By Dr. Neals J. Chitan From the latter part of the 20th century, the issues of personal rights and freedoms have taken center stage in local and international discussions and forums, demanding civic responsibility from “the powers that be” in a bold attempt to ensure people’s rights to self expression. […]
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Former Jamaica PM Edward Seaga dies at 89
In a release a short while ago by the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness announced the passing of former Prime Minister of Jamaica Mr. Edward Seaga. Mr. Seaga who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister died in the USA where he was receiving medical treatment. His family was with him […]
CCJ Dismisses Application Against Barbados by a Grenadian Family
May 18, 2019: Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an application for special leave in the Original Jurisdiction matter of Tamika Gilbert, Lynnel Gilbert, Royston Gilbert, Glennor Gilbert and the State of Barbados. The applicants were mother, father and two adult daughters. They were […]
Taylor Stars With The Bat While Fletcher Spins West Indies To Victory
DUBLIN, Ireland- A captain’s knock of 75 from 53 balls from Stafanie Taylor and 4/14 from Afy Fletcher saw the West Indies Women secure a comfortable 64-run victory over Ireland Women in the first T20 of the three-match Hanley Energy T20 International series, played at the YMCA Cricket Club in […]
Guyanese Man Fails In His Bid To Have Judgement Enforced At CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an application for special leave to appeal in the matter of James Ramsahoye v Linden Mining Enterprises (LME), Bauxite Industry Development Company Limited (BIDCO) and National Industrial Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). Mr. Ramsahoye was seeking permission from the […]
PM welcomes news of service improvements by Telecommunications Service Provider
May 23, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has welcomed news of imminent service improvements by telecommunication service provider, FLOW. At a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday, the new Vice-President of Cable and Wireless Communications for the Central Caribbean, Mr. Magnus Ternsjo said the company has made a […]
CWI PRESIDENT, CEO TO VISIT GUYANA
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Ricky Skerritt and Chief Executive Officer Jonny Grave will travel to Guyana today to meet with stakeholders and Government officials over the next two days. Repairing stakeholder relationships was one of the key points of the “Cricket First Plan” put forward […]
COOPER REPLACES DOTTIN FOR IRELAND AND ENGLAND TOURS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Britney Cooper has been named as the replacement for Deandra Dottin for the West indies Women’s tour to Ireland and England. Deandra suffered damage to her right shoulder and will require corrective surgery, ruling her out of competition for the upcoming months. Deandra’s recent destructive form has seen her […]
Praise Pours In For Retiring CCJ Judge, Mr. Justice Hayton
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Representatives from around the region converged today at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for a Ceremonial Sitting to commemorate the retirement of one of its earliest sworn-in judges, the Honourable Mr. Justice David Hayton, who will retire from […]
CCJ To Bid Farewell To Mr. Justice Hayton TO BID
Port of Spain, Trinidad. On Friday, 17 May 2019 at 10 am AST, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host a Ceremonial Sitting at its headquarters in Port of Spain to commemorate the Honourable Mr. Justice David Hayton’s retirement from office Mr. Justice Hayton, having joined the Court at […]
ICC Cricket WC 2019 Announces Most Advanced Cricket WC Coverage To Date
A video on the commentators’ panel for the 10-team event is available for free editorial use here The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a stellar line up of commentators for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup along with detailed broadcast plans that will bring more than a billion fans […]
Tribute To Windies Super Fan, Keith Van Anderson by CWI President Ricky Skerrit
It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we heard the tearful news of the passing of West Indies Super Fan, Keith van Anderson, also known affectionately to all as “Pipe Man”. World cricket has lost a major friend and the West Indies team has lost one of […]
Under-19 World Cup winners among players to work on “white-ball” skills
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Four members of the 2016 West Indies Under-19 World Cup-winning squad headline a group of 15 players chosen to attend a Cricket West Indies (CWI) Emerging Players training camp aimed at enhancing their skills in the white-ball formats of the game. Leeward Islands Hurricanes batsman Keacy […]
Cricket West Indies and Cricket Canada to Strengthen Ties
ST, JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Ricky Skerritt welcomed Cricket Canada’s President Ranjit Saini to Antigua and paid tribute to the longstanding friendship between West Indies and Canada cricket. President Saini was hosted at a dinner meeting by President Skerritt Monday night and he then met with CEO […]
NNP Successful Retreat
Monday, May 13th, 2019: The New National Party concluded a very successful retreat last Saturday at the St Marks Secondary School. Executive members and other officials including invitees from each constituency attended to meet and discuss national issues. The activity which lasted for about 7 hours, included presentations from Dr. […]
