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Nevis masters prepare to host grand tournament

(Sport) The Masters cricketers on Nevis are committed to the hosting of the 2014 edition of the Leeward Islands Masters’ tournament. This was confirmed in a meeting held at the ET Willet Park on Thursday evening as the cricketers met to…

Windies win in Super Over

Bridgetown, Barbados – West Indies defeated England in a super over after scores were tied in the final preliminary match of the Women’s T20 International Tri-Series at Kensington Oval, on Thursday night. Deandra Dottin blasted two fours…

Pybus appointed Director of Cricket

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Richard Pybus has been appointed Director of Cricket. Pybus has been appointed on a three year contract which will commence on November 1. Pybus, an Englishman, is…

Creative arts academy opens this weekend

(Sports) The much anticipated opening of the Creative Arts Academy in Nevis will take place this Saturday—26th October. The Academy will be based at the building which formerly housed the Cotton Ground Police station. A two day training…

Development Bank sponsors second annual softball league

(Sports) The Development Bank of St.Kitts and Nevis has once again stepped up to the plate by sponsoring what will effectively be the second annual softball tournament on the island of Nevis. In 2012 the Bank sponsored the inaugural…

‘I am more experienced now’ – Powell

(Sports) Florida, United States - Kieran Powell believes that his experience and maturity as a batsman will be a key factor in the upcoming tour of India, as he looks to bolster West Indies' batting ranks. Powell, who made 61 from three…

Butlers wins over Newcastle team

(Sports Page) Rain put a damper on action in the Highlights International tape ball league on Sunday 20th October but one match was still played. Butlers came up against the Newcastle team and in batting first, chalked up an impressive 128…

England Women outgun New Zealand Women

Bridgetown, Barbados – Jenny Gunn was the chief wicket-taker, but Natalie Sciver was the wrecker-in-chief with a hat-trick, as England Women transformed the Women’s Twenty20 International Tri-Series into a two-horse race following a 19-run…

Windies legend back on county duty

Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Hampshire legend Gordon Greenidge was the star attraction as he opened a new learning facility at the Ageas Bowl. The former West Indies opening batsman was on hand to unveil The Orbit – the Hampshire Cricket…

Face Off time

(Sports Page) CJ Bartlette of the Drag Racing Unit on Nevis, indicated on Monday that plans are being finalized for the next big Drag Racing event on the island. The date for what is normally referred to as the FACE OFF race is now set for…