Friday, September 3rd 2010 – Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies Cricket Board and Digicel, proud sponsor of cricket in the West Indies today announced details of the Digicel Youth Cricket Development Programme. The two-year agreement will see youth development clinics take place in all WICB territorial boards – Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago and the Windward Islands.... 

CaribPR Wire, Weds. Sept. 1, 2010: Multiple champions Jamaica completed an unprecedented double last Sunday at Lincoln Terrace Park in Brooklyn, NY when the New York Sunshine Girls were again crowned champions in both the senior and junior divisions of the LIME-sponsored Caribbean American Netball Association’s (CANA) Caribbean Cup Tournament. Oozing confidence, the New York Sunshine Girls... 

St John’s Antigua – The WICB, on Friday August 27, offered Central Retainer Contracts for the period October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 to the following players: 1.   Chris Gayle 2.   Shivnarine Chanderpaul 3.   Sulieman Benn 4.   Dwayne Bravo 5.   Darren Sammy 6.   Kemar Roach 7.   Brendan Nash 8.   Adrian Barath 9.   Darren Bravo 10.  Shane Shillingford 11.  Kieron Pollard 12. ... 

A St. Lucia  soccer star’s jubilant victory celebration was cut short by a deadly .45-caliber bullet, fired execution-style into his car Monday on a dark Brooklyn street. Isidore Phillip Tisson, 27, scored the goal that sent his country to the finals in a big tournament, then hit a Crown Heights club where he had the deejay give him shoutouts all night. Headed home after 4 a.m., he had just... 

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB has launched a recruitment process for a Team Manager for the West Indies Team. Legendary former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner filled the position for an interim period until the end of the Digicel Series 2010. The Team Manager is responsible for managing the operational and logistical requirements of the West Indies Team and managing the efficient execution... 

Warner PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Vice President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Jack Warner says he has instructed his lawyers to file a law suit against a leading television station here over reports that he had been involved in a ticketing scandal during the last World Cup. Warner said that he had instructed his lawyers to proceed with the lawsuit against television... 

St John’s, Antigua – With a view to defining a clear path for West Indies Cricket in the medium term, the WICB announces its newly developed Selection Criteria which will guide the WICB Selection Committee in the selection of all West Indies teams. The Selection Criteria are based on the WICB’s position that clear timelines need to be established with regard to the development of consistently... 

St John’s, Antigua –The WICB notes WIPA’s responses to the WICB’s exposure of the players association’s rejection of the joint ICC/FICA proposal which was designed to bring a final resolution to the issue of image rights and intellectual property. WIPA asserts: “The ICC/ FICA proposal as contained in its document to WIPA indicates under the heading “Degree of Authority”: ‘that the... 

Hunte St John’s Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board, offers its support to the people of Pakistan as the country battles to recover from floods which have caused death, destruction to homes and property, and have left millions of people without shelter and other basic needs. Dr Julian Hunte, President of the WICB, in a message to the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday, offered support and... 

Cheryl Howell, President of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Netball Association (CANA). (Photo courtesy of Sharon Bennett) CaribPR Wire, BROOKLYN, NY. Tues. Aug. 24, 2010: More than the usual national pride and bragging rights will be at stake this weekend Saturday August 28th and Sunday August 29th, at the Lincoln Terrace Park on East New York and Buffalo Avenues in Brooklyn, NY when the final... 

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB notes WIPA’s response of August 23rd, to its release of August 21st which exposed WIPA’s rejection of the joint ICC/FICA proposal to intervene in an attempt to bring final settlement to years of acrimonious relations. WIPA’s release attempts to defend its rejection of the ICC/FICA on two grounds: 1.   That WIPA respects the CARICOM appointed Arbitration Panel... 

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has noticed comments emanating from the West Indies Players Association that “the WICB instead prefers to expend large sums of money in pursuing arbitration.” The WICB finds this comment strange and disingenuous, particularly in light of recent events. The WICB can confirm that it was approached to sanction an attempt by the global governing... 

Sammy St John’s, Antigua – The WICB Cricket and Selection committees met recently to review the performances of players on WICB retainer contracts. In their review the joint committee effort found that left arm spinner Sulieman Benn and all rounder Darren Sammy were the big performers among the 14 players who hold WICB Central Retainer Contracts for the year October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. Benn... 

Foyle ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 19, CMC – Adonal Foyle has blown the whistle on his NBA career after 13 seasons. The 35-year-old centre from St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Canouan) announced his retirement on Monday. “I have loved every minute of the game,”said Foyle in a statement released by the Orlando Magic organization, for whom he last played. “Retiring is bittersweet as my happiest memories... 

Hunte St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on Thursday congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s team for their triumph in the WICB’s Women’s 50-Over League in St Vincent. Dr Julian Hunte, President of the WICB, issued a congratulatory message on behalf of the Board, and praised the Trinbagonians for their deserved success. The twin island republic won the trophy... 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 18, CMC – Regional players union, WIPA, have accused the Guyana Cricket Board of pressuring players to sign Airtel Champions League contracts and have expressed surprise by the GCB’s move to file an injunction against them last week. In a release this week, the Trinidad and Tobago-based organisation said Guyana’s Champion League-bound squad had been given contracts without... 

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Aug 17, CMC – Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago will be gunning for their second straight title when they face St Vincent and the Grenadines in the final of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Overs League on Wednesday. T&T will be installed as heavy favourites for the game scheduled for Arnos Vale Playing Field 1, but SVG will be looking to capitalize... 

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Aug 16, CMC – Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago will meet hosts St Vincent and the Grenadines  in Wednesday’s final of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Over League, after wrapping up relatively easy semi-final victories here Monday. At Arnos Vale Playing Field 1, T&T beat Barbados by 28 runs while the Vincentians defeated Jamaica by 31 runs in a low-scoring... 

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 15, CMC – Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent & the Grenadines all confirmed their places in the semi-finals of the West Indies Women’s limited-overs competition on Sunday. The Jamaicans romped to their third straight victory in Group-A, when they beat Dominica by 148 runs, and Barbados finished second in the group, with an eight wicket victory... 

Holyfield DETROIT, Michigan, Aug 12, CMC – Well-known Bahamian heavyweight Sherman “The Tank” Williams will once again step into the ring in November to face former World champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield. Williams and Holyfield will contest 12 rounds at the Joe Louis Arena on November 5. The 37-year-old Williams has not fought since he lost a unanimous decision to Manuel Charr in... 

Campbell-Brown ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug 12, CMC – Veronica Campbell-Brown has a simple explanation for her conspicuous absence from the new IAAF Diamond League circuit. The highly-regarded Jamaican sprinter has revealed that she has simply not been invited to take part in the meets. “I would like to speak on a topic that my fans have been bombarding me on with regards to my rare presence in the Diamond... 

Powell LONDON, Aug 12, CMC – A visit to the doctor on Wednesday convinced Asafa Powell that he should withdraw from Friday’s Diamond League meet at Crystal Palace. The former 100 metres World record-holder from Jamaica continues to suffer with a stiff back, which prevented him from taking part in last Friday’s Diamond League 100 in Stockholm, Sweden. “He has advised me not to run in order to... 

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 11, CMC – Regional players’ union WIPA has disagreed with the West Indies Cricket Board’s move to hold on to a third of the half-million US-dollar participation fee for next month’s Airtel Champions League. In a release on Wednesday, WIPA contended that no precedent had been set for the Board to retain any part of the fee and said this decision could affect Guyana’s... 

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 11, CMC – Latest Caribbean Football Union rankings released on Wednesday: (FIFA rankings in brackets) 1 Trinidad and Tobago (76) 2 Jamaica (82) 3 Cuba (114) 4 Guyana (122) 5 Suriname (126) 6 Barbados (127) 7 Antigua and Barbuda (129) 8 Haiti (131) 9 Grenada (132) 10 St. Kitts and Nevis (145) 11 Bermuda (158) 12 St. Vincent and the Grenadines (160) 13 Netherlands Antilles... 

Bolt KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 10, CMC – A lower back injury has forced a premature end to sprint sensation Usain Bolt’s season, less than a week after the Jamaican lost his first race in two years. His manager Ricky Simms said Tuesday the decision had been reached after Bolt had being examined by German doctor Muller Wohlfahrt in Munich who discovered the problem. “With a view to his future career... 

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB announces the appointment of Mr. Imran Khan as Corporate Communications Officer. Mr. Khan brings to the role vast experience in cricket media relations having worked in various capacities throughout the Caribbean region and the cricketing world. Among his previous engagements, the 31-year-old had served as the West Indies Cricket Team Media Relations Officer from 2004... 

Bolt STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug 6, CMC – Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt has admitted he was out-powered by Tyson Gay, after losing his first race in two years on Friday. Speaking to reporters following his shock loss at the IAAF Diamond League DN Galan meeting, Bolt said he had not been good enough on the day and had lacked energy. “I said the last time in Paris that I need to work on my strength... 

Gay STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug 6, CMC – American Tyson Gay stunned World record holder Usain Bolt in the 100 metres at the Diamond League DN Galan meeting on Friday, handing the Jamaican sprint sensation his first loss in two years. Gay crossed the line in 9.84 seconds, with a jaded-looking Bolt clocking an abnormal 9.97 seconds.  Read More →

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug 5, CMC – West Indies are one of six teams set to contest the inaugural ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge scheduled for South Africa in October. The regional squad, which reached as far as the semi-finals of the recent World Twenty20 Championship in the Caribbean, will clash with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Ireland and hosts South Africa in the October 6-16... 

Powell STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug 5, CMC – Asafa Powell’s withdrawal from the IAAF Diamond League meet on Friday has failed to diminish the excitement ahead of the biggest 100 metres race of the season. Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica, and top American sprinter Tyson Gay will meet for the first time this season. Neither Bolt nor Gay have backed down from the long-awaited clash, and... 

Browne ST, JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 5, CMC – Newly appointed West Indies selector Courtney Browne believes his current involvement in the game will be a huge boost to the senior panel. The 39-year-old Browne was named to the three-man panel last month after West Indies Cricket Board directors approved a recommendation from the Review Committee at a meeting in St Lucia. “It is a privilege to be afforded... 

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 4, CMC – Chris Gayle has brushed aside the raging firestorm over his snub as Jamaica skipper and the subsequent calls for him to stand down as West Indies captain. Speaking on his return to the island following the Caribbean Twenty20 Trophy in Trinidad and Tobago, Gayle said the calls for him to be sacked were “no distraction.” “I am not even focusing on that right now... 

GROS ISLET St Lucia, Aug 3, CMC – Orthodox left arm spinner Coi Thompson undermined Guyana with a five-wicket haul to help Jamaica secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over Guyana in the penultimate round of matches in the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 One-Day Trophy here Tuesday. Thompson bagged five for14 off six overs as the Guyanese were toppled for a paltry 105 off 30.2 overs after being sent... 

Hunte ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 2, CMC – West Indies Cricket Board chief Julian Hunte says he is pleased with the new faces that have emerged from the inaugural Caribbean Twenty20 Trophy and says the WICB plans to build on the success of the tournament. Guyana were crowned regional T20 champions when they beat Barbados by one wicket with a ball to spare, in a thrilling final at Queen’s Park Oval... 

Gayle. Photo:smh.au DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug 2, CMC – West Indies captain Chris Gayle has risen three spots in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. The left-handed opener is now 20th in the rankings but is only one of two West Indies batsmen in the top 20, with veteran Guyanese Shivnarine Chanderpaul lying sixth after dropping one spot. Gayle scored modestly in his last Test series, garnering...