ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has begun the recruitment process within the Caribbean to find a permanent Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s Team. Developing Women’s cricket through the region is a vital part of the CWI strategic plan, and this role remains pivotal as the […]
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Opinion: Dealing with the deadly concoction of disease and disaster
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Today in India and Bangladesh, millions of people are hunkered down in shelters, many with masks on their faces – a chilling reminder of the COVID-19 outbreak that still grips the densely populated countries. Forced to flee their homes, families, some migrant workers who have […]
Commonwealth health ministers agree to share advice and solutions in coronavirus battle
20 May 2020: Commonwealth health ministers have agreed to coordinate their response in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Ministers endorsed removing fees for coronavirus tests and treatment, especially for migrants and refugees, as appropriate within national contexts, and creating a voluntary mechanism to share and distribute extra medical supplies including ventilators […]
GLOBAL PANDEMIC UNDERSCORES MEASUREMENT ACCURACY IMPORTANCE ON WORLD METROLOGY DAY
May 20, 2020, Bridgetown, BARBADOS – Regional metrologists (measurement experts), as well as their international counterparts, are today celebrating World Metrology Day (May 20th) by recognising the increasing importance their work will have to play in the current climate and the future economic recovery. The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards […]
CCJ ACADEMY FOR LAW PRESENTS ITS FIRST WEBINAR SERIES
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the General Legal Council of Jamaica, it will convert its 6th Biennial Conference, originally scheduled for December 2020, into three online conferences. The CCJ Academy is also collaborating with UWI […]
SAINT LUCIA ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR REOPENING OF TOURISM SECTOR ON JUNE 4
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible fashion, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy, which was unveiled by Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee, protects nationals and visitors from the threat of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) through advance testing; daily […]
Statement from CWI Ricky Skerritt on the 2019 CWI Business Situation Assessment and Financial Review
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Upon assuming office in April 2019, just over a year ago; in keeping with our theme of “Cricket First”, and promises of governance reform and financial transparency, the new CWI President and Vice President (with the support of the Directors of CWI) immediately undertook the process […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General urges breaking the silence on International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2020: International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia takes place on 17 May. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking the Silence’, which seeks to highlight the voices of the most vulnerable and marginalised in society while embracing our individual identities. The following is a statement from the Commonwealth Secretary-General […]
CCJ CALLS FOR SENTENCING GUIDELINES IN CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCE CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) allowed the appeal and thus reduced the sentence in the child sexual offence case of Linton Pompey v The Director of Public Prosecutions [2020] CCJ 7 (AJ) GY. The Court, which consisted of […]
PM Dr Keith Mitchell happy with IMF Projection for 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting economic growth of 6.25% for Grenada in 2021. Fellow Grenadians, I welcome this projection because I think It is reflective of the level of confidence in Grenada’s economy and the country’s future, based both on Government’s management of the economy and the level […]
JAMAICA TALLAWAHS ANNOUNCE CARIBBEAN PLAYERS RETENTION
The Jamaica Tallawahs have announced the Caribbean players they will be retaining for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League. International retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. This year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they wish. They could also transfer players […]
ST LUCIA ZOUKS ANNOUNCE LOCAL PLAYERS RETENTION
The St Lucia Zouks have announced the Caribbean players they will be retaining for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League. International retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. This year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they wish. They could also transfer […]
GUYANA AMAZON WARRIORS ANNOUNCE LOCAL PLAYERS RETENTION
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced the West Indian players they will be retaining for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League. International retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. This year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they wish. They could also […]
TRINBAGO KNIGHT RIDERS ANNOUNCE LOCAL PLAYERS RETENTION
The Trinbago Knight Riders have announced the Caribbean players they will be retaining for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League. International retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. This year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they wish. They could also transfer […]
ST KITTS & NEVIS PATRIOTS ANNOUNCE LOCAL PLAYERS RETENTION
The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have announced the Caribbean players they will be retaining for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League. International retentions and signings will be announced at a later date. This year teams can retain as many players from their 2019 squads as they wish. They could […]
