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Sparrow at 90: I will take as much as I could handle
CNC 3
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July 10, 2025
Senior Reporter At 90, Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco is as vibrant as ever. Speaking to Guardian Media via telephone from his New York home amid birthday celebrations yesterday, Sparrow laughingly recounted how despite his nine decades,...
T&T boys tenth, girls 14th in Norceca tourney
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The T&T boys team of Darion Sparks and Josie Cedeno ended in the tenth spot, while the girls duo of Sarah Mohammed and Jennisa Morrison were 14th when the NORCECA Under-18 Beach Volleyball Championships ended at Juan Dolio Beach...
Grenada to host its first Global Environment Facility National Dialogue
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
From 1–3 July, Grenada will host a pivotal National Dialogue in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), an event that could reshape the country’s environmental landscape. The primary aim of this National Dialogue is to strengthen...
Grenada targets Guyanese travelers with strategic tourism mission in Georgetown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside airline and hotel partners, wrapped up a successful marketing mission in Guyana aimed at boosting Grenada’s appeal as a preferred destination for Guyanese travelers. The initiative is part of GTA’s...
A Grenadian first-timer’s guide to Nigeria
Now Grenada
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July 3, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Afrexim Bank 32nd Annual Meetings were held in Abuja, Nigeria Over 140 journalists representing more than 80 countries attended Tasted Nigerian jollof rice, eggplant stew, smoked fish Returning to the mother continent of Africa...
St. George’s University Partners With Legae Academy To Expand Medical Education Opportunities In Botswana
Africa.com
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July 3, 2025
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has formed a three-year partnership with Legae Academy, an internationally certified secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana. This collaboration aims to assist aspiring...
Unfiltered and Unapologetic empowers women to lead without apology
Now Grenada
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July 9, 2025
In her bold new book, “Unfiltered and Unapologetic: A Woman’s Guide to Live, Love, and Lead with Boldness,” leadership consultant and speaker Judy McCutcheon delivers an inspiring manifesto for women who are ready to stop people-pleasing, reclaim...
Landmark Human Rights Court ruling is “Watershed Moment” for Climate Justice
Now Grenada
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July 9, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Hoschtialek spoke at IACHR during its 166th Regular Session in 2024 IACHR: states have binding human rights obligation to protect people from harms of climate change Impacts of climate change in Grenada are disproportionately...
Sammy demands sharp response in Grenada as Brathwaite poised for Test landmark
Stabroek News
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July 3, 2025
(SportsMax) Having done their assessment from a disappointing outing in Barbados, West Indies head coach Darren Sammy is demanding a sharper, more focused performance, particularly in the field and with the bat, in the second Test against...
CONSULTATIONS ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Grenada Broadcasting Network
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July 2, 2025
A high-level consultation was held at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort to discuss the Inter-American model law to prevent, punish and eradicate digital gender-based violence against women. CONSULTATION ERADICATE INTER- AMERICAN MODEL LAW RADISSON...
Samaritan’s Purse: Caring for Grenada a year After Beryl
Now Grenada
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July 2, 2025
A year after Hurricane Beryl demolished Grenada’s island of Carriacou, Samaritan’s Purse is again bringing hope to this area of the Caribbean. Operation Christmas Child 013477 Give Last summer, Hurricane Beryl ripped through the Windward Islands...
Steve Smith To Return For Grenada Test, But Slip Fielding Role Uncertain
News24
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July 2, 2025
Steve Smith is set to come back for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, according to ESPNCricinfo. Following his initial full training session since he got a compound dislocation of his right little finger in the Lord’s Test against...
Grenada to pursue cannabis decriminalisation with strict restrictions
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 29, 2025
The Grenadian government has announced that when it takes proposed cannabis legislation to Parliament, it will do so with several strict restrictions in place, aimed at regulating recreational, medicinal, and religious use of the substance. Prime...
Calm before the storm! Daren Sammy backs same XI for Grenada showdown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy insists his squad remains composed and united as they prepare for the second Test against world‑number‑one Australia at the National Cricket Stadium, beginning July 3. Despite a bruising 159‑run defeat in...
Grenada: Government moving to amend marijuana legislation
Loop News
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CMC – The Grenada government says there will be several restrictions in place when it seeks parliamentary approval to amend the legislation that will decriminalise the use of cannabis or marijuana for recreational, religious and medicinal use. “We...
The Mighty Sparrow Is 90
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 9, 2025
BY NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 9, 2025: Calypso’s crown jewel, The Mighty Sparrow, turns 90 today, and many Caribbean nationals around the world are pausing to honor the man who transformed a regional tradition into a...
Eastern Caribbean Nations Propose Unified Oversight for CBI Programmes
Antigua News Room
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July 9, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda, along with Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia, are moving to tighten regulation of their citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes. A draft agreement dated 1 July...
Grenada hosts West Indies vs Australia July 3-7
St. Vincent Times
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June 26, 2025
Cricket Returns to Grenada as West Indies Prepare to Face Australia in A 5 Day Test Match SGrenada is poised to welcome the return of international cricket in grand style, as the island prepares to host the highly anticipated Test Match between...
Grenada Co-operative Bank’s 8th Annual Shareholders’ Outreach Forum
Now Grenada
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June 26, 2025
Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited continues to deliver upon a 2018 promise for additional shareholder engagement with the successful hosting of the 8th Annual J B Renwick/Arnold Williamson Shareholders’ Outreach Forum. The well-attended outreach...
UN Women to assist Grenada in revising child and elder care legislation and benefits
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
UN Women Photo | Ryan Brown 24 June 2025: The Cabinet of Grenada has approved UN Women-led support for the development of legislation addressing maternity leave, parental leave benefits, and other gaps related to the care of children and the...