Daily Archives: May 22, 2017
Yida agreement deemed a sign of desperation
The Executive Director at Grenada Fund for Conservation has warned against the approach the government is taking to the YIDA International Special Economic Zone development.
Call to save calypso after minister makes scathing criticism
Deputy Director of Culture Gavin Christopher has called for calypsonians and other stakeholders who are interested in the development of the industry to come forward and reshape the dying artform.
Lovell says gov’t is under pressure to hire supporters
Former finance minister and Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Harold Lovell has cautioned the current administration against the practice of adding workers to the public sector because of pressure from supporters.
Female chairman has the power in Barbuda Council senate race
The current chairman of the Barbuda Council and former senator has expressed confidence that the ruling party will have the last say in the selection of a new senator.
Bank makes generous donation to AGS
CIBC FirstCaribbean International made a generous donation of a Xerox WorkCentre 5225 Printer to the Antigua Grammar School (AGS), which will be used in the Art department to aid in the creation of students’ work.
No regrets about Vishaul, Hetmyer, says Browne
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Chief selector Courtney Browne has stood by the decision to hand international debuts to the pair of Vishaul Singh and Shimron Hetmyer, despite both players failing miserably in the just-concluded three-Test series against Pakistan.
Pollard, Simmons fail to shine but Mumbai crowned champions
HYDERABAD, India, CMC – West Indies star Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons both had muted roles but Mumbai Indians clinched their third Indian Premier League title by beating Rising Pune Supergiant by one run in a last-ball thriller on Sunday.
St Kitts Cop LICB Men’s 50 Overs Championship
After nine gruesome days of play, St Kitts senior Team are the champions of the LICB men’s 50 Overs tournament, marking their second consecutive win.
Against best advice, we continue
At the risk of wearing out our welcome on the topic of Yida and the environment, we shall return to the subject because it is just so darn important.
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