-
Thanks and Bye Chris
By Rany Felix And so the sun has seemingly set on the career of one of the leading West Indies batsman in the modern game of cricket. I write this with no apology and no fear of contradiction. Love or despise him, say whatever you want about him, bring out his many infractions and distractions…
-
Holiday message from SWAT
The Sailing Week Antigua Team sends you Caribbean sunshine and wishes you all the best for the festive season. It has been another extremely challenging year for all, especially those who travel to and from our shores. But we continue to be optimistic that we can look forward to better days as we learn to navigate life in…
-
West Indies vs England 2022 tickets on general sale from today
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that tickets are now on general sale for the West Indies vs England five-match T20I Series and three-match Test Series in 2022. Fans can register for their new ticket accounts at www.windiescricket.com/tickets and purchase their selected seats in advance for any individual match day or special five-day Test season…
-
Joint statement by PCB and CWI
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have issued a joint statement after five more positive cases were reported in the West Indies camp following Wednesday’s PCR testing, raising the total number of positive cases to nine since their arrival in Karachi on December 9. On Thursday morning and as part of…
-
4 members of West Indies touring party test positive for COVID-19
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME Following PCR tests administered on arrival in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that four members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation.…
-
CWI and LICB pay tribute to King Frank-I, cricket historian and commentator
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) paid tribute to Franklyn Francis, who passed away on Monday. Known as “King Frank-I”, he was a respected cricket historian, broadcaster, journalist and social activist in…
-
A Grand Return for Antigua Sailing Week
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME With less than five months to the start of Antigua Sailing Week, over 60 boats are already on the scratch sheet including monohulls and multihulls. A huge variety of sailors from around the world are relishing…
-
U.S. Embassy launches ESports Club at American Corner Antigua
Caption: L-R – Elijah James- General Manager and Mentor of the Antigua and Barbuda Esports Club and Mrs. Ryllis Mannix- Library Director of the National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda A virtual opening ceremony launched the Antigua and Barbuda Esports Club at the American Corner on November 18. Permanent Secretary Rosa Greenaway of the Antigua…
-
Esports Club Antigua set to open today
A Virtual Opening Ceremony of the Esports Club Antigua will be held this evening. In March 2021, US Embassy Bridgetown invited applicats to submit an application for ECA funding to support an esports club in Antigua and Barbuda. Elijah James, a 2017 YLAI alumnus from Antigua was subsequently awarded US $15,000 to facilitate the activities…
-
Footballer Akeem Isaac joins TSV Solingen in Germany on trial
Akeem Isaac, 21 years-old, joins TSV Solingen in Group 2 of the District League on a four (4) month trial with the German outfit. They sit currently 5th in the standings on eight-teen (18)points, eleven (11) points from the group leaders. Isaac hails from the Pigotts Bullets Football Academy where he made his way through…
-
Ireland’s Jim Schofield Ready for 3,000 Mile Trip to Antigua
The six solo sailors entered in the first edition of the Globe 5.80 Transat as launched by Don McIntyre (who is racing) arrived in Lanzarote at the end of the first stage from Lagos, the Swiss Etienne Messikommer won. The second stage bound for Antigua starts on November 18. With a late starter, Jim Schofield…