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Bronx Crisis edges out PJ’s in a thriller

As the action continued in the local Basketball league on Sunday 11th May, the spectators were literally kept at the edges of their seats as Bronx Crisis and PJ’s matched each other shot for shot. Just seconds before the whistle to end the…

Spice Isle Grenada to open CPL T20 2014

St. George’s, Grenada-- Carnival cricket fever hits the beautiful island of Grenada with the announcement that the National Cricket Stadium will host the launch and opening round of games of the 2014 Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL),…

I had no choice but to quit, says Sammy

DELHI, India (CMC) – Darren Sammy says his decision to quit Test cricket came after he realized he was no longer part of the future plans of the West Indies team, in the game’s longer version. The Windward Islands all-rounder, who was axed…

Darren Sammy dumped as West Indies skipper

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados(CMC) – West Indies selectors have dumped Darren Sammy as captain and appointed wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin in his place for the upcoming New Zealand series. The announcement was made by the West Indies Cricket Board via…

Nevis Franchise Tournament underway

Despite, the inclement weather, a fair sized crowd showed up at the ET Willet Park for the commencement of the Nevis Cricket Association Franchise league on the evening of Saturday 10th May. In the first game, Oualie Pelicans soared over…

Results Of SKNFA Matches Played On Wednesday 7th May, 2014

Premier Division At Warner Park SPD United 1          vs         St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers 0 (Half Time 0 - 0) Scoring for SPD United Evansroy Barnes 59th minute Yellow Card Xavier Henry (SPD) 88 minute * Officials were James…

Nevis Football Squad Released

A release from the Youth and Sports Department on Nevis has indicated the players who have been selected for training to the National Football squad. The following players have been selected to the Nevis national football squad. Shawn…

Levi Makes His Exit

Levi James was royally saluted for his contributions to the Villa Int Football club; the Nevis Football Association and indeed Football as a whole on the island of Nevis. At a grand luncheon and farewell ceremony held at Reviere’s house…

Gayle Academy to host UK counterparts

Kingston Jamaica -- The Chris Gayle Foundation is set to launch the Chris Gayle Academy in Jamaica on June 5 and will play host to its UK counterpart in a three match cricket tour just before the start of the West Indies, New Zealand Test…

Four Seasons Cricket Team Receives Trophy

A jubilant Four Seasons Cricket team celebrated in grand style on Thursday 8th May after accepting the grand trophy which designates them as champions of second division Cricket on the island of Nevis for the year 2014. The powerful team…

Pollard, Starc fined for altercation

Kieron Pollard and Mitchell Starc have been fined for their heated altercation during the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium on May 6. Pollard lost 75% of his match fee while Starc was…

All Stars win Cricket Contest at Cotton Ground Fun day

The Cotton Ground community hosted a family fun day at the Cotton Ground playing field on Sunday 4th May. Apart from the food and drinks that were on sale and the continuous music, the main attraction was a series of matches between…

Big Rock team announced

The BIG ROCK team otherwise known as the Guyanese South Warriors has been announced, as they prepare to participate in the local Nevis franchise tournament which begins this coming Saturday 10th of May. The full squad reads: Carlos…

Rawlins Village Family Fun Day 2014

The Rawlins village community showed up in large numbers, along with individuals from other villages to share in a family fun day with a difference on Saturday 3rd May. There were athletic races; bun eating competition and good old hand…