Caribupdate Weekly Editorials April 3, 2013: WE welcome the various announcements outlined in the March 27 Throne Speech by the Governor General, in what this newspaper last week called a “bold agenda’’.
Caribbean News and Sports
Former colleague says “street fighter’’ Noel should be in Grenada senate
St George’s, April 5, 2013 – A former member of the National Democratic Congress says the party, which was booted out of office with a 15 – 0 general election defeat on February 19, would have been better served with a Glen Noel selection to the senate.
Leewards vs Windwards now day game on Sunday
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced a change to the upcoming round of matches in the WICB Regional Super 50 tournament. The match between Leeward Islands and Windward Islands at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground on Sunday, April 7 will now be a day game.
JCA congratulates Cameron and Nanthan
St John’s, Antigua – The Jamaica Cricket Association has joined its fellow regional Territorial Boards in congratulating newly elected West Indies Cricket Board President Dave Cameron and Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan.
GCB congratulates Cameron and Nanthan
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) extends congratulations to Mr. Wycliffe “Dave” Cameron and Mr. Emmanuel Nathan who were elected President and Vice President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on March 27, 2013 in Barbados.
Semi-finalists decided in Regional 4 Day Tournament
St John’s, Antigua – The four semi-finalists for this year’s WICB Regional 4 Day Tournament have been decided following the last round of matches, which ended earlier this week. The four teams – Jamaica, Windward Islands, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago – have done enough to qualify for the semis.
T&TCB welcomes new WI cricket boss
THE Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board has joined the rest of the Caribbean community in congratulating Jamaican businessman Dave Cameron on his election as president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
WICBC congratulates President Cameron and VP Nanthan
St John’s, Antigua – The Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control (WICBC) has sent messages of congratulations to newly elected West Indies Cricket Board President Mr. Dave Cameron and Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan.
West Indies name preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has named its preliminary squad of 30 players for the ICC Champions Trophy to be staged from June 6 to 23 in England and Wales.
PM Congratulates Cameron on WICB Presidency
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaican Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron on being elected President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). The elections were held today in Barbados.
AN ACTIVIST DECISION
Caribupdate Weekly Editorial THERE is always an air of positivity over the starting of a new parliamentary term — always coming on the heels of election campaigns that, by their very nature these days, are bruising.
Grenada government recommits to regional integration
St. George’s, March 29, 2013 – The recently installed government of Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has reiterated Grenada’s support for efforts at Caribbean integration.
WIPA President hails Cameron & Nathan; thanks Dr. Hunte
Bridgetown, BARBADOS – Speaking from Accra Beach Hotel, where he attended the 14th AGM of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), President of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), Wavell Hinds has offered sincere congratulations to in the incoming leaders of the WICB, President Dave Cameron and Vice-President Emmanuel Nathan.
STATEMENT OF NEW WICB PRESIDENT WHYCLIFFE ‘DAVE’ CAMERON
I am most humbled, happy and feel very blessed to be elected to lead this most august body that is the West Indies Cricket Board.
Dave Cameron Elected New WICBC President
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Dave Cameron and Emmanuel Nanthan has been elected the new President and Vice President of the West Indies Cricket Board.
