T&T test for Jamaica
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Daren Ganga will be looking for a belated birthday gift when he leads Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) against holders Jamaica in a crucial second-round match of the WICB regional four-day competition, starting today at the Queen's Park Oval....
Top local road race cancelled
The financial woes which are being felt both here and abroad have affected at least one local athletics event, the High Mountain Coffee (HMC) 10K and 5K road races. An annual event, the High Mountain races are usually staged on the last Sunday in February....
Two new faces in Reggae Boyz squad
Two newcomers, Tyrone Mears and Darren Pratley, have been included in Jamaica's squad to face Nigeria in an international friendly at the New Den Stadium in London, England, on February 11. Mears, 25, is a pacy right wingback.
2008: Year of mixed fortunes
Given the harsh economic realities in 2008, the year was one of mixed fortunes for the horse racing industry. On the positive side, the year was marked by sterling performances from the triple crown-winning filly ALSAFRA, who seems certain to be voted...
Racing industry is not viable (Pt 2)
Last week, we looked at the problems with taxation and made recommendations for the industry to be given the same incentives for expansion and investment as offered to the entertainment, amusement and tourism sectors. Incentives being given to the agricultural sector...
St Georges still unbeaten at home
St Georges FC maintained their unbeaten home record at Lynch Park in Portland, with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against visiting team, Portmore United in a Digicel Premier League game, on Wednesday.Portmore were on top early through Steven Morrissey, Kevin Deerr, and Roen Nelson...
Shiv tops West Indies averages
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): The reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul topped the West Indies batting averages at the end of the just concluded One-Day International series. Despite playing just three matches of the five-match series, Chanderpaul finished with 139 runs at 69.50.
West Indies's George retires
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):The experienced Nadine George has retired from international cricket and the West Indies will prepare to contest the ICC Women's World Cup in March without her.The 40-year-old wicket-keeper and left-handed opener played ...
Tickets for Sabina Test now available
Tickets for the first Test match between the West Indies and England, which will be played February 4-8 at Sabina Park, went on sale on Tuesday. The tickets, which range in price from $700 to $2,100, are available at the match venue and will continue to be available...