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Jamaica's Nesta Carter, Michael Frater Finish 2-3 in Stockholm 100M
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Eric Ripert and José Andrés Are Headlining This Legendary Caribbean Culinary Festival in Grand Cayman

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On a breezy January morning on Grand Cayman, the turquoise sea meets a stage unlike any other in the Caribbean. Chefs, winemakers and culinary enthusiasts gather along Seven Mile Beach, cocktails in hand, ready for a week where food becomes spectacle, tradition meets innovation, and the world’s top talent comes together on one island. This […]

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Grenada's Medal Leads the World

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada leads the world in Olympic medals — when population is considered. On a per-capita basis, Grenada leads the entire world in Olympic glory in London this summer, according to the Web site Medals Per Capita. It is followed by Jamaica. Grenada, which has a population of […]

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Kirani James Wins Gold in 400M, Earns Grenada's First-Ever Medal

Above: Kirani James Boulevard in St Georges, Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff London’s Olympic Stadium track has a new name: Kirani James Boulevard. Grenada’s Kirani James won the gold medal in the 400 metres, the first-ever medal of any kind for Grenada. James finished in 43.94, ahead of Luguelin Santos of the […]

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Grenada's Kirani James Wins Another Heat, Readies for 400M Final

By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James won his second consecutive heat Sunday to move on to the finals in the 400-metre men’s race. James, who leads Grenada’s medal hopes in London, finished in 44.59, the second-fastest time in the semi-finals behind Trinidad’s Lalonde Gordon. James finished ahead of the Bahamas’ Chris Brown in his […]

Kirani James Wins Gold in 400M, Earns Grenada's First-Ever Medal

Above: the 100m heats in London (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff It was a strong start for the Caribbean Saturday as the region’s top sprinters, from Kirani James to Usain Bolt, all moved on to the semi-finals on the men’s side. Usain Bolt won his heat in 10.09 in the 100m. Asafa […]

Grenada's Ruling Party Urges Support for Country's Olympians

Above: Kirani James (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Kirani James returned to form with a 400-metre victory in London this weekend, and now the country’s ruling party is calling on Grenadians to step up their support. The victory came a little over a month after James suffered a false start at Oregon’s Prefontaine […]

Grenada, Led by Sprinter Kirani James, Has High Hopes in London

Above: Kirani James (centre) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has brought a 10-member delegation to London, and the country has big dreams for the next two weeks. The delegation is being joined in the capital by Chef de Mission Conrad Francis and coach Albert Joseph. “There are 10 athletes in London, but 100,000 of […]

Grenada's Kirani James "On Target" for Olympics Despite False Start

 Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Kirani James suffered a bit of a setback this weekend with a disqualification at Oregon’s Prefontaine Classic, but the 19-year-old sprinter took it in stride. James, who finished third under protest, jumped the starter’s gun at the 38th Prefontaine Classic. “It was entirely my fault,” James […]

Interview with Rondell Bartholomew

 Grenada will highlight a strong Caribbean presence at this year’s London Olympics, with not one, but two star runners: Kirani James (see our interview here) and 22-year-old Rondell Bartholomew, both of whom specialize in the 400 metres. Bartholomew, a 400-metre world finalist in 2011, has represented Grenada at two world championships. A native of St […]

Commentary: Why Grenada Should Establish a National Sports Hall of Fame

 By Michael Bascombe CJ Sport Contributor One of the biggest lessons learnt from Grenada’s campaign at last weekend’s IAAF World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey is to prepare for disappointments during the careers of our top-flight competitors – Kirani James and Rondell Bartholomew. James’ failed attempt at the World Indoor 400 metre title last weekend is […]

Grenadian Lawmaker Urges Nationals to Rally Around Country's Olympians

Above: Kirani James By Michael Bascombe CJ Sport Contributor ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA — A Grenadian Parliamentarian is urging his nationals to support their Olympians for the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer. Senator Arley Gill, who is also the Culture Minister in the Grenada Government, said that this is the best opportunity for Grenada to […]

Grenada's Kirani James Puts Aside Disappointment, Focused on Olympics

Above: Trinidad and Tobago’s 4×400 Bronze medalists (Photo: M Bascombe) By Michael Bascombe World 400-metre champion Kirani James of Grenada has thrown the disappointment of his world indoor championship campaign behind him and is looking forward to the outdoor season culminating with the Olympic Games in London. James, who lost a bid to add the […]