St John’s, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte has sent congratulations to the legendary former West Indies fast bowler and WICB President, Rev Wes Hall, following the announcement of his knighthood.
Month: June 2012
Smith seeks to prove himself
Southampton, England – Dwayne Smith said he would use every opportunity given to try to prove himself and secure a steady place in the West Indies team.
Sammy wants WI to live up to “favourites” tag
Southampton, England – Darren Sammy said he was surprised to learn that West Indies were favourites for their series of three One-day Internationals against England, which opens on Saturday at the Ageas Bowl here.
Former minister says he’s not quitting politics
St. George’s, June 14, 2012 – MP Peter David, who resigned April 30 as a government minister, has assured his constituents that he has no plans of quitting politics. “I am not getting out of politics and I am not abandoning the people,’’ the former Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister […]
President Hunte hails Doctrove as outstanding servant of cricket
St John’s, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte has hailed Billy Doctrove as an outstanding servant of West Indies cricket and one of the leading regional umpires. The Dominican Doctrove announced his retirement from the ICC Emirate Elite Panel last week. “It is with […]
Positive approach is paying off, says Springer
Gros Islet, St Lucia — Coach of the West Indies A Team Hendy Springer is pleased with what he has seen so far from his players against India A. Speaking on Thursday during the team’s three-hour training session at Beausejour Cricket Ground, Springer said it was “heartening to see” the […]
Gibson picks Windies to win ODI series
Southampton, England – Ottis Gibson said he was confident West Indies could win their series of three One-day Internationals against England, which opens on Saturday here.
Call to join clean-up on Saturday
St. George’s, June 14, 2012 – Several individuals and organizations are collaborating for a major environmental undertaking this weekend in the south of the island.
Kieran Powell, Assad Fudadin join West Indies A Team
Gros Islet, St Lucia — The West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) Selection Panel has called up Kieran Powell and Assad Fudadin to the West Indies A Team 13-man squad for the third Digicel “Test” against India A at Beausejour Cricket Ground in St Lucia.
WIPA WEIGHS IN ON RAMDIN ISSUE
KINGSTON, Jamaica – West Indies Players Association (WIPA) president, Wavell Hinds, has spoken out on the Dinesh Ramdin matter. Speaking from Kingston, Hinds expressed disappointment at the West Indies wicketkeeper batsman’s actions immediately after reaching his century during the 3rd and final Test match between England and the West Indies […]
Happy Birthday to Hon. Tillman Thomas
St. George’s, June 13, 2012 – NDC Public Relations Officer, Arley Gill, has extended the party’s best wishes to Honourable Tillman Thomas who is celebrating his 67th birthday.
Carnival City Thursday at Garfield’s, Sunday in St. John
St. George’s, June 13, 2012 – A stellar lineup has been assembled for the next two showcases of Carnival City 2012 – one to be held in St. John and the other in St. George’s.
Debt! What Debt! (Part І)
Follow India A vs West Indies A here GDP is Not an Indicator of Ability to pay Debt I intended to write this week to prove indisputably that the majority of you who go around saying thatGrenadais in too much debt and that the debt has crippled the country are […]
We failed to win the key moments says Sammy
BIRMINGHAM, England – Darren Sammy identified the consistent failure to win the key moments in another competitive series for West Indies led to their 2-0 Test series defeat against England.
No official request as yet from NNP, says FIU boss
St. George’s, June 11, 2012 – Labour leader Chester Humphrey Sunday criticized a local talkshow host for an on-air interview with the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the police investigative department that probes “matters arising from suspicious transaction reports, money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes.’’
