The Barbados Tridents have announced that Australian batsman Steve Smith will join their squad for the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League which will run from 8 August to 16 September. Smith will replace Shakib al Hasan who is no longer available for the tournament. Smith has played 64 Tests, 108 […]
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Toronto can learn a lesson from the Caribbean!
By Dr. Neals Chitan The recent spate of gun violence that has erupted in Toronto, my hometown, is indeed troubling. Over the past month the gun has ruled the streets throwing citizens, city hall and law enforcement alike into a helpless downward spiral of deep concern and helplessness. The controversial […]
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS REAP REWARDS FOR WINDIES CRICKETERS
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – When the opportunity was presented to have a team in the inaugural Global T20 Canada, Cricket West Indies (CWI) grabbed with both hands. At the time the team was being assembled, WINDIES A would have already been in the UK (June 14) for their tri-nation tour […]
CWI ANNOUNCES BETWAY AS OFFICIAL BETTING PARTNER
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is delighted to announce Betway, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies, as their official betting partner. The partnership officially launched during the iPay International Homes Series between the WINDIES and Bangladesh ready for the forthcoming ODIs and IT20s. CWI’s Commercial […]
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TO WELCOME THE CCJ PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. A ceremonial sitting of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be the final in a series of events commemorating the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders’ elevation to the office of CCJ President. The event will be held at the […]
UPU announces theme of next year’s International Letter-Writing Competition
Berne, 18 July 2018. “Write a letter to your hero” is the inspirational theme of the 2019 International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). “I urge all UPU member countries, including those that have never participated, to seriously consider taking part. The competition is […]
WINDIES TO START ITS 16-ODIs TREK TO 2019 CRICKET WORLD CUP
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – WINDIES, still on a high from its 2-0 Test series win will turn its attention on the remaining 3-ODIs and 3-T20Is in the match-up against Bangladesh. With less than a year before the 2019 Cricket World Cup (May 30 to July 14) Head Coach, Stuart Law […]
WINDIES Women Take a Break before August; ICC WT20 Just over 100 days away
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – With just over 100 days to go before the WINDIES Women go after their 2nd World Twenty20 title, the squad just completed another high-performance camp in Antigua. This “Phase II” which ended yesterday (July 15) and was held for two weeks, focused on fitness, strength and […]
SPECIAL SITTING HIGHLIGHTS CCJ’S SUCCESSES AND ITS NEW PRESIDENT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. In what was noted by a few speakers as being held on an interesting date, the Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), was honoured at a Special Sitting of the Court at the Seat of the Court in Port […]
BROOKS WITH THE BAT, REIFER WITH THE BALL – WINDIES A IN DRIVER’S SEAT AGAINST INDIA A
TAUNTON, London – WINDIES A are in a good position against India A in the second 4-day (unofficial Test) on their current tour of England. Captain, Shamarh Brooks, continues to impress with the bat and has to his credit, 122 not out in the first innings of his Team’s total […]
JOSEPH IN; ROACH HAS BEEN ORDERED TO REST
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Young fast bowler, Alzarri Joseph is in the 13-man Test Squad to face Bangladesh in the 2nd Test to start at Sabina Park this Thursday. Joseph on his return to international cricket was the most successful bowler for the President’s XI side vs Bangladesh with 4 for […]
CCJ RESTORES CONVICTION AND SENTENCE BUT CRITICISES PROCEDURAL FLAWS IN BELIZE CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a conviction and sentence of 5 years for causing dangerous harm imposed on Mr. Gilbert Henry be restored but noted that, as Mr. Henry had already served his time, he would not be imprisoned or face any […]
Leewards take low-scoring
PORT-OF-SPAIN: The Leeward Islands defeated Jamaica by one wicket in their opening round encounter of the WINDIES Under 17 Championship on Tuesday at Gilbert Park in California, Trinidad. The Leewards after a wonderful bowling display had to chase only 138 for victory and they got home at 139 for […]
WOMEN IN FULL SWING AS ICC WORLD T20 CHAMPIONSHIP GETS CLOSER
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – We are almost down to the 100-days mark before WINDIES Women start their defense of the World Twenty20 Championship Title come November 9 – 24. The WINDIES Women have been in two high performance camps since April 30. They took a working break in June where […]
WINDIES UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP BOWLS OFF TUESDAY
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A confident T&T U-17 cricket team will open their challenge for a third successive West Indies U-17 title Tuesday, when they come up against Barbados from 9.30am at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, South Trinidad. The team which is led by Antonio Gomez has […]
