Yearly Archives

2014

UK police arrest four over Bermuda govt-office theft

HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC)-- Four people have been arrested and released on bail in Britain in connection with an investigation into theft from a Bermuda government department and money laundering. According to a report in the Bermuda Sun,…

Jamaicans with a ton of ganja intercepted in Antigua waters

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Law enforcement authorities say they have intercepted a vessel originating from Jamaica with more than 2,300 pounds of marijuana worth more than EC$30 million (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents). A statement from the…

SUNfest 2014 Launched

(ZIZ)-- SUNfest 2014, dubbed the premiere daytime event of the St. Kitts Music Festival experience, was launched on Thursday at the historic Independence Square. Senior Partner of Gurus Maniacs and Sages Multimedia, Dr. Garfield Alexander…

Music Festival Artists Help Future Generations

(ZIZ)-- Destra, the Small Axe Band, the Mighty Explainer, Elvis Crespo, Patrice Roberts and Machel Montano’s representative were among those present at Thursday morning’s St. Kitts Music Festival Press Conference. Destra told the audience…

Intl Testing Day Promotes Responsible Sexual Behaviour

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) -- Sexual responsibility will be one message being delivered by a local activity in commemoration of International Testing Day which happens to take place during the merriment of the St. Kitts Music Festival.…

Kiddies Cricket Festival held in Nevis

It was the culminating point for the Kiddies Cricket program on Nevis which is coordinated by the Bank of Nova Scotia and the West Indies Cricket Board. The annual Kiddies cricket festival was held at the ET Willet Park on Monday 23rd…

Gibson hoping Oval pitch provides pace

Bridgetown, Barbados -- Head coach Ottis Gibson says he is hoping his three-pronged pace attack finds some pace in the Kensington Oval pitch, as West Indies chase a series victory over New Zealand in the final Test which bowls off here…

Ramdin wants ‘special’ performance

Bridgetown, Barbados -- West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin is expecting a special performance from his team in what he described as a special occasion at Kensington Oval. Speaking ahead of the third Test, the wicket-keeper said it would be…

Illegal bowling action process under review

Illegal bowling action procedures for international matches will be reviewed, with the potential for suspect bowlers to be monitored more closely even after they have passed the round of biomechanical testing currently required. The ICC…

England tumble to fifth in Test rankings

England slipped to fifth place in the ICC Test rankings after their 0-1 loss at home to Sri Lanka. A new-look side hinted at recovery from a terrible winter, but failed to wrap up the first Test at Lord's. They could not convert an even…

Wimbledon: Andy Murray avoids ‘Wacky Wednesday’ repeat

(CNN) -- Tennis top dogs are out to avoid another "Wacky Wednesday" at Wimbledon. Exactly a year ago, the famous grass-court grand slam experienced one of the weirdest days in its history as former champions Roger Federer and Maria…

World Cup: Xherdan Shaqiri warms up for Messi showdown

CNN -- Switzerland might not have the magic of Lionel Messi, but in Xherdan Shaqiri it has a player who is desperate to shine on the biggest stage of all. The Bayern Munich star scored a hat-trick to help his nation book a last-16 tie with…