The Political Leader and Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) take this opportunity to express our profound condolences to our executive member, Mr. Vincent Roberts, on the passing of his son, Khalil Lewis, on Friday, January 23, 2015. The party also extends similar sentiments to Khalil’s mother, Ms. Petipha […]
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WICB announces Yepme as West Indies team sponsor for CWC 2015
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Yepme will be the West Indies team sponsor for the Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. “We welcome Yepme to the West Indies cricket family of sponsors and partners for the world’s premier cricket event […]
World Fuel Prices Push Electricity Rate to Lowest Level in Four Years
Tuesday, 27 January 2015: Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (GRENLEC) is pleased to note that lower fuel prices on the world market have significantly lowered the cost of electricity. In January, GRENLEC announced a fuel rate of $0.4759/kWh or unit. This means customers are paying the lowest fuel charge since November 2010 […]
CTU celebrates 25th Anniversary with ICT Week in Port of Spain
Jan 27, 2015. Port of Spain—Prime Minister of Grenada Dr Keith Mitchell is among several high-profile speakers to present at a regional conference to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) next week. Among the technology development experts slated to speak at the CTU’s quarter-century celebrations are Professor […]
WICB seeks ICC assistance in resolving India situation – WICB to send delegation to meet with BCCI
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today communicated its intent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to find a workable solution for the premature end of the West Indies tour of India in October 2014. WICB President Dave Cameron met with some of […]
If you profess it, then possess it!
By Neals Chitan The term sanctuary is used predominantly today as a noun, referring to a large so-called “holy” open-concept room where weekly worship occurs. However, sanctuary was anciently used as a verb to describe an action of giving protective immunity to a criminal or person in trouble who was […]
WICB statement re Kieran Powell
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today clarified a number of issues relating to Mr Kieran Powell who recently issued a statement. At the time he requested a leave of absence in June 2014, Mr Powell was a contracted employee of the WICB with certain contractual obligations. […]
Match officials for semi-finals
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The West Indies Cricket Board has announced the match officials for the semi-finals of the NAGICO Super50 Tournament to be played on Thursday and Friday at the Queen’s Park Oval here. Semi-final #1: Thursday, January 22 – Guyana Jaguars vs Jamaica Franchise Umpires: Gregory Brathwaite, […]
Jason Holder on the loosing end in his first match as skipper
DURBAN, South Africa – Jason Holder said he enjoyed his first time as West Indies captain by was disappointed the team ended on the losing end to South Africa in the opening encounter of the five-match One-Day International Series. South Africa won the toss and made 278-8 off 48.2 overs […]
STATEMENT BY THE NDC ON THE DIPLOMATIC INCIDENT AT THE MEDIA WORKERS ASSOCIATION OF GRENADA ( MWAG) AWARDS CEREMONY
The National Democratic Congress regards with much alarm and disbelief, the reaction of Prime Minster Mitchell and other Government officials to the embarrassment caused to the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, and indeed to the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China, by the recent statement […]
WIA MAKES DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FIRE VICTIMS OF OLEON DENNERY & LA GUERRE BABONNEAU
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Monday, January 12, 2015 – The Women’s Arm of the United Workers’ Party, Women in Action (WIA) will make a presentation of school supplies to two young ladies who lost their dwelling by fire, over the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays at La Guerre, Babonneau and […]
WICB announce Central Retainer Contracts for 2014-2015
JOHN’S, Antigua –The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board met in Antigua today, January 10, 2015. The Board deliberated on a number of matters including cricket, governance, development, commercial and finance. The Board of Directors approved 12 central retainer contracts for male players as follows: Sulieman Benn […]
WICB announces Cricket World Cup squad
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies squad to contest the Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. Jason Holder (Captain) Marlon Samuels (Vice Captain) Sulieman Benn Darren Bravo Jonathan Carter Sheldon Cottrell Christopher Gayle Sunil Narine Denesh Ramdin Kemar Roach Andre […]
Ian Allen quotes | NAGICO Super50 Tournament
JOHN’S, Antigua – This year’s NAGICO Super50 Tournament opens this coming Thursday in Trinidad & Tobago. Windward Islands Volcanoes have stepped up their competitiveness in regional competitions over the last decade, shaking off the perennial Cinderella tag that had become their calling card. The Volcanoes recognise that they are strong […]
Pierre cared about staff’s wellbeing
By Lincoln Depradine Though much has been written and said about Leslie Pierre since his passing in December, I still feel constrained to publicly express my condolences to his wife, Clytie, his children, grandchildren and other surviving relatives. It will be remiss of me if I did not pay even […]
