JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the squad lists for the first round of matches in the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday: Jamaica Franchise vs Windward Islands Volcanoes (AT SABINA PARK) JAMAICA (from): Tamar Lambert (captain), Carlton Baugh Jr, Dave Bernard Jr, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, John […]
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Grenada – ADJUSTMENT IN NON-FUEL CHARGES FROM NOVEMBER
Thursday, 13 November 2014: On Thursday 25 June 2014, GRENLEC announced that a 3.2% reduction in the non-fuel component of its electricity rates for the coming year would become effective 1 January 2015. The announced rate reduction is in accordance with the rate-setting provisions set forth in the Electricity Supply […]
Kraigg Brathwaite, Leon Johnson, Tamar Lambert, Devon Thomas, Rayad Emrit & Liam Sebastien audio | Start of PCL R4Day
JOHN’S, Antigua – Players, officials and administrators are all hailing the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament which opens tomorrow. The PCL R4Day will feature 10 rounds of matches – an expansion from the previous seven season – with the team accumulating the highest number of points over the […]
Grenada Cricket Association T20 Kicked off at The National Stadium
In the first of the two opening matches of the Grenada Cricket Association T20 Knock Out Championship Beauregard United defeated Upper St. John Youth by 2 wickets. Batting first Upper St. John Youth was only able to reach 104 All Out. Beauregard United in reply struggled 105 for 8 in […]
NDC EXTENDS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR JESTER EMMONS
The Leader, National Executive and Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with deep sadness, extend their condolences to the relatives and friends of the late Senator Jester Emmons. Party Leader, Senator V. Nazim Burke described his senate colleague as a “true patriot and committed son of the soil, who […]
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE RECENT CREDIT RATING OF GRENADA BY STANDARD AND POORS.
The National Democratic Congress ( NDC) is calling upon the Minister of Finance of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell to act with diligence to conclude the ongoing Debt Restructuring negotiations which his government claims to have embarked upon and to advise the nation on the status of the Debt Restructuring as […]
The Modern Socialist
By Arley Gill One of the legacies of the Grenada Revolution is a strong residue of anti-communist anti-socialist rhetoric. For the most part, persons who were hurt, or otherwise disagreed with the Grenada 1979 to 1983 experiment, continue to dislike or hate those who were involved with the Revolution; and, […]
WICB statement following meetings of Board of Directors
St John’s, Antigua – Following a meeting of the Board of Directors by teleconference today, to discuss the upcoming West Indies tour of South Africa the West Indies Cricket Board will, next week, provide dates on which the West Indies Test and Limited Overs squads will be announced. Further the […]
Devon Smith 95 as Grenada drew Game vs Dominica
Devon Smith top scored with 95 as the Grenada and Dominica drew their opening match of the 2014 Windward Islands Cricket tournament in St. Lucia. Resuming from their overnight score of 67 for one, Grenada ended the day on 166 for 7. Devon Smith 95, Denis Smith 23 and Keone […]
Joint WICB, WIPA and player representative statement following Kingston meeting
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board, the West Indies Players Association and representatives of the West Indies Squad on the tour of India held an emergency meeting on Sunday evening at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The meeting was cordial, positive and fruitful and discussions will […]
Cricket Australia Coaching Certification Course
The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) in collaboration with Cricket Australia will be hosting a Level One Coaching Certification Programme at the Kensington Cricket Club, Kingston Jamaica. The event will be staged from Monday October 27th to Tuesday October 28th beginning at 9 a.m. each day and ending at 4 […]
POLITICAL LEADER ATTENDING HIGH LEVEL WORKSHOP ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL POLICY INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NEW YORK
Political Leader of the National Democratic Congress, Senator V. Nazim Burke, travelled to the United States today Wednesday, at the invitation of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) to participate in a high- level global workshop on Financial Policy Innovation and Sustainable Development. In January 2014, the United Nations Environmental […]
WICB announces West Indies A 50 Over Squad to face Sri Lanka A
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies A 50 Overs Squad for the series against Sri Lanka A. The 14 man squad is as follows: Carlos Brathwaite – Captain; Sunil Ambris; Ronsford Beaton; Jermaine Blackwood; Nkrumah Bonner; Kraigg Brathwaite; Jonathan Carter; Miguel Cummins; […]
Teams for GCA T20 Knock-out Championship
The Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) has released the names of the twenty-four (24) teams registered to participate in the GCA T20 Knock-Out Championship scheduled to begin on November 8th at the National Stadium. The teams are as follows: Beauregard United, St. Andrew’s; Byelands Power Players , St. Andrew’s; Capital Bombers, St. Andrew’s; Combined Forces, St. Georges; Craven United, St. […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean shines the spotlight on cancer awareness!
St. Georges, Grenada, 18th October 2014. On Saturday 18th October, friends, family, business associates, members of the Grenada Cancer Society and staff of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank in Grenada, turned out to demonstrate in a tangible way, their determination to support individuals and families who are living with this terrible […]
