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Windies in Control of Second Test

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach spoke to members of the media after the first day of the second Test of the Wisden Trophy Series. The 30-year-old was again impressive as he took 4-30 off 15 overs as Windies bowled out England for 187 at the […]

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We either build or bury our babies!!

By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Working within the crime ridden inner cities of North America for the past twenty years, and more recently, the similarly at-risk communities of the Caribbean, I frequently respond to mothers experiencing the deadly painful sting of gang violence, which forever snatches their teenage and young […]

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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 […]