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  • Seifert hundred puts Kings on top

    Seifert hundred puts Kings on top

    The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) delivered another dramatic contest on August 26 at Port of Spain’s Queen’s Park Oval, where Tim Seifert’s record-breaking century and a devastating late bowling spell from Roston Chase guided the Saint Lucia Kings to a 36-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders. The win marks the Kings’ second consecutive victory, pushing them to the top of the tournament standings.

    Trinbago Knight Riders won the pre-match toss and opted to put the Kings in to bat, a decision that would quickly backfire. Openers Tim Seifert and Kamil Pooran got the innings off to a blistering start in the mandatory six-over PowerPlay, cruising to 64 for the loss of just one wicket. The knock featured 11 boundaries through the infield and outfield, with no sixes in the opening frame, marking an unorthodox but highly effective path to a strong start. Seifert, who spent three seasons playing for the Knight Riders before joining the Kings, was in clinical form from the first ball, picking apart the hosts’ bowling attack with precision placement across every corner of the ground.

    He built substantial match-winning partnerships with each of his subsequent batting partners, including Pooran, John Campbell, and Charith Asalanka. Trinbago’s bowlers struggled to disrupt Seifert’s rhythm or break the Kings’ steady partnerships: pacemen Abdul-Raheem Toppin and Dominic Drakes both conceded more than 16 runs per over, allowing the Saint Lucian side to maintain their aggressive run rate throughout the 20-over innings. The Kings hit at least one boundary in 18 of their 20 overs, keeping the scoreboard ticking constantly. Seifert raced to his half-century in quick time, and Asalanka provided a late power surge, smashing three consecutive sixes off Drakes in the 17th over to push the Kings past the 200-run mark—only the third 200-plus total in the tournament to that point.

    Shortly after the team crossed 200, Seifert reached his milestone, notching an unbeaten 105 to secure the first century of the 2026 CPL season. This was also Seifert’s second century in Kings colors, capping off a masterclass innings that carried the side to a formidable final total of 211 for 4 wickets.

    Chasing a steep target of 212 to win, the Trinbago Knight Riders got off to the flying start they needed. Opening pair Colin Munro and Sunil Narine attacked the Kings’ bowling from the first ball, with Munro’s brutal power hitting bringing the home crowd to its feet and reigniting hopes of a successful chase. The PowerPlay ended with TKR 56 runs for no wickets lost, putting them well on track to hit the required run rate.

    The entire momentum of the match shifted dramatically in the 8th over, when all-rounder Roston Chase delivered one of the most devastating bowling spells of the 2026 CPL. Chase picked up three wickets in just four deliveries, removing Narine, Matthew Breetzke, and Nicholas Pooran in quick succession to leave the Knight Riders reeling. Moments later, Joshua Bishop claimed the crucial wicket of Munro for 42, with a catch taken by Chase, who remained at the center of the action. From that point, the hosts’ run rate slowed sharply, and the required run rate climbed at an unsustainable pace.

    Veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard, one of T20 cricket’s most iconic finishers, gave the home side one last glimmer of hope. Pollard unleashed his signature power hitting, blasting boundaries across the Queen’s Park Oval and keeping alive faint hopes of a comeback victory. But with the target still out of reach, tournament-leading wicket-taker Matthew Forde forced a miscued top edge from Pollard, holding onto the catch himself to end the threat. The Kings went on to bowl out the Knight Riders for 175, securing a 36-run victory that moves them to first place in the CPL 2026 standings, extending their winning streak to two matches.

  • Dr Roger Nesbeth appointed UWI Global Campus Director of Human Resources

    Dr Roger Nesbeth appointed UWI Global Campus Director of Human Resources

    The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus has announced a key leadership appointment, confirming that veteran higher education administrator Dr. Roger Nesbeth will take up the post of Director of Human Resources starting August 1, 2026. The appointment marks the culmination of nearly a decade of service with the institution, and years of temporary leadership in the human resources department. A formal press release from the campus highlights that Nesbeth brings an unmatched 43 years of cumulative professional experience spanning education and general management, with 32 of those years focused specifically on higher education administration and human resource strategy.

    Nesbeth first joined the UWI community in 2017, and has held multiple leadership roles across the university’s regional network before his permanent appointment. He has stepped into the role of Acting Director of Human Resources on several occasions in recent years, most recently covering the position from January to February 2025, and again from May 2025 through July 2026. Prior to taking on interim leadership at the Global Campus, he held roles in the Human Resource Management Division and Registry at the UWI Mona Campus, as well as a position at the Regional Coordinating Office of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies based at UWI’s Regional Headquarters.

    Beyond his administrative work, Nesbeth has also contributed to the university’s academic mission. He has supervised graduate research for the Global Campus’ Doctor of Education program, and has presented his work at academic seminars and conferences across Jamaica, the broader Caribbean region, and the international stage. He holds a robust academic background aligned with his new leadership role: he earned his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Management and Organisational Change from the University of Sheffield, a Master of Arts in Heritage Studies and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Social Science from UWI, a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Jamaican Institute of Management, and an honours teaching degree from Mico University College. His core research interests align closely with his professional work, covering human resource management, higher education administration, organisational transformation, managerialism, and public sector management in post-secondary education.

    In his new permanent role, Nesbeth will lead all human resources operations across the Global Campus, with a core mandate to strengthen the institution’s organizational capacity and advance the university system’s long-term strategic objectives. Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr. Francis O. Severin officially welcomed Nesbeth to the permanent post, praising his decades-long dedication to the UWI community and identifying him as a leader deeply rooted in the institution’s values and mission. The Global Campus Senior Management Team also issued a formal statement congratulating Nesbeth on his appointment, noting that they have full confidence he will deliver meaningful, lasting contributions to the institution’s growth in his new role.

  • Na tien jaar weer drieling geboren in AZP

    Na tien jaar weer drieling geboren in AZP

    On August 21, a landmark moment for maternal healthcare in Suriname took place, as Paramaribo Academic Hospital (AZP) welcomed the birth of healthy triplets — the first such multiple birth at the facility in 10 years. Mother Ivanka Koedemoesoe delivered two daughters, named Ishaylee and Imara, and one son, Isay-el, via planned cesarean section. As of the latest update from the hospital, both Koedemoesoe and all three newborns are in stable, good condition. Two of the infants have already been transferred to their mother’s room for regular care, while the third remains under close observation on the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as a standard precautionary measure. This birth marks not only a joyous expansion for the Koedemoesoe family, but also a milestone for the hospital itself: the triplets are the first multiple birth delivered at AZP’s newly opened labor ward. Prior to this delivery, the hospital had not recorded a triplet birth in a full decade. With the arrival of the three newborns, the Koedemoesoe family now has seven children total. Hospital representatives confirmed that the new parents are overjoyed by the addition to their family. To celebrate the special occasion, AZP’s general director Claudia Redan and director of nursing Faucia Niamut personally visited Koedemoesoe and her newborns at the facility, presenting the family with a celebratory gift on behalf of the entire hospital staff. The institution officially extended its warm congratulations to the Koedemoesoe family on the safe arrival of Ishaylee, Imara and Isay-el.

  • Leisure : Did you know ? #53

    Leisure : Did you know ? #53

    As part of its commitment to making general knowledge accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages, Haitian digital media outlet HaitiLibre has just announced a major expansion of its popular twice-weekly interactive quiz feature, “Did You Know?”. In its 53rd installment of the series, the platform challenged readers with a new geography-focused question asking them to identify the country home to the legendary Krakatoa volcano, and paired the prompt with a detailed, eye-opening breakdown of the volcano’s devastating 1883 eruption that still stands as one of the most impactful natural disasters in modern recorded history.

    Located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, Krakatoa’s cataclysmic August 1883 eruption was so powerful that it nearly destroyed the entire volcanic island where it formed. The blast generated powerful atmospheric shock waves that circled the entire globe multiple times, and the thunderous roar of the main explosion carried more than 4,000 kilometers across the Indian Ocean, audible to communities thousands of miles from the eruption site. When the volcano’s caldera collapsed following the eruption, it triggered massive tsunamis that crashed into nearby coastal communities. The waves wiped out hundreds of coastal villages and claimed the lives of more than 36,000 people, leaving a lasting mark on regional history.
    Beyond its immediate human and geographic impact, the eruption also altered global climate patterns. The explosion spewed massive volumes of volcanic ash and sulfur compounds high into the stratosphere, creating a planet-wide veil of dust that blocked incoming solar radiation. The following year, global average temperatures dropped by roughly 1 degree Celsius, a tangible demonstration of how large volcanic events can reshape Earth’s climate in the short term.

    This informative fact check is pulled from the answer key of HaitiLibre’s World Quiz: Natural Disasters 2.1, one of hundreds of free, no-registration games hosted on the platform’s dedicated quiz portal at https://quiz.haitilibre.com/en. As of August 1, 2026, the platform completed its scheduled monthly content update, adding 30 brand-new quizzes that pushed the total number of available games to 210. HaitiLibre adds new content to the quiz section every month, ensuring returning visitors always have fresh challenges to explore.

    Designed to suit a wide range of ages and skill levels, every quiz on the platform offers three distinct difficulty tiers: easy, intermediate, and hard. All content is fully available in both French and English to serve a diverse audience. The platform encourages visitors to explore topics ranging from Haitian local history and culture to global current events and natural science, inviting users to test existing knowledge, learn new facts, and share their experience with friends and family. After completing each quiz, users can leave comments and feedback to help the platform refine its offerings, with the outlet encouraging consistent engagement to help users grow their general knowledge over time.

  • Maloney, Skeete share honours in BRC double-header

    Maloney, Skeete share honours in BRC double-header

    On August 23, the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) hosted its highly anticipated Double-Header Summer Sprint, a event that doubled as the seventh and eighth rounds of the 2026 BRC Driver’s & Class Championship, delivering edge-of-your-seat competition that ended with Mark Maloney and Dane Skeete sharing top honours after an exceptionally close battle across the event’s two directional runs.

    A field of 46 competitive entries gathered at the St John and St George stages for the weekend’s racing, with pre-event proceedings opening with a respectful minute of silence held at the Colleton Plantation Yard service area. The moment of remembrance honored three beloved figures of the Barbadian motoring community—Dave Crawford, former Motoring Club Barbados Inc chairman Glyne Greaves, and Harold ‘Doc’ Morley—all of whom passed away in the weeks leading up to the event.

    The first leg of the sprint sent competitors racing from Kendal in St John to Ellesmere in St George, where Maloney delivered a blistering run that saw him cross the line eight-tenths of a second ahead of Skeete to claim the round 7 win. When the route reversed for round 8, however, Skeete bounced back in dramatic fashion, edging out Maloney by a razor-thin margin of just eight hundredths of a second to take the second leg victory.

    The event saw no shortage of standout performances beyond the top two overall contenders. Jamaican driver Kyle Gregg secured a third-place finish in round 7, while Stuart Maloney, Mark Maloney’s compatriot, worked through early technical challenges to climb to third place in round 8. Mark-Anthony Hinkson, the highest-placed two-wheel-drive competitor across both legs, turned in an impressive consistent performance that saw him crack the overall top 10 in both the first and second runs, a feat that earned him widespread praise from spectators and fellow competitors alike.

    Speaking to reporters after the final results were posted, Mark Maloney reflected on his successful day, crediting focused preparation rather than luck for his strong results. ‘I know I have the ability and I just have to make sure my head is clear. I know it’s not luck,’ he said, noting that Stuart Maloney’s morning power steering issues kept him from mounting a tighter challenge at the top of the leaderboard. ‘Unfortunately Stuart had power steering issues in the morning, as I’m sure he would have been much closer but the day was impeccable for me.’

    Full official results for round 7 of the 2026 BRC Driver’s & Class Championship are as follows: 1. Mark Maloney (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2) – 2 minutes 26.63 seconds; 2. Dane Skeete (Subaru Impreza WRC S12) – +0.82 seconds; 3. Kyle Gregg (JAM, Ford Fiesta Rally2) – +1.13 seconds; 4. Josh Read (Ford Fiesta Rally2) – +1.34 seconds; 5. Mark Thompson (Citroen C3 Rally2) – +1.82 seconds; 6. Stuart Maloney (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2) – +2.50 seconds; 7. David Husbands (Ford Fiesta R5) – +8.26 seconds; 8. Brian Gill (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) – +8.89 seconds; 9. Kurt Thompson (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX) – +9.19 seconds; 10. Mark-Anthony Hinkson (BMW M3) – +10.43 seconds.

    For round 8, the official finishing order was: 1. Dane Skeete – 2 minutes 24.34 seconds; 2. Mark Maloney – +0.08 seconds; 3. Stuart Maloney – +0.70 seconds; 4. Josh Read – +2.07 seconds; 5. Kyle Gregg (JAM) – +2.59 seconds; 6. Mark Thompson – +4.55 seconds; 7. Brian Gill – +6.01 seconds; 8. Kurt Thompson – +6.23 seconds; 9. Mark-Anthony Hinkson – +6.24 seconds; 10. David Husbands – +8.26 seconds.

  • Caribbean Cinemas Antigua Closes Until Further Notice

    Caribbean Cinemas Antigua Closes Until Further Notice

    One of Antigua’s leading cinema operators, Caribbean Cinemas Antigua, has issued an official public statement confirming that its facilities will remain closed to the general public until new announcements are made, as management carries out planned upgrades across the venue. In the formal announcement, the company acknowledged the disruption the sudden shutdown would cause to local moviegoers and community members, extending an apology for any inconvenience while thanking patrons for their patience during the improvement process. Notably, the entertainment operator has declined to share detailed information about the specific motivations behind the full closure, and has not provided any concrete timeline for when regular screening operations will resume. This indefinite shutdown comes shortly after local media outlets uncovered separate reports of public health regulation violations at the cinema’s on-site food and beverage canteen. Antigua’s *Daily Observer* reported that local public health inspectors ordered the canteen to cease operations after discovering multiple serious sanitation hazards during an inspection, including confirmed infestations of cockroaches and rodents, unsanitary conditions in food preparation zones, and a range of other unaddressed public health concerns. To date, Caribbean Cinemas has not confirmed or denied any connection between the reported canteen sanitation breaches and the decision to shut down the entire cinema facility for upgrades. The company has encouraged patrons to follow its official communication channels to receive the latest updates regarding the reopening schedule as renovation work progresses.

  • BHTA hails growth of Adopt-A-School futsal tournament

    BHTA hails growth of Adopt-A-School futsal tournament

    The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) community-focused Adopt-A-School Futsal Tournament is hitting new strides in its sophomore year, with organizers reporting significant growth in participation and a marked rise in on-court competitive quality. This year’s iteration has drawn 24 total teams, an addition of 8 squads compared to the tournament’s inaugural 2023 staging, marking a 33 percent expansion in just one year.

    Hosted at the dedicated futsal facility at The Oasis in Kendall Hill, Christ Church, the tournament entered its second weekend of round-robin play this week, with organizers highlighting that the event has retained the electric energy and good sportsmanship that defined its debut, while stepping up the intensity of matchplay.

    Tessalee Moore, BHTA’s Special Projects Manager, shared that the second round of group fixtures delivered the kind of tightly contested, high-stakes matches that have turned the community tournament into a anticipated annual fixture for Barbados’ tourism and hospitality sector. “From last year’s opening edition to this year’s competition, we’ve kept the same high level of energy, competitiveness and camaraderie across all matches,” Moore explained. “The level of buy-in and support from every participating team has been incredibly encouraging, and the BHTA couldn’t be happier with how the tournament has progressed in just two years.”

    Moore emphasized that the standard of play has improved dramatically compared to the inaugural event, a shift she attributes to both the larger pool of participating teams and the higher level of preparation squads have brought to this year’s competition. “Last year set a strong foundational benchmark for what this tournament could be, and this year teams showed up far better prepared to compete,” she said. “We’ve already seen a string of extremely close matches and a handful of unexpected upsets that have made every game feel exciting and unpredictable.”

    Beyond the on-court action, Moore noted that feedback from participating players and team staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The tournament brings together workers from across Barbados’ critical tourism and hospitality sector, giving employees a rare chance to connect with peers from other organizations outside of the pressure of their daily work roles. “Teams really value the opportunity to get together, step away from the workplace, and decompress through a shared love of futsal,” Moore said.

    Most importantly, the event ties recreational competition to a meaningful public good: all participation supports student and educational development initiatives across Barbados, a purpose that resonates deeply with every competing squad. “Players love that just by showing up and playing, they’re contributing to a greater cause that lifts up education across the country,” Moore added.

    The latest round of matchplay over the weekend delivered a wide range of results across the group stage. On Saturday, St James Travel & Tours Sunlinc Five Star Fast Track secured a clean 3-0 win over Apes Hill United, while Hilton Barbados Resort claimed a narrow 2-1 victory against Barbados Yacht Club. Hotel Indigo shut out Montrose Holdings Limited 3-0, Wyndham Grand Barbados and The Mango Bay Group played to a scoreless draw, and Barbados Conference Services Limited defeated The Crane 5-2. The fixture between Oasis All Stars and Grantley Adams International Airport also ended in a 0-0 draw.

    Sunday’s matches brought more competitive action, with Coral Reef Club cruising to a 3-0 win over Barbados Port Inc. Aventa Ltd edged out Harbour Lights CK UVA 3-2, and Caribbean Aircraft Handling picked up a 4-2 win over a combined BHTA NSC squad. Accra Beach Hotel & Spa & The Abidah by Accra played to a goalless draw against The Club Barbados Resort, while Ocean Hotels claimed a 2-1 win over The Sandpiper. Barbados Marriott Collection secured the same 2-1 margin of victory against Foster & Ince Tiami Catamaran Cruises.

  • NCCU calls on businesses to wear their support for Dominica’s farmers and fisher folk

    NCCU calls on businesses to wear their support for Dominica’s farmers and fisher folk

    As a leading Dominican financial cooperative, the National Cooperative Credit Union (NCCU) is reaching out to all corporate entities across the island of Dominica to join a public celebration of the country’s vital agriculture and fisheries industries, inviting workplaces across the nation to bring the spirit of the farm and open sea into their office spaces this week.

    In an official audio announcement released to the public, an NCCU spokesperson confirmed that the organization will host a one-day event dubbed the “Sea to Soil Uniform Deviation” this coming Friday, August 28. The core premise of the event is simple: instead of donning their standard professional work attire, participants will swap business formal wear for themed clothing that honors the backbone of Dominica’s food system. NCCU’s own staff will lead the effort by wearing outfits that combine denim with earthy neutrals including brown, tan, and khaki, and the cooperative is encouraging every business across the island to follow suit.

    The color scheme was chosen intentionally to mirror the diverse landscapes that power Dominica’s agricultural economy, the spokesperson explained. Deep blue denim is a nod to the island’s coastal fishing communities, whose work puts fresh, local seafood on tables across the country. The warm, muted earth tones, meanwhile, pay homage to inland crop farmers and the rich, fertile volcanic soil that has long been one of Dominica’s most valuable natural resources.

    Beyond being a lighthearted workplace event, the initiative carries a deeper purpose: to formally recognize the full spectrum of workers across Dominica’s agriculture sector, from small-scale independent farmers and artisanal fisher folk to local agro-processing operators and other industry professionals. NCCU highlighted that these workers make an irreplaceable contribution not just to national food security, but to the broader Dominican economy as a whole.

    Agriculture has remained a cornerstone of Dominica’s economic foundation for decades, and NCCU has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting workers and businesses across the sector. That support extends far beyond public awareness events like Friday’s gathering: the cooperative recently launched a full overhaul of its agriculture-focused loan products, structured to lower barriers to entry for new industry entrants and encourage existing producers to expand their operations and invest in long-term growth.

    Through the “Sea to Soil Uniform Deviation”, NCCU aims to shine a brighter public spotlight on the often-overlooked workers who keep Dominica fed. Organizers also hope the event will encourage private sector leaders to acknowledge how critical a thriving agriculture sector is to the nation’s success, and highlight the ongoing investment the sector needs to continue growing and adapting to new challenges. In closing, the organization repeated its call for all Dominican businesses and their employees to take part by incorporating denim and earth tones into their outfits this August 28.

  • APUA Linesman Dies, Another Injured and Airlifted to Martinique

    APUA Linesman Dies, Another Injured and Airlifted to Martinique

    In a press briefing held this Wednesday, senior leadership of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) confirmed a devastating pair of workplace incidents that have left one experienced linesman dead and another in need of urgent specialized medical care off-island.

    Andre Mathias, who heads APUA’s Electricity Business Unit, shared the tragic news with reporters, confirming that the first fatality was a young linesman who passed away just a few days prior. Extending formal condolences on behalf of the entire APUA organization, Mathias expressed the agency’s solidarity with the worker’s grieving family, though he declined to share further personal identifying details or the specific circumstances that led to the worker’s death out of respect for the family’s privacy.

    The second affected worker, a linesman publicly identified only by his first name Walter and his nickname “Paulo,” was evacuated from Antigua via air ambulance to Martinique to access advanced medical treatment that is not currently available locally. At the time of the press conference, Mathias did not disclose any update on the injured worker’s current condition, nor would he elaborate on whether the two incidents occurred at the same worksite or during the same maintenance or construction operation.

    The tragedy marks a somber moment for Antigua’s public utilities sector, where frontline linesmen routinely carry out high-risk work to maintain and repair the country’s critical electrical infrastructure for residential and commercial users across the island.

  • Sandy Crest training facility eyes TVET accreditation

    Sandy Crest training facility eyes TVET accreditation

    As one of the region’s established healthcare providers, Sandy Crest Medical Centre is celebrating two decades of service with a major milestone that expands its mission far beyond the original scope of patient care. During the August 23 anniversary celebration, Managing Director Brian Charles announced the center’s in-house training facility is on the verge of securing official accreditation from the national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, a step that cements the organization’s growing role in shaping the future of local healthcare.

    Charles noted that the push into formal healthcare education marks a natural evolution for the center, which first opened its doors as a dedicated emergency and urgent care facility 20 years ago. Over the past two decades, Sandy Crest has steadily expanded its service offerings to meet shifting community needs, growing far beyond its acute care roots to offer full-spectrum family wellness programming. Today, the organization prioritizes proactive public health, placing equal focus on preventive care and healthy lifestyle promotion alongside treatment of existing illness, aligning with modern global healthcare trends that emphasize long-term well-being over reactive treatment.

    The upcoming TVET accreditation, Charles explained, represents a new chapter in the center’s commitment to healthcare excellence. The training division was developed to address two key gaps in the local healthcare ecosystem: nurturing a skilled new generation of clinical and support professionals, and fostering entrepreneurial growth across medical and paramedical fields. Unlike traditional academic healthcare programs, Sandy Crest’s training model leverages the center’s decades of on-the-ground clinical experience to give learners practical, real-world skills that translate directly to in-demand roles in the sector.

    “This initiative grows from our core belief that strong healthcare is about more than caring for the patients walking through our doors today,” Charles said during the anniversary address. “To build a resilient, high-quality healthcare system, we have to invest in the professionals who will serve communities decades from now, and create space for new ideas and businesses to grow in medical and allied health fields.”

    Looking ahead to Sandy Crest’s third decade of operation, Charles outlined a continuing strategy of adaptive growth, shaped by rapid shifts in the global healthcare landscape. He pointed to accelerating advances in medical technology, rising patient expectations for personalized, patient-centered care, and changing community health needs as key drivers of future development. These changes, he noted, bring both operational challenges and unique opportunities to innovate and improve service delivery.

    Charles reaffirmed the center’s long-term commitment to expanding access to care, investing in professional development for existing staff, and integrating new technologies to elevate patient outcomes. “As we enter this next chapter, we remain focused on upholding our mission to be a leader in patient-centered care,” he said. “By embracing innovation, growing our educational offerings, and staying responsive to the needs of our community, we will continue to raise the bar for healthcare excellence in the years ahead.”