Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board regrets, and is deeply embarrassed by the premature and unfortunate end to the recent tour of India. The WICB once again expresses to the BCCI and all stakeholders – especially the cricket loving public of the West Indies and India – sorrow […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Music Video launched by ICCAS project to spread the Message on Climate Change
Wednesday 15th October marked another major milestone for the Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (ICCAS) project, which is currently being implemented by the Government of Grenada, GIZ and UNDP throughout Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. In a press conference held at the National Stadium, the Ministry of Agriculture. Lands, Forestry, […]
In Recognition of Good Political Leadership by Ronald ‘Pappy’ Charles
What are the qualities of a good political leader? And when does good political leadership become synonymous with political greatness? The word “leadership,” when used to describe the work of a politician, is often viewed in a pejorative manner. Hopefully, this writing will bring about some form of amelioration to […]
Devon Smith to Captain Grenada in 2014 Windward Islands Cricket Championship
The Grenada Cricket Association has named 13 players to represent Grenada in the 2014 Windward Islands Cricket Championship in St Lucia from October 29 to November 6. There are two new comers to the team in off spinner Deron Hypolite and all rounder Micah Narine. Andrea Fletcher is on West […]
WICB has not called off tour of India
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board advises, that, contrary to media reports, it has taken no decision to discontinue the ongoing tour to India. The WICB will make a further statement following the conclusion of the Fourth One Day International which is in progress.
GRENADA READY FOR EBOLA” Ministry Says
Grenada is taking all necessary precautionary measures to eliminate possible threats from the dreaded Ebola disease. This was the assurance given by Ministry of Health officials in light of national concerns and fears. In a media briefing last week Tuesday, health minister – Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen stated that the […]
Making Grenada a viable sports-tourism destination
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial October 9, 2014 We are excited, as we are sure all Grenadians are, that everything seems to be falling in place for next year’s cricket Test, England versus the West Indies, to be played at the National Stadium. The hosting of the game is an opportunity for […]
Grenada needs a National Heroes Day not American mimicry
By Arley Gill October 25th will be another holiday to commemorate “Thanksgiving Day’’ in Grenada. In the October 2nd editorial Caribupdate Weekly, the editor put forward sound reasons why Grenadians should give thanks. The editor cited our gratitude for surviving natural disasters that have occurred in the month of September […]
Tribute the Carol Bristol
THE DANGER OF CONFORMING TO THE STATUS QUO
By Neals Chitan The term Status Quo is defined as “the existing state of affairs” especially in regards to social and political issues, or the systemic prescribed way of acting or reacting to these issues. With a definition like that in mind, it is no wonder we frequently see a […]
Sulieman Benn to join Windies for India Tour 2014
MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised that Sulieman Benn will join the team for the upcoming five-match One-Day International series against India in India. The 33-year-old left-arm spinner will join the team in Kochi ahead of the 1st One-Day International, which will be played on Wednesday, October […]
Remembrance, Thanksgiving & National Heroes
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial October 2, 2014 The months of September and October are truly a period of remembrance and thanksgiving for us as Grenadians; remembrance and thanksgiving crafted from the vantage point of our view of our history. September, of course, is remarkable for our remembrance and thanksgiving for us […]
Honouring a patriot who is “top of the world’’
By Arley Gill There are several outstanding Grenadians, from all walks of life, who have contributed immeasurably to the development of Grenada in one way or the other throughout the years. Often times, these persons’ contributions largely go unnoticed; or if any notice is paid at all, frequently it is […]
Sunil Narine withdrawn from West Indies tour of India
MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised today that Sunil Narine has been withdrawn from the touring party for the upcoming series against India. This came after discussions including Narine, the WICB Selection Panel and the West Indies Team Management. The withdrawal from the upcoming tour will allow […]
New CBA/MoU Signals Positive Financial Change for WIPA Membership
Kingston, Jamaica :- More members of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) will benefit financially from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on September 18th in Barbados. This was the view expressed by the Player Association’s Secretary, former Jamaica opening batsman, Wayne Lewis […]
