JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced today a 20-member West Indies squad for a training camp in Antigua ahead of the International Home Test Series against England, starting next month. Squad Sulieman Benn Devendra Bishoo Jermaine Blackwood Carlos Brathwaite Kraigg Brathwaite Darren Bravo Shivnarine Chanderpaul Sheldon Cottrell […]
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Regional solutions to regional problems
Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly March 19, 2015 In the post-1972 election period in Grenada, after Eric Gairy announced that he was beginning the process to attaining full political independence from Britain, the opposition of the day – inside and outside of parliament – cranked up a “no’’ campaign. The parliamentary opposition […]
At the heart of US/Venezuela Relations
By Arley Gill In response to the suggestion that the United States has a definite foreign policy strategy in the Middle East, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson – who was Chief of Staff to Colin Powel, the then US Secretary of State who also served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of […]
Simmons appointed new West Indies Head Coach
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced today the appointment of Phil Simmons to the role of West Indies Head Coach on a three-year contract. The 51-year-old Simmons was one of seven people interviewed for the post and following his eight years of unparallelled success with ICC Associate […]
WIPA extends its condolences to the family of Dr Alloy Lequay
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The executive and members of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wish to extend their condolences to the family and friends, and the entire cricket and table tennis fraternity of Trinidad and Tobago on the passing of Dr Alloy Lequay at the age of 90. Dr Lequay served […]
WIPA extends its condolences to the family of Lyndel James
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The executive and members of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wish to extend their condolences to the family and friends, and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on the passing of Mr Lyndel James. Mr James served as a director on the JCA board for a number of […]
Official Points Standings after the ninth round
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the ninth round of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, T-tied, I-incomplete match, A-abandoned match, DP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, MR-match referee awarding match, Bat-batting points, […]
WICB congratulates Morgan for receiving national honour
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board would like to extend its warmest congratulations to former international umpire Basil Morgan. The 67-year-old Morgan was awarded the Order of Excellence, the island of Montserrat’s second highest national honour, on Monday. WICB Chief Executive Officer Michael Muirhead said: “Congratulations to Basil […]
Kaiso contribution with Chalkie
St George’s, March 5, 2015 – Educator and eight-time Calypso Monarch of Trinidad & Tobago, Mighty Chalkdust, is coming to Grenada next week on an assignment with the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Chalkdust, whose real name is Hollis Liverpool, will be the first presenter […]
Windies Cricket & UWI
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial March 5, 2015: When it comes to cricket in the Caribbean and our combined representative team, the West Indies, hope lives eternally in the hearts and minds of many in the region. This is both good and bad. Hope and optimism are worthy qualities to embrace. But, they […]
WICB PCL R4Day Tournament bulletin | Round 8
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following a break from play last weekend, all six teams should be recharged for the eighth round of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. This weekend’s matches start the final month of the tournament and all six teams have a […]
WICB to discuss important audit, governance reports at weekend meetings
JOHN’S, Antigua – One of the key presentations to be made to the directors of the West Indies Cricket Board during their meeting this Friday in Jamaica will come from the Audit Risk & Compliance Committee. This has become an important committee of the WICB, providing oversight to the checks […]
Official UK tour operators appointed for England to West Indies Series
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced today it has appointed seven official United Kingdom tour operators for the England tour of the Caribbean next month. International Cricket Tours, Howzat Travel, Sports Tours Plus, Thomas Cook Tour Operators, Gullivers/Barmy Army, Independent Travel Experts (part of the Travel Network […]
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE LEADER OF THE NDC, V. NAZIM BURKE ON THE OCASSION OF THE 27TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE PARTY HELD AT GRENVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL (GSS) ON MARCH 1ST 2015.
Mr. Chairman Deputy Political Leader Newly Elected Officers of the National Democratic Congress Members of the National Executive Council of our Party; Distinguished Delegates; Distinguished Guest Speaker, my Friend Harold Lovell Members of our Party; Members of the Media; Other invited Guests; Grenadians in the Diaspora; Ladies and Gentlemen; Sisters […]
Windies join ICC’s Room To Read to host children mini camp at Sydney Cricket Ground
SYDNEY, Australia – Members of the West Indies team took time out from their busy schedule to host a group of aspiring cricketers at the Sydney Cricket Ground recently. The youngsters, aged between nine and 12, joined the Windies at the historic venue during a training session. The event was […]