Thursday, 28 July 2022 — PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Senior Selection Panel today named 16 players for the upcoming Goldmedal T20I Cup, powered by Kent Water Purifiers against India and for the three-match T20 International (T20I) Series against New Zealand. The West Indies and India Men’s teams will go head-to-head in the five-match […]
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Ministry of Agriculture to Launch “Don’t Pack a Pest” Programme
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JULY 26, 2022: The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands,Fisheries and Cooperatives will launch its “Don’t Pack a Pest” programme on Thursday,28th July, at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) conference room. The initiative, which will be done in partnership with the Grenada Airports Authority, theGrenada Ports Authority, […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Congratulates Grenadian Athletes at the World Championship
Anderson Peters: Gold in Javelin Throw! Kirani James: Silver in 400 metre! Lindon Victor: Finished among the top 5 in the Decathlon! Every citizen of Petite Martinique, Carriacou and Grenada, ought to be definitely proud of the performances of these three outstanding athletes, at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in […]
Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Hearing Regarding John Campbel
July 6, 2022KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The preliminary hearing for the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO)allegations pertaining to John Campbell was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10 am.The trial date has been set for July 19, 2022, at 10 am
A provocative spin on mandatory vaccination!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan For over the last 13 years I have been writing commentaries as a social and behavioral interventionist, expressing my thoughts and opinions on issues that I believe are of personal, family, community, and national interests. My comments over these years truly reflected my thought and […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Sherma Jackson
August 18, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences to thefamily, friends, and colleagues of former Leeward Islands Women’s cricketer, Sherma Jackson. Ms Jackson represented the Antigua and Barbuda and Leeward Islands cricket teams. Jacksonpassed away after ailing for some time. WIPA President and CEO, […]
Businessman Manniram Prashad joins CWI Board as Non-Member Director
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) announces that Mr. Manniram Prashad, a past Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce for Guyana, and current Chairman of several prestigious commercial organizations, has been appointed to the CWI Board of Directors as a non-member (independent) Director, effective July 30, 2021. Mr. Prashad brings over 25 years of experience in commerce and private sector leadership […]
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Our STOP and THINK concept as an antidote for Sexual Crimes in Grenada!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Over the past few days, our internationally acclaimed social skill concept has been headlining in the news media here in Grenada. “Project STOP ‘n’ THINK-Mt. Horne 2021” spectacular media graduation of 43 youth and young adults has been showcasing our community empowerment work in this […]
Commonwealth Proposes First Global Tourism Action Plan to Spur Post-Covid Recovery
1 July 2021 The dramatic plunge in global tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching and devastating effects, particularly for Small States. Yesterday, during a Commonwealth Tourism Seminar, the Commonwealth Secretariat proposed the development of a global ‘Tourism Action Plan’ to help spur a much-needed recovery. Tourism is the […]
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CWI AND CPL CONTINUE EMERGING PLAYERS PATHWAY COLLABORATION
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will continue to offer development opportunities to some of the best young West Indians in the ninth edition of the CPL, which takes place in St Kitts later this year. Since 2019, and for the third consecutive season, twelve (12) players have been drafted, retained, or […]
Commonwealth launches new ocean funding database
20 May 2021: The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched an online database to help member countries be aware of and access more than US$170 million of international funding available for ocean-related projects. Accompanying this new web tool is a handbook containing valuable guidance on how to navigate the database, as […]
Commonwealth countries target inclusive shift to clean energy
14 May 2021: The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just, and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth. The biennial gathering held virtually over 12-14 May, explored practical solutions to help meet […]
West Indies’ leading women cricketers complete their first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirms that the West Indies Women’s High-Performance training squad and coaching staff have received their first vaccinations against COVID-19 at the start of their month long camp in Antigua. CWI, in partnership with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Ministry of […]
