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 […]
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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 […]
Indian Government Minister to visit Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, MARCH 23, 2018, GIS: A Government Minister from India has been instructed to visit Grenada to personally congratulate reelected Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell and to see firsthand the state of Indian funded projects on the island. This information was conveyed to Prime Minister Mitchell during a meeting […]
EOIN MORGAN TO CAPTAIN ICC WORLD XI AGAINST WINDIES
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan will lead an ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies at Lord’s on 31 May 2018. The game will raise funds for two stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria […]
CWI CONGRATULATES WINDIES MEN FOR REACHING ICC CWC 2019
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies applauded the WINDIES Men’s team for securing a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales. WINDIES Men qualified for the global showpiece with a five-run victory under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Method, after rain washed out the remainder of play with […]
CWI FORMS NEW TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following the eligibility amnesty announced last year, Cricket West Indies has now established a Technical Committee to advise its Selection Panel on the issue of players’ eligibility for selection. Under the Terms of Reference, the Committee will also be responsible for reviewing and deciding upon requests […]
REGIONAL UNDER-15 TOURNAMENT A PLATFORM FOR FUTURE STARS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Identification of the future stars of WINDIES cricket begins on March 28 in Jamaica. That’s when the best of the region’s junior players come together to battle it out in the Regional Under-15 Tournament. It’s an action-packed week of junior matches, where the talent spotters of […]
WINDIES WOMEN SUFFER HEAVY DEFEAT IN 2ND T20 INTERNATIONAL.
Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand- Poor fielding and bowling costed the WINDIES Women the 2nd T20 International against New Zealand White Ferns by 106 runs, a far-cry from the close contest of the first match. Captain Stafanie Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl first in cool conditions as […]
TWENTY-FIVE NEW LEVEL 3 COACHES CERTIFIED
St. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has continued its efforts to strengthen coaching and ultimately improve the quality of regional squads and players in the region.CWI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have collaborated on another Level 3 certification course resulting in a further 25 coaches […]
WIPA Expresses Deep Sorrow & Condolences at the Passing of Abigail Chapman
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Abigail Chapman. Chapman and her 15-year-old daughter Olivia were found dead on March 13, 2018, along with 69-year-old Michael Scott. It is still unclear at this time the motive […]
STOP and THINK before legislating on Marijuana!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan The decriminalizing and legalizing of Marijuana-the so-called “Herb of Wisdom” has topped the charts as one of the hottest issues being considered by governments and people in developed and under-developed countries alike in our 21st century one-world society, where each sets precedence for the other […]
WINDWARD ISLANDS VOLCANOES SUPER50 CUP 2018 CHAMPIONS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- In a nail-biting finish, the Windward Islands Volcanoes defeated defending champions Barbados Pride by 3 wickets to claim their third Super50 Cup title, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Pride Captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat first, going on the pattern from […]
VOLCANOES GRAB SEMI-FINAL SPOT, MAROONERS DENT PRIDE
Fletcher’s maiden regional One-day hundred sets up crucial win over Hampshire; Corbin, Ottley carry Marooners to victory over Pride BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Andre Fletcher picked the ideal moment to produce his maiden regional One-day hundred to set Windward Islands Volcanoes up for their most convincing win in the Super50 Cup […]
