Trinidad's inflation rate reaches double digits
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters): The rate of
annual inflation in Trinidad reached double digits in
October,
rising to 10 percent from 9.6 percent the
previous month, the fastest pace of price rises in 12
years, the central
bank said.
EU funds to boost Suriname rice industry
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname and the European
Commission (EC) signed three agreements Thursday,
to boost the
rice industry in the CARICOM member
state. The contracts were awarded to Surinamese
companies.
US withdrawal of Temporary Protected Status for Montserrat may be revisited
BRADES, Montserrat: The Chief Minister of
Montserrat, Dr Lowell Lewis, has received assurances
from two US congressmen,
that they will look again
at the recently withdrawn Temporary Protected
Status (TPS) Programme for Montserratians
living in
the United States.
Jamaica steps up campaign to prevent spread of HIV/AIDS
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): As World AIDS Day
(December 1), draws near, statistics from the United
Nations are showing
that 39.5 million people
worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS.
Antigua-Barbuda and Netherlands Antilles sign air transport agreement
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: An agreement for development
and regulation of civil aviation between Antigua and
Barbuda
and the Netherlands Antilles was signed at a
brief ceremony in Antigua on Friday. The agreement
was negotiated in
April 2005 by technical
representatives of both countries.
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers heads out to St Lucia on Sunday
CASTRIES, St Lucia: The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is
in its 21st year, but it is the 16th year that it will
end
at the Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia. Come
November 26, over 230 yachts from 27 nations and
over 1,100 sailors
will begin the 2,700 nautical mile
journey from Las Palmas, Canary Islands.
Commentary: Never a Caribbean airline?
A year ago I observed that: “The national airline
option has not worked for the CARICOM area. And, if
it continues
to be pursued, air traffic into and out of
the region will pass to carriers of other countries”.
Guyana open Digicel Caribbean Cup second round with convincing win over Antigua-Barbuda
GCC BOURDA, Guyana: Guyana opened their Digicel
Caribbean Cup second round campaign with a
convincing win over
Antigua and Barbuda in front of a
5,000 strong home crowd.
Guadeloupe open Group H with late win
GCC BOURDA, Guyana: Former French international
and Marseilles superstar Angloma came on as
substitute and emerged
as the hero for Guadeloupe
in the opening Group H game of the Digicel Caribbean
Cup in Guyana.
A win over Bahamas sends Vincy Heat through to Trinidad
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: St Vincent & The
Grenadines beat the Bahamas 3 – 2 in the
penultimate match of the
Digicel Caribbean Cup
Group G qualifying round on Thursday.
Draw with Bermuda enough to see Barbados through to finals
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The final Group G match of
the Digicel Caribbean Cup, which was staged at the
National
Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados, ended
with a 1-1 draw between Barbados and Bermuda.
OAS to observe Venezuela's presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters): The Organization of
American States will observe Venezuela's December 3
presidential
election, an OAS official said on
Thursday, ensuring the presence of top Western
diplomatic bodies in what may be
a contentious vote.
Florida woman says money won't erase Castro's cruelty
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Janet Ray Weininger finally
won a battle against Cuban leader Fidel Castro last
week when
a court ordered she can collect $23.9
million in frozen Cuban funds in compensation for her
executed father.
Protest march held in St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia: On Wednesday, the Trade Union
Federation in St Lucia organised a solidarity march as
a show
of protest for the dismissal of eighty-plus
employees of Sandals Regency Golf Resort and Spa
located at La Toc.
Cricket World Cup experts bemoan structure, race to finish work
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): Sports event experts
hired to work on next year's cricket World Cup in the
West
Indies are bemoaning the complex structure of
the event and expressing concern that there won't
be enough time to
test new facilities.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua to be handed over in January
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Sir Vivian Richards Cricket
Stadium will be ready for handover by the Chinese to
the
Government of Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday
January 13, 2007. This assurance came from the
Chairman of the Inter
Governmental Working Group,
Ambassador David Shoul.
BVI Acting Chief Minister congratulates USVI governor-elect
ROAD TOWN, BVI: On behalf of the Government and
people of the British Virgin Islands, Acting Chief
Minister Ronnie
Skelton has congratulated Governor-
elect of the US Virgin Islands John deJongh and
running mate Gregory Francis on
their recent victory
at the polls.
Jamaica and EU sign agreement to rehabilitate rural roads
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The European Commission
and the Government of Jamaica on Wednesday
signed a JA$165 million
(two million euros) financial
agreement to provide funding for the rehabilitation
and maintenance of more than 30
rural and parochial
roads.
Evangelist suggests self-sufficient prison in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: A Dominican evangelist believes
that it is time for the State prison to be an
economically
viable institution. Peter Augustine made
the suggestions public at the launch of the
refurbished prison chapel this
week, adding that the
skills of the inmates could be utilised.
Commentary: No hurt left unvented
Americans are – programmatically – agog at the
recent behaviour of Michael Richards; who played
Cosmo Kramer
on the Jerry Seinfeld show on TV;
and, as if on cue, Black Americans, are venting their
various "hurts".
You's the man, say West Indies and Pakistan captains
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): West Indian captain Brian
Lara hailed Mohammad Yousuf's match-saving innings
in the second
Test but urged his team to improve the
sloppy fielding that keeps letting Pakistan off the
hook.
West Indies Cricket Board gets new CEO
ST JOHN’S, Antigua: The West Indies Cricket Board
(WICB) confirmed on Wednesday that Dr Roland
Toppin of Barbados
will take over the role of chief
executive officer.
Cubans still getting used to Fidel's silence
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): A silence has settled over
Cuban political life that ordinary Cubans find at once
disconcerting
and a big relief. After decades of
delivering long and frequent speeches, Cuban leader
Fidel Castro has virtually
disappeared while
recovering from surgery.
Region must leverage science and technology to become more competitive, says Grenada PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister of Grenada,
Dr Keith Mitchell, has said that the region, which is in
the
infancy of a scientific revolution, must leverage
science and technology in its strategy to become
more globally competitive
in the context of the
Caribbean Single Market (CSM).
Haiti qualifies for debt relief, says World Bank
WASHINGTON, USA: The World Bank's International
Development Association (IDA) and the International
Monetary
Fund (IMF) have determined that Haiti
qualifies for debt relief under the enhanced Heavily
Indebted Poor Countries
(HIPC) Initiative.
Dominica opposition wants Parliament live on TV
ROSEAU, Dominica: United Workers Party (UWP)
leader Earl Williams believes that it is time for the
rules and
regulations of Parliament to be changed in
Dominica, especially relating to media coverage.
Bermuda residents will need passport to enter US
WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): Bermuda residents, along
with citizens of the United States, Canada and
Mexico, will need
to present passports on entering
US territory starting January 23, the Homeland
Security and State departments announced
Wednesday.
'Know Your Status' HIV/AIDS campaign launches in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: The HIV/AIDS Unit is launching
a 'Know your Status' campaign next week to
encourage and boost
voluntary HIV testing with
counselling in Dominica. This campaign will form part
of the Unit’s World AIDS Day activities.
ABI Bank wins ECCB Best Corporate Citizens Award
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The ABI Bank Ltd of Antigua is
the 2006 recipient of the ECCB award for the Best
Corporate
Citizen among Commercial Banks in the
ECCU area.
OECS customs officers examine link between their work and trade negotiations
CASTRIES, St Lucia: OECS Customs Officers
specialising in recording data are exploring the
usefulness of an automated
system for Customs
information known as ASYCUDA in facilitating
international Trade Negotiations.
Nevis looks forward to a successful cruise season 2006/07
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Tourism officials on Nevis are
looking forward to a busy 2006-2007 Cruise season.
According
to the Nevis Tourism Authority’s (NTA)
2006-2007 Cruise Schedule, the island is expected to
receive 57 cruise ship
visits, four of which will make
their inaugural call.
Commentary: The Greater Caribbean This Week: The Rum Dialogue in the Greater Caribbean
Rum forms part of the historical-cultural heritage of
the Greater Caribbean. It is also a significant
economic
item in that region, which is understood to
be the Island Caribbean and the Continental
Caribbean as a whole.
Letter: Alternative forms of punishment in Suriname
I wish to commend the decision to utilize alternative
forms of punishment for youths in Suriname. I believe
in
restorative justice and am aware of the difficulties
in creating a cultural shift not only from the citizens,
but
internally in the police departments as well.
Letter: Looking for Frank Robert Kanhai
I am trying to locate a family member of my partner
Randolph Kanhai, who is the only child/son of Frank
Robert
Kanhai, the brother of Rohan Kanhai the
cricketer.
Pakistan fight back after Lara's double ton
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): Imran Farhat and
Mohammad Yousuf led Pakistan's efforts to avoid
defeat in the second
cricket Test Wednesday after
West Indian captain Brian Lara hit an epic double
century at Multan stadium.
Kaneria hopes to learn from Lara bashing
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): Hard-working Pakistan leg-
spinner Danish Kaneria said Wednesday he hoped to
learn from
being thrashed by West Indian batting king
Brian Lara in the second Test here.
Bermuda outclass Bahamas in the Digicel Caribbean Cup Group G matches in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The opening match of
Tuesday’s Digicel Caribbean Cup Group G double
header at the National
Stadium in Bridgetown
Barbados, saw Bermuda emerge as easy victors over
a spirited Bahamas side.
Puerto Rico send China out of volleyball championships
SAITAMA, Japan (AFP): Puerto Rico sent Asian silver
medallists China out of the competition with a four-
set victory
in the men's world volleyball
championships on Wednesday.
Trinidadian missing following plane crash en route to St Vincent
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidadian national, 28-
year-old Rashim Ibrahim De Silva, is one of two
persons missing
following the disappearance of an
aircraft between Bequia and St Vincent & the
Grenadines.
DeJongh wins USVI gubernatorial runoff election
ST JOHN, USVI: This time its official. Democrat John
DeJongh Jr has been elected as the next Governor of
the
US Virgin Islands. When all the votes from the
regular, general election held earlier this month were
counted, DeJongh
missed the mark by just two votes.
St Kitts-Nevis PM calls for new co-operative agreements with Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan: St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr
Denzil Douglas has called for a re-examination of the
co-operative
agreements over the past 23 years with
Taiwan. “Let us discuss and fashion new agreements
that are reflective of changing
times,” Douglas told
President Chen Shui-bian.
OAS Assistant Secretary General visits Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: The Assistant Secretary
General of the Organization of American States
(OAS), Albert Ramdin,
on a working visit to Haiti,
reiterated the hemispheric organization’s support for
the country’s electoral process.
He also met with the
authorities to discuss future cooperation.
Haiti chosen as a European Commission experimental development partner
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: The European Commission
(EC) has chosen Haiti as an experimental partner to
undertake
common development programming.
European development official, Louis Michel, made
the announcement Sunday at the end
of a 24-hour
visit to Port-au-Prince.
Suriname authorities release Guyanese suspects
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Judicial authorities in
Suriname have released the three Guyanese men
that were captured
in June along with controversial
businessman, Shaheed Roger Khan.
Nevis Tourism Authority and British Airways host UK travel agents
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: A group of top travel agents
from the United Kingdom left Nevis on Tuesday
following a four-day
visit compliments of British
Airways. Helen Kidd, the Nevis Tourism Authority’s
Chief Executive Officer, said it was
important for the
agents to see the best Nevis had to offer.
Britain's Caribbean territories students to benefit from change to UK tuition fees
LONDON, England: Britain's Higher Education Minister,
Bill Rammell, has announced proposals to enable
students
from the British Overseas Territories,
including those in the Caribbean, to be treated as
home students for fee purposes
at institutions in the
United Kingdom.
Jamaican economy showing positive signs, says Cabinet Secretary
TORONTO, Canada (JIS): Jamaica's Cabinet
Secretary, Dr Carlton Davis, has said that the
Jamaican economy was
showing very positive signs.
Davis was addressing patrons attending a forum
entitled ‘Outlook for the Future: Doing
Business in
Jamaica’, in Toronto, Canada
Cuban dissident seeks US asylum at Guantanamo
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuban dissident Camilo Cairo
Falcon was picked up by the US Coast Guard while
fleeing the
island on a raft and taken to the US base
in Guantanamo Bay, where he requested political
asylum, dissident sources
said.
Cuban VP 'very optimistic' on Castro's health
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Ailing Cuban President Fidel
Castro's health continues to improve, according to
Vice President
Carlos Lage, who said Tuesday he was
very optimistic, days before postponed birthday
celebrations for the revolutionary
icon.
Rival says Chavez scares Venezuelans from polls
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters): President Hugo
Chavez's challenger in Venezuela's December 3
election accused the
incumbent on Tuesday of
seeking to scare his opponents into staying away
from the polls.
Castro change in the air on Cuban island
ISLE OF YOUTH, Cuba (Reuters): Jump in the
back, "the Champ" said as he revved the overheating
motor of his battered,
Russian-made Lada, a gift from
President Fidel Castro.
Commentary: Washington (perhaps unwittingly) unleashes another onslaught on an already precarious Caribbean economy
The Bush administration's Western Hemisphere Travel
Initiative (WHTI) is now heedlessly threatening the
region’s
all-important tourist business, regardless of
the negative consequences that could follow. These
include increased
drug trafficking because gainful
employment will be more difficult to find.
Commentary: Beware the pitfalls of ill conceived policy
The Bahamas' government is poised to begin debate
on the National Health Insurance Act by November
29, with hopes
of passing it by December 6.
Lara blasts 196 to lift West Indies in second Test
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): Brian Lara hit a majestic
undefeated 196 on the third day of the second
cricket Test
to put his team in a commanding
position against Pakistan at Multan stadium here on
Tuesday.
Manjrekar says Lara getting better with time
MULTAN, Pakistan: Following his brilliant undefeated
knock of 196 to become the fifth batsman to score a
century
before lunch, West Indies captain Brian Lara
has immediately received praises from former Indian
wicketkeeper/batsman
Sanjay Manjrekar.
Lara becomes fifth batsman to score hundred before lunch
MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters): West Indian captain
Brian Lara became the fifth batsman in test history
to score
a century before lunch on Tuesday. Lara
scored 100 from 77 balls on the third day of the
second test against Pakistan
in an extended session
of two and half hours.
Bahamas money manager pleads guilty in $1 billion laundering scheme
NEW YORK, USA (Bloomberg): Martin Tremblay, a
Canadian money manager who operated a Bahamas-
based investment
firm, pleaded guilty to federal
charges stemming from what authorities said was a
$1 billion money-laundering operation.
Cuban eye surgery programme benefits nearly half million patients
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): Almost half a million poor
people from 28 Caribbean and Latin American nations
have benefited
from Operation Miracle, a highly
successful programme started by Cuba that provides
free surgery to low income patients.
Mitchell says new tourism project will put Grenada on the map
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister Dr
Keith Mitchell has hailed the start of the biggest
tourism
project ever to be undertaken in Grenada as
one which will bring benefits to all Grenadians. At the
Sod Turning Ceremony
of Port Louis Grenada, Mitchell
praised developer Peter de Savary.
Antigua-Barbuda PM tells nationals in St Croix all is well in their homeland
ST CROIX, USVI: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister
Baldwin Spencer told nationals living in St Croix that
all
is well in their homeland and urged them to invest
in the Antigua and Barbuda economy. "The
government is endeavoring
to govern for the people
and by the people," Spencer said.
Radical William Brent dead in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (UPI): William Lee Brent, a member of
the Black Panther party who hijacked a plane to
Cuba to 1969,
has died in Havana at the age of 75.
Brent spent the remainder of his life in Cuba.
Caribbean Star - LIAT negotiations proceeding smoothly
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Caribbean Star Airlines Ltd. and
LIAT (1974) Ltd. announced on Monday that
negotiations toward
joining forces and creating a
new airline combining the best of the two carriers are
proceeding smoothly.
Investment group to evaluate potential opportunities in Cuba
MIAMI, USA: Hugo Cancio, President and CEO of
Fuego Entertainment, Inc., a public media and
entertainment company,
has announced that he will
establish an exploratory group called the US-Cuban
Investment Committee to assist the reconstruction
of his native country, Cuba.
OECS should play key role in preserving environment, says BVI Chief Minister
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The Organisation of Eastern
Caribbean States (OECS) Environment Policy
Committee has a key role
in preserving the region’s
unique environment, according to Chief Minister of
the British Virgin Islands, Dr Orlando
Smith.
'Play Mas' at Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2007
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: With its massive
masquerade bands, astounding costumes, pulsating
music and unparalleled
stamina for partying, Trinidad
& Tobago Carnival is often referred to as the world’s
greatest street festival.
Social action programme launched in Nevis
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: A Social Action Programme
(SAP) designed to move community development into
the communities
throughout Nevis, was launched by
the Department of Community Development in the
Nevis Island Administration (NIA)
last week. The
Programme is a first of its kind in the Caribbean.
Netherlands Antilles parliament approves tax treaty with US
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao: The Tax Information and
Exchange Agreement (TEIA) between the
Netherlands Antilles and the
Unites States of America
will soon come into force.
Commentary: Law and Politics: What should we now expect?
Whether it is strictly local politics, or international
happenings that are making the headlines and
breaking
news, the bread and butter issues affecting
people in their own backyards, get caught up in the
after-math one way
or another.
Commentary: Leave Bahamians free to choose their health care insurer and provider
The language of the politicians surrounding the
debate over the country's hostile takeover of the
health care
industry is less than inspiring.
Gayle leads West Indies fightback
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): Chris Gayle and Daren
Ganga made a confident start after Jerome Taylor's
five-wicket
haul in the second Test against Pakistan
Monday, boosting the West Indies' hopes of levelling
the series.
Taylor's five wicket feat inspired by Courtney Walsh
MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters): West Indies fast bowler
Jerome Taylor, who took his second five wicket haul
in Pakistan
on Monday, says he draws his inspiration
from paceman Courtney Walsh.
Netherlands must overcome Bermuda and weather to keep ICC Intercontinental Cup hopes alive
PRETORIA, South Africa: The Netherlands team takes
on Bermuda in an ICC Intercontinental Cup match in
Pretoria
starting on Tuesday knowing that it must
win if it has any chance of toppling Canada at the
top of Group B.
Win all expense paid trip to Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals in Trinidad
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Two lucky Caribbean football
fans will enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the finals
of the
Digicel Caribbean Cup scheduled to take place
in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad January 13 – 24, with the
launch of the Digicel
Caribbean Cup Trivia
Competition.
Trinidadian Scott looking ahead to Beijing
HAVANA, Cuba: Candice Scott, the Trinidad and
Tobago World Championships and Olympic Hammer
Throw finalist, said
she is already looking forward to
the challenge of meeting the performance standards
for the Beijing Olympic Games
in 2008.
St Kitts-Nevis PM renews call for natural disaster fund
WASHINGTON, USA: St Kitts and Nevis Prime
Minister, Denzil Douglas, speaking at the Organization
of American
States (OAS) in Washington on Friday,
renewed the call for the establishment of a natural
disaster fund and a special
renewable energy
resources fund.
Filipino UN peacekeepers assaulted in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Three Filipino UN
peacekeepers were attacked in the Haitian capital
Saturday during
a student protest against the United
Nations presence in Haiti, according to an AFP
reporter on the scene.
300,000 Cubans to march in military parade for Castro birthday
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): More than 300,000 people will
take part in a military parade marking President Fidel
Castro's
80th birthday, as well as the 50th
anniversary of the start of the Cuban revolution,
according to press reports.
ICC team completes stadium inspection in Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Although receiving a
favorable rating from the ICC Inspection Team that
visited on Friday,
Grenada will still have to keep its
fingers crossed until December 1, when the report is
issued.
Trinidad MP slams prime minister over land use proposals
CHAGUANAS, Trinidad: Congress of the People
political leader, Winston Dookeran, has slammed
Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Patrick Manning,
who has said he intends to create mixed communities
using Caroni lands.
Six months on, Haitians grumble over government
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): Six months after
President Rene Preval took office, little is changed in
Haiti
- gangs control parts of the capital, the
economy is moribund and officials accused of
corruption run government offices.
Air Jamaica to celebrate 40 years with Bajans in New York
NEW YORK, USA: Air Jamaica has jumped at the
opportunity to be the premium sponsor of Barbados'
landmark 40th
anniversary of independence
celebrations in New York.
US families to get $90m in Cuban assets
NEW YORK, USA (UPI): The families of two men killed
by Fidel Castro's regime will get more than $90 million
in
Cuban assets held in the United States, a federal
judge has ruled.
New US ambassador couldn’t ask for a better welcome from Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: Even while most of the world and
even the US itself is getting negative on the war in
Iraq,
at least one prominent citizen of the island of
Dominica is still very much in favour of current policy
of the American
and British administrations.
Commentary: Cuban oil and ethanol could prosper in Havana's hunt for energy supplies
Hurdling over the barriers erected by Washington
policymakers, Cuba, with increasing gusto, is turning
to its
oil and ethanol sectors to achieve energy
security, despite the US embargo.
Commentary: Which way to go - the Bagdhadisation of Haiti or nation building?
When the Americans invaded Baghdad and the
citizens of that city descended onto the Museum to
pilfer and steal
documents and pieces that go back
to the beginning of civilisation, I thought here we are
again: the Iraqis and the
Haitians are brothers under
the skin.
Letter: What is to become of the Barbados Concorde?
This week marks the third anniversary of British
Airways generous loan of one of just seven
Concordes operated
by them to Barbados. Since
November 2003 it has sat in a purpose
built 'temporary' hanger.
Letter: Who is going to absorb the Barbados 'service fee' increase?
Of course a privatised company, Grantley Adams
International Airport inc., could not collect taxes,
that is a
Government prerogative, so the name has
to be changed to a 'service fee'.
Letter: Whaling will not benefit tourism
To the people of St Kitts: I cannot imagine that
German tourists would like to visit your beautiful
island country
as long as you support whaling.
Letter: Canadians should stay out of CARICOM affairs
To Mr Creasey (Letters, November 16, 2006). I just
want you to know that the USA was right in stopping
Canada
from dumping their softwood products and
many other goods on the USA.
Pakistan dominate West Indies in second Test
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP): Imran Farhat, Younis Khan
and Mohammad Yousuf all hit half-centuries before
the West
Indies halted Pakistan's spree late on the
first day of the second Test at Multan stadium on
Sunday.
Chanderpaul hungry for runs after 100 tests
MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters): West Indian batsman
Shivnarine Chanderpaul said his hunger for runs has
not diminished
after racking up 100 tests.
Chanderpaul became the eighth West Indian to reach
the milestone.
Trinidad's Yorke to focus on playing for new club
SUNDERLAND, England: Trinidad and Tobago
international Dwight Yorke has once again dismissed
talks of ending
his career following a number of
reports suggesting that he may soon call it a day.
Digicel Caribbean Cup Group G kicks off with impressive performance from the Vincy Heat
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Digicel Caribbean Cup
second round qualifying Group G kicked off with St
Vincent &
the Grenadines recording a 3-0 victory
over Bermuda courtesy of a dominant second half
performance.
Barbados defeat Bahamas in front of noisy home crowd
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Hosts Barbados started
their Digicel Caribbean Cup second round qualifying
matches in Group
G with a 2-1 win over Bahamas. In
front of an expectant home crowd, Barbados took
time to settle.
