We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of West Indies batting legend Seymour Nurse on Monday in his native Barbados, after battling illness. The Caribbean and the game have indeed, lost a true legend. Seymour was one of the greatest batsmen ever to play the game and typified […]
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BUSY WEEK AT THE CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will have several high-profile hearings in both the Original and Appellate Jurisdiction during the period of 7-10 May 2019. The Court will hear a case concerning the freedom of movement of Caribbean citizens as well as two sets of cases […]
Ministry of Education Statement re: St. Andrew’s Methodist School
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development and Religious Affairs advises the general public, that normal school activities at the St. Andrew’s Methodist School have been disrupted due to concerns about the structural integrity of some sections of the school’s plant. Acting on the advice of engineers, and in consultation […]
Shai Hope and Chris Gayle named as Vice Captains
DUBLIN, Ireland – Shai Hope and Chris Gayle have been named as the vice captains of West Indies team for the Ireland Tri-Nation Series and ICC Cricket World Cup, respectively. Hope, the 25-year-old wicket-keeper/batsman was named as the deputy to Jason Holder for the ODI Series which started on Sunday and […]
HIGH HOPES, PERFORMANCE SUPPORT FOR WEST INDIES UNDER-19 PROSPECTS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Head coach Graeme West is buoyed by the progress of the current crop of West Indies Under-19 recruits following a second training and development camp here. The training camp, which took place over the Easter period at the West Indies High Performance Centre at the Coolidge […]
WEST INDIES TRIO READY TO TURN UP THE TEMPO IN WOMEN’S T20 CHALLENGE
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews and Shakera Selman of the West Indies Women’s team will join their international counterparts to participate in the four-match tri-series being hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from May 6-11 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Stafanie and Shakera will […]
Seven technology pioneers honoured for contribution to Caribbean Internet governance
BY GERARD BEST gerard@gerardbest.com PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. May 3, 2019—Seven of the region’s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF). Melford Nicholas, Minister of State and […]
West Indies arrive in Ireland, set to face hosts on Sunday
DUBLIN, Ireland – West Indies arrived in Ireland on Wednesday evening as they prepare for the upcoming Tri-Nation Series featuring the host nation and Bangladesh. On arrival, assistant coach Roddy Estwick spoke to CWI Media and outlined the team’s plans ahead of the first match against Ireland. The match will […]
CCJ ORDERS ALLEYNE TO SERVE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed the appeal in the matter of Renaldo Anderson Alleyne v The Queen, and recommended that Mr. Alleyne serves at least twenty-five years under the six concurrent life sentences he received in 2012. This is the first time where […]
WIPA, Wray & Nephew Partner To Provide Coaching Clinic
Kingston, Jamaica – In a media launch on Tuesday, May 1, 2019, Wray & Nephew announced its sponsorship of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T20 Cricket Competition, a grassroots cricket competition in Jamaica. The Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum brand will invest JMD$40 million in this year’s […]
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes
BY GERARD BEST BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. May 1, 2019—The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber attacks and cyber crimes surge across the region. “The sophisticated use of technology by highly incentivised criminal organisations has created unprecedented opportunities for transnational crime elements that no one region, country or entity […]
Experts call for Caribbean to make its voice heard on global Internet governance
BY GERARD BEST gerard@gerardbest.com BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. April 30, 2019—The internet has come to play a vital role in the social and economic development of the Caribbean. Yet, countries in the region are, in the main, relying heavily on external interests to make important decisions about the technical specifications and security […]
Player Draft Finalizes Franchise Contracted Squads For CWI Professional Season
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Just half-dozen players from outside of their home territory were picked up by franchises during the 2019-20 Player Draft for the West Indies domestic professional season today. Kjorn Ottley, a member of the Combined Campuses & Colleges Marooners side that last November won the West Indies […]
ARIN increases support for Caribbean Internet development
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. April 25, 2019—For anyone wondering how Internet development is evolving in the Caribbean, an international conference held in Bridgetown, Barbados, hosted by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), provided more than a few positive clues. The second annual ARIN Caribbean Forum attracted Internet policy makers, computer networking […]
Applications open for US$25,000 LACNIC Programa FRIDA fund
BY GERARD BEST gerard@gerardbest.com April 25, 2019—Digital entrepreneurs and innovators working on Internet development projects could win a total of US$25,000 through the Regional Fund for Digital Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean, called Programa FRIDA. This year, priority is being given to projects that promote gender equity in […]
