Bridgetown, Barbados (Sonique Solutions) – The recent Labor Day Weekend in New York City was undoubtedly a memorable one. Adding to this mix of unforgettable events was the 2018 edition of the famed ‘Roast Cruise NYC’ all-inclusive breakfast experience which combined a scenic Saturday morning on-the-water extravaganza with a pumping, […]
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND FITNESS PROGRAMMES ON TRACK
Gros Islet, ST LUCIA – The High Performance Programme, Player Lifestyle Development Programme (PLDP) and Coaching Education were three of the major matters discussed at the just-concluded Cricket West Indies’ (CWI’s) Board of Directors meeting. The two-day meeting, held this past weekend, also had updated on the comprehensive assessment of […]
TAYLOR, FLETCHER EARN WINDIES WOMEN TENSE VICTORY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Tidy bowling led by skipper Stafanie Taylor and Afy Fletcher sealed a 17-run victory for WINDIES Women over South Africa Women in a tense finish to the first Twenty20 International today here. Taylor grabbed 3-16 from her allotted four overs with her off-spin and leg-spinner Fletcher collected […]
STUART LAW RESIGNS AS HEAD COACH OF WINDIES MEN
St John’s, ANTIGUA – Stuart Law has resigned as Head Coach of the WINDIES Men’s team to take on a new role in January 2019. Law, who took over as Head Coach in February 2017, leaves after guiding the Test team to series wins against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and the […]
Grenadian Pacer Shermon Lewis Replaces Alzarri Joseph for Test Squad to India
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Right-arm fast bowler, Shermon Lewis will replace Alzarri Joseph in the 15-man squad for the Test Tour of India which starts Thursday, October 4 in Rajkot. Lewis made his debut at the first-class level for the Windward Islands in March 2017 and took 30 wickets at […]
Grenada Invited to Co – Convene Global Commission on Adaptation
September 14, 2018 – Grenada has been invited to co-convene the soon to be launched Global Commission on Adaptation and Prime Minister, Dr. Keith has readily accepted. According to the invitation letter addressed to the Prime Minister, “the purpose of this new commission is to forge a bold strategic vision for […]
SHIVNARINE CHANDERPAUL BATS FOR WINDIES WOMEN IN ICC WWT20
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who played for the West Indies for 21 years, has come on board for the Windies Ambassador Programme, and will lend his support for the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 2018. Chanderpaul, who started playing for the Windies at 19 and served the region […]
CRICKET WEST INDIES THANKS REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to thank the Governments of Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Kitts & Nevis for their partnerships and investment in the upcoming England tour of the Caribbean. The January to March 2019 series is the biggest and most […]
CWI CONTINUES WITH ITS REVISED COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAMME
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – WINDIES Women’s team squad member, Afy Fletcher was one of the 28 participants in the recently concluded Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level 1 Coaches Course held in Grenada. Fletcher had just completed a 4-weeks training camp in Antigua and was home in time to participate in […]
Daren Sammy Joins CWI As Ambassador For ICC WWT20
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Daren Sammy, one of St Lucia’s most prolific international sport stars will join the WINDIES Ambassador Programme to lend his support of the WINDIES Women for the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20. Sammy, captain of the winning WINDIES Teams for the 2012 and 2016 World Twenty20 […]
PM Mitchell welcomes announcement that Greandians are no longer required to Travel to Barbados for U.S Visa Renewals
GIS September 6, 2018 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomed the announcement that Grenadians are no longer required to travel to Barbados to renew United States visa renewals. The announcement was made today by US Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela at a […]
Government welcomes Integrity Commission’s Inquiry into MNIB Operations
ST. GEORGE, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018: GIS: The Grenada Government has welcomed news that the Integrity Commission has mounted an inquiry into operations at the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB), following recent revelations about the possible inappropriate use of funds. Following his recent announcement that Cabinet has endorsed a recommendation for […]
TICKET SALES COMMENCE FOR ICC WOMEN’S WORLD T20 2018
Tickets for all 23 matches available with prices starting from just US$3 for group matches of the 10-team tournament being held in Antigua, Guyana and St Lucia CWI CEO Johnny Grave: “We have set the prices so that everyone can come out and see the best women’s cricketers in the […]
BIGGEST ENGLAND TOUR TO WEST INDIES IN TEN YEARS
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – England will arrive in the West Indies on 11th of January 2019, to start the biggest International Home Series between the two teams since 2009. The two-month tour, comprising three Test matches, five ODIs and three T20Is, will be played in five of the region’s top […]
WINDIES “B” SQUAD FOR SUMMERFEST IN CANADA
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has announced a 14-member WINDIES “B” squad for the Cricket Canada Summerfest from Wednesday, August 29 to September 7. The team will play a series to include four T20s (including a warm-up) along with two 50-overs matches. A WINDIES […]
