Author: Newsday Reporter
RAIPUR: The West Indies Masters delivered a workmanlike performance to secure a thrilling six-run victory over the Sri Lanka Masters in the semifinal of the International Masters League (IML) here on March 14. A composed half-century by Denesh Ramdin, coupled with a vintage 41 from Brian Lara, and a fiery four-wicket haul by Tino Best […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, the national 400m record holder, will be competing at the inaugural Kingston Slam, from April 4-6 in Jamaica. The Kingston Slam is the first event in the Grand Slam Track founded by American sprint legend Michael Johnson, who is also the commissioner. Richards, who placed fourth in the Paris Olympics […]
President of Cricket West Indies Dr Kishore Shallow thanked the outgoing Prime Minister for his dedication to cricket in the region. Dr Rowley was the chairman of Caricom’s Prime Ministerial subcommittee on cricket since July 2023, before passing the baton to President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali. “On behalf of Cricket West Indies, I extend […]
DIGICEL TT has announced the appointment of Pieter Verkade as its new CEO, effective February 21. In a release on March 13, Digicel TT said Verkade brings a wealth of international telecommunications experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation to the company. “Verkade, also known as “P+” due to his positive […]
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says do not blame the UK government for imposing visa requirements on TT nationals wanting to travel to Great Britain, blame the Prime Minister and the PNM government for not tackling the crime scourge which has led to this form of travel restriction. Her comment on March 12, came hours after […]
The award-winning production Mary Could Dance, written by Richard Ragoobarsingh and directed by Raymond Choo Kong, will conclude its 25th anniversary celebration with two final performances this weekend at Naparima Bowl, San Fernando. The production which played to packed houses at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s and Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies, Valsayn, goes […]
ISLAND WAVE, a platform dedicated to empowering Afro-Caribbean creatives, announced its collaboration with Reggae Recipe Live!, a live music series curated by Ras Kwame, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival 2025. This partnership will bring an eclectic showcase of Afro-Caribbean music to one of the world’s largest stages for emerging talent on March 13, […]
Assistant Secretary in the THA Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation Niall George is questioning whether the returns on the investment into national Carnival are worthwhile. He was speaking on the Tobago Updates morning show on March 7. This year, there was no parade of the bands in Roxborough, much to the chagrin of […]
A D’Abadie man has been charged with the murder of Lennox Williams and attempted murder of another man, both of which occurred on March 3. Marlon Quashie, 46, a security guard, was charged with the offences when he appeared before Master Whitney Franklin, at the South Court C, on March 7. The sufficiency hearing date […]
Minister of Finance Colm Imbert has rubbished calls by Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar for an investigation into his actions with regard to the impasse between public officers at the Ministry of Finance and Auditor General Jaiwantie Ramdass over 2023 public accounts. In a statement on March 5, Imbert said Persad-Bissessar’s claims were a “diatribe” and […]