The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will host international cricket again after passing an inspection by the International Cricket Council.
The venue was heavily criticised after the second Test between West Indies and England was abandoned because of an unfit outfield in February 2009.
The ICC told the West Indies Cricket Board the ground could not be used for international cricket for 12 months.
But after checking the venue's latest condition the ICC is now satisfied.
David Richardson, ICC general manager said: "We are content that the ground is now of sufficient standard to host international cricket again."
England, sent in to bat, had reached 7-0 in 1.4 overs before play was stopped, with bowlers complaining they could not keep their footing on the outfield, which was made up of a thick layer of sand in parts.
The decision to re-approve the Sir Vivian Richards ground is in accordance with the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, which was introduced in 2006 to ensure international cricket was played in conditions of a suitably high standard.
"The remedial work has been carried out and Mr Crowe has carried out a full inspection, during which he found the ground to be of a good standard," said Richardson.
"We are happy the situation has been remedied, we congratulate the ground staff on their hard work and we thank the WICB for their support and commitment in the process. This re-approval is effective immediately."
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