The National Democratic Youth Movement (NDYM), the newly revamped Youth Arm of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold its first annual Convention Saturday, July 04, 2015 at the auditorium of the Grenada Boys Secondary School (GBSS). In the aftermath of the 2013 polls, the NDC embarked on an exercise […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Producing more Kirani-type athletes
By Arley Gill Kirani James continues to do us so proud! Moreover, I am pleased that the authorities – at every turn – do not allow his performances to go unnoticed. The Prime Minister, in his last national address, did so; as well as did Minister of Sport Emmalin Pierre, […]
Another great result for Grenadian Athletes in Tobago
A brand new bike and run course at the Massy Rainbow Cup Triathlon in Tobago on June 13th 2015 meant closed roads for the first time. It also meant 4 significant hills per lap, thats 32 hills on the bike and 8 hills on the run for the Olympic distance […]
Give young artistes a fair chance
By Arley Gill “When we touch down, the whole place shell down, …when you see us J’ouvert morning all we do is chip chip….’’, lyrics from Bigred and Melo, featuring KC and Stout. This latest hit song is coming from Carriacou, where it was released for Carriacou carnival 2015. It […]
Welcoming airlines but ceremony change needed
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial June 18, 2015 It is completely understandable the excitement seen and felt by Grenadians from the private and public sectors, who gathered at Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) recently to welcome the arrival of two carriers that are now servicing the US/Grenada route. Delta Air Lines has […]
Prime Minister and Sports Minister commend Spiceboyz Victory
Tuesday 16th June, 2015: Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, has applauded the victory of Grenada’s National Football team in their stage encounter against Puerto Rico. The game at the Grenada National Stadium saw Grenada securing a two nil victory over the visitors. Team Grenada went ahead in […]
WICB Professional League Players Draft
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The second Player Draft of the West Indies Cricket Board Professional Cricket League was staged today at the Accra Beach Hotel here. The six franchises participated in the Draft through either their Chairman of Selectors or Head Coach and they spoke to WICB Media following the event. […]
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS RECEIVE SPECIAL VISIT FROM CEO
June 3, 2015 St. George Grenada. Staff and clients of CIBC FirstCaribbean were once again treated to a special visit from two of the company’s senior executives. On Wednesday June 3rd, CEO Rik Parkhill and Country Manager for the Southern EC Islands, Ladesa James-Williams, visited the Bank’s branches in Grand […]
Georgian charm & Market Hill
Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly June 11, 2015-06-11 Issues of culture and heritage have been subjects of commentaries in the public domain and in the pages of this newspaper, Caribupdate Weekly. Cultural arts – specifically, Grenada’s carnival and how to enhance the product – were given indepth treatment by Ronald “Pappy’’ Charles […]
WICB congratulates Sir Wes Hall on ICC award
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board today congratulated Sir Wes Hall on being inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame. Sir Wes, a former outstanding fast bowler, played in 48 Tests from 1958 to 1969 in which he took 192 wickets, including five wickets in an innings […]
Teams fights for final spot in Grenada Cricket Association Super 50
St. David, St. Patrick, & St. Mark battle for GCA Super 50 Final Spot Which team will meet St. Andrew in the final of the GCA Super 50 Inter-parish Cup? This question will be answered on Saturday June 6 when the fifth and final round of preliminary matches concludes at […]
Ryan John named Captain of the Grenada U19 Team
Fast bowling all-rounder Ryan John will lead Grenada in the Windward Islands Under-19 tournament scheduled for Dominica from June 25 to July 3, 2015. John, a member of a West Indies Under-19 training camp in Barbados earlier this year, is one of five players returning from last year’s victorious team. […]
Statement from Andre Fletcher on Dominica incident
Andre Fletcher Professional Cricketer I am fully aware that my recent detention in Dominica had caused pain and consternation among my family, friends, fans, and the people of Grenada and indeed the region. I want to assure all concerned that I accept the responsibility of a cricketer who has represented […]
Join the clean up
Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly June 4, 2015 There is an old saying that, “precaution is better than cure’’. And, with our recent experience with the Chikungunya virus, no one should disregard this weekend’s national clean up across Grenada. We still have too many Grenadians who are far too flippant in their […]
Project Grenada through the calypsonian’s eyes
By Arley Gill So often in a society, cultural performers articulate a vision and speak from the heart and soul of their people. Many times they are dismissed and not taken seriously. In Grenada’s case, the music of our calypsonians is appreciated and essentially has become folk songs. However, we […]
