3 h. ago Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar

Dear Editor, At a recent seminar organized to honour Sir Shridath Ramphal’s memory by the centre which bears his name, I was asked to reflect on the work of the West Indian Commission which Sir Shridath chaired. The article Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollar appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Chasing Hooper’s Legacy: Jonathan van Lange joins line of DCC nearly

Kaieteur Sports – In the rich cricketing corridors of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC), legends are born, nurtured, and occasionally just narrowly miss the mark. The latest to etch his name into that history is youngster all-rounder Jonathan van Lange, who became the second DCC player to fall agonizingly short of emulating club great Carl […] The post Chasing Hooper’s Legacy: Jonathan van Lange joins line of DCC nearly-men appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket

– series tied 1-1 heading into decider Visitors Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by one wicket in the second one-day international to level their three-match U-19 series 1-1 yesterday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The article Sri Lanka U19 Tour of the West Indies Windies lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana?

Kaieteur Sports – In cricket playing territories that constitute the West Indies cricket, Guyana is not the only Caribbean country having elections in September and so far in 2025. Two days after Guyanese go to the polls, Jamaica votes on September 3rd. Earlier this year on April 28th, Trinidad & Tobago held its election. St. […] The post TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Pollard and van Lange lift Windies Rising Stars to win in series opener

(Barbados Nation) An excellent batting performance by Jonathan van Lange and backed up by a sharp spell of pace bowling by Jakeem Pollard helped West Indies Rising Stars to a hard-fought win over Sri Lanka Under-19s in the first Youth One-Day International on Saturday. The article Pollard and van Lange lift Windies Rising Stars to win in series opener appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Van Lange and Budhoo ready for West Indies U19 series against Sri Lanka

Young Guyanese cricketers, Jonathan Van Lange and Afraz Ali Budhoo, are preparing to face Sri Lanka as part of the West Indies Under-19 squad in a seven-match Youth ODI series in Antigua, starting on Saturday, August 30th. The article Van Lange and Budhoo ready for West Indies U19 series against Sri Lanka appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Dindyal ton punishes El Dorado, as GCC surge to whopping 274

GCA Dave’s West Indies Import 1st Division 50-over competition Kaieteur Sports – Mavendra Dindyal outclassed the competition as his classy hundred helped Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) crush El Dorado Cricket Club by a mammoth 274-run deficit when action continued yesterday at Bourda.   Batting first, GCC piled on a monster 339 all out in 44.5 overs […] The post Dindyal ton punishes El Dorado, as GCC surge to whopping 274-run win appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago “ICC WOMEN’S CWC 2025 – A LOST OPPORTUNITY FOR WEST INDIES WOMEN!”

BY: Colin Croft – Former Guyana, Lancashire CCC & West Indies Cricketer Kaieteur Sports – On Tuesday 30 September 2025, just over a month from now, the International Cricket Council’s premier, marquee women’s event, similarly so for men’s teams – ICC WOMEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2025 – will begin. 50-overs cricket is the hardest format […] The post “ICC WOMEN’S CWC 2025 – A LOST OPPORTUNITY FOR WEST INDIES WOMEN!” appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Sri Lanka’s former President Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating 2019-2024 economic crisis, was arrested and appeared in court on Friday over allegations he misused state funds while in office, police said. The article Sri Lanka’s former President Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Jonathan Van Lang in exalted company, will he join Roger Harper, Keemo Paul and Tevin Imlach

Kaieteur Sports – The West Indies Youth selectors have announced a fourteen-man squad to engage Young Sri Lanka in a five-match youth One Day Internationals in Antigua from August 25, 2025. Among the selectees is Demerara Cricket Club all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange. Statistician Charwayne Walker informs, Van Lange selection will continue a tradition of Demerara […] The post Jonathan Van Lang in exalted company, will he join Roger Harper, Keemo Paul and Tevin Imlach appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 w. ago CWI champions growth of cricket in the Americas at ICC Conference in Singapore

(CWI) – During the July 17-20 International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual conference held in Singapore, Cricket West Indies (CWI) leadership presented the organisation’s bold vision for greater collaboration across the Americas.  The article CWI champions growth of cricket in the Americas at ICC Conference in Singapore appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago West Indies women head to Chennai to participate in Strategic Development Camp

(CWI) – Fifteen of the region’s most promising female cricketers have embarked on a specialized training camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy in India, as part of Cricket West Indies (CWI) expansion and continuation of its groundbreaking India development program. The article West Indies women head to Chennai to participate in Strategic Development Camp appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Cricket legend Sir Vivian inspires West Indies Academy players in legacy session

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently hosted another installment in its series of inspiring Legacy Sessions, this time featuring one of the game and region’s greatest icons Sir Vivian Richards, who addressed West Indies Academy players on Thursday 31 July. The article Cricket legend Sir Vivian inspires West Indies Academy players in legacy session appeared first on Stabroek News.

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last month Guyana U17 cricketers depart for Trinidad after receiving gear boost from GCB President

Guyana’s national Under-17 cricket team departed yesterday for Trinidad and Tobago, where they will compete in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 Tournament from today (August 11) to September 2. The article Guyana U17 cricketers depart for Trinidad after receiving gear boost from GCB President appeared first on Stabroek News.

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