JOHN’S, Antigua – The oldest rivalry in West Indies first-class matches will be the centre of attraction in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. Leaders Guyana Jaguars hosts long-time rivals and reigning double-crown regional champions Barbados Pride in the key match […]
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WIPA, PLAYERS, DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF PHIL HUGHES
Kingston, Jamaica: The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Australian international cricketer Phil Hughes. Speaking on behalf of West Indian cricketers, President and CEO of WIPA, Wavell Hinds, said: “Phil Hughes was a keen competitor and with his talent, had a bright […]
WICB statement on the passing of Philip Hughes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board said today it was extremely sad to hear of the passing of young Australian batsman Philip Hughes, following an injury he suffered during a first-class match on Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia. WICB President Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron said: “It […]
“We are not involved in that,” ….Lennox Linton states categorically
Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Lennox Linton is calling on the Christian Council to intervene in order to stop the Leader of the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) from wrongly attributing statements to him. Recently the DLP, UWP and the media were invited to sign an electoral code of […]
THE LANDINGS ST. LUCIA OFFERS HOT BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
ST. LUCIA (November 26, 2014) – The Landings St. Lucia is offering an enticing Black Friday/ Cyber Monday special that’s hard to beat for guests wishing to escape the cold this winter. The AAA Four Diamond resort is offering 45 percent off one- and two-bedroom marina view villa suites, […]
UWP Government to lower VAT, double marketing budget for hotel and tourism operations
Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Lennox Linton has promised that when elected to Government, his party will reduce VAT on hotel and tourism operations to 7.5 percent across the board. Presently, such operations pay 10 and 15 percent VAT. Linton outlined a plan to properly market Dominica and […]
Official Points | Standings after the second round
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the second round of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, T-tied, IM-incomplete match, A-abandoned match, ADP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, RAM-match referee awarding match, Bat-batting points, […]
Calabash Grenada Wins Service Excellence in Tourism award and named the Business Leader
Grenada (Nov. 24, 2014) -With its reputation for combining five star service and luxury within a relaxed and intimate environment, Calabash Grenada (www.CalabashHotel.com), is honoured to have been selected as the winner of both the Service Excellence in Tourism award and named the Business Leader of the Year by the […]
UWP’s youth arm condemns DLP Leader, declares him a poor role model –Calls for an apology to Monell Williams
The Youth Arm of the United Workers Party (UWP) Team Dominica has urged youths and Dominicans in general to condemn Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit and judge him to be unfit to lead the nation because of his crass verbal assault against the female UWP candidate for the St Joseph Constituency. Mr. […]
German Journalists to the sister-isle of Carriacou
With the return of Condor Airlines to Grenada, the Grenada Tourism Authority (G.T.A) has organized a five (5) member team familiarization visit of German Journalists to the sister-isle of Carriacou. On Wednesday, November 19th, five (5) German Journalists visited the sister-isle of Carriacou. This was all part of a familiarization […]
Spar but take care of nation’s business in Senate Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly
On the evening of November 13, Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced a few changes to his ministerial and senatorial appointments. Cabinet reshuffles are great focal points for discussions; no different to the hullabaloo that is generated after the results of the Carnival Queen Show, Panorama, Soca Monarch and Calypso […]
Fudadin named for South Africa Test tour – Cottrell match readiness to be assessed
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Committee today named Assad Fudadin to the West Indies Test tour to South Africa. Darren Bravo, who had been offered a contract for the series, wrote to the Chairman of Selectors, Clive Lloyd, and citing personal reasons, requested that he […]
Reject Roosevelt Skerrit for his disrespect for our Women
President of the UWP Team Dominica, Letricia Cadette, calls on all women to reject Roosevelt Skerrit, for his disrespect for women. Says Ms Cadette, “In the last few hours I have read and listened to many comment on the statements made by the Prime Minister where claimed, if he had […]
GRENADA’s 2014 NUTMEG FESTIVAL OPENS
Friday 21st November 2014, True Blue Bay Resort. The smell of spices permeated the air at the auspicious opening of the Pure Grenada Nutmeg Spice Festival. The festival, which was first held in 2012, celebrates Grenada’s nutmeg which is the most desired spice and holds pride of place as the […]
WICB Task Force commences work
Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board Task Force comprising chairman Michael Gordon and members Sir Wes Hall and Sir Richard Cheltenham held its initial meeting in Barbados, on Monday November 17. The Task Force will continue its work and present its report to the Board of Directors on […]
