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Justice Peter Jamadar to Join the CCJ Bench

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Honourable Mr. Justice Peter Jamadar is to be appointed Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC).  Mr. Justice Jamadar will assume duty at the Court after the Hon. Mr. Justice David Hayton retires from office […]

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JAMAICA TO BENEFIT FROM WIPA’S “WIPA IN THE COMMUNITY”

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association [WIPA] hosted a press launch on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at WIPA’s office, George Headley Stand, Sabina Park, Kingston, regarding the expansion of their WIPA in the Community [WIC] Programme. WIPA in the Community is a cricket development programme run by the […]

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Global Media Coverage Windies vs England

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – In what has been dubbed the biggest contest between WINDIES and England; that battle bowls off in the first Test at the Kensington Oval on Wednesday, January 23. Fans at home and abroad will be able to watch on: Sky – UK & Europe Willow – […]

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NEWEST CCJ JUDGE SWORN IN

Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Hon. Mr. Justice Andrew Burgess, formerly a Justice of Appeal in Barbados’ Court of Appeal, became a Judge of the CCJ in a dignified ceremony at Government House in Barbados on Friday, 18th of January 2019. Mr. Justice Andrew Burgess was sworn in by Her […]

Cricket

Holder named in ICC Test Team of the Year

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies captain Jason Holder has great faith in his young team that they can challenge England in the upcoming Wisden Trophy Test Series. The first contest of the three-match rubber bowls off at the historic Kensington Oval on Wednesday. First ball is 10 am (9am Jamaica […]

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PYBUS UPBEAT ABOUT WINDIES’ CHANCES AGAINST ENGLAND

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Newly appointed interim coach of the WINDIES cricket team is confident the squad selected for the test series against England has the skills and motivation to emerge victorious. “We have a clear goal – we are here to win the series,” said Richard Pybus, who believes that […]

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CWI NAMES ASSISTANT COACHES FOR BUSY CRICKET SEASON

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Cricket West Indies has added experienced former Caribbean and international players to its coaching team as the WINDIES prepares for an upcoming busy cricket season, beginning with a series of engagements with the touring England side this week. Former West Indies allrounder Vasbert Drakes, former Guyana allrounder […]

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Pride Log Three-Day Win, As Exciting Finishes Loom Elsewhere

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Barbados Pride, as expected, completed victory inside three days over Trinidad & Tobago Red Force in the West Indies Championship on Saturday, but the other two matches looked set for exciting finishes. Former WINDIES Under-19 World Cup-winning all-rounder Shamar Springer led the demolition of the bottom […]

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Pacers give Jaguars narrow edge over Hurricanes; Walton cracks hundred, as Scorpions respond strongly against Volcanoes

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – All three matches in the West Indies Championship produced intrigue following play on Friday. Front-runners Guyana Jaguars – led by Clinton Pestano and fellow pacer Romario Shepherd – gained a slim first innings lead on Leeward Islands Hurricanes and were batting to extend their overall advantage […]

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CWI Affirms Richard Pybus’ Appointment

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is standing by its decision to appoint Englishman, Richard Pybus interim Head Coach of the WINDIES Men’s team. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, January 17, the organization affirmed that the appointment of Pybus was made with the […]

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Sparrow’s ‘Sa Sa Yea’ gets 2019 iDRUM update

Toronto, Ontario (Sonique Solutions) – In an era where the Calypso genre is losing some of its biggest musical icons, a team of musical professionals & enthusiasts hailing from Dominica, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Barbados and North-America is paying homage to the legendary singer, The Mighty Sparrow with an […]

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Scotiabank and Republic bank give Government assurances of Job security

January 17, 2019 – The Grenada Government has received assurances from Republic Bank Limited and Scotiabank that the jobs of workers will remain secure when the planned acquisition is finalised. Grenada is one of nine Caribbean countries in which Republic Bank Financial Holdings Limited recently announced plans to acquire Scotiabank’s banking […]

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JAGUARS LOOK TO EXTEND LEAD, AS OTHERS LOOK TO CATCH UP

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Guyana Jaguars, playing under new management, will be looking to extend their lead in the West Indies Championship when they face second-placed Leeward Islands Hurricanes in the feature match of the fifth round, starting tomorrow at the Guyana National Stadium. With the elevation of Esuan Crandon […]