QUEENSLAND, Australia– Anisa Mohammed with the ball and Deandra Dottin with the bat ensured the West Indies Women a 6-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the first of three unofficial practice matches ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Winning the toss and batting first, Stafanie Taylor and her […]
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Mr. Killa Will Not defend International Monarch Crown
It is with great regret that I, Hollice Mapp professionally known as Mr Killa announce my decision to withdraw from the 2020 International Soca Monarch (ISM) Competition. As the reigning Power Soca Monarch King, I was eager to defend my crown but my declaration was not acknowledged by the officials […]
SALMON SNARES SEVEN AND NOW SCORPIONS EYE WIN OVER JAGUARS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Newcomer Pete Salmon triggered a stunning reversal of fortunes to put Jamaica Scorpions on the brink of victory over current leaders Guyana Jaguars in the West Indies Championship on Saturday. The off-spinner, 27, playing in his first match at this level, grabbed 7-56 from 23 overs […]
Ministry Of Health Quarantines a Third Person of Interest
renadian health officials have quarantined a third person. The traveller who was a person of interest to the Ministry of Health, had arrived in Grenada on Wednesday afternoon, and was screened by port-health and airport authorities. During the process, medical experts conducted a probing interview, temperature checks and with the […]
Mohammed and Ottley Lead Red Force Dominance over Volcanoes
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Hundreds from former Trinidad & Tobago Red Force captain Jason Mohammed and current captain Yannick Ottley headlined a slew of memorable landmark performances in the West Indies Championship on Friday. Mohammed gathered his 10th first-class hundred of 119 and Ottley collected his maiden hundred of 116 […]
Happy 46 Anniversary of Independence to All Grenadians
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving as Prime Minister February 7th 1974. He also served as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974. Gairy led the struggle in 1951 against the British bringing social changes to the poor estate […]
PERMAUL GIVES JAGUARS EARLY GRIP AGAINST SCORPIONS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Veerasammy Permaul became the first bowler to top the 20-wicket mark this season and helped current leaders Guyana Jaguars get the early edge over Jamaica Scorpions in the 2019-20 West Indies Championship on Thursday. The diminutive left-arm spinner defied a resolute half-century from Test batsman Jermaine […]
West Indies Aiming To End ICC Under-19 World Cup With Fifth Place Finish
Benoni, South Africa – The West Indies Under-19 are aiming to finish in fifth spot and record their second tournament victory over Australia in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The two sides will clash in the fifth place play-off at Willowmore Park Main Oval on Friday, February 7 […]
FIXTURE CHANGE: Hurricanes v Pride West Indies Championship Four-day match to start on Friday
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Due to an overnight break-in at the players pavilion at Warner Park, St. Kitts, the scheduled start of the fourth round match of the West Indies Championship on Thursday has been delayed by one day. The match will now start on Friday at 10am (9am Jamaica Time). Local hosts […]
CWI Coach Education Programme Bowls Off In Guyana
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is working to improve coaching at all levels, and new Coach Education Manager Chris Brabazon, has already embarked on a journey across the region to meet and discuss coaching standards and the implementation of fresh ideas with the six territorial boards. Starting […]
JAGUARS AND PRIDE HUNT FOR POINTS INTENSIFIES
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – There are three compelling rivalries in the fourth round of matches of the West Indies Championship, which resumes on Thursday following a two-week break. With a mere 0.2 points separating them at the top of the table, long-standing foes Guyana Jaguars and Barbados Pride will face […]
Darren Bravo, Rovman Powell and Fabien Allen return to West Indies ODI squad for Sri Lanka
ST JOHN’S, Antigua –Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) selection panel today named the 15-member squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) Series against Sri Lanka. The squad will depart the Caribbean on Saturday and will have a pre-series camp in Colombo before they face the hosts in three ODIs. Darren Bravo, the […]
Maldives becomes 54th member of Commonwealth family
The Commonwealth has welcomed its 54th family member after Maldives’ application for re-admission was approved. The small island nation officially re-joined the Commonwealth at 00:01 today (Saturday, February 1). This marks the end of a process that began 13 months ago, in December 2018, when President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wrote to the Commonwealth Secretary-General expressing […]
Commonwealth helps strengthen fight against cybercrime in Caribbean countries
31 January 2020 Law enforcers and legal experts in the Caribbean are now better equipped to combat cyber criminals, thanks to a Commonwealth workshop. A four-day ‘Train the Trainers’ session to increase understanding around cybercrime and electronic evidence has been held in Barbados. The workshop was a collaboration between the Commonwealth […]
WEST INDIES AND NEW ZEALAND BATTLE FOR U19 WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL SPOT
Benoni, South Africa – The West Indies U19 Rising Stars are a victory away from their second World Cup semi-final in four years when they lock horns with New Zealand in the 2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Quarter-Final at Willowmore Park Main Oval on Wednesday January 29 at 10 […]
