St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that it will provide, at no charge, live video streaming of the Super50 and 4 Day tournaments for the season which starts tomorrow, February 7th.
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Darren Bravo scores career-best; says Windies can hold heads high
Canberra, Australia – Darren Bravo made the highest score of his limited-overs career on his 24th birthday, but ended on the losing side as the West Indies went under to Australia in the high-scoring third One-Day International on Wednesday.
Caribupdate Weekly February 6, 2013 By Lincoln Depradine This 39th year of independence is as good a time as any to reexamine Sir Eric Matthew Gairy, the “Father of Independence’’ and our first prime minister in 1974. Let’s relook Gairy not to debate his politics, economic and social programs, or […]
Grenada newspaper tells finance minister why eyebrows are raised
St. George’s, February 3, 2013 – A Grenada newspaper says the “working man’’ argument offered by the country’s finance minister in response to questions about properties he is believed to have acquired in recent years is not acceptable.
Springer seeks to make Barbados strong again
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Hendy Springer said Barbados will be looking to focus energy on upholding their rich heritage in the game during the Regional 4-Day and Super50 Tournaments.
Williams eyes more success for T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – David Williams said he expected Trinidad & Tobago to use the confidence and momentum from winning the Caribbean Twenty20 Tournament last month to fuel further success in the Regional 4-Day and Super50 Tournaments.
Windies promise to “hit back hard” after opening defeat
Perth, Australia – West Indies got off to a bad start as they suffered a heavy defeat against Australia in the first encounter of their five-match One-Day International series at the WACA Ground.
UWP TRIBUTE TO FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, MR. WILFRED ST. CLAIR-DANIEL
The United Workers Party mourns the loss of an iconic Saint Lucian citizen, Mr. Wilfred St. Clair-Daniel; who served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly for 27 years, making him the longest to serve in the position of House Speaker to date.
Reifer aims to keep CCC a competitive force
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Floyd Reifer said the Combined Campuses & Colleges will look to remain a competitive side in the Regional 4-Day and Super50 Tournaments in the face of their obvious challenge of the revolving nature of their squad.
WICB President sends best wishes to Women in India and Men in Australia
St John’s, Antigua – President of the WICB, Dr Julian Hunte, has sent words of encouragement and well wishes to the two West Indies teams on duty on two continents across the world.
He fought for justice, but promoted peace
By Lincoln Depradine Caribupdate Weekly January 30, 2013 St. George’s, Grenada – Among colleagues in the National Democratic Congress and government, as well as in the eyes of most Grenadians, he was a venerable and dignified politician.
Ruling party’s election campaign trouble reported
St. George’s, January 31, 2013 – All is reported not to be well in the political campaign of the incumbent National Democratic (NDC), which is seeking reelection at polls scheduled for February 19.
Campbell still upbeat despite heavy loss
MUMBAI, India – Sherwin Campbell said he was confident that West Indies Women’s would rebound from their heavy defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2013.
Book of condolences opened for Hon. Denis Michael Lett
NEW YORK, January 31, 2013 – Following the passing of Honourable Denis Michael Lett, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada on Monday January 28, the Consulate-General of Grenada has opened a book of condolences for signing in New York.
WICB announces 2013 window for CPL
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the 2013 window for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The regional governing body announced that the inaugural season of the CPL will be played between July 29 and August 26 2013.
