Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies Women’s team and T20 World Cup winner, has been officially appointed an ambassador for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Describing her as a “trailblazer on and off the pitch,” the CPL said Matthews will play a pivotal role in its mission to grow the game among girls and… Read More

Several West Indies cricketers have suited up in the world’s most expensive cricket jerseys of all time as they took to the field in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament in England. The West Indies Champions, which boast legends such as Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard, will wear the jerseys, which are… Read More

In a night of drama and excitement, the Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a masterclass performance to defeat defending champions Rangpur Riders by 32 runs and win the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) title on home soil recently. A roaring crowd at the Providence Stadium saw their heroes to victory as the Warriors posted a… Read More

The CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket has strongly called for comprehensive reforms in West Indies cricket. Deep concerns were expressed over the sport’s current state, demanding immediate action from Cricket West Indies (CWI). The statement comes after a recent virtual meeting of the CARICOM Bureau, which was chaired by Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr.… Read More

“Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real about the End” by Alua Arthur c.2025, Mariner                                                          $28.99                                    256 pages   There is no need to pack a big suitcase. No more worrying about tickets or TSA,… Read More

In the clearest sign yet that Africa and the Caribbean are in a hurry to forge stronger trade and other ties, leaders, business executives, and other delegates from both regions assembled in Grenada for the 4th Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum – ACTIF 2025 this week, determined to make this near investment frontier work… Read More

When Roniesia Godfrey returned to Guyana in 2022 for her uncle’s wedding, she did not just reconnect with her roots; she discovered a vision. Having left the country at age five and built a successful career managing corporate events for Fortune 500 firms in the United States, Godfrey saw an opportunity to reimagine how travelers… Read More

A few years ago, while on a fishing charter off the north-west coast of Trinidad, luck didn’t favor us at first. A little sunburnt and tired from being up since 4 a.m. to get a jump-start on the day, hunger set in quickly. Thankfully, our captain came prepared with a cooler full of fresh shrimp… Read More

Caribbean The World Health Organization (WHO) recently advised countries, including the Caribbean, to ensure that their citizens benefited from a breakthrough HIV drug that only needs to be administered twice a year, offering near-total protection from the virus and developing AIDS. The WHO recommended that the drug be made available “immediately” at pharmacies, clinics, and… Read More

The Brooklyn-based Trinidad and Tobago United Community Association, Inc. (TATUCA) says it is collaborating with its sponsors in hosting its 63rd Independence Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Aug. 17, at Antun’s, 96-43 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, Queens. The sponsors are Sati Roti Shop, Best Bites Restaurant & Bakery, Travelspan, and the Security Academy of New York.… Read More