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 […]
SDA Church in St Vincent to Provide 1200 meals daily, for a four week period
St. Vincent Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Mission of Seventh Day Adventists will be providing 1200 meals daily from next week, to support the ongoing Volcano Relief Effort. Speaking on NBC Radio on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the initiative will take effect on April […]
I STOPPED, I THOUGHT about it, and took the Vaccine!!
By Dr. Neals Chitan As founder and frontline community educator of “Project STOP ‘n’ THINK-an international social skill movement which has impacted the lives and decision making of millions across the globe, the time is here to add my voice in helping to encourage people to do their part in […]
CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Fifth place playoff
Thomas hits top-class ton as Leewards end on a high note ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Devon Thomas made a career-best 117 to guide Leeward Islands Hurricanes to a seven-wicket win over Barbados Pride in the CG Insurance Super50 Cup fifth place playoff. In his new role as opener, the experienced […]
CG Insurance Super50 Cup: The Final
Simply The Best! Simmons stars with 146 to take Trinidad and Tobago Red Force to the title. ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Lendl Simmons scored a match-winning century which showcased the dominance of Trinidad and Tobago Red Force as they easily beat Guyana Jaguars by 152 runs to win the final […]
Four-Day “Best v Best” West Indies squads announced in preparation Sri Lanka Tests
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection panel today named 26 players to participate in a “Best v Best” four-day practice match in preparation for the upcoming Test Series against Sri Lanka. The match will be held on March 8-11 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) ahead of the two […]
International Cricket to return to the Caribbean, as CWI confirm Sri Lanka Tour
ST JOHN’S, Antigua —Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the all-format International tour between West Indies and Sri Lanka starting in March, signalling the return of international cricket to the Caribbean. The two teams will play three (3) T20Is, three (3) One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two (2) Test matches in a bio-secure environment in Antigua from Wednesday, […]
