KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends heartfelt regards to the people of Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Greneda, Barbados and other countries who were impacted by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 and the 5.9 magnitude aftershock felt today, Wednesday, August 22, 2018. We […]
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POST-JUDGMENT APPLICATION IN GUYANA LAND APPEAL DISMISSED BY CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed a postjudgment application, brought by Mr. Deonarine Natram, to reopen the court’s recent decision in Narine v Natram. In the previous judgment, dated 10th May 2018, the CCJ had settled a dispute over land in Guyana between two […]
Cocktails, Cuisine and Soca for Spice Addiction Entertainment events
St. Georges, Grenada (Sonique Solutions) – Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high as premium fete enthusiasts and global Carnival connoisseurs eagerly await the upcoming slate of events being unleashed by promotional outfit Spice Addiction Entertainment (SAE) for the 2018 Grenada ‘Spicemas’. Spicemas has in the past few years […]
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TO WELCOME THE CCJ PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. A ceremonial sitting of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be the final in a series of events commemorating the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders’ elevation to the office of CCJ President. The event will be held at the […]
SPECIAL SITTING HIGHLIGHTS CCJ’S SUCCESSES AND ITS NEW PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. In what was noted by a few speakers as being held on an interesting date, the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), was honoured at a Special Sitting of the Court at the Seat of the Court in Port […]
CCJ RESTORES CONVICTION AND SENTENCE BUT CRITICISES PROCEDURAL FLAWS IN BELIZE CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a conviction and sentence of 5 years for causing dangerous harm imposed on Mr. Gilbert Henry be restored but noted that, as Mr. Henry had already served his time, he would not be imprisoned or face any […]
Lawless Gets Jamaica’s Attention. Shoots Two Major Videos on the Island
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. June 29, 2018: There’s almost always a great story when Jamaican creatives team up with their counterparts in Trinidad and Tobago Undoubtedly two of the region’s most thriving entertainment hubs, the islands’ artistes have already proven their passion for delivering music that could be appreciated and enjoyed the world […]
David Warner to Join St. Lucia Stars for 2018 CPL
The St Lucia Stars have announced that David Warner will join them for the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Warner will replace fellow Australian, D’Arcy Short, who is no longer available for the tournament due to being selected for Australia A’s tour of India which takes place in August […]
Silent Morning sets sail for Summer 2018 tour
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – After unleashing unparalleled vibes in T&T’s Carnival an amazing first time experience for Jamaica’s Carnival, the Silent Morning party brand now embarks on a summer 2018 journey which will take its epic boat ride phenom to the masses with Carnival destinations such as St. Lucia, […]
CCJ Strikes Down Mandatory death penalty in Barbados
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Judgments were delivered by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in a pair of unrelated death penalty cases from Barbados. The cases, Jabari Sensimania Nervais v The Queen and Dwayne Omar Severin v The Queen, were consolidated because both appeals challenged the murder convictions of each […]
A bridge over troubled water for St. Kitts-Nevis
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Despite months of social intervention in the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis, the guns are still intermittently popping, stealing the lives of targeted and unsuspecting victims alike. Of course, the numbers have shown an encouraging decline, like the 45% drop in homicides on the mainland of […]
CCJ ORDERS PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE IN GUYANESE LAND DISPUTE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ordered that the appellant, Ms. Rajpattie Thakur in her capacity as the executrix of the will of her mother, Mrs. Dolarie Thakur, be declared the rightful owner of land at Plantation Mon Desir, Canal No. 2 West Bank Demerara in […]
Shine DC ready for homecoming at Hookie Weekend 2018
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – With all the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming 2018 edition of the annual Hookie DC weekend, festival fanatics are anxiously awaiting the return of the famous fete ‘Shine’ which will this year join the lineup of cherished events on Saturday 23rd June. Shine DC […]
KEMAR ROACH REACHES 150 TEST WICKETS
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia- Kemar Roach became the thirteenth WINDIES bowler to reach 150 Test wickets, joining an elite list of WINDIES Legends, the likes of Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose, Michael Holding and Malcolm Marshall among others. Roach expressed his honour in joining this elite group and is looking forward […]
CCJ Dismessses Appeal By Barbadian Public Servant
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today issued its reasons for dismissing the appeal of Mr. James Ifill, a public service employee, who was compelled to resign from his office after an investigation found him guilty of several misconduct charges. Mr. Ifill had been employed as […]
