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 […]
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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 […]
US & Cuba: Time for good neighbourliness
By Arley Gill At the Treaty of Paris in 1898, Spain relinquished sovereignty over Cuba and Puerto Rico. This was followed by US military government in Cuba. Subsequently, the US passed the Platt Amendment which allowed the United States to establish and maintain tremendous influence on the Caribbean island of […]
WICB, ESPN sign exclusive four-year agreement for the NAGICO Super50 Coverage of the Caribbean’s marquee 50 overs
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has announced that ESPN Caribbean has acquired exclusive media rights to bring “live” coverage of the region’s premier One-day tournament, the NAGICO Super50, to the Caribbean audience until 2018. The agreement commences with this year’s edition, held once again in Trinidad & […]
Ridley Jacobs quotes | NAGICO Super50 Tournament
JOHN’S, Antigua – This year’s NAGICO Super50 Tournament opens next Thursday in Trinidad & Tobago. Leeward Islands Hurricanes are a seven-time winner of the region’s premier 50 overs-a-side tournament (including three shared) and will be looking to recapture past glories. […]
Delta announces new service to Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, January 9, 2015 – GIS: Delta Airline has announced that it will be starting a new weekly service between Atlanta and Grenada this summer. The United States based airline says the new service will be operated on Saturdays starting June 6th 2015 and ending August 15 2015. […]
National Celebrations Committee reveals plans 2015 Independence Celebrations
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, January 8, 2015 – GIS: Almost one month away from Grenada’s anticipated 41st Independence Anniversary, the National Celebrations Committee (NCC), on Tuesday, hosted a media launch to formally begin the countdown to the grand patriotic event. The NCC revealed that this year’s celebrations will be observed under […]
