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Malawi boy ex-Man City academy ace tragically dies

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Malawi boy ex-Man City academy ace tragically dies

Malawi-born Jeremy Wisten a former player for Manchester City academy on Sunday passed away aged 17 and several of the club’s players including Malawians on social media joined in paying tribute. Jeremy was born in Lilongwe to Malawi parents. The family settled in England when he was one year old. His mother Yakosah Wisten (nee […]

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Wanderers supporters geared to fund club

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Wanderers supporters geared to fund club

Wanderers Football Club supporters who call themselves the Nomads say they are ready with a very practical initiative that will help generate income for the club as it parts ways with its Japanese sponsor on December 31 this year. The Japanese second hand car dealer, Be Forward, announced it will be laying its hands off […]

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ACB to decide on probing Football Association of Malawi

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ACB to decide on probing Football Association of Malawi

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it will sit down to look at a report involving corruption at the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to determine whether the issues raised in the report fall under its mandate to investigate. The bureau says it has received a report from a concerned Malawian but will have to go
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Barbados Women knock Windward

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Barbados Women knock Windward

By Morissa Lindsay

It was an impressive start for defending champions Barbados in the Cricket West Indies CG Insurance Super 50 competition as they defeated Windward Islands women by 149 runs on the opening day of the competition at Providence Stadium in Guyana today.

Barbados led by Captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and posted 227 for two from their allotted 50 overs. The talented all-rounder Matthews led from the front with a magnificent 99. Matthews and fellow opener Kycia Knight who made 72 put on a first-wicket stand of 177.

In response to the target of 228 set to win, Windward Islands were dismissed for 78 all out in 23 overs against a solid Barbados bowling attack led by medium-pacer Shanika Bruce with four wickets for 48 runs from nine overs.

Bruce along with fast bowler Shamilia Connell with a fantastic three wickets for nine runs from five overs proved too much for the Windward Islands batters. All-rounder Aaliyah Alleyne also bowled well picking up two wickets for 14 runs from six overs.

It was a good display with the bat and ball from Barbados to open their title defence for the Super 50 Cup.

The Bajan ladies will hope to retain their Super 50 championship trophy this year for the fourth consecutive time having lost the just concluded T-20 Blaze title a few days ago to Jamaica.

It was a good first-wicket partnership to start off Barbados’ innings between Matthews and Knight. At one point, Barbados were batting along nicely with the score on 164 after 36 overs.

The partnership was eventually broken in the 38th over as Knight went caught by Qiana Joseph at cover off the bowling of Jannillea Glasgow in what was her ninth over at the time. Kyshona Knight, the twin of Kycia, joined Matthews at the crease with the score on 177 for one.

Windward Islands medium-pacer Pearl Etienne got the big wicket of Matthews trapped leg before wicket for 99 runs having faced 135 balls.

It was a bittersweet moment for Matthews having toiled for such a long time at the crease only to be given out when she came on the front foot to play a delivery that international umpire Nigel Duguid deemed out.

Etienne and Glasgow captured one wicket each from their allotted ten overs for the Windward Islands. Etienne and Glasgow also chipped in with the bat for the Windward Islands accounting for 16 and 11 runs respectively while Japhina Joseph registered a top score of 18.

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Burke out of surfing championship

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Burke out of surfing championship

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Barbados surfer Josh Burke showed great determination during the second round of the men’s World Surf League Championship tour event presented by Corona but was unable to advance in the ongoing competition in El Salvador.

Competing in heat three, the 25-year-old knew before the start of today’s competition that it would be a challenge to get past former World Surf League champion and Olympic Gold medallist, Italo Ferreira of Brazil who won the heat with a tally of 13.20 to advance into the Round of 16.

Ferreira showed his level of experience where he made something out of nothing with the seemingly small waves presented to him as he skillfully manoeuvred on the surfboard to register scores of 7.33 and 5.87 for the top spot in that heat.

New to this level of competition having entered as a wildcard in place of American-born eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater who had withdrawn from the competition because of an injury, Burke was forced to work with the waves given to him by mother nature. In the end, he only managed heat scores of 5.10 and 3.78 behind the dominant Ferreira.

Despite not being able to advance as he would have wanted in what was an historic outing as the first surfer from Central America and the Caribbean to compete at the World Surf League Championship, Burke described it as an honour to have reached this far.

The sea conditions in El Salvador looked similar to what Burke was accustomed to at home in the Soup Bowl at Bathsheba. But it was Ferreira’s amazing capabilities that gave him the advantage over Burke who will hope to come back much stronger once the opportunity presents itself.

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Dominica Chess Federation will host National Championship Trophy Ceremony at the Dominica State College

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Roseau, Dominica, June 17, 2022: The Dominica Chess Federation will host our National Championship trophy ceremony at the Dominica State College on Saturday June 18 at 3pm. The Dominica Chess Federation has completed its first ever National Chess Championships as a FIDE-recognized federation, over the weekend of May 13-15.

After 7 rounds of fierce competition only one person could emerge the winner; with the winner being determined by the player with the most points.

The point system being as follows:

1 point for a win, 1/2 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss; with each player receiving a ‘bye’ in different rounds that is a guaranteed 1 point for them.

Therefore, the final scores are as follows:

1st Nigel Francis 6.5 points

2nd Lyndon Auguiste 5.5 points

3rd Brandon Henry 4.5 points

4th Adam St. Ville 3.5 points

5th Edgar Berridge 3 points

6th Larry Thomas 3 points

7th Romel Laudat 2 points

The Trophy Ceremony is one step closer to Federation representing Dominica at the 44th Chess Olympiad in India. A group of players have already been selected to represent Dominica come July 27th to August 10th 2022 in India.

The DCF has also received financial sponsorship by FIDE amounting to $25,000, minus eating expenses. The federation has been very active in its regular training and coaching sessions, as well in its Sensitization drive to raise awareness around the sport and its activities.

The next Month of Competition between Dominica and some of the brightest and skilled players in the world, is one that brings more recognition to sport and one step closer to the overall aim of inspiring the youth to use their energies in a positive way.

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Bequia XI upend Radcliffe in National T/ 20 Cricket

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Bequia XI upend Radcliffe in National T/ 20 Cricket

Keegan’s Bequia XI upstaged Flow Radcliffe to reach the semi- finals of the Neil Williams T/20 Cricket competition, with a four wicket win last Sunday, at the Sion Hill Playing Field.

Romano Pierre, 42, Tijourn Pope, 25 and Othneil Lewis, 21, pushed Radcliffe to 135 all out from 17.5 overs.

Chelson Stowe was the pick of the Bequia XI’s bowlers, bagging 5/12, and Jenry Ollivierre had 2/26.

Stowe then hit 39 not out, Jenry Ollivierre, 30 and Joseph Francois, 22, as Bequia XI replied with 136/6 from 17 overs. Othniel Lewis took 3/22.

Joining Bequia XI in the last four were defending champions, Guardian General Saints.

Saints registered a 23 run win over Police One also at the Sion Hill venue.

Jeremy Haywood top scored with 45, as Saints posted 128/7 from their 20 overs.

Gerald Gould, 2/10, Parnell Browne, 2/17 and Vertil Davis, 2/22.

Police One replied with 105/9 from their 20 overs; Ray Charles,3/24, Jeremy Haywood, 2/13 and Geron Wyllie, 2/24.

And, at Arnos Vale Two, Smashers outplayed Victors Two by 66 runs in the last preliminary match.

Rawdon Bentick smashed 11 fours and 4 sixes in his 75, while Kesworth Lewis struck 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 51, to lead Smashers to 198/6 from 17 overs. Dave Duncan had 3/33 and Travis Cumberbatch, 2/50.

Victors Two, 132/6 from 17 overs; Travis Cumberbatch, 57.

Bowling for Smashers, Anthony Charles scalped 3/36 and Kurtlan Thomas took 2/20.

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Women’s CPL Team Drafted

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The local players have been drafted ahead of the historic inaugural Women’s Caribbean Premier League tournament set to get underway on August 30, 2022.

The three participating teams will be captained by Hayley Matthews, (Barbados Royals); Stafanie Taylor, (Guyana Amazon Warriors); and Deandra Dottin,(Trinbago Knight Riders), a release from the organisers state.

With Matthews and Taylor rated in the top 10 T/20 all-rounders in the world, and Dottin one of the most destructive batters in the women’s game, all three players have shown their quality for the West Indies and internationally in domestic competitions.

The teams have been drafted from a pool of players that was put together by Cricket West Indies’ selection committee and the 33 cricketers selected represent the best talent from across the region with the squads full of experienced internationals, as well as the next generation of female players.

Each team will also sign three exciting overseas players bringing the total squad size to 14, and further bolstering the quality of cricketers on show in this exciting new event. These overseas signings will be announced in the coming weeks.

Cricket West Indies president, Ricky Skerritt said: “This inaugural Women’s version of the CPL represents a huge upward step for West Indies cricket. I am grateful to all those in CPL and CWI who made it happen, especially the three pioneering franchises who have so willingly got on board.”

CEO, Barbados Royals and Rajasthan Royals, Jake Lush McCrum said: “The Caribbean, and particularly Barbados is a destination which has always been so deeply invested in cricket, and to have a team in the region which will serve as a pillar of growth for the women’s game in and around the island nation was such an exciting opportunity for us at the Barbados Royals. Having attracted huge popularity, not just in the Caribbean, but also in cricket-playing nations around the world, the CPL has been able to realise its value and also the impact it can create on grass roots development. With this new competition for women, it gives us the opportunity to accelerate the growth and development of female players and coaches, while attracting the next generation of talent to the sport.”

And, owner of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Dr Bobby Ramroop said, “We are thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Women’s CPL and we would like to thank CPL and CWI for making this happen. The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) family is excited to be at the forefront of advancing Women’s cricket, both in the region and worldwide, and we are hopeful that this newest format will provide a platform for empowering female athletes, as well as highlighting inspiring role models for young girls. The dynamic GAW Women’s team, led by the impressive Stafanie Taylor, is a welcome and powerful addition to the CPL.”

Meanwhile, Director of Trinbago Knight Riders, Venky Mysore said, “We are proud to announce our first women’s team under the Knight Riders banner, and are eagerly looking forward to watching the ladies represent TKR in the inaugural Women’s T/20 competition in this year’s Caribbean Premier League. We are always most supportive of such initiatives and are on a continuous lookout to expand the sport across the globe and across demographics. We are therefore particularly thrilled to support the launch of women’s T/20 in the Caribbean and would like to congratulate and thank CWI and CPL for taking the initiative to launch the Women’s editions this year.”

And, Hero CPL’s CEO,Pete Russell said: “A Women’s CPL is the next logical step as we grow the brand, and we are very pleased that we have been able to make this a reality in 2022. We are grateful to the CWI, the Barbados Royals, the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Trinbago Knight Riders for working with us on this ground breaking tournament and we look forward to showcasing the tremendous skills of all these talented players.”

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Batting first does it for teams in Greiggs T/10

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Batting first does it for teams in Greiggs T/10

All four teams which batted first in last Sunday’s matches of the Caesar’s Real Estate/ Hairoun Beer/ Nar Fren Dem Greiggs T/10 Softball Cricket Tournament, were victorious.

Starting off the trend at the Greiggs Central Playing Field was Owia, who beat Sugar Boys by 65 runs.

Batting first, Owia rushed to 99/2 from their 7 overs, the number of overs having been reduced because of a late commencement. Kirton Lavia hit a top score of 43 not out. Sugar Boys in reply could only make 34/7 from their 7 overs.

Kirton Lavia followed up his batting by taking 2/11.

Then, Country Meet Town Out Ah Trouble registered an 18-run win over Israel Bruce Smashers Inc.

Out Ah Trouble got to 95/4 from their 10 overs; Mickel Mapp, 46 not out. Smashers in reply,77/5 from their 10 overs, with Keno Matthews lashing 32.

Alwyn Quashie was the pick of Out Ah Trouble’s bowlers, taking 2/7.

Then, Bank of SVG All Stars came up trumps by 65 runs over Clinchers.

Leroy Dalzell led the way with 40 and Keyon Boyea contributed 22 not out as All Stars posted 122/4 from their 10 overs. Bowling for Clinchers, Keymo Browne scalped 2/21.

Clinchers’ response stopped at 57/7 from their 10 overs. Okeitho Williams, 28.

The main wicket takers for All Stars were Earl Pope, 3/11 and Othneil Lewis, 2/5.

And, Caesar’s Real Estate Nar Fren Dem outplayed the previously high flying Fairbain United by 38 runs.

Nar Fren Dem racked up 117/4 from 10 overs; Ozande Baptiste,43. Damien Davis had 2/19,bowling for Fairbain United whose response stopped at 79/8, when the 10 overs were completed.

Fairbain United’s batting was undone by Wayne Garraway, 3/13 and Sachin James, 2/19.

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Olympic Week celebrations 2022 : ‘Move for Peace’

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Olympic Week celebrations 2022 : ‘Move for Peace’

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee (SVGOC), will celebrate Olympic Week 2022 from this Sunday, June 19.

Under the theme “ Move for Peace”, the week of activities commence with a church service at the Arnos Vale Covenant Assembly.

A press conference is slated for Tuesday, June, 21 at the conference room of the National Sports Council, at Arnos Vale from 10:30 a.m; and on Thursday, June 23, Olympic Day, a message from president of the SVGOC, Stephen Joachim will be aired.

Thus, St Vincent and the Grenadines will join the rest of the world in acknowledging Olympic Day, which is a global celebration of the International Olympic Committee’s formation and the modern Olympic Movement by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.

Also, on Thursday, affiliates of the SVGOC will gather for a social function, where they will be able to interact and fraternize.

The week of activities culminate on Sunday, June, 26 with the staging of the Olympic Day Run in Layou.

Preceding the Run will be a triathlon from the waterfront through the streets of Layou. The event includes Swimming, Cycling and Athletics.

This year’s full week of activities marks a return in a wholesome way as the COVID- 19 pandemic did not permit full-scale celebrations and gatherings in 2020 and 2021.

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