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WICB PRESIDENT PRAISES THE TEAM ON ITS FIRST WORLD CUP WIN

St. John’s, Antigua – West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President, Dave Cameron is expressing heartiest congratulations on behalf of the Board and Management, to the players and management of the under 19 team which won the World Cup for the first time. Cameron credits the over 15 months of preparation […]

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West Indies wins maiden ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Rahul Dravid: “This is the start of a journey for them and every experience is a learning curve”   Carty named player of the final; Bangladesh’s Mehidy adjudged player of the tournament   Namibia qualifies for 2018 tournament as highest-placed Associate Member   Images from West Indies-India final available here […]

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West Indies under 19 big World Cup Final tonight vs India

DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies Under-19 captain Shimron Hetmyer spoke to WICB Media today ahead of the Final in the ICC Youth World Cup against India Under-19s tomorrow (tonight – East Caribbean Time) at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The match will shown “live” on ESPN Caribbean. The Windies Under-19s has not […]

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Two players withdraw from World Twenty20 squad

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) wishes to advise that two of the 15-member squad selected to participate in the ICC World Twenty20 in India in March to April have withdrawn. The players and reasons are: 1) On Tuesday February 9, Kieron Pollard withdrew from the […]

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Motie eyes more wickets to give Jaguars another title

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Gudakesh Motie said he wants to continue to bamzoole batsmen in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament and finish the season as the top bowler. The Guyana Jaguars left-spinner was the top bowler during the first half of the season which was completed prior to […]

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President congratulates Under 19 Team

KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron has congratulated the Under 19 team following the emphatic three wicket win over Bangladesh in the semi-final, which ended earlier this morning. “On behalf of the WICB I would like to offer the team best wishes […]

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White flannels, red balls return as season resumes

JOHN’S, Antigua – White flannels, red balls and familiar names will feature when the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament resumes this weekend. Players like Devendra Bishoo, Rajindra Chandrika, Jermaine Blackwood, as well as Kraigg Brathwaite, Carlos Brathwaite, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shai Hope and Kemar Roach will all […]

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Summary of Events pertaining to pay package negotiation

The following is a summary of what has taken place since the premature ending of the West Indies tour of India in October 2014 and the steps taken to ensure players receive the best available remuneration package. October 2014 Abandoned tour of India October 2014 Meeting with Prime Ministers Dr […]

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Nationwide Weekend Activities

Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly February 4, 2016 The Grenada Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports, as well Beacon Insurance and other sponsors, deserve to be commended for hosting another successful Sports Awards’ ceremony. Credit also must be given to the many people who, each year, work tirelessly in the background […]

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FINAL REPORT ON SELECTION INTERFERENCE IS IN

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The report of the findings from the “alleged interference” in the selection process for the senior men’s team is in. The report also features a seven-point recommendation going forward. Interviews were conducted with nine West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) personnel and the three cases which were […]

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Grenada’s Calypso Monarch Ajamu Celebrates 42nd Anniversary of Independence in NYC

By Gerry Hopkin, JD NYC; Feb. 2, 2016 ‒ The approximately 100,000 thousand Grenadian-Americans in New York City and the surrounding tri-state area, would be joined by Grenada’s reigning, most-crowned Calypso Monarch, King Ajamu, along with the reigning Road March King, Synnah and former National and Diaspora crown-holders, Inspector, Val […]

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CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN NEW CEO VISITS GRENADA

St. George’s, Grenada, February 1, 2016 — New CIBC FirstCaribbean Chief Executive Gary Brown said the business in Grenada was poised for growth after a recent restructuring exercise. Mr. Brown, who along with Donna Wellington, Managing Director of Barbados Operating Company, under which the Grenada business falls, visited the island […]