July 2019

Batting not up to scratch, says skipper Chase

July 18, 2019 in Sports

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Captain Roston Chase has lamented West Indies A's batting woes after they crashed to a disappointing 148-run defeat to concede the five-match One-Day series here to India A here Tuesday. Set 296 to win at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, West...

Sir Andy: Gayle has paid his dues, time to move on

July 18, 2019 in Sports

The time has come for batting superstar and Jamaican, Chris Gayle, to consider stepping out of the limelight as regards to international cricket. This is the sentiment of legendary fast bowler and Antiguan, Sir Andy Roberts, who said Gayle’s illustrious career should speak for itself while...

$35K OR JAIL FOR POSSESSION OF CANNABIS

July 18, 2019 in Regional

Kenroy Marshall was fined EC $35,000 yesterday after he had pleaded guilty, the day before, to possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply. In a release to the media yesterday, the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) said...

IMF head resigns

July 18, 2019 in Regional

BBC reports that Christine Lagarde has said she will step down as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It comes ahead of a decision on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Ms Lagarde said she would leave the IMF on...