The Bianca C – 50 years on

When the world lost a luxury cruise liner, Grenada gained an underwater icon. Nicknamed the ‘Titanic of the Caribbean’, the Bianca C was an elegant 600ft Italian cruise liner which now lies peacefully on the sea bed just off the south-west coast of Grenada. This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of her descent onto [...]

The Calabash nominated for “Grenada’s Leading Resort” Award

We all knew it but here’s proof! The Calabash has been nominated in the category of “Grenada’s Leading Resort” by the World Travel Awards which will take place in Orlando in September. The nominations are based on last year’s voting and recommendations made by travel, tourism & hospitality industry professionals. Added to this Grenada has been nominated [...]

Grenada Chocolate Mousse Recipe

We all love Grenada chocolate and what could be better than a Grenada Chocolate Mousse? One our guests has very kindly shared her recipe for a delicious Grenada Chocolate Mousse so we can all enjoy it! This is our version of a chocolate mousse recipe found in my 1997 edition of Joy of Cooking. The [...]

Grenada to Attract Movie Business

Grenada is creating a film commission in hopes of luring movie and television business to the lush, scenic country at the southern tip of the Windward Islands. Junior Culture Minister Arley Gill says film crews would pump money into the agricultural island’s economy through spending on restaurants, hotels and supplies. Gill told reporters launching the [...]

Grenada’s Carnival is drawing to a close

After months of build up Grenada’s Carnival is nearly over for another year! It should have finished on Tuesday the 11th of August with the glorious Pretty Mass Parade through town, but unfortunately a rainstorm meant that the Carnival Committee was forced to postpone the event until today (Sat 15th Aug). But even the torrential [...]

West Indies lose Test Series to Bangladesh

The West Indies could sadly not contain a determined Bangladesh side in the conclusion of play in the second test and have now lost the series in Grenada. It is the first time that Bangladesh have won a test series away from home soil. Set a target of 215 the Tigers batsmen began to fight [...]

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 2nd Test Day 3 – Grenada

A frustrating day yesterday for the Windies in Grenada. By tea they were just 192-8 after Bangladesh came back strongly with their spinners, rain forced an early end to the day’s play. Among the batsmen it was David Bernard who payed best, ending the day on 61 not out, however he didn’t find much support [...]

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 2nd Test Day 2 – Grenada

A better day for the West Indies at the National Stadium in St Georges yesterday as the bowling attack had Bangladesh all out for 232, 5 runs less than the Windies had managed in their first innings. On a slow wicket Kemar Roach was finding a lot of joy against the Bangladeshi batsmen, taking six [...]

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 2nd Test Day 1 – Grenada

The Windies have seen Bangladesh firmly occupy the driving seat in the second test in Grenada. The home side were put into bat after losing the toss, Travis Dowlin put on a good show but fell 5 runs short of his maiden test century as his side were all out for a disappointing 237. Off-spinner [...]

West Indies v Bangladesh in Grenada

Grenada will host the 2nd Digicel Test Match between the West Indies and the Bangladesh at the Grenada National Stadium Fri Jul 17 – Tue Jul 21. Click here for tickets Click here for updates and news Tel: 001 473 435 836 Fax: 001 473 440 6924 Email: ydc@spiceisle.com

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