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The GBSS fraternity mourns the loss of one of its illustrious sons and former Governor General – Sir Paul Scoon GCMG, GCVO, OBE.

Sir Paul, who attended and taught at the GBSS, died on Monday September 2, 2013 at the age of 78, after a long illness. Sir Paul, a former Hostel Master, was instrumental in maintaining and attaching prominence to the GBSS Alumni Association in Grenada. On behalf of the GBSS Alumni […]

Cricket

17 named for Windies Women’s camp

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board on Monday announced a 17-member West Indies Women’s squad to prepare for a series of One-day and Twenty20 Internationals next month against England and New Zealand. Squad   Name Territory Age ODIs T20Is 1. Merissa Aguilleira Trinidad & Tobago 27 61 […]

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Experts select Limacol CPL 12-Man Squad

Bridgetown, Barbados – The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) has named its team of the tournament. The team, a playing eleven plus a twelfth man, and in batting order, is:       1.   Andre Fletcher (St. Lucia Zouks) 2.   Chris Gayle (Jamaica Tallawahs, captain) 3.   […]

Cricket

Tired Gayle looks forward to break

Kingston, Jamaica – Chris Gayle says he is looking forward to taking a three-month break from cricket. He made the revelation last weekend shortly after guiding Jamaica Tallawahs to the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title at Queen’s Park Oval. “It’s been a long road, and I am very, very […]

Cricket

Russell targeting A-Team tour of India

Cricinfo article Kingston, Jamaica – Andre Russell, the Jamaican allrounder, is eager to carry over his outstanding Caribbean Premier League form for winners Jamaica Tallawahs into the West Indies A tour of India in September. Russell finished sixth in the CPL top-scorers chart with 203 runs made with at a […]

Cricket

Renaldo Mohammed cops Most Outstanding Cricketer at Antigua leg of WICB Sandals Foundation Under 15 High Performance Camp

St John’s, Antigua – Top regional Under 15 bowler, Guyanese Renaldo Mohammed copped the Most Outstanding Cricketer award at the recently concluded West Indies Cricket Board Sandals Foundation Under 15 High Performance Camp in Antigua. Mohammed’s teammate, Richie Looknauth won the trophy for Best Bowler while Trinidad and Tobago’s Under […]

Cricket

Saqlain Mushtaq to conduct clinic for Windies spinners

St John’s, Antigua – Former Pakistan player and international spin bowling consultant Saqlain Mushtaq has been engaged by the West Indies Cricket Board to conduct an extensive spin bowling clinic for current and emerging West Indian players. Twelve male spin bowlers from various age groups along with three West Indies […]

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