The Junior Murray Cricket Academy has added another sponsor to the list of corporate entities backing the initiative of the Former West Indies Wicketkeeper / Batsman. On Thursday April 24th a one-year deal was signed by Mr. Kirk Seetahal the Marketing Manager of Digicel and Junior Murray, the Founder and Director […]
Caribbean News and Sports
JAMAICA THE TREND SETTER
By Neals J. Chitan As the largest of the English speaking island nations of the Caribbean, Jamaica has historically been a leader and trend setter to the smaller islands, and what a trend to set this time!! Caribbean New Now contributor Garfield L. Angus in his recent article “Crime […]
Official Points Standings after seventh round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the seventh and final round of preliminary matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR […]
Ronchi and Craig in line for BLACKCAPS Test debuts on West Indies tour
Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi and Otago Volts off-spinner Mark Craig are the new caps named today in the BLACKCAPS squad for the tour to the West Indies starting later next month. The pair’s selection is the highlight of the 15-strong squad named today to play three Tests in Jamaica, […]
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO JOIN WNYLE’S INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORKSHOP ON LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FINLAND
TAMPERE, 12 April 2014 – The World Network of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs (WNYLE) an international think-tank and action-tank based in Finland, organizes the International Youth Workshop on Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development, set to take place on 12-15 September 2014 in the town of Kiljava, Finland. The workshop is to […]
WIA IN COLLABORATION WITH SUPREME COUNSELING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (SCPD) OF BARBADOS TO DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS OF BEXON PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Monday April 14th, 2014 – Women in Action (WIA) in collaboration with Supreme Counseling for Personal Development of Barbados will, on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 present a quantity of school supplies to the student of the Bexon Primary School, which were severely affected by the Christmas […]
Official Points Standings after 6th round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the sixth round of matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR Bat Bowl 1. Trinidad […]
THE KING OF JAB ON THE ROAD AGAIN
After a sterling performance on Friday February 28th, 2013 at the International Soca Monarch, the universally acknowledged King of Jab, Wilt ‘Tallpree’ Cambridge, is about to embark on another extensive tour. Tallpree’s performance as a finalist in the Groovy Monarch competition (his 8th overall Finals appearance) is considered by some one […]
Calabash Hotel’s commitment to Grenada’s Children’s Homes
As part of our endeavour to look after our island and community, Calabash Hotel has committed its resources to supporting Grenada’s children’s homes. With a very generous financial donation from our repeat guests, Mr & Mrs Dennison from the UK, Calabash has been able to donate household items to Grenada’s […]
No prosecution of man accused of assault on former Grenada PM and others
St George’s, April 9, 2014 – A man accused of deliberating trying to drive his vehicle into a public meeting of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not face prosecution, a Grenada newspaper has reported. The driver, Tyrone Thomas, was charged with assault following complaints to police from four […]
Coach Campbell applauds Windies as they reach Semis
SYLHET, Bangladesh – West Indies Women easily beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to record their third win in a row at the ICC Women’s World T20 Tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, on Friday night. Led by a four-wicket haul from spinner Shanel Daley and an unbeaten half-century […]
Board of Directors approves 19 historic changes for development of West Indies cricket
St John’s, Antigua – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board approved a menu of 19 changes for the development of West Indies cricket with a goal of establishing the West Indies team as the number one performing team in world cricket. The decisions were taken at […]
Smith: I had a job to do!
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Dwayne Smith scored a career-best T20 International half-century as he piloted West Indies to a massive victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC World T20 Tournament. The defending champions needed a win after Sunday night’s defeat against India, and Smith responded with a blazing […]
WICB announces schedule for New Zealand and Bangladesh tours of Caribbean
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board held its first meeting for 2014 in Port of Spain on Friday March 21 and Saturday March 22. At a media conference on Saturday, following the meeting, President Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron announced that the Board […]
All to play for as World Champs Windies start ICC World T20
DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies will start their defence of the ICC World T20 title when they face India in their opening match on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. On Saturday captain Darren Sammy spoke to reporters about his team’s preparations and expectations during the upcoming event. The match bowls […]
