Being the West Indies captain is like being the holder of high political office. You have a constituency to answer to, their expectations are very high and some will be detractors no matter how much good you do. You will also be judged on performance.
Caribbean News and Sports
Rebecca Stirm leads the pack on Mission Catwalk Season 2
AGSelectPR, Kingston, Wednesday, May 2, 2012: Caribbean fashion reality series Mission Catwalk is on its sixth episode and Belize’s Rebecca Stirm-the only contestant to win more than one challenge since the start of the second season on March 27th– has copped her third win with a dress designed around the […]
Jobs and jeers features of May Day celebrations
St. George’s, May 1, 2012 – Grenada’s Acting Labour Minister, Senator Glen Noel, was greeted by a barrage of jeers during workers’ May Day celebrations Tuesday in St. George’s.
WIPA Concerned with Leaked Confidential Documents
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) is concerned to read the article published in the Barbados Nation of Sunday, April 29th, 2012, entitled “War of Words.”
Daley breaks into the top five women’s all-rounders’ list
West Indies’ Shanel Daley has broken into the top five women’s all-rounders’ list in the Reliance ICC Women’s ODI Rankings which were released at the conclusion of the three-match ODI series between West Indies and Sri Lanka women. The West Indies women won the series 2-1.
Gibson keeps the faith
The West Indies coach does not expect extraordinary results in England, but he also doesn’t expect his charges to embarrass him by Garth Wattley Ottis Gibson‘s first two years in the West Indies coaching hot seat have been as testing for him as the slow, spinning pitches of the Caribbean […]
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and Chris Gayle are trading blows again.
BY HAYDN GILL In the latest development in the long running controversy, the WICB says Gayle may be reneging on a commitment to make himself available for the majority of the imminent tour of England.
Grenada Tourism Minister Peter David resigns
St. George’s, April 30, 2012 – Government MP Peter David has resigned as Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. David tendered his resignation Monday morning during a meeting of cabinet ministers chaired by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. “I was pushed into having to take this decision after the Prime […]
Strategies being considered for dealing with NDC problems
St. George’s, April 29, 2012 – Plans appear to be in the making to rid the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of members that Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has accused of trying to “undermine’’ him, and his supporters have labeled as troublemakers, gang members and leftists.
Grand Mal Development Organization receives tennis board
St. George’s, April 29, 2012 – Residents of a St. George’s North-West community that recently won a football competition are now looking to broaden their sporting prowess. Grand Mal residents have now set their eyes on becoming a power house in table tennis.
Feels good to be on top says Chanderpaul
ROSEAU, Dominica – Shivnarine Chanderpaul said it was good to be back at the top of the World rankings for Test batsmen. This followed Sunday’s announcement from the ICC, the sport’s World governing body, that the durable West Indies batsman had leap-frogged the South African pair of A.B. de Villiers […]
A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL 2012: A CARIBBEAN ESCAPE
Montreal (Quebec), April 28, 2012 – You’re invited to the largest indoor food and cultural festival in Canada is coming to Old Montreal’s Marché Bonsecours. The 13th edition of A Taste of the Caribbean promises to whisk you away to the Islands, satisfying body and soul.
Sammy’s heroics can’t swing it Windies way
ROSEAU, Dominica — West Indies showed great fighting spirit, which according to captain Darren Sammy “is something to be proud about”, but the skipper could not hide his disappointment as his team lost the third Digicel Test against Australia by 75 runs.
Grenada Hotels Declare Energy Ambitions
St. George’s, Grenada – Russ Fielden, President of the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) announced at the Sustainable Development Council meeting today that the business association will be pursuing a Carbon Free future and energy cost reductions for the sector. The Sustainable Development Council met to discuss Grenada’s prospects […]
Statement from Senior & Long Standing NDC Members
St. George’s, April 27, 2012 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is at a crucial juncture. Senior and Long Standing members of the NDC, after much soul searching and consultation among ourselves, and with scores of other members and supporters of the Party, have decided to issue this release.
