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  • Addison James appointment as Dominica’s new sports ambassador takes effect this week

    Addison James appointment as Dominica’s new sports ambassador takes effect this week

    One of Dominica’s most decorated rising track and field stars, javelin standout Addison James, has earned a new national honor: he has been officially appointed as the Caribbean nation’s newest Sports Ambassador, with his term set to begin on September 1, 2026.

    The landmark appointment was formally announced by Dominican Senator Oscar George, the country’s Minister for Sports, during the official presentation of the 2026 National Budget. In his remarks, George highlighted James’ extraordinary athletic career accomplishments and his longstanding contributions to elevating Dominica’s global reputation in the international sporting community.

    Following the public announcement, the Dominica Athletics Association issued an official statement congratulating James on his new role, lauding his exceptional competitive record that has already made him a household name in regional track and field. James’ career highlights include three consecutive gold medal finishes at the CARIFTA Games, an annual regional youth athletics championship that showcases top talent from across the Caribbean. Beyond regional competition, he has turned in consistent, standout performances at the international level, cementing his status as one of Dominica’s most promising elite athletes.

    Beyond his on-field results, James has also earned widespread acclaim for his relentless work ethic, unwavering dedication to the sport of athletics, and consistent pride in representing his small island nation on global competitive stages.

    In his new capacity as Sports Ambassador, James will take on two key core responsibilities: serving as a role model and source of inspiration for young aspiring Dominican athletes, and supporting efforts to foster a culture of sporting excellence across the country’s youth athletic community.

    This latest appointment adds another prestigious distinction to a remarkable career that has already seen James overcome significant personal and competitive challenges, reach unprecedented career milestones, and carry Dominica’s national flag with honor and distinction at some of the world’s largest athletic competitions.

  • Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association Celebrates Kadeem Campbell’s Progress

    Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association Celebrates Kadeem Campbell’s Progress

    The Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association (ABAA) has issued a public statement celebrating standout national sprinter Kadeem Campbell, wrapping up a 2025-2026 competitive season defined by relentless dedication, steady improvement, and admirable perseverance on the track. Campbell cemented his status as one of the Eastern Caribbean’s rising sprint talents when he claimed a bronze medal in the men’s 200-meter event at the 2026 Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Athletics Championships, hosted in St. Kitts. Crossing the finish line with a time of 21.11 seconds, Campbell secured the third-place spot on the podium, with fellow Antiguan sprinter Jalen Dyett taking silver just fractions of a second ahead at 20.94 seconds. The pair’s strong performances delivered a historic double podium finish for Antigua and Barbuda in the event, marking a major milestone for the nation’s athletic program. In its official message to the sprinter, the ABAA highlighted Campbell’s unwavering commitment to honing his craft, even as he carries the pressure of representing his twin-island nation on regional competition stages. The association emphasized that Campbell’s consistent work ethic and deep national pride embody the core character and focused discipline required to sustain long-term growth in competitive track and field. “As you gear up for upcoming competitive seasons, we encourage you to keep leaning into every challenge that comes your way, extract valuable lessons from every experience, and stay dedicated to reaching your full potential as an athlete,” the statement read. The ABAA added that every new season opens the door for Campbell to push his own limits further, setting higher personal standards and achieving new athletic milestones that elevate both his own career and Antigua and Barbuda’s standing in regional track and field. Looking ahead, the national governing body for athletics says it eagerly anticipates watching Campbell’s continued evolution as an athlete, expecting even stronger race performances and meaningful accomplishments, both during competitions and in his personal life off the track. The recognition underscores the ABAA’s focus on nurturing young local talent and celebrating incremental progress that builds toward long-term success for Antigua and Barbuda’s athletic community.

  • CPL 2026: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons move top after rain washes out clash with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots  – WIC News

    CPL 2026: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons move top after rain washes out clash with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots  – WIC News

    The 2026 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has seen a dramatic shift in the league standings after persistent rain forced the abandonment of the highly anticipated 21st match between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Sunday, August 30. The game, hosted at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, never got underway beyond the pre-match toss, resulting in an official “no result” and one point awarded to each side.

    For the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, that single point has proven enough to propel them to the summit of the CPL 2026 points table. After eight matches played, the side holds a total of nine points, with a recent run of form that includes three wins, three losses, and now one no result, giving them a narrow one-point lead over second-placed Saint Lucia Kings, who have accumulated eight points from seven outings.

    In contrast, the result leaves St Kitts and Nevis Patriots mired in the lower half of the rankings. With just three points from six matches, the side remains in seventh position in the eight-team table, still searching for consistent form through the early and mid-stages of the tournament.

    Full updated league standings as of August 30, 2026, confirm a tight race for the top playoff positions: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots sit seventh on three points, just one point behind Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders who are joint fifth on four points. Guyana Amazon Warriors hold fourth place on six points, remaining undefeated after three opening wins, while Jamaica Tallawahs are third on eight points, level with Saint Lucia Kings.

    Prior to the weather intervention, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and named a strong starting lineup featuring Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo, Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Alzarri Joseph, Sufyan Moqim, and Jayden Seales. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots fielded an equally competitive XI, with Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Dasun Shanaka, Jason Holder, Wanindu Hasaranga, Navin Bidaisee, Naseem Shah, Jeremiah Louis, and Waqar Salamkheil set to take the field. The match officiating team was led on-field by umpires Carl Tuckett and Zahid Bassarath, with Gregory Brathwaite serving as TV umpire, Chris Wright as reserve umpire, and Reon King as match referee.

    The CPL 2026 schedule continues immediately, with the 22nd match of the tournament set to take place on August 31 between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors, as the race for playoff positions intensifies across the Caribbean.

  • Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association Celebrates Maliek Francis’ Record-Breaking Season

    Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association Celebrates Maliek Francis’ Record-Breaking Season

    Rising javelin throw talent Maliek Francis has capped off a historic 2026 competitive season with a string of record-breaking performances, earning high praise and formal recognition from the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association for cementing his status as one of the nation’s most promising young track and field athletes. In an official statement released following Francis’ standout season, the national governing body highlighted the 18-year-old’s relentless work ethic, unwavering discipline, and fierce determination as core drivers of his success, noting that his recent achievements have already secured him a permanent place in Antigua and Barbuda’s athletics history books. The season’s most notable milestone came in July, when Francis competed at the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Track and Field Championships hosted in St. Kitts. There, he delivered the winning throw of 66.11 meters, a mark that broke both the long-standing Antigua and Barbuda national javelin record and the existing stadium record at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium. Before his landmark performance at the OECS event, Francis had already turned heads on the regional stage earlier in 2026 at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada. Representing his home nation in the Under-20 boys’ javelin competition, he claimed the bronze medal with a 60.14-meter throw, adding another regional medal to his growing collection of accolades. This is not the first time Francis has made history at the CARIFTA Games, as he already holds a former CARIFTA record from his 2024 campaign, when he threw 68.84 meters to claim the Under-17 boys’ javelin national title. The Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association emphasized that Francis’ latest string of wins and records confirms his consistent development as an athlete, pointing to clear evidence that he has the potential to deliver even stronger results at elite levels of competition in coming years. In closing, the association encouraged the young athlete to stay focused on his long-term goals and continue pushing past his personal limits, adding that the entire national athletics community is proud of his outstanding 2026 season and eagerly anticipates celebrating many more groundbreaking milestones and career successes with Francis in the future.

  • Rain Forces Abandonment of Falcons-Patriots CPL Match

    Rain Forces Abandonment of Falcons-Patriots CPL Match

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — Wet weather put a premature end to one of the most anticipated Caribbean Premier League (CPL) fixtures of the 2026 season Sunday, as steady, unrelenting rain forced organizers to scrap the matchup between the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Warner Park.

    Pre-match preparations had proceeded as planned: event officials completed the traditional coin toss to determine batting order hours ahead of the scheduled start, leaving fans poised for an evening of competitive T20 cricket. But the steady downpour that descended on the venue refused to let up, turning the outfield into a waterlogged surface unfit for play and ruling out any chance of a delayed start.

    The 21st fixture of the 2026 CPL campaign was slated to get underway at 7 p.m. local time, with hundreds of spectators already gathered at the stadium and thousands more tuning into live broadcasts across the Caribbean and beyond. After repeated inspections by ground staff and match officials, the call was made to abandon the contest entirely. As things stand, no official match result will be added to the season’s standings, leaving both teams waiting for updates on a potential rescheduling that has not yet been announced.

    Rainouts are a recurring challenge for Caribbean cricket tournaments held during the wet season, and this washout marks the second weather-disrupted CPL fixture at Warner Park in the last three seasons. Fans who had traveled from across Antigua and Barbuda and host St. Kitts and Nevis to attend the game expressed disappointment, though many acknowledged the decision was necessary to protect player safety and preserve the pitch for future fixtures.

  • Republic Bank CPL live stream viewership more than doubles in 2026 season

    Republic Bank CPL live stream viewership more than doubles in 2026 season

    The 2026 season of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has hit a historic digital milestone, with official live stream viewership more than doubling compared to previous cycles of the popular T20 cricket tournament. This explosive growth has been overwhelmingly driven by a surge of new viewers tuning into matches through CPL’s official YouTube and Facebook channels, with the largest segment of this new audience hailing from India.

    For years, the Republic Bank CPL has built a loyal following as one of the most exciting short-format cricket leagues on the global stage, known for its high-energy matches and accessible fan experience. This season’s streaming data underscores just how rapidly the tournament’s global popularity is expanding, as cricket fans who cannot access traditional broadcast networks increasingly turn to free, easy-to-access digital streams to follow all the on-field action unfolding across the Caribbean.

    Pete Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Republic Bank CPL, emphasized the significance of this growth in a statement released alongside the viewership data. “To see live stream viewership more than double this season, with such strong growth coming from our fans in India, speaks to the growing global appeal of this tournament,” Russell said. “The ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ is now reaching more fans than ever before, and we remain committed to bringing them closer to the action, wherever they are watching from. Our expectation is that this growth will continue over the coming weeks.”

    The league’s strategic push to expand its digital presence has become a core part of its mission to bring Caribbean cricket to a worldwide audience. By hosting free live streams on major social platforms that are accessible to anyone with an internet connection, CPL has removed barriers to entry for fans across emerging cricket markets like India, where interest in T20 leagues continues to grow year over year.

    As the 2026 season progresses, league organizers say they will keep their focus on expanding the CPL’s global footprint and strengthening connections with cricket fans both in the Caribbean and across every continent. This latest surge in digital viewership confirms that the Republic Bank CPL is well on its way to solidifying its standing as one of the top premier T20 cricket leagues in the world, with a rapidly growing global fanbase that shows no signs of slowing down.

  • Kingsmen claim back to back wins

    Kingsmen claim back to back wins

    The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) delivered another dramatic twist at Port of Spain’s Queen’s Park Oval on August 30, as the Jamaica Kingsmen claimed a hard-fought 7-run victory over hosts Trinbago Knight Riders via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, securing consecutive wins and climbing up the tournament rankings. The contest was cut short by persistent rain when the Kingsmen’s chase had not yet reached the 15-over mark, ending what had shaped up to be a thrilling finish for the packed crowd in attendance.

    The Trinbago Knight Riders, who had posted a dominant opening partnership win over the Barbados Tridents just 24 hours prior, carried their red-hot form into this fixture. Star openers Colin Munro and Sunil Narine extended their exceptional early-match form, putting together a 101-run opening stand — the pair’s combined total across two back-to-back opening partnerships now stands at 197 runs. Narine notched his second consecutive half-century before falling to Jamaica Kingsmen bowler Keemo Paul shortly after reaching the milestone. Munro went on to hit his first half-century of the tournament, propelling himself to the top of the CPL run-scoring charts, and left the Knight Riders comfortably placed at 120 for 1 after 13 overs.

    The momentum of the innings shifted dramatically in the 14th over, when a collapse initiated by the Kingsmen’s Vitel Lawes turned the tide of the match. Munro feathered a thin edge behind to wicketkeeper Usman Khan, departing for a well-made 50-plus. Kieron Pollard, the reliable powerhouse middle-order batter, misread a turning delivery and chipped a straightforward catch to the cover fielder. Matthew Tromp attempted a big hit to lift the innings, but sent a high sky catch that was comfortably secured by Khan. Lawes capped off this devastating sequence with a three-wicket maiden over — a performance that many analysts are already calling the best individual over of the 2026 tournament to date, and one that would ultimately prove decisive to the final DLS calculation.

    Nicholas Pooran rescued the Knight Riders’ innings from the collapse, hitting an unbeaten 60 off just 37 deliveries to propel the hosts to a final total of 180 for 6 from their allocated 20 overs, the third half-century of the innings for Trinbago.

    The Jamaica Kingsmen got off to a flying start in their chase, with opener Kirk McKenzie leading a confident powerplay that saw the side reach 54 for 1 after the first six overs. McKenzie was dismissed for 30, holing out to long off off the bowling of Jyd Goolie. Just three balls after his wicket, heavy rain forced players off the field for an hour-long delay. When play resumed, the Kingsmen picked up their chase where they left off, with international star Keacy Carty showcasing his class to move the side closer to the DLS target before falling to the impressive Usman Tariq.

    Before the Kingsmen could complete 15 overs of their chase, a second rain interruption brought an early end to the match. On review of the DLS par score, officials confirmed the Jamaica Kingsmen had already surpassed the required target, handing the side their fourth win of the tournament and their second consecutive victory. The result also snaps a three-match losing skid for the defending champions, who have bounced back strongly from their rocky start to the 2026 campaign.

    For the Trinbago Knight Riders, two home fixtures remain on their current stand: they are next set to face the Guyana Warriors, followed by a match against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.

  • All round Narine steals the show

    All round Narine steals the show

    In the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders delivered a dominant performance at Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday, securing a seven-wicket victory over the Barbados Tridents powered by an unforgettable all-round display from veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine.

    TKR captain Nicholas Pooran made a bold tactical call from the first over, electing to put the Tridents into bat and leaning heavily on spin bowlers rather than pace to control the PowerPlay. The decision paid immediate dividends, with the Barbados side restricted to just 31 runs for the loss of one wicket after the opening six overs. Pooran’s aggressive field placing, which saw star all-rounder Kieron Pollard positioned in close catching positions at silly point and short leg, put constant pressure on Tridents batters from the outset.

    The turning Trinbago pitch played perfectly into TKR’s strategy, with significant spin from the first over making it incredibly difficult for visiting batters to gain momentum. Usman Tariq delivered a tight, disciplined spell, conceding just 11 runs from his overs and claiming the key wicket of Zachary Carter, who had built a steady start of 28 runs but failed to convert it into a large score.

    Pooran stuck to his winning formula, continuing to deploy spin bowlers throughout the middle overs and maintaining aggressive, close-set fields to force mistakes. The hosts’ relentless pressure led to regular wickets, and it was 38-year-old Narine who stole the spotlight with the ball, finishing with outstanding figures of 2 wickets for just 14 runs from his full four-over allocation. Barbados captain Chris Green was the only Tridents batter able to find any rhythm, hitting a quick 27 before falling to a crafty slower ball from Pollard. A late hitting burst from Rivaldo Clarke lifted the Tridents to a final total of 127 for 9 at the close of their innings – a below-par total, but one that still posed a challenge on the spinning pitch.

    When TKR began their chase, opening pair Colin Munro and Sunil Narine adapted perfectly to the pitch conditions, negating the Tridents spin attack in a way the visiting bowlers had been unable to do. The pair put on a stunning 96-run opening stand – the highest opening partnership of the 2026 CPL tournament to date – plundering 60 runs without loss in the PowerPlay alone. Narine continued his match-winning form, turning in a pinch-hitting masterclass that had the home crowd roaring, clearing the boundary repeatedly around Queen’s Park Oval before he was eventually dismissed.

    The Tridents were hampered by poor luck on the day, with multiple catching chances falling just short or slipping out of fielders’ grasps. While they did claim the wickets of Narine and Pooran to give them a sliver of hope, Kieron Pollard and Jyd Goolie steered TKR across the finish line without further trouble, sealing the comfortable seven-wicket win.

    Following the result, Trinbago Knight Riders are set to return to the field just 24 hours later for their next fixture against the CPL Kingsmen, while the Barbados Tridents will next face off against the Patriots on Tuesday.

  • Narine stars as Knight Riders defeat Tridents

    Narine stars as Knight Riders defeat Tridents

    The 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) delivered another thrilling encounter on Friday, as a dominant all-round display from player-of-the-match Sunil Narine guided the Trinidad and Tobago Knight Riders to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Barbados Tridents at Port of Spain’s Queen’s Park Oval.

    Barbados Tridents won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that would ultimately backfire against a tight Knight Riders bowling unit. The Tridents got off to a sluggish start that they never recovered from: by the end of the mandatory powerplay, the side stood at 31 for the loss of just one wicket, and consistent pressure from the opposition bowling attack prevented any late-order breakthrough. The Tridents ultimately closed their 20-over innings at 127 for 9, a total that never looked competitive enough on paper.

    Leading the charge for the Knight Riders’ bowling was Narine, who turned in a disciplined, economical spell to finish with figures of 2 wickets for just 14 runs. Veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard backed him up with 2 wickets for 19 runs, helping to squeeze the Tridents’ batting lineup throughout the innings. For the Tridents, opener Zachary Carter led the scoring with a 27-ball 28, while captain Chris Green provided a late flash of aggression with 27 runs off 17 balls—no other Tridents batter managed to hit more than 20 runs, a gap that ultimately cost the side the match.

    Chasing a modest total, the Knight Riders got off to a flying start that put the result out of reach early. By the end of the powerplay, the home side had already cruised to 60 runs without losing a wicket, putting the Tridents on the back foot immediately. Opening pair Narine and Collin Munroe built a match-winning 96-run first-wicket stand before Munroe was dismissed for 37. Narine continued his stunning match, hitting a quick-fire 55 runs off just 33 balls to guide the Knight Riders across the finish line. The home side reached the target of 128 in the 15th over for the loss of just three wickets, securing a convincing seven-wicket win.

    The result has caused a shift in the CPL standings: the win lifts the Trinidad and Tobago Knight Riders up to fifth place in the league table, while the Tridents slide to sixth following their second consecutive loss.

  • Ayub’s century leads Kingsmen to third win

    Ayub’s century leads Kingsmen to third win

    In a thrilling Thursday night clash at Basseterre’s Warner Park, a sensational individual innings from Saim Ayub carried Jamaica Tallawahs to a hard-fought 11-run victory over hosts St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. This knock marked the second century of this year’s tournament, cementing Ayub’s status as one of the competition’s breakout performers.

    Jamaica Tallawahs won the pre-match toss and opted to set a target first, a decision that looked questionable at the very start of their innings. Pakistani paceman Naseem Shah delivered a dream opening for the home side, removing opener Keacy Carty with the very first delivery of the match, leaving Tallawahs 1-0 inside the first minute. The side recovered slightly through the powerplay, reaching 42 for 2 at the end of the six-over powerplay restriction, but wickets continued to tumble steadily as the innings progressed. By the ninth over, Tallawahs were in serious trouble at 63 for 4, with only Ayub offering consistent resistance against a disciplined Patriots bowling attack.

    The left-hander refused to be bogged down by the falling wickets around him, hammering deliveries to every corner of the ground as captain Rovman Powell joined him in the middle. The pair put on a critical 72-run partnership for the fifth wicket, dragging the total from a underwhelming 63 to a competitive 135 before Powell was dismissed for 21 in the 17th over. Ayub eventually fell with six balls remaining in the innings, but his explosive 58-ball knock produced 102 runs, including 6 fours and 8 maximums. With support from Kemo Paul’s unbeaten 25 – the second-highest score of the entire Tallawahs innings – the side closed on a challenging 182 for 7 from their 20 overs. For Patriots, the bowling unit shared the wickets evenly: Wanindu Hasaranga finished with 2 wickets for 18 runs, Naseem Shah claimed 2 for 37, and Obed McCoy picked up 2 for 43.

    Chasing 183 to claim their third win of the tournament, Patriots got off to a rocky start, losing key top-order batters Kyle Mayers (10), Johnson Charles (14), and Kevin Wickham (1) to finish the powerplay on 42 for 3. The home side fought back through middle-order contributions, with veteran all-rounder Andre Russell hitting a team-high 55 runs from 38 deliveries, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Captain Jason Holder added a useful 34 runs, and Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka hit an unbeaten 35 from just 18 balls to keep the chase alive late into the innings. However, a consistent flow of wickets from the Tallawahs bowling attack prevented the hosts from building the match-winning partnership they needed. Patriots closed their innings on 171 for 6, falling 11 runs short of the target. For Tallawahs, Hunain Shah took 2 wickets for 23 runs, while Jediah Blades claimed 2 for 50.

    The result pushes Jamaica Tallawahs up to fourth place in the 2024 CPL table with six points from three wins, keeping them firmly in contention for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the defeat leaves St Kitts & Nevis Patriots rooted at the bottom of the seven-team standings with just two points from their campaign so far.