UTech wanted $4.5b loan to acquire stadium - But Grange says request cannot be guaranteed at this time
It appears that a request for a $4.5-billion loan guarantee from the University of Technology (UTech) was the main reason behind the government's decision to dismiss two proposals that the institution had submitted, regarding the conversion of the under-used Greenfield stadium...
Argentina game presents good chance for youngsters - Burrell views match as start of Brazil World Cup mission
Burrell views match as start of Brazil World Cup missionRyon Jones, Gleaner WriterJamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Captain Horace Burrell, said with Jamaica's February 10 friendly against Argentina being played on a non-FIFA date, it will...
JNA gets 'Netball House'
The Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) will this Friday be presented with the keys to a five-bedroom house - a gift from the government of Jamaica.The house is expected to save the association over $1 million in expenses. The property, which is located...
JN to furnish scholarships for netballers, coach
Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), sponsors of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) Open League, will be offering three scholarships to the three top players in this year's competition. The scholarships are valued at $50,000 each and tenable ...
Windies U19s score dramatic victory
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC):Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican produced a spectacular three-wicket burst and lifted West Indies Under-19 team to a four-run victory over Ireland Under-19s in their International Cricket Council Under-19 World Cup warm-up...
Seba United aiming to take sole leadership
Western Bureau: Seba United could take over sole leadership of the 2009-10 Captain's Bakery & Grill/Western Super League football competition this afternoon when they take on Bamboo FC in a rescheduled game at Jarrett...
NBL's best to face off with Nigeria
Ajani Williams, president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JBA), said his administration is in the final stage of negotiations with the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBF), to stage a number of practice games at the National Indoor Sports Centre...
'We need to be more consistent'
LINCOLN, New Zealand (CMC):Young West Indies (YWI) captain Andre Creary believes there is room for improvement in his side, as they complete final preparations for the Youth World Cup (YWC).YWI lost their rain-affected, opening official warm-up match...
More violence could hit Cup
BRUSSELS (AP): A separatist leader warned yesterday that rebels could launch more attacks during the African Cup of Nations tournament but added that only Angolan soldiers would be targeted, not athletes or fans.Three people were killed and eight...
Serena ready to take on any challenge
SYDNEY (AP): Top-ranked Serena Williams opened her season with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez yesterday, reaching the quarter-finals at a Sydney International, where other leading players have struggled....
Corporate Area finalists decided in INSPORTS Community league
Caribbean Strikers and Romantic United will contest the Kingston final in the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Community Football League, following semi-final victories over Parade Gardens and Banks United, respectively...
Cornwall on fire
Western Bureau: Cornwall College's Under-19 team joined Herbert Morrison Technical High School atop the standings in the 2009-10 KFC-Western Schoolboy Basketball Championship on Monday after-noon when they registered a good...
SPORTS BRIEFS
Pollard shines - ADELAIDE, Australia (CMC):Kieron Pollard once again played a key role with the bat, but it was South Australia's bowlers who engineered their 23-run victory over Tasmania and their fourth straight triumph in the Twenty20 Big Bash yesterday.