Author: Clivette

Warrican in Test squad to face Pakistan

September 27, 2016 in Sports

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been recalled for the West Indies three-Test series against Pakistan starting next month in the UAE. The 24 year old played the last of his four Tests against Australia Down Under last January but was subsequently overlooked for India’s tour of...

Time To Clear Marcus Garvey’s Name, Says Jamaica

September 27, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_14277" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, about his late father[/caption] The Jamaica government is rallying behind an effort to get the United...

Cuban Defector Turned US Baseball Star Dies In Boat Crash

September 27, 2016 in Sports

José Fernández, one of professional baseball’s rising young stars, was almost lost at sea while defecting from his native Cuba nine years ago. On Sunday, the ocean finally claimed him. The 24-year-old Miami Marlins pitcher died along with two companions in a boating accident near Miami. Officials...