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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots replaces Stubbs with Rayudu for CPL
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have signed experienced Indian Premier League star 37-year-old Ambati Rayudu for their upcoming campaign in the Caribbean Premier League. Rayudu, replaces 22-year old South African batsman Tristan Stubbs who is no longer available for the Aug. 16 to Sept. 22 showpiece.The right-hander quit international cricket this year after helping Chennai… Read More
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US downs Mexico to claim Boys’ U15 title
The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship wrapped up on Sunday with the United States claiming the League A title with a 4-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, according to CONCACAF. It said the duel for Third-Place in League A saw an all-Caribbean affair end in a… Read More
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Where to Watch the US Open
Where to Watch the US Open As summer comes to a close, the anticipation for one of the most prestigious events in the tennis world reaches its peak: the US Open Tennis Championships. Held annually in Queens, this tournament is a must-see for sports fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike. With its electrifying atmosphere, top-tier… Read More
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Inside Life: Former prime ministers of rap now reigning kings and queens
Fifty years ago when a Bronx community first elected prime ministers to advance their message using rap music, a DJ named Kool Herc combined sound system technology to talk over instrumental recordings. The new, imported, unique collaboration spawned the birth of Hip-hop. Since its debut, young wizards in every borough has added their own spin… Read More
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Caricom cancels special summit
It was billed as a two-day session to follow up on a number of decisions and issues at last month’s Caribbean Community leaders summit in Trinidad, but the weekend informal retreat in Dominica will no longer take place for logistical and other reasons, officials said this week. Current bloc Chair and Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt… Read More
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Local government polls deadlock in Trinidad
Giving an indication of what is likely to happen in general elections in mid-2025, voters in Trinidad have opted to evenly share the number of corporations the two major parties will control in local government elections held in the oil and gas-rich twin island republic on Monday. In a stunning repeat of the results of… Read More
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Caribbean Round-Up: Grenada establishing national security council
Caribbean The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) recently announced plans to expand its operations into the Caribbean that it says highlights its relationship with and commitment to the Caribbean region. CAF executive president, Sergio Díaz-Granados, speaking at the launch of the Report on Economics and Development, entitled “Inherited Inequalities: The Role… Read More
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Walcott, Richards and Ahye set for worlds
Two-time Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott, double World Indoor champion Jereem Richards and Commonwealth Games women’s 200 metres champion Michelle-Lee Ahye will lead the T&T team at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary from August 19-27. They are among a 25-member team which features 16 athletes which includes 11 men and five women who were… Read More
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Intercultural, participatory approach key to ensuring health of Indigenous Peoples in the Caribbean: PAHO director
The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says tackling the social determinants of health and ensuring an intercultural approach are vital to ensure the health of the region’s Indigenous populations. “The Americas is home to more than 70 million Indigenous Peoples, 7 percent of the region’s population,” said Dr. Barbosa… Read More
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Hefty prize money for Worlds record breakers
Athletes setting a world record at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, will be generously rewarded for their efforts, officials said. The sport’s world governing body, World Athletics, announced recently that athletes setting new marks in their disciplines will be eligible for a special award of US$100,000, subject to the usual ratification process. “The… Read More
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