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 […]
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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 […]
A bridge over troubled water for St. Kitts-Nevis
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Despite months of social intervention in the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis, the guns are still intermittently popping, stealing the lives of targeted and unsuspecting victims alike. Of course, the numbers have shown an encouraging decline, like the 45% drop in homicides on the mainland of […]
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 […]
CCJ ORDERS PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE IN GUYANESE LAND DISPUTE
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 […]
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 […]
