Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today issued an order settling the matter of Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. v Haresh Narine Sugrim in a dispute valued at nearly US$1 million dollars. The CCJ heard the case on 19 April 2018 and during the hearing the […]
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ARE POLICE ADDING TO CRIME IN THE CARIBBEAN?
By Dr. Neals Chitan In a recent Technical Working Group meeting of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative at the Marriott Hotel in St. Kitts, May 10-11, 2018, the agenda was skillfully manicured to address issues influencing the upsurge in crime and violence which the Caribbean region has been experiencing in […]
Prime Minister Mitchell Congratulates Barbados’ New Prime Minister
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 2018 –GIS: In a May 25th letter to the new Prime Minister of Barbados, Honourable Mia Mottley, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell wrote: “I congratulate you and the Barbados Labour Party on your unprecedented win at the polls, and subsequent assumption to the leadership […]
Grenada Coalition Of Service Launches Its Second Annual Service Expo
In a simple, yet impressive, ceremony at the Grenada Trade Center , the umbrella organization for the development of services, on Thursday morning, announced its plans for its second annual National Services Expo, under the theme “Services – the future is now”, witnessed by stakeholders as well as members of […]
Devon Smith back in the West Indies test team
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Top-order, left-handed batsman, Devon Smith returns to the WINDIES squad for the series against Sri Lanka. Wicket-keeper, Jamar Hamilton has also earned selection in the elite squad for the first time becoming the second Anguillan, behind Omari Banks to do so. The confirmed squad is: Jason […]
Roland Cato becomes youngest captain of the senior national team
ST. GEORGE’S –May 22, 2018 – The Grenada Cricket Association has named 14 players to participate in the Windward Island 50 over tournament in St. Lucia from May 26 – 30. The team will be lead by 20 year old Roland Cato. Cato has represented the Windward Islands Volcanoes in […]
Franchises Happy with Squads Heading into Next Season
St John’s, ANTIGUA – Defending 4-Day champions, Guyana Jaguars are happy with the 15-man squad they have assembled for the upcoming 2018/2019 Professional Cricket League (PCL) season. The Jaguars, having won four 4-day titles back to back will be on the hunt for their 5th title, but won’t be complacent […]
Tobias Clement Feel the pain of ordinary Grenadian
Earlier this week Parliamentary representative for St. George’s North East speaking in parliament was seeking a pay increase for himself. Mr. Tobias Clement who does not hold a cabinet position monthly salary is a EC $1200.00. In the last parliament Mr. Clement and other Parliamentarians without a ministry was in […]
Finance Minister says Customs Officers are Diplomats
Minister of Finance, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell said that Custom’s Officers are Diplomatic representatives since in many cases they are the first point of contact for visitors to our country. As a result, he encouraged the Customs Management to position their most hospitable staff members at the Ports […]
Grenada and India set to kick – off round of Cooperation
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, MAY 16, 2018, GIS: – Grenada and India are set to kick off a fresh round of cooperation on a wide range of issues. Health and Agriculture are being given top priority as reflected in discussions between Grenada’s Health Minister Hon. Nickolas Steele and Her Excellency Mrs. Anupriya […]
Capleton’s Free to Travel, Touches Down in Trinidad for Inferno in June
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 15th, 2018: Reggae veteran, Clifton Bailey who’s best known by his stage name, Capleton, has been given the all clear to travel following Monday’s court appearance in Jamaica. He will perform in Trinidad at the INFERNO concert event on June 9th at the Jean Pierre Complex. “We are […]
NDC Calls for Electoral Reform Before Another Referendumn
NDC Heartbeat Column 2nd issue On 30th September 2013, the Governor General unceremoniously fired Judy Benoit, Supervisor of Elections after she refused to tow the political line. From then, the electoral process and system in Grenada, have been under sustained attack. Unfortunately, the National Democratic Congress has been, for the […]
Windies International Home Serice vs Bangladesh Includes Two T20s In Florida
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – August will be a special month for WINDIES and Bangladesh fans in the United States. Reigning ICC World Twenty20 champions WINDIES will face Bangladesh in two T20 Internationals under the lights at the Central Broward Regional Park (CBRP), Fort Lauderdale, as part of its Tour of […]
CCJ AFFIRMS PROFESSOR VENTOSE’S RIGHT TO VOTE IN BARBADOS
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that St. Lucian, Professor Eddy Ventose, is to be added to the register of voters in Barbados. The Court declared that it was satisfied that the legal and regulatory conditions for his registration have been met. The Court […]
Windies Women’s Championship Attracts Endorsements from Top Women In Business
St John’s, ANTIGUA – Five well-known women and established women in their fields of professional work will partner with Cricket West Indies for the upcoming Women’s Championship scheduled for Jamaica, June 10 – 24. The two-categories Championship forms part of the defending World Twenty20 champions, West Indies’, preparation for the […]
