BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce that all 152 persons tested for COVID-19 on Thursday evening returned negative results, following the suspension of Thursday’s second CG Insurance One-Day International (ODI) before a ball was bowled at Kensington Oval, Barbados. All members of the West Indies […]
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2nd CG Insurance ODI between West Indies and Australia postponed
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The second CG Insurance ODI between West Indies and Australia has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result from a non-playing member of the West Indies staff. This decision was taken after the toss at Kensington Oval once the result was known. The established COVID-19 protocols […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Gordon Brooks
July 1, 2021KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences to thefamily, friends and colleagues of accomplished photojournalist, Gordon Brooks. The Barbadian-born photographer covered West Indies cricket for over 40 years dating back to the1970’s. Many iconic moments in West Indies cricket history were captured through his […]
Commonwealth Proposes First Global Tourism Action Plan to Spur Post-Covid Recovery
1 July 2021 The dramatic plunge in global tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching and devastating effects, particularly for Small States. Yesterday, during a Commonwealth Tourism Seminar, the Commonwealth Secretariat proposed the development of a global ‘Tourism Action Plan’ to help spur a much-needed recovery. Tourism is the […]
West Indies Women go 1-0 up in CG Insurance T20 International Series
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- West Indies Women ensured that Head Coach Courtney Walsh finished his maiden T20 International in charge of the team with a victory, defeating Pakistan Women by 10 runs in the CG Insurance T20 International Series at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. Player of the Match […]
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CWI AND CPL CONTINUE EMERGING PLAYERS PATHWAY COLLABORATION
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will continue to offer development opportunities to some of the best young West Indians in the ninth edition of the CPL, which takes place in St Kitts later this year. Since 2019, and for the third consecutive season, twelve (12) players have been drafted, retained, or […]
CWI name 17-man provisional squad for the Betway Test Series against South Africa
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has named a provisional 17-man squad as preparations continue for the upcoming Betway Test Series against South Africa. The squad is expected to be further cut down to an official 13 members on Monday, June 7. The two-match Betway Test […]
Commonwealth launches new ocean funding database
20 May 2021: The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched an online database to help member countries be aware of and access more than US$170 million of international funding available for ocean-related projects. Accompanying this new web tool is a handbook containing valuable guidance on how to navigate the database, as […]
Commonwealth countries target inclusive shift to clean energy
14 May 2021: The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just, and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth. The biennial gathering held virtually over 12-14 May, explored practical solutions to help meet […]
West Indies’ leading women cricketers complete their first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirms that the West Indies Women’s High-Performance training squad and coaching staff have received their first vaccinations against COVID-19 at the start of their month long camp in Antigua. CWI, in partnership with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Ministry of […]
SDA Church in St Vincent to Provide 1200 meals daily, for a four week period
St. Vincent Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Mission of Seventh Day Adventists will be providing 1200 meals daily from next week, to support the ongoing Volcano Relief Effort. Speaking on NBC Radio on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the initiative will take effect on April […]
I STOPPED, I THOUGHT about it, and took the Vaccine!!
By Dr. Neals Chitan As founder and frontline community educator of “Project STOP ‘n’ THINK-an international social skill movement which has impacted the lives and decision making of millions across the globe, the time is here to add my voice in helping to encourage people to do their part in […]
CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Fifth place playoff
Thomas hits top-class ton as Leewards end on a high note ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Devon Thomas made a career-best 117 to guide Leeward Islands Hurricanes to a seven-wicket win over Barbados Pride in the CG Insurance Super50 Cup fifth place playoff. In his new role as opener, the experienced […]
CG Insurance Super50 Cup: The Final
Simply The Best! Simmons stars with 146 to take Trinidad and Tobago Red Force to the title. ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Lendl Simmons scored a match-winning century which showcased the dominance of Trinidad and Tobago Red Force as they easily beat Guyana Jaguars by 152 runs to win the final […]
