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Community:
Renewal of fishing vessels deferred until further notice
July
03, 2008: The Department of Fisheries and
Marine Resources hereby informs all owners of commercial
fishing vessels that the renewal of such vessels has been
deferred until further notice.
(More)
Community:
Members Of The Valley Community Develop Social Research
Skills As They Prepare To Engage Wider Community
July
03, 2008: From July 02-03, 2008, members
of the Valley Community were engaged in a training workshop
organized by the Valley Community Development Steering Group
in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development.
(More)
Community:
Members Of The Valley Community Develop Social Research
Skills As They Prepare To Engage Wider Community
July
03, 2008: From July 02-03, 2008, members
of the Valley Community were engaged in a training workshop
organized by the Valley Community Development Steering Group
in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development.
(More)
July
02, 2008: The all-female line up for the CCB
Talented Teen 2008 is:
1. Roxanne Webster of Long Road
2. Janique Payne of Little Harbour
3. Curtly Anna Samuel of South Hill
4. Chevel Shana-Kay Lee of Water Swamp
5. Aprile Gumbs of South Hill
6. Jackie Harrigan of Shoal Bay
(More)
Community:
Registration For Apple Theatre Programme Open
July
02, 2008: Young persons between the ages of
12-18 are encouraged to register for the APPLE Summer
Theatre Programme. The programme takes place at the Ruthwill
Auditorium from June 30-July 19th 2008. (More)
Education:
ATB partners with ALHCS - Educational Component of Annual Jazz
Festival
July
01, 2008: As Anguilla prepares for what
promises to be another alluring Tranquility Jazz Festival
2008, the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) will be partnering
with the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School (ALHCS)
Music Department as part of the educational component of the
annual jazz festival. (More)
Sport:
Anguilla Track & Field News
July
01, 2008: Anguilla was represented at the Leeward Islands Junior Track and
field meet which was held in Tortola over the weekend by six promising athletes.
These young promising athletes were accompanied by Ms. Myrna Supersad, Nashane
Johnson and Alexis Ryan. (More)
Community:
C&W makes donation to Anguilla Amateur Netball Association
July
01, 2008:
Netball is making a comeback in Anguilla and the Anguilla Amateur Netball Association (AANA) is again working toward having a national team participate in the upcoming Under 23 OECS/ECCB
Netball Tournament. (More)
Crime:
Masked gunmen strike in separate robberies over the past week.
June 28, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla - On Saturday June 21 at about 9:00pm, three
armed assailants wearing masks entered a Restaurant and Bar
located in the Valley in the vicinity of the Valley Primary
School and held up the staff and the patrons at gun point. (More)
Education: Caribbean Alumni for Regional
Progress scholarship recipients.
June 27, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla - Ms. Rhaine Gumbs of the Valley Primary School and Mr.
Javon
Fleming Morris Vanterpool Primary School are this year’s
Caribbean Alumni for Regional Progress scholarship
recipients. (More)
Sport
:
Stanford 20/20 Announces End of Pro Team Programme
June 26, 2008: THURSDAY,
JUNE 26, 2008 – Coolidge, Antigua – The Board of Stanford
20/20, in consultation with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB),
has decided, in the best interest of a comprehensive and
unified development plan for West Indies cricket, to cease
the Stanford 20/20 Pro Team Programme. (More)
Sport
Biz:
SportsMax Now Available to All Commercial Customers in Anguilla
June 26, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla - With an increased request for the provision of
the highly popular SportsMax (Channel 28), Caribbean Cable
Communications (CCC) has decided to make the Caribbean’s
first and only 24hr dedicated sports cable channel available
to all of the commercial customers on Anguilla. (More)
Community:
Anguilla hosts G6 Forum of Deputy Governors and Chief Secretaries
June 26, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla (TCI-GIS): The G6 Forum of Deputy Governors and
Chief Secretaries concluded at Paradise Cove, Anguilla
recently after three days of presentations and discussions.
Issues pertaining to sharing of resources, training
initiatives, accountability, disaster management and
improving good governance received critical consideration. (More)
Community:
Parliamentarians descend on Anguilla for 33rd Regional
C.P.A.
June 25, 2008:
Parliamentarians from throughout the region are headed to
the the 33rd Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas
and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary
Association. The conference is being held in Anguilla from
June 28 to July 03, 2008. (More)
Community:
‘Chess For Change', Now In Anguilla’s Schools
June 25, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla - Over the
years Covecastles and its homeowners have supported many of
the programmes for youth on Anguilla and have been major
funders for the Anguilla Tennis Academy and a number of
various educational awards to Anguilla’s students. (More)
Business:
Digicel Announces 39 Percent Subscriber Growth Over Previous Year
June 24, 2008: THE VALLEY,
ANGUILLA — Digicel, the fastest-growing telecommunications
operator in the Caribbean and new entrant to the Central
American market, today announced that it has ended its
fiscal year (March 31,2008) with a record 6.54 million
customers, representing a 39 percent increase compared to
the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (March 31,
2007).(More)
Community:
Anguilla’s Finalist Selected for the 2008 “My Caribbean” Essay
Competition
June 24, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla - Miss Avern
Gumbs a student at the Valley Primary School has been
adjudged Anguilla’s finalist for the 2008 My Caribbean Essay
Competition. (More)
Community:
APPLE Theatre Programme Begins With Training In Leadership And
Facilitation For Young Adults
June 24, 2008: THE VALLEY,
Anguilla Ten young
adults between the ages of 18-30 have begun a month long
training seminar in leadership and facilitation. The seminar
is a component of the APPLE Theatre programme, an initiative
adopted by the Ministry of Social Development, Department of
Youth and Culture to promote values and sustainable
development among young people, through involvement in and
exposure to the arts. (More)
Sport:
Anguilla
participates in the 31st Federation International De Volleyball
June 23, 2008: Anguilla was represented at the 31st
meeting of the
Federation International De Volleyball (FIVB) which was held in Dubai United
Arab Emirates from the 16-17 June 2008. (More)
June 23, 2008:
The young Denvil “Skywalker” Ruan participated in men’s long jump which
featured athletes from Tortola and Santo Domingo. (More)
Community:
"Tourism Properties get prepared for the Hurricane Season"
June 20, 2008: Over 50
members of the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA)
gathered at Cuisinart Resort and Spa on Thursday 19th June
for a meeting entitled “Disaster Preparedness for the
Tourism Sector”. The meeting was sponsored by Caribbean
Insurance Brokers (Anguilla) Ltd and supported by the
Department of Disaster Management (DDM). (More)
Community:
Armed Robbery at Restaurant in East End
June 19, 2008: On Tuesday
17th June 2008 at 22:40 hrs Police received a report of a
robbery at the Gold Dragon Chinese restaurant at East End.
Police responded to the report and on arrival spoke with the
owners of restaurant who indicate that the assailants had
already left the scene. (More)
Business:
C&W Launches ‘Push to Talk’ – Combine your walkie-talkie and
mobile service
June 18, 2008:
In the fast paced world of telecommunications – especially
mobile telephony – it may seem that there are not many
products and services tailored to meet the needs to small
and medium sized business. (More)
Community:
National Youth Ambassador to travel to Brazil with CARICOM
Mission
June 18, 2008:
National Youth Ambassador, Mr. Eduardo Samuel is to be part
of a CARICOM Mission to Brazil. (More)
Community:
CCB Talented Teen Committee says, “Thank you, Tr. Art.”
June 17, 2008: The CCB
Talented Teen Committee and past contestants wish to express
their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Tr. Art
Egel. (More)
Community:
Thoughts of Young Anguillian: Managing Our Harvesting Power
June 17, 2008:
The consumer population of Anguilla needs to be consciously
aware of its used by-products. (More)
Community:
National Trust / Historical Society Conduct Joint Membership
Drive
June 12, 2008:
The Anguilla National Trust (ANT) and The Anguilla
Archeological & Historical Society (AAHS) have announced
that they will be conducting an Island-wide joint membership
drive in the month of June. Information sheets and
application forms are being mailed to all local post office
box holders, and emailed to friends both here in Anguilla
and worldwide. (More)
School
News: PS New Student Registration
June 12, 2008: The Department of Education would like to inform the public that registration
of new pupils entering the six government owned Primary Schools will take place
from Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th June, 2008 at the schools form 9:00am to 12:00
noon and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Parents and guardians are required to bring along the child’s birth certificate
and immunization card and to register with in the time specified.
Community:
St. Kitts' Health Structure Provides Blue Print For Anguilla
June 11, 2008: Basseterre, St. Kitts, A delegation from Anguilla
visited St. Kitts to tour the health facilities and explore
ways to deepen cooperation. (More)
Community:
TSG donates high powered binocular microscopes to ALHCS.
June 11, 2008: TSG technology, through its
General Manager, Mr. Tim Hare, has graciously
donated four high powered binocular microscopes to the Albena Lake Hodge
Comprehensive School (ALHCS). (More)
GOA:
Scholarships For The Department Of Environment - End date July
30 2008.
June 09, 2008:
Suitably qualified Anguillians are invited to apply for a
scholarship to pursue a degree in one of the following
areas:-
Masters Degree in Environmental/Conservation Education
Bachelor Degree in Botany
Bachelor Degree in Taxonomy
Bachelor Degree in Protected Areas Management
Bachelor Degree in Terrestrial Biology (More)
Community:
Digicel Supports First Dance Recital of Klassique
Academy of Dance
June 09, 2008: (The
Valley, Anguilla) - The results are in from one of the most
talked about promotions executed by a telecommunications
company to date. Digicel, the Bigger Better Network had the
final draw to their much anticipated Text to Win a Car
Promotion. (More)
GOA:
Permit Holders working illegally in a self employed
capacity - Ministry expresses concern
June 09, 2008:
In a Press Release on Friday, The Ministry and Department of
Labour expressed concern that "some employers are granting
permission to their employees who received work permits on
their behalf to work for other employers." The release
further stated that "additionally, it has been
reported that some work permit holders are working illegally
in a self employed capacity."(More)
Business:
Digicel Announces Winner In Text To Win Car Promo
June 09, 2008: (The
Valley, Anguilla) - The results are in from one of the most
talked about promotions executed by a telecommunications
company to date. Digicel, the Bigger Better Network had the
final draw to their much anticipated Text to Win a Car
Promotion. (More)
Summer
Festival:
Miss Anguilla Queens Pageant 2008 Contestants are Presented to
the World
June 06, 2008: (West
End, Anguilla) - Glamour came to Sirena Hotel on Wednesday
04, June, when the contestants for the Miss Anguilla Queens
Pageant 2008, were presented at a cocktail party attended by
the press, contestant sponsors and well wishers. (More)
Sport:
Anguilla
Development Board second Annual Business League Volleyball
tournament
June 06, 2008:
The second annual Anguilla Development Board Business league
Volleyball tournament will commence on Friday June 6th with
a knock out tournament at the Webster Park Volleyball
court. (More)
Community:
Anthology
Of Caribbean Poetry To Be Launched At CARIFESTA X
June 06, 2008: The tenth edition of the Caribbean Festival of
Arts (Carifesta X) will be staged in Guyana from August 22
to August 31, 2008, under the theme, ‘One Caribbean, One
Purpose – Our Culture Our Life’. (More)
OECS:
Attorney Generals Meet In Tortola
June 05, 2008: The
14th annual meeting of the Organisation of Eastern
Caribbean States (OECS) Legal Affairs Committee, which
comprises Attorneys General from the Eastern Caribbean
- including Anguilla, will take place in the British Virgin
Islands from June 05 to 06. (More)
Business:
Digicel’s “ BOWL DAD OVER” Promotion
June 05, 2008: (THE
VALLEY, ANGUILLA) –Inspirational and Innovative aptly
summarizes the Digicel 2008 Father’s Day Promotion in which
one lucky customer will win a trip for two (2) to St Kitts
to see W.I. vs. Australia from July 3rd – 7th 2008. (More)
Community:
Optimists
Promote Literacy in Anguilla
June 04, 2008: Anguilla
– Members of the Super Stars JOOI Club at the Road Primary
School hope to get younger students reading and to develop a
love for reading by volunteering to be a part of the schools
‘Reading Buddy’ Programme. (More)
Community:
Youth
Ambassadors Educate Young People About Constitutional Reform
Process
June 04, 2008: The National Youth Ambassador Corps in
collaboration with the Chief Minister’s Office, the National
Youth Council and Kool FM Radio hosted ‘Open Mic’ on
Wednesday 28th May, 2008. The event which was described as a
panel, debate and discussion geared towards educating young
people about the Constitutional Reform process was broadcast
live nationally and internationally via radio and internet
radio feed. (More)
Employment Opportunity:
Job Opportunities In The Anguilla Public Service - Closing Dates
June 6 and June 13.
June 04, 2008: Several job opportunities
available within the Public service are closing within the next 10 days.
(More)
Community:
Enumeration Exercise 2008 (Registration Of Voters)
June 04, 2008: A press release
from Colville L. Petty, Supervisor of Elections, identifies this year,
2008, as enumeration year - It identifies the Registration Officers for
the electoral districts and the appointed enumerators. (More)
Community:
Cost of Cooking Gas - Anguilla tops OECS neighbours.
June 03, 2008: In justifying the
sanctioning of an immediate increase in the cost of cooking gas on
Nevis, the island's Authority cited data on the cost of the product with
OECS countries, including Anguilla. (More)
Community:
In Harm’s Way - Anguillian’s Must Prepare for the Hurricane
Season
June 03, 2008: The first of June,
officially marked the beginning of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season.
The US National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s 2008
Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook calls for a 90% probability of a
near-normal or above-normal hurricane season. (More)
GOV:
Anguilla CM, extends invitation for joint OECS/NIMS
constitutional engagement with the British
June 02, 2008: Consultant recommends
constitutional advancement, that would enable Anguilla to sign and
ratify OECS Treaties without the need for British permission. (More)
Business: American Airlines / Eagle announces major reductions in
the region.
June 02, 2008: American Airlines
announced Friday it will reduce its flights into San Juan, Puerto Rico
hub from 38 daily flights to 18 daily flights from September 3rd.
American Eagle will also reduce its Caribbean schedule from 55 daily
departures from San Juan, Puerto Rico to 33 come September 3rd. (More)
Regional Security:
Immigration and Customs officials meet in Nassau Bahamas.
June 02, 2008:
The Fifth Joint Meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committees
of Immigration and Customs was held at the Wyndham Hotel, in
Nassau Bahamas from May 29 -30 - Anguilla an Associate Caricom State was
represented.
(More...)
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Sport:
Miller Surprised To Be Called Up So Late In Digicel ODI Series
- Says Lack Of Match Preparation Not A Problem
July 02, 2008:
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS – West Indies
newest selectee, Nikita Miller, the left
arm spinner from Jamaica said that he
was not expecting to be called up this
late in the Digicel One Day
International Series.
(More...)
Tourism:
Industry Leaders Salute Outgoing Caribbean Tourism Chief
July 02, 2008:
WASHINGTON, DC - The appointment
of a new tourism minister in the Bahamas
is being hailed as a significant move
for the wider Caribbean region.
(More...)
Sport:
Eldine Baptiste appointed Head Coach of Stanford Superstars -
Roger Harper is Assistant Coach
July 02, 2008:
COOLIDGE, ANTIGUA –Stanford 20/20 has
appointed former West Indies fast
bowling all rounder Eldine Baptiste as
head coach of the Stanford Superstars
team to take on England in US$20 million
game on November 1st at the Stanford
Cricket Ground in Antigua.
(More...)
Entertainment:
Rap Meets Reggae At Sumfest 2008
June 29, 2008:
CARIBPR NEWSWIRE, NEW YORK, NY,
He`s earned titles such as `Hottest MC
in the Game` and `Best MC` while his
2008 album has sold more than a million
copies in only the first week of
release.
(More...)
Sport:
The Middle Order Was A Disaster – Gayle
June 29, 2008:
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA – West Indies
captain Chris Gayle, who top scored in
the Third Digicel One Day International
with 53, had some stinging words of
criticism for his middle order batsmen
who failed to capitalize on an opening
stand of 86 in 17.4 overs.
(More...)
Sport:
The Batting Was A Big Disappointment – Gayle
June 28, 2008:
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA – West Indies
captain Chris Gayle said he was
extremely disappointed with the way some
of his batsmen got out as they chased
204 runs from 41overs after the
Duckworth/Lewis Calculations shifted the
Australian total of 213 for 5 from 50
overs.
(More...)
Sport:
Chanderpaul And Sarwan Will Play Second Digicel ODI – Gayle
June 26, 2008:
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA – West Indies
captain Chris Gayle confirmed that
despite carrying niggling injuries, he
along with senior batsmen Ramnaresh
Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul will
all play in the Second Digicel One Day
International at the Grenada National
Stadium on Friday June 27.
(More...)
Region:
Ocean Style Magazine and KerryManWoman Home Celebrate the
Success of DESIGNED: FASHION SHOWCASE 2008
June 26, 2008:
CARIBPR NEWSWIRE, NEW YORK, NY, June 26,
2008: DESIGNED: Fashion Showcase 2008
"NYC's Bryant Park in the Caribbean"
hosted by Ocean Style Magazine and
KerryManWomanHome took place on Saturday
May 31, 2008 in the Cornwall Room of the
magnificent Half Moon Hotel in Montego
Bay, Jamaica.
(More...)
UN:
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 25, 2008: The slogan of the United Nations Office
on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) anti-drugs
campaign to be launched on 26 June, the
International Day against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking, is "Do drugs
control your life? Your life. Your
community. (More...)
Region:
Caribbean need to protect its tertiary education sector, says PM
Douglas
June 24, 2008:
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 24TH 2008 (CUOPM)
- Caribbean nations are opposed to the
full-scale liberalisation or opening up
of the region’s tertiary education
sector, which is seen as a public good
and not as an economic or commercial
enterprise.(More...)
Jamaica:
Killing Field - The numbers are chilling
June 23, 2008:
" Inexplicable" was the word chosen by
Jamaica's Deputy Commissioner of Police
Mark Shields when questioned about the
95% hike in murder reported last month
across the country.
(More...)
Region:
DISSIN' THE DIASPORA, AGAIN
June 22, 2008:(NEW
YORK) - Communication is the basis for
life. When communication fails,
abnormality sets in.
This principle was demonstrated this
week in New York with a decision,
seemingly influenced by the Caribbean
diplomatic corps, to retain the services
of a "mainstream" public relations firm
to communicate to members of the
Diaspora and the Black media.
(More...)
Region:
OECS celebrates its 27th Anniversary
June 18, 2008:
OECS Secretariat, Castries St. Lucia:
Wednesday June 18th 2008 marks the 27th
Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty
of Basseterre which established the
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
OECS.
(More...)
Tourism:
Caribbean Can Weather Tourism Storm, Predicts Senator Allen
Chastanet
June 18, 2008:
CASTRIES, St. Lucia - While the price of
oil sky-rockets and airlines reduce
services and increase fares to some
Caribbean destinations, one of the
region's most experienced tourism
officials wants the Caribbean to embark
on innovative strategies to mitigate any
negative fallout in Caribbean travel.
(More...)
Sport:
THE BOWLERS DID A TERRIFIC JOB – GAYLE
June 13, 2008:
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – West Indies
captain Chris Gayle was lavish in praise
for his bowlers after they reduced
Australia to 111 for 5 and had the world
champions in a corner at 226 for 7 at
the end of a rain curtailed first day of
the Third Digicel Test at the Kensington
Oval on Thursday.
(More...)
Business:
LIAT Boasts All-Time High For On-Time
Performance
June 13, 2008:
DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2008, LIAT
(1974) Ltd has dramatically improved its
on-time performance, reporting record
80’s and higher, some days reaching over
90% in on-time arrivals and departures.
(More...)
Region:
10th Meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committees of Commissioners
of Police
June 12, 2008:
(HAMILTON, BERMUDA) - The Tenth Joint
Meeting of the CARICOM Standing
Committees of Commissioners of Police
and Military Chiefs was held at the
Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel,
Bermuda, 05-06 June, 2008. The Meeting
was co-chaired by Mr. George Jackson,
Commissioner of Police, Bermuda who
served as interim chair in the absence
of Mr. Henry Greene, Commissioner of
Police, Guyana and Col. Alvin Quintyne,
Chief of Staff, Barbados and current
Chair for the standing committee of
Military Chiefs.
(More...)
Sport:
Stanford Super Stars to face England in the Stanford 20/20 for
US$20 million
June 12, 2008:
LORDS Cricket Ground, London, . – One of
crickets’ greatest rivalries was
rekindled on June 11, 2008 at the launch
of the Stanford 20/20 for 20 where Sir
Allen Stanford on behalf of the Stanford
20/20 Board, the England and Wales
Cricket Board (ECB) and the West Indies
Cricket Board (WICB) announced a new
five match series for the richest team
prize for a single sporting match of
US$20million.
(More...)
Antigua:
Cops need more firepower: Commissioner
June 11, 2008:
Police Commissioner Gary Nelson said his
officers need additional firepower if
they are to safely address the upsurge
in gun crimes.
(More...)
Region:
OECS Nationals in Ottawa, Canada speak on role of the Diaspora in
an OECS Economic Union
June 11, 2008:
OECS Secretariat, Castries St. Lucia:
Enthusiastic OECS nationals in Ottawa,
Canada turned out to a Diaspora Meeting,
Saturday May 31st to hear a team from
the OECS Secretariat, led by Director
General Dr. Len Ishmael, speak about
plans for the proposed OECS Economic
(More...)
Entertainment:
Reggae
Sumfest Kicks Off In New York
June 06, 2008: CaribPR Newswire: Dozens packed in to a New York City
restaurant Wednesday night as the sixteenth annual Reggae
Sumfest festival kicked-off officially in the Big Apple.
(More...)
CCC:
Kingston, Jamaica selected as site for International Ecumenical
Peace Convocation.
June 05, 2008:
Kingston, Jamaica will be the host city
for the World Council of Churches’ (WCC’s)
International Ecumenical Peace
Convocation (IEPC) which takes place
from May 4 to 11 in 2011. This decision
came out of the WCC’s Central Committee
meeting in Geneva on February 15, 2008.
(More...)
Sport:
Hard To Find Words To Describe Shiv – Sarwan
June 04, 2008:
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA – West Indies captain
Ramnaresh Sarwan whose century led his
team in saving the Second Digicel Test
was at a loss for words to describe the
batting performance of Man of the Match
Shivnarine Chanderpaul who scored
unbeaten knocks of 107 and 77 in the two
innings he batted in the game.
(More...)
Rising
Costs:
Nevis Island Authority Announces Domestic Gas Increase; Will
Continue to Subsidise Cost to consumers
June 03, 2008:
Charlestown -- Despite the Nevis
Island Administration's (NIA) continued
subsidization of domestic gas (cooking
gas), it was forced to sanction an
increase in the commodity with effect
from June 01, 2008.
(More...)
Sport:
World record!Usain bolts 100m in stunning 9.72
June 02, 2008:
RANDALL'S ISLAND, New York -
Twenty-one-year-old Usain Bolt is the
new world record-holder in the Men's 100
metres after smashing Asafa Powell's
10-month-old mark with a brilliant,
scintillating 9.72 seconds at the Reebok
Grand Prix at the Icahan Stadium.
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Sport:
Day 3 of the second Test in Antigua - Embarrassing Drainage at
SVRCG and MacGill announces retirement.
June 02, 2008:
An hour of rain on Sunday morning, once
again revealed the extremely poor
drainage at the Sir Vivian Richards
Cricket Ground (SVRCG) in Anitgua, for
the third day of the second Test between
the West Indies and Australia.
(More...)
Sport:
Gayle Says Marshall Needs Comfort And Guidance
June 02, 2008: ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA –
West Indies captain Chris Gayle said
that rookie opening batsman Xavier
Marshall who he is mentoring needs
comfort and guidance in order to develop
into a successful international
cricketer.(More...)
May
30, 2008: LIAT (1974) Ltd has
decided to review its commission
structure to travel agent partners, as
the Caribbean airline strives to remain
viable in an industry hard pressed by
rising fuel and other operating costs.
(More...)
Sport:
Ramdin Is Pleased With His Wicketkeeping, Batting To Improve
May
30, 2008:
ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA – West Indies
wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin says that he
is extremely pleased with his
wicketkeeping going into the Second
Digicel Test at the Sir Vivian Richards
Stadium but he said that he is looking
to improve on his batting performances.
(More...)
Region:
Caribbean Journalists Win Big In Puerto Rico
May 28, 2008:
CARIBPR NEWSWIRE, NEW YORK, NY, May 28,
2008: Negril Village in Lower Manhattan
is set to come alive on June 4th as
'Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best'
reggae festival - Reggae Sumfest - rolls
into the Big Apple for the annual New
York kickoff.
(More...)
Entertainment:
Reggae Sumfest 2K8 To Heat Up Big Apple
May 28, 2008:
CARIBPR NEWSWIRE, NEW YORK, NY, May 28,
2008: Negril Village in Lower Manhattan
is set to come alive on June 4th as
'Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best'
reggae festival - Reggae Sumfest - rolls
into the Big Apple for the annual New
York kickoff.
(More...)
Sport:
Sarwan Wants To Continue Good Work
May 28, 2008:
ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Ramnaresh Sarwan
who captained the West Indies in the
First Digicel Test at Sabina Park says
he is looking forward to the team
continuing to perform well during the
Digicel Test Series against world
champions Australia who are leading the
three match series 1-0.
(More...)
Religion:
CCC Programme Officer attends GNRC forum
May 27, 2008:
The Caribbean Conference of Churches (CCC)
will be represented at the Third Forum
of the Global Network of Religions for
Children (GNRC), being held in Japan.
(More...)
Sport:
Aussies take series lead as Windies wilt
May 26, 2008:
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Seamer Stuart
Clark captured a career-best five-wicket
haul to bowl Australia to an easy 95-run
victory over the West Indies on the
final day of the first Digicel Test at
Sabina Park yesterday.
(More...)
Government:
The Commonwealth Looks at Public Sector Reform
May 26, 2008: NASSAU, Bahamas - The Commonwealth Training Programme on
Public Policy and Management was officially opened Monday by
Bahamas Minister of State for Finance the Hon Zhivargo Laing, who
has responsibility for the Public Service.
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Sport:
Bravo Says Windies Team Is More Unified
May 25, 2008:
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – West Indies all
rounder Dwayne Bravo who led his team's
bowling performance in routing Australia
for 167 by picking up 4 wickets for 47
runs said that the team is a more
galvanised and happy unit now than in
recent years
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