming clubs, as well as swimmers at government-run primary schools across Grenada, soon will be receiving swimsuits and other gear to help improve their performance in the sport. The gear, which also includes goggles and trunks, has been donated by Clevoy […]
Body of Canadian Citizen Linnea Veinotte found
The body of Linnea Veinotte has been found after Akim Frank surrendered himself to the police late last night. Linnea’s husband, Matt Veinotte, thanked the Royal Grenada Police Force for their efforts, and said on behalf of all the family; “We are of course devastated at the loss of our […]
Gabriel’s injury forces him out of tour of Australia
HOBART, Tasmania – The management of the West Indies team today announced that fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has been ruled out of the ongoing Test Series against Australia in Australia. The 27-year-old suffered a stress reaction in left ankle bone while bowling in the first innings of the first Test […]
GRENADA REPRESENTED AT TRINIDAD & TOBAGO’S PMSCL INT’l NIGHT DRAG RACING TOURNAMENT
On Saturday and Sunday November 28th and 29th respectively, Trinidad and Tobago held its annual International Night Drag Racing Competition, at Fort Read, Wallerfield, Trinidad. The Grenada Motor Club (GMC), coordinator of Grenada’s International and Invitational Drag Racing series, travelled with six racing teams – over thirty Grenadians – to […]
Test match tour of England positive for Caribbean economy
JOHN’S, Antigua – With the increased demand for information regarding the value of cricket events to the Caribbean economy, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) commissioned an economic impact evaluation on the 2015 England tour of the Caribbean. The information garnered focused on the three islands where the Test Matches […]
Two players penalised under WICB Code of Conduct
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board confirmed today that Shannon Gabriel and Jomel Warrican have been penalised under the Code of Conduct following the second round of the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament which ended on Monday. Gabriel and Warrican were reported by umpires Gregory Brathwaite, Verdayne […]
GTA hosts Open Day for Tourism Month
St. George’s, Grenada: 17th November, 2015 – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) will host an open day on Friday, 27th November from 9:00am to 3:00pm at its headquarters on the Carenage in observance of Caribbean Tourism month. The activity will allow attendees to become more acquainted with the operations of […]
Jaguars, Pride take centre stage in third round
JOHN’S, Antigua – Leaders and reigning champions Guyana Jaguars and long-time rivals Barbados Pride will be the centre attraction in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting tomorrow at the Guyana National Stadium. At the same time, third-place Trinidad & Tobago Red Force and […]
Race to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
With eight sides confirmed for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, the race to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 begins in Colombo on Sunday when Sri Lanka hosts the West Indies in a three-match series. Sri Lanka currently sits in fifth position on 103 points, while the West Indies is […]
WICB mourns the passing of Basil Williams
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board would like to express its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to family and friends, following the passing of former Jamaica and West Indies batsman Basil Williams. He was 65. Williams played seven Tests for West Indies between 1978 and 1979, distinguishing himself […]
