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 […]
Caribbean News and Sports
Suzuki Partners with the Windies to bring fans match highlights
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The biggest tour for ten years featuring England in the West Indies now has Suzuki on board to give fans easy access to match highlights. Fans can enjoy these on their mobile, tablet or desktop brought to you by Suzuki. Throughout the whole West Indies versus […]
Windies Women Start 2019 with T20I Tour to Pakistan WINDIES
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – As part of Cricket West Indies’’ continued support to bring international cricket back home to Pakistan, the WINDIES Women’s Team has agreed to play in three (3) T20I matches in Karachi, prior to the three match ICC Women’s Championship ODI matches in the UAE. The three […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roach and Hope keep calm as Windies ready for Wisden Trophy Series
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies camp is calm and confident ahead of the start of the first Test match against England in the Wisden Trophy Test Series. Speaking to members of the media during Monday’s training session, fast bowler Kemar Roach and middle-order batsman Shai Hope, both noted that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
