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ICC Conference to be held in Barbados

(Sports Page) -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the ICC Annual Conference 2015 will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados from 22-26 June. This will be the first time the ICC’s annual meetings have taken place in…

Big Rock upstage experience

Sports Page -- As the local second division fixtures continued, Big Rock got the better of the Masters’ Experienced team. The experienced men batted first and with the Big Rock team only fielding seven players, they expected to score…

Jets win over Highlights

Sports Page -- The SDA Jets team rebounded over the weekend, as they got the better of Highlights in an encounter on Sunday 15th March. Highlights batted first and were restricted to 104 for 8 in their 20 overs. Theron Bussue top scored…

Calypso arrest Lawmen

Sports Page -- The Police team looked impressive as they warmed up at Cotton Ground on Sunday 15th March. However, Calypso batted first and got to 134 for 9 in their 20 overs: Derrick Parry top scored with 20; Dennis Sargeant 19; Merlin…

WI win big, reach quarters thanks to Pakistan

Sports Page -- Play began in muggy conditions and prospects of a shower or two - heralds of Cyclone Pam - could not be ruled out in the afternoon. Jason Holder, the West Indies captain, did his bit - win the toss, choose to bowl and put the…

Montesorri hosts Annual Sports meet

Sports Page -- The Montessori Primary School, hosted its annual sports meet on Friday 13th March at the Bath Village playing field. The athletes competed in the 60 and 100 meter races and a host of fun races which included lime and spoon…

Mahmudullah ton gives Bangladesh 288

Mahmudullah thumped a second successive hundred and nullified New Zealand's swing and seam threat in Hamilton. Bangladesh's 288 for 7 is the highest score, and the first time a side has batted 50 overs against the co-hosts in the World Cup…

Ruby Chapman passes

(Sports Page)— Ruby Chapman, arguably the finest female cricketer coming out of Nevis, passed away at the Alexandra Hospital on Thursday 12th March. Ruby has for the past several years been involved with a long running battle with breast…

Red house prevails at St. James’ Primary

(Sports Page)- Red house emerged as the champion house as the St. James’ Primary School hosted its annual sports meet on Tuesday 10th March. The meet was held under the patronage of past student and athlete, Allan Mintos. The athletes…

Gold house wins at VOJN

(Sports Page)- Low power voltage; intermittent rain and biting breezy conditions, did not prevent the VOJN Primary school, to effectively complete their annual sports meet. The meet was held at the school’s grounds under the patronage of…

Still the king

Viv Richards has been crowned the greatest one-day cricketer ever by a jury of 50 eminent players, commentators and writers assembled by the Cricket Monthly The toast of the town: Viv Richards was the No. 1 choice for 58% of the jury ©…