Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today gave reasons for allowing an appeal in the case of The Medical Council of Guyana v Jose Ocampo Trueba. The CCJ also ruled that the Crown Office Rules of 1906 were no longer applicable and that Guyana’s Civil Procedure […]
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WIPA Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Paul Palmer Snr.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends condolences to the family and friends of Paul Palmer Snr., father of 26-year-old Jamaica Scorpions cricketer Paul Palmer. Palmer Snr. was a member of the Jamaica U-19 team and played club cricket in Westmoreland and Kingston. WIPA’s Honorary Secretary, Wayne […]
BARBADOS REPEAT AS UNDER-15 CHAMPIONS
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Barbados defied an impressive 98 from Mavendra Dindyal and got past Guyana by four wickets to regain the Regional Under-15 title on Wednesday. Chasing 207 for victory, the Barbadians reached their target with 14 balls remaining in the fifth and final round contest at the Kensington Cricket […]
STAFANIE TAYLOR MOVING UP IN THE RECORD BOOKS
ST.JOHN’S, Antigua- WINDIES Women’s captain, Stafanie Taylor was elated and surprised when she found out about her latest record. As one who is always focused on team achievements before individual accolades, she displayed typical modesty on handling the news that she is now 5th on the all-time women’s scorers list […]
T&T WIN REGIONAL UNDER-19 GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT AGAIN
COUVA, Trinidad – A half-century from opener Shania Abdool propelled Trinidad & Tobago to an eight-wicket victory over Windward Islands to lift the Cricket West Indies-sanctioned Regional Under-19 Girls’ Invitational Twenty20 Tournament title on Sunday. Abdool struck half-dozen boundaries in an unbeaten 57 from 54 balls to earn the Player-of-the-Match […]
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Transforming goals into reality
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial March 28, 2018 The cabinet of ministers, headed by Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell, has had a working week to settle into their ministries and begin the serious business of governance of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. There is no denying that the administration has set […]
T&T, WINDWARDS FOR GIRLS UNDER-19 FINAL
COUVA, Trinidad – Trinidad & Tobago and Windward Islands will meet in the Grand Final of the Cricket West Indies-sanctioned Regional Girls’ Under-19 Invitational Tournament on Sunday at the National Cricket Centre here. The T&T Under-19 girls finished the round-robin of the four-team tournament with 11 points, following victories in […]
“God will heal your pain” says Nevis’ Grade 6 boy to physical assault victim!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Over the past month, the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis was rocked by two incidences of violence against women that created deep concerns not only among local women’s rights groups but among the wider regional community. The village of Keys on the eastern side of St. […]
WINDIES SQUAD FOR T20I SERIES IN PAKISTAN
St.JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the 13-member WINDIES squad for the imminent Tour of Pakistan which features three Twenty20 Internationals on April 1, 2 and 3 in Karachi. SQUAD Jason Mohammed (Captain), Samuel Badree, Rayad Emrit, Andre Fletcher, Andre McCarthy, Keemo Paul, Veerasammy Permaul, Rovman Powell, […]
Grenadian Taxpayers Has last chance to File and Pay Taxes to Avoid Heavy Penalty
St. George’s Grenada -This is the final week for filing and payment of Personal Income Tax (PIT), Corporation Income Tax (CIT) and Annual Stamp Tax (AST) at the Inland Revenue Division (IRD). The IRD reminds taxpayers to file and pay these taxes by Thursday March 29th this is to avoid […]
Silent Morning is in Jamaica’s Carnival 2018
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – Following numerous requests, the highly anticipated event which has become a staple in the Caribbean & North-American Carnival calendars is finally making its first appearance in scenic Jamaica on April 5th, 2018. In the last decade, Silent Morning, the annual ‘breakfast boat ride party’ and […]
WIPA Mourns the Passing of Desmond ‘Dessie’ Lewis
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends condolences to the family and friends of Desmond Lewis, who was a former Kensington, Jamaica and West Indies cricketer. Desmond Michael Lewis, born February 21, 1946, was a wicketkeeper batsman who played three (3) Tests for the West Indies, scoring […]
SANDY LANE HOTEL CASE SENT BACK TO COURT OF APPEAL
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a case concerning the firing of three employees of Sandy Lane Co. Ltd be returned to the Barbados Court of Appeal for an expedited hearing. The CCJ noted that it had no jurisdiction to hear the case. […]
NEW ZEALAND WHITE FERNS TAKE T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES 4-0.
HAMILTON, New Zealand- The WINDIES Women have concluded their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket defeat in the 5th T20 International versus New Zealand White Ferns to lose the series 4-0 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. For only the second time in seven matches, White Ferns Captain, Suzie Bates […]
