At the “recommitment” commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the heads of government decided to establish a “Reparations Commission”. It will pursue compensation for the now acknowledged “crime against humanity” that was committed against millions snatched from Africa and enslaved by the colonial powers from the 16th to the 19th century. We believe that this move is long overdue. Back in March 2007, as British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed “deep regret and sorrow” for his country’s role in the African slave trade,…
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Commonwealth Network on Environment and Climate Change launched
The Commonwealth Network on Environment and Climate Change was launched at Marlborough House, headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat, in London last week to provide further opportunity for dialogue with the Commonwealth Expert Group on Climate Finance. Former President Bharrat Jagdeo, who was appointed by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma to chair the new Commonwealth Expert Group on Climate Finance, was in attendance with members of his team. The high-level team of nine experts, which also includes Dr Kenrick Leslie, executive director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, will identify solutions…
Read More“I’m devastated” – says father of Guyanese-born U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan
RELATIVES of Private Errol ‘Elijah’ Duran Aster Milliard, 18, a United States (U.S.) Army combat engineer, have reported that the Guyanese-born man was killed in Afghanistan on July 4th. Milliard, of Guyanese and Jamaican parentage, died when his unit was attacked with a rocket-propelled grenade, in the city of Shewan, Farah Province, according to the U.S. Department of Defence. It had been his first deployment, said a Kelsey Stein news story that appeared in the Alabama Times of July 6. Milliard is survived by his parents, Zuwena Milliard of the…
Read MoreGovt says U. S. TIP report “riddled with inaccuracies”
The local ministerial task force on human trafficking said it is deeply concerned that the U. S. State Department report on the global scourge has not reviewed Guyana fairly and therefore attracts little merit on the part of the government of Guyana. Government, in rejecting the report, said it is riddled with inaccuracies aimed at “sexing it” up. In a response to the U. S. report which was issued last month, the task force which is chaired by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said the report contains several inaccuracies and…
Read MoreNational Lotteries Control Board sponsors Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel for Limacol CPL
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) has signed on as the sponsor of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel team for the upcoming Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 tournament. The official announcement was made by Brian Sawh, director of the NLCB, at a press conference in Port of Spain on Wednesday. Also in attendance was the Honourable Anil Roberts, Trinidad and Tobago sport minister, Colin Borde, Manager of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel team, Red Steel Captain Dwayne Bravo and team…
Read MoreOfficial team uniform and kit sponsor secured for Limacol CPL
Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) organisers have confirmed India-based apparel and equipment manufacturing company TK Sports Private Limited as the League’s official and exclusive supplier of team apparel and protective gear. TK is a leading global sports apparel and equipment brand with a major presence in Europe since 1984, and has supplied clothing and gear to sports teams around the world across all sports verticals, including the Indian Premier League’s Sahara Pune Warriors and Kings XI Punjab. TK Sports India will be providing the full range of kit for all…
Read MoreSarwan to captain Guyana Amazon Warriors in Limacol Caribbean Premier League
The Limacol Caribbean Premier League on Tuesday announced the six captains for the franchise teams for the tournament that will be staged from July 30 to August 24 in six Caribbean territories. Guyana Amazon Warriors will be captained by Ramnaresh Sarwan, who captained the country to the inaugural Stanford Twenty20 and Caribbean T20 titles while Antigua Hawksbills will be led by Jamaica’s comeback kid Marlon Samuels. Barbados Tridents has Trinidadian Kieron Pollard as its head and Jamaica Tallawahs will be marshalled by the talismanic Chris Gayle. West Indies Test and…
Read MoreDDL onboard with Limacol CPL
Award-winning El Dorado Rum has signed on as Official Partner for the Limacol Caribbean Premier League T20, bringing its distinctive taste and spirit to the tournament and guaranteeing an unforgettable and fun experience for cricket-lovers. Produced by Demerara Distillers Limited, El Dorado will, for this landmark event, also sponsor the tournament’s Catch of the Match award. This award will go to one player in each of the 24 matches who makes a thrilling catch in the game, demonstrating the spirit of the tournament and the El Dorado brand. DDL Vice…
Read MoreLimacol CPL will aid young players’ development – Sarwan…says Guyana Amazon Warriors chances good as any
By Avenash Ramzan Guyana Amazon Warriors senior batsman, Ramnaresh Sarwan, believes the upcoming Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will provide a solid platform for the young talents of the region to be showcased, and in turn, help the West Indies to consistently produce quality players at the international level. He made the comment on Saturday afternoon, moments after a local Limacol CPL team hosted a media briefing at Duke Lodge in Kingston. The 33-year-old Sarwan, a former West Indies captain and veteran of 87 Tests, 181 ODIs and 18 T20Is,…
Read MoreHats off to Limacol/ NEW GPC INC
Hats off to corporate citizen, Dr Ranjisinghi Ramroop, for his genuine support to the first Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as franchise owner! NEW GPC INC, through its Limacol brand, has taken the title sponsorship of the CPL. This impressive Caribbean cricket tournament will now be called the Limacol CPL. The Limacol Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 will be a spectacular cricket championship in the Caribbean. This first genuine, most attractive and well organised tournament will bring to the Caribbean quality cricket at its best. The franchise superstars from around the world…
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