Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ordered that the appellant, Ms. Rajpattie Thakur in her capacity as the executrix of the will of her mother, Mrs. Dolarie Thakur, be declared the rightful owner of land at Plantation Mon Desir, Canal No. 2 West Bank Demerara in […]
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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 […]
Shine DC ready for homecoming at Hookie Weekend 2018
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – With all the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming 2018 edition of the annual Hookie DC weekend, festival fanatics are anxiously awaiting the return of the famous fete ‘Shine’ which will this year join the lineup of cherished events on Saturday 23rd June. Shine DC […]
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 […]
KEMAR ROACH REACHES 150 TEST WICKETS
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia- Kemar Roach became the thirteenth WINDIES bowler to reach 150 Test wickets, joining an elite list of WINDIES Legends, the likes of Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose, Michael Holding and Malcolm Marshall among others. Roach expressed his honour in joining this elite group and is looking forward […]
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 […]
CCJ Dismessses Appeal By Barbadian Public Servant
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today issued its reasons for dismissing the appeal of Mr. James Ifill, a public service employee, who was compelled to resign from his office after an investigation found him guilty of several misconduct charges. Mr. Ifill had been employed as […]
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 […]
Her Majesty The Queen to honour young person from Grenada with prestigious Award for improving the lives of others
Her Majesty The Queen will present Jenella Edwards from Grenada with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, on Tuesday 26th June. The Awards recognise the work that young people from across the Commonwealth are doing to transform lives in their community and beyond. […]
WINDIES B SQUAD FOR GLOBAL T20 LEAGUE IN CANADA
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies now has a WINDIES B squad. That is the squad that has been assembled to travel to Canada for the inaugural Global T20 Canada League which will run from June 28 to July 15. The international tournament is set to attract other elite […]
Health Officials in Grenada responding to Reported increase Dengue Cases on Island
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 6, 2018, (GIS): – An ongoing targeted fogging operation, supported by beefed up home inspections and health promotion public awareness activities are among aggressive measures being taken by Grenadian health-care officials in response to the recent spike in Dengue reported cases on the island. The beefed up […]
