CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – Kieran Powell had a good year in West Indies colours and now he is looking to do even better when he puts on his Leeward Islands shirt. The tall, left-handed opener has been named vice captain of the Leewards team as they try to win the Caribbean […]
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Snell Hall project funding being jeopardized, says MP Gilbert
St. George’s, December 18, 2012 – The reluctance of the Tillman Thomas administration to commence work on the much talked-about Venezuela-funded Snell Hall project in St. Patrick is “a blatant act of mischief against the people,’’ according to MP Joseph Gilbert.
Remarks from President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte
The honour is mine to bid you welcome to this historic occasion in West Indies cricket. It is the first media engagement following the recent announcement of the Caribbean Premier League.
Verus launches franchise-based Twenty 20 league in the Caribbean
Monday 17th December 2012 – Cove Spring House, Barbados: Verus International today officially launched a new franchise based Twenty20 tournament, ‘The Caribbean Premier League’ (‘CPL’). Present at the launch, were West Indies Cricket Board President, Dr Julian Hunte, Chairman and CEO of Verus International, Ajmal Khan, WICB CEO Michael Muirhead […]
Praise for Kieran Powell after good year with the bat
Bridgetown, Barbados – Following his recent excellent showing in the Test series in Bangladesh, West Indies batsman Kieran Powell has come in for high praise from the Directors and Management of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre.
Newly refurbished centre hosts first Christmas party
St. George’s, December 17, 2012 – MP Peter David is concerned about the pace allowing for occupancy by Grenadians at newly constructed housing units in Mt. Gay, St. George’s.
Caribbean T20 ticket sales start in Trinidad on Monday
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – Cricket fans will get the opportunity to secure early-bird tickets for the West Indies Cricket Board’s Caribbean T20 2013 when the ticket booths in Trinidad open on Monday at 9 am.
Appeals hold up proceedings in criminal case against Grenada police
St. George’s, December 14, 2012 – Legal appeals have stymied progress in the case against five Grenada police officers charged with the beating death of Oscar Bartholomew.
Windies Women inspired after watching legends in Fire In Babylon
Bridgetown, Barbados – The members of the West Indies Women team have been challenged to adopt a fearless approach when they tackle opponents in their next two assignments and beyond. That call came from captain Merissa Aguilleira, who threw out the challenge after she and team-mates held a team-building session […]
WICB & Digicel host Grassroots Cricket Fun Day across the region
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board and Digicel will collaborate to host a series of action-packed Grassroots Cricket Fun Day across the region this weekend.
WICB and Verus International announce professional T20 league will cause huge financial injection into Caribbean
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announces that it has concluded an agreement with Barbados-based Verus International to launch a professional franchise-based Twenty20 league in the Caribbean starting in 2013.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION URGES THE PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD A GOVERNMENT BUY-BACK OF GRENLEC SHARES
Following the recent announcement that WRB Enterprise Inc. (WRB) intends to divest its interest in Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC), the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Honourable Keith Mitchell, has written to the Prime Minister, extending his full support and encouragement for a government led share buy-back from […]
Caribbean T20 ticket prices with “everyone in mind”
St John’s, Antigua – Cricket fans will get the golden opportunity to secure their favourite seats for the Caribbean T20 2013 when tickets go on sale later this month. The West Indies Cricket Board has set ticket prices at affordable prices in a bid to encourage members of the Windies […]
Windies Women to clash with South Africa in 5 ODIs and 2 T20s in January
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Women will host their South African counterparts for five One Day Internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals in January 2013 to kick off the international season for the women.
Coach Campbell wants to see runs flowing from bats of Windies Women
Bridgetown, Barbados – The members of the West Indies Women’s team have been urged to put big runs on the scoreboard when they compete in two friendly matches this week.
