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  • CCM-led Nevis Island Administration to Deliver First-Ever Dialysis Centre for Nevis

    CCM-led Nevis Island Administration to Deliver First-Ever Dialysis Centre for Nevis

    CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – July 23, 2026 – In a historic leap forward for local healthcare access, the Concerned Citizens Movement-led Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has announced plans to open the island’s first permanent, purpose-built dialysis centre at Alexandra Hospital, a transformative project set to eliminate the burden of off-island travel for hundreds of residents living with kidney disease.

    Unveiled by Nevis Premier Mark Brantley during his monthly press briefing, the $1.3 million U.S. initiative is a public-private partnership between the NIA, regional renal care specialist Renal Dynamics, and developers behind the proposed Destiny SSZ Project. The development marks the fulfillment of a decades-long policy goal for the island, bringing life-sustaining renal care directly to Nevis for the first time in its history.

    Brantley confirmed that all major project milestones are already on track to meet the third-quarter 2026 completion deadline. All specialized dialysis equipment has been delivered to the site, four full-time haemodialysis nurses have been hired, and recruitment for a nurse manager is ongoing. When fully operational, the facility will feature five cutting-edge dialysis treatment stations with capacity to serve up to 20 patients weekly, with patient care set to begin before the end of 2026.

    A key detail of the partnership structure has positioned the project for long-term sustainability: the Destiny SSZ Project, led by Olivier Janssens, has covered all construction costs and will fully fund operations including staffing for the facility’s first two years. To ensure ongoing high-quality care, the NIA has tapped Renal Dynamics, a firm with more than 30 years of regional expertise in dialysis equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance. The company will provide end-to-end support, from technical training for local staff to ongoing equipment upkeep, to guarantee consistent, reliable care for Nevisian patients.

    Prior to this development, all Nevisian patients requiring regular dialysis were forced to travel to the Joseph N. France General Hospital in neighboring St. Kitts to receive treatment. Currently, nine Nevisians need ongoing dialysis, with eight of those patients relying on NIA financial support to cover the cost of off-island care. Beyond the financial burden, the requirement for frequent cross-island travel placed immense logistical and emotional strain on patients and their families.

    The new centre addresses a growing public health crisis on the island, Brantley emphasized. Public health data from Nevis’s Ministry of Health already records 470 registered diabetes patients and 606 registered hypertension patients through public clinics alone – numbers that officials note do not include residents receiving private care, meaning the actual prevalence of these conditions is far higher. Both diabetes and hypertension are leading causes of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, creating an urgent need for local dialysis capacity that has gone unmet until now.

    The facility will not only serve Nevis residents: officials noted it will also be able to accommodate additional patients from St. Kitts during periods of high demand, strengthening cross-island healthcare collaboration. Brantley expressed gratitude to the federal government of St. Kitts and Nevis for its support of Nevisian dialysis patients over the years, and reaffirmed the NIA’s commitment to expanding local healthcare infrastructure to deliver essential care closer to home.

    “This development is more than just a new building – it is a milestone that will improve daily lives, ease the burden on families, and build a stronger, healthier foundation for Nevis’s future,” Brantley said. He also urged residents to prioritize preventive care, noting that proactive management of diabetes and hypertension can reduce the risk of advanced kidney disease.

    A multidisciplinary care team including specialist dialysis nurses, a biomedical technician, and additional support staff will staff the new centre, with access to specialized nephrology consultations supported through regional medical partnerships.

  • Statement from the Caribbean Premier League on the passing of Charles L. A. Wilkin CMG KC

    Statement from the Caribbean Premier League on the passing of Charles L. A. Wilkin CMG KC

    The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Caribbean’s leading T20 franchise cricket competition, has announced the passing of iconic regional cricket leader and founding committee member Charles L. A. Wilkin CMG KC, who died on July 25, 2026 at the age of an undisclosed. A highly respected attorney from St Kitts and Nevis, Wilkin dedicated more than half of his life to advancing cricket across the Caribbean, leaving an indelible mark on the development of the modern professional game in the region.

    Wilkin’s connection to cricket stretched far beyond his administrative work. A talented first-class cricketer in his younger years, he represented both Cambridge University and the Combined Leeward and Windward Islands side, building a deep, hands-on understanding of the sport that would inform his later leadership. Long before the CPL played its first match in 2013, Wilkin stepped forward as one of the founding members of the tournament’s governing cricket committee, bringing decades of regional cricket expertise and unmatched institutional standing to help shape the fledgling competition. His strategic guidance in those foundational years was critical to building the robust operational structures and competitive standards that have allowed the CPL to grow into the most prestigious and commercially successful T20 franchise league in the Caribbean.

    One of Wilkin’s most lasting contributions to his home country and Caribbean cricket was his work to bring CPL competition to St Kitts and Nevis. Drawing on his years of experience leading the redevelopment of Warner Park Sporting Complex into a world-class international cricket venue, he successfully lobbied to secure regular CPL matchups for the federation and laid the critical groundwork that allowed the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to join the CPL franchise roster. Beyond his work with the CPL, Wilkin also chaired the local organizing committee that delivered successful ICC Cricket World Cup matches in St Kitts during the 2007 global tournament, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential cricket leaders in the country’s history.

    In an official press statement released this week, the CPL expressed profound sorrow at Wilkin’s passing and extended sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the entire people of St Kitts and Nevis. “Charles was more than a founding member of our organization — he was the heart of Caribbean cricket for generations,” the statement read. “His vision, dedication, and love for the game made the CPL what it is today, and his legacy will endure in every match played at Warner Park and across our tournament for years to come.”

  • Shepherd and NabI power Amazon Warriors to another win

    Shepherd and NabI power Amazon Warriors to another win

    In a dramatic display of late-innings resilience at Saturday’s ExxonMobil Global Super League clash held at Guyana National Stadium, all-rounder Romario Shepherd and veteran spinner-batsman Mohammad Nabi pulled off a stunning comeback to deliver the Guyana Amazon Warriors a narrow two-wicket victory over the winless Desert Vipers.

    Chasing a competitive 206-run target to secure their second consecutive win, the Warriors’ innings got off to a promising start, with opening batters Quentin Sampson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz putting together a solid 55-run opening stand. Sampson notched 35 runs off his knock, while Gurbaz contributed 31 to set a solid foundation for the run chase.

    But the momentum shifted sharply after the pair departed, triggering a catastrophic middle-order collapse that left the Warriors reeling at 95 runs for seven wickets by the 11th over. Shimron Hetmyer fell for a golden duck, bowled by Khary Pierre on his very first delivery, while Mohammad Haris only managed 12 runs before exiting. Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, and debutant Jonathan van Lange followed suit in quick succession, leaving the innings on the brink of collapse and Vipers on the cusp of their first win of the tournament.

    That is when Shepherd and Nabi stepped up to turn the game on its head. The pair forged a crucial 91-run eighth-wicket partnership that turned the tide of the match firmly in the Warriors’ favor. Shepherd took on the role of aggressor, bludgeoning his way to a 17-ball half-century — the fastest fifty recorded in the tournament so far. He eventually departed for a fiery 52 runs off just 21 deliveries, having hammered six sixes and two fours across the ground.

    With Shepherd gone, Nabi anchored the remaining overs to seal the chase, remaining unbeaten on 40 runs off 29 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Fellow lower-order batter Dwaine Pretorius chipped in with an unbeaten 17, guiding the Warriors across the finish line in the final over with just two deliveries left to spare.

    For the Vipers, captain Shadab Khan led the bowling attack with an impressive three wickets for 40 runs, supported by Pierre who claimed two wickets for 37 runs.

    Earlier in the day, the Vipers won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a solid 205 runs for six wickets at the end of their 20 overs. Their innings got off to a rocky start, however, with Nabi claiming debutant opener Zachary Carter at extra cover and Andries Gous caught in the deep inside the first few overs. Rilee Rossouw steadied the Vipers’ innings with a measured 61 runs off 48 deliveries, which included five fours and one six to rebuild the Vipers’ total. After Shadab was run out, Kyle Mayers (35) and Bevon Jacobs (30) added valuable middle-order runs to boost the total, with Vritya Aravind finishing the innings strongly with an unbeaten 28 that included six boundaries.

    Warriors captain Imran Tahir was the standout bowler for Guyana, finishing with two wickets for 37 runs from his four overs.

    Saturday’s result pushes the Guyana Amazon Warriors to two consecutive wins at the start of the five-team tournament, while the Desert Vipers are still searching for their first win after two outings. The tournament continues Sunday with a scheduled double-header: the Perth Scorchers will face the San Francisco Unicorns starting at 10:00 a.m. local time, before the Amazon Warriors return to the pitch to face the Lahore Qalandars in the evening match at 7:00 p.m.

  • Police Admit Administrative Error Led to Confusion Over Firearms Shipment

    Police Admit Administrative Error Led to Confusion Over Firearms Shipment

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has publicly confirmed that an internal administrative error is to blame for widespread public confusion over a recent shipment of 15 firearms and over 1,500 rounds of ammunition imported into the federation. The admission comes amid growing public backlash over law enforcement’s decision not to file criminal charges against the individuals linked to the shipment.

    Earlier this July 2026, police first announced that customs officers had uncovered the cache of weapons and ammunition inside a shipping container at a private residence on the island of Nevis. The initial announcement quickly sparked public concern, and anxiety deepened when authorities confirmed no criminal charges would be pursued against the parties involved, leaving many community members questioning the decision.

    During a recently held press conference, senior police officials laid out new details clarifying the sequence of events: the firearms are owned by retired North American law enforcement officers who are relocating to Nevis, and the group submitted a formal application for an import permit before the shipment ever arrived in the country.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry told reporters that the application included every required document, but it was accidentally overlooked by police staff amid a surge of correspondence ahead of the annual St. Kitts Music Festival. “The visitors did send an application ahead of the weapons being shipped…we got an application via email requesting an import permit. There was an import permit that was submitted, a list of the firearms and their serial numbers, copies of their licences to keep those firearms in Canada, as well as their passport bio page,” Henry explained. “We missed it among the list of emails that we got,” he added, confirming the internal oversight.

    In addition to the police error, Assistant Commissioner Travis Williams noted another breakdown in inter-agency communication: the shipment was properly declared to customs upon arrival, but customs officials never shared this information with the police force. “Customs knew that they were in the container before they opened the container. However, Customs did not relate that to us,” Williams said. This lack of communication led investigating officers to initially assume the firearms had been brought into the country illegally, as they had no knowledge of the pending permit application.

    After a full review of the case, Williams said investigators found no evidence of criminal intent — a core requirement to file smuggling or other criminal charges against the individuals. “Because there was an attempt to inform us, to notify us, we could not prove that they had intended to smuggle them in. Smuggling requires an intent to evade the authorities, and we cannot establish that they wanted to evade the authorities when they had already sent a list of what they are bringing in to the authorities,” Williams explained.

    While criminal charges have been ruled out, police confirmed that the retired officers did not complete the full required administrative process, as the import permit was never issued before the shipment arrived. As a result, the case has been transferred to the Customs and Excise Department for administrative action under the national Customs Act. “The law gives Customs that leeway to levy penalties for that violation. So we turned it over for Customs to deal with the persons under the Customs Act,” Williams said, adding that “because we could not prove intent, which is an important element of any crime, we leave Customs to deal with it administratively.”

    As of the latest update, the firearms remain in police custody while customs officials conclude their administrative review of the case.

  • St. Kitts and Nevis records lower crime rates in latest mid-year report – WIC News

    St. Kitts and Nevis records lower crime rates in latest mid-year report – WIC News

    The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has registered substantial across-the-board declines in criminal activity in the first six months of 2026, according to newly released official data from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. The mid-year crime statistics, shared publicly via local outlet ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation, compare trends from January to June 2026 against the same period in 2025, confirming a notable downward shift in nearly all tracked offense categories.

    Detailed breakdowns of the data show dramatic improvements across high-priority crime types. Overall major crime has fallen by 10% year-over-year, while robberies and firearm and ammunition offenses have both plummeted by 53% — the largest reductions recorded in this reporting cycle. Other offense categories also posted strong declines: drug-related crimes dropped 13%, charges for malicious property damage fell by 30%, and breaking and entering offenses decreased by 19%.

    The positive security trend follows a period of intensified coordinated action by national law enforcement and defense agencies, launched after a spike in firearm-related incidents at the start of 2026 prompted an urgent, whole-of-government response. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew emphasized that the results validate the administration’s policy framework, which frames crime and violence as a public health issue rooted in the guiding principle of “all hands on deck.”

    In remarks reacting to the new statistics, Drew extended gratitude to all sectors of St. Kitts and Nevis society for their collective contributions to the country’s improved safety outlook. He stressed that the declining crime rates are not the achievement of any single group, but rather the product of coordinated effort across families, community organizations, schools, religious institutions, social partners, opposing political parties, law enforcement agencies, and individual citizens who have prioritized peaceful solutions over violence.

    The Prime Minister also offered specific recognition to Commissioner of Police James Sutton, all members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and personnel from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, as well as the many other public and private agencies and community stakeholders that have contributed to the national safety push.

    Drew highlighted that the mid-year results serve as proof that unified, purposeful action across an entire society can deliver tangible gains in community safety and lay the groundwork for a more secure future for all residents. He called on citizens to maintain their collaborative momentum and continue supporting ongoing national security efforts in the months ahead.

    Law enforcement and national security leaders have confirmed they plan to build on this early 2026 progress, with plans to sustain cross-sector collaboration between law enforcement agencies, civil society groups, and local community stakeholders to keep crime rates trending downward through the end of the year and beyond.

  • Linnets land Saint Kitts and Nevis striker for new season

    Linnets land Saint Kitts and Nevis striker for new season

    As pre-season preparations ramp up for the 2026-2027 campaign, King’s Lynn Town has boosted its attacking depth with a high-profile off-season addition: 30-year-old forward Kwame Thomas, who joins the club via a free transfer from National League side Aldershot Town. The new arrival brings more than a decade of professional experience across England’s top non-league competitions, the English Football League (EFL), and Scottish football to manager Paul Caddis’ squad, marking another key piece of the club’s roster build ahead of the new season. A product of Derby County’s famed youth academy, Thomas’ professional career has taken him across the UK, with three separate spells at Aldershot Town that made him a fan favorite among the Hampshire club’s supporter base. Across his stints with the Shots, Thomas notched 14 goals in 86 total appearances, and played an integral role in the club’s 2024 Isuzu FA Trophy triumph at Wembley, where he provided the game-breaking assist for Josh Barrett’s iconic goal in the side’s 3-0 final victory over Spennymoor Town. Most recently, Thomas spent the second half of the 2025-2026 campaign on loan at Aldershot from Ebbsfleet United, bringing match sharpness to his new side ahead of the upcoming season. Thomas rose through the England youth ranks from the Under-16 level through to Under-20, sharing dressing rooms with future senior England internationals including Everton and Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. He made his Championship debut for his boyhood club Derby in the 2014/15 season, before successive loan spells at Notts County and Blackpool paved the way for a permanent move to Coventry City in 2016. His career resume also includes stints at Solihull Moors, Doncaster Rovers, Burton Albion, and Wrexham, where he scored nine National League goals during the 2020/21 season. Subsequent moves to Sutton United and Scottish Championship side Dundee followed, with Thomas helping the Scottish club secure the league title and promotion in the 2022/23 campaign. Beyond club football, Thomas has also earned senior international caps for Saint Kitts and Nevis, qualifying through his maternal descent. In his first comments since completing the move, Thomas expressed his excitement to get started with the Linnets at their home ground The Walks. “I’m very happy to have joined King’s Lynn and I’m looking forward to contributing to what I hope will be a successful season,” Thomas said. “It’s a club I’ve played against on several occasions, and I know several players who have played for the club, as well as some who are still here. They all speak very highly of the club and its supporters. I can’t wait to get started, settle in with the squad, and get up to speed ahead of the start of the new season in a few weeks.” For his part, King’s Lynn manager Caddis revealed the club had spent weeks working to secure Thomas’ signature, and praised the forward for both his on-pitch quality and off-pitch character. “We’re absolutely delighted to bring Kwame Thomas to King’s Lynn Town,” Caddis said. “He’s a player I’ve admired for a long time and someone we’ve worked extremely hard to bring to the football club over the past few weeks. Kwame is a powerful, physical centre-forward with a proven pedigree at a higher level. He brings experience, leadership and a real presence at the top end of the pitch, and I believe he’ll add another dimension to the way we want to play.” Caddis emphasized that character is as important as playing talent when new additions join the club, adding that Thomas aligns perfectly with the squad’s existing culture. “I place huge importance on the character of the people we bring into this football club. Talent alone isn’t enough,” Caddis explained. “Kwame has the personality, professionalism and values that align with the standards my staff and I demand every day, and he’ll fit seamlessly into a dressing room that has built an excellent culture. We’re building a squad that can compete competitively, but just as importantly, one that represents this football club in the right way. Kwame ticks every box, and I’m delighted to welcome him to King’s Lynn Town. I have no doubt he’ll be a real asset both on and off the pitch, and we’re all looking forward to working with him.” The announcement of Thomas’ signing comes ahead of King’s Lynn’s latest pre-season friendly, where the side will host Norwich City U23s at The Walks on the following day. The local outlet Lynn News also currently offers a twice-weekly newsletter covering all sports across West Norfolk and Fenland, with subscription information available on the publication’s official website.

  • St. Kitts and Nevis unveils revised schedule for Sugar Mas 55 Carnival – WIC News

    St. Kitts and Nevis unveils revised schedule for Sugar Mas 55 Carnival – WIC News

    The Caribbean twin-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially released an updated, full calendar for its iconic 55th annual Sugar Mas Carnival, confirming the flagship cultural celebration will take place across three weeks from December 11, 2026, through January 2, 2027, with additional pre and post-event activities extending the festive fun.

    Organized by the country’s National Carnival Committee, the revised schedule preserves the beloved multi-day celebration of Kittitian and Nevisian heritage, packing more than 50 public and private cultural, musical, and community-focused events into the extended seasonal window. The festivities will kick off with the official opening of the Carnival Village at the event Midnight Escape on December 11, followed by a packed lineup that caters to attendees of all ages and interests.

    Highlights of the official Sugar Mas 55 program include fan-favorite competitions spanning Junior and Senior Calypso contests and the highly anticipated Soca Monarch Finals, plus a full suite of pageants including Republic Bank Miss Teen SKN, Miss SKN Queen Pageant, and the regional Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The celebration also features signature Carnival staples: the raucous early-morning street party J’ouvert on December 26, a vibrant Junior Carnival for younger participants, the iconic Grand Parade through island streets on New Year’s Day 2027, and the closing Last Lap event on January 2 to wrap up the official program. A range of additional social events, from beach brunches and boat cruises to fêtes and New Year’s Eve galas, round out the public schedule.

    To build excitement ahead of the official opening, the committee has also scheduled a series of preliminary public events starting as early as mid-November. These include elimination rounds for both Soca Monarch and Senior Calypso competitions, a holiday-themed community gala, and a multi-day Christmas spirit series running December 7 to 10. Private events will run parallel to the official program from November 28 through January 3, giving both local residents and international visitors extra opportunities to join in the celebration.

    In an official social media announcement posted to Facebook, event organizers captured the energetic tone of this year’s gathering, saying: “FOR SUGAR MAS 55 WE ARE GIVING YOU PLENTY OF MAS & WE’RE NOT STOPPING! From the cultural richness to the electric vibes, Sugar Mas 55 is serving something for EVERYONE!”

    As the nation’s largest annual cultural gathering, Sugar Mas weaves together traditional folk music, dance, elaborate vibrant costumes, and centuries of Caribbean folklore into one shared celebration. Each year, the event draws thousands of attendees from across the globe, making it one of the most important fixtures on St. Kitts and Nevis’ tourism calendar. Beyond its cultural value, the 2026-2027 carnival is projected to deliver significant economic benefits to local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, transportation providers, street vendors, and small tourism operations that rely on increased holiday-season visitor traffic.

  • St Kitts & Nevis Patriots confirm overseas players for CPL 2026

    St Kitts & Nevis Patriots confirm overseas players for CPL 2026

    Ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have officially revealed their complete list of overseas signings, assembling a squad packed with explosive pace, elite spin talent, and decades of top-tier international match experience to compete for the upcoming title.

    The five confirmed international players joining the franchise for the 2026 campaign are Pakistan quick Naseem Shah, former Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka, Afghanistan left-arm wrist-spinner Waqar Salamkheil, Sri Lankan star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, and Australia-based batting all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary.

    Recruitment efforts for this season have centered on building a devastating dual threat with a robust spin bowling unit and consistent, match-winning pace, providing the side with game-changing bowling options to dominate every stage of a T20 innings.

    Leading the new-ball attack is Naseem Shah, one of the most exciting fast bowling prospects to emerge from Pakistan in the last decade. Making his international debut as a teenager, Shah has established himself as a reliable wicket-taker across all three formats of the game, bringing raw speed and proven big-match pedigree to the Patriots’ lineup.

    Middle-order all-rounder Dasun Shanaka adds more than just on-field skill: the former Sri Lankan national captain brings veteran leadership experience, having steered his country through multiple ICC global tournaments. A reliable finisher with the bat and a useful part-time pace option, Shanaka is a versatile asset that strengthens multiple areas of the squad.

    Waqar Salamkheil, an unorthodox left-arm wrist-spinner, joins the Patriots’ spin unit fresh off appearances in top franchise leagues around the world, including previous stints in the CPL, the Indian Premier League, and Major League Cricket in the United States, bringing familiarity with Caribbean conditions and T20 franchise cricket to the side.

    Completing the formidable spin department is Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan leg-spinning all-rounder who has cemented his reputation as one of the most dangerous bowlers in global T20 cricket. In addition to his wicket-taking threat with the ball, Hasaranga is also a capable lower-order run-scorer, adding extra depth to the Patriots’ batting lineup.

    Rounding out the five-person overseas contingent is Nikhil Chaudhary, a batting all-rounder who made history earlier this year as the first India-born male cricketer in 60 years to earn a call-up to Australia’s senior international side. Chaudhary cut his teeth in Australian domestic cricket, representing Tasmania in state competition and the Hobart Hurricanes in Australia’s Big Bash League, developing a consistent all-round game that translates to top-tier T20 competition.

    When paired with the Patriots’ already strong core of domestic West Indian talent — led by star all-rounder Jason Holder, top-order batter Johnson Charles, all-rounder Kyle Mayers and opener Andre Fletcher — the new crop of international signings creates a deeply balanced squad with strength across pace bowling, spin bowling, and batting depth heading into the 2026 CPL season.

  • Amazon Warriors overcome San Francisco Unicorns in rain-affected chase

    Amazon Warriors overcome San Francisco Unicorns in rain-affected chase

    The 2026 ExxonMobil Global Super League T20 kicked off its second fixture at Providence’s Guyana National Stadium on Thursday, with hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors securing a tense three-wicket victory over the San Francisco Unicorns via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after a lengthy rain delay disrupted play.

    After Unicorns captain won the toss and opted to bat first, the visiting side got off to a disastrous start inside the powerplay. Fast bowler Dwaine Pretorius delivered two early breakthroughs for the Warriors, clean-bowling Connor Esterhuizen before dismantling Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s stumps, leaving Unicorns struggling at 13 runs for the loss of two wickets. Opener Tim Robinson quickly reversed the momentum, smashing a quickfire 38 runs off just 21 deliveries, including three sixes and four boundaries to lift the innings.

    Veteran all-rounder Hammad Azam anchored the rest of the Unicorns batting, finishing as the side’s top scorer with a well-constructed 61 runs off 54 balls, powered by four sixes and two fours. Azam built a critical 45-run fourth-wicket partnership with Oliver Peake, who contributed 30 runs, to steady the innings after the early collapses. The Warriors reclaimed control late in the innings, however, when off-spinner Mohammad Nabi trapped Peake leg before wicket to break the partnership. Pretorius and Nabi emerged as the most effective bowlers for the hosts, each picking up two wickets, with Pretorius finishing with 2 wickets for 36 runs and Nabi recording 2 for 33 from their full four-over allocations. The Unicorns closed out their 20 overs at 156 runs for 6 wickets.

    The Warriors’ chase got off to a similarly shaky start, losing opening batter Quinton Sampson for just 4 runs early on. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Haris rebuilt the innings with a solid 63-run second-wicket stand, putting the hosts at 66 for 2 after eight overs. That is when an extended 80-minute rain interruption hit the ground, forcing officials to adjust the target to 131 runs from 16 overs under DLS rules.

    When play resumed, the Warriors suffered a sudden middle-order collapse, losing Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, and Pretorius in quick succession to slip to 93 runs for 5 wickets. Pacer Ghulam Mudassar, who claimed the first wicket of the Warriors’ innings, finished with 2 wickets for 27 runs, while spinner Hassan Khan delivered an economical spell of 2 wickets for 25 runs for the Unicorns.

    Captain Rovman Powell stepped up to anchor the final phase of the chase, remaining unbeaten on 28 runs as the hosts closed in on the target. Entering the final over, the Warriors needed six runs to win off left-arm spinner Callum Stow’s bowling. Matthew Forde hit the first delivery of the over to the third-man boundary for four, before rotating the strike to Powell. Powell then sealed the three-wicket win with a single to short mid-wicket on the third delivery of the over, leaving the hosts three deliveries to spare.

    The Global Super League T20 continues later the same day, with Lahore Qalandars facing off against Desert Vipers in the third fixture of the tournament, scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. local time.

  • Trinidad: Five Fishermen Safe, One Confirmed Dead After Maritime Ordeal

    Trinidad: Five Fishermen Safe, One Confirmed Dead After Maritime Ordeal

    A weeks-long maritime ordeal in the Eastern Caribbean has reached a somber conclusion, with rescuers confirming one fisherman dead and five others pulled to safety after the group went missing off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. All six men are citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who were working aboard the fishing vessel MV ST. VINCENT VII when the emergency unfolded.

    In an official update released Thursday, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Defence detailed the final steps of the cross-border rescue operation that brought the surviving crew back to their home country. At roughly 10:22 p.m. on July 22, the five unharmed fishermen were transferred from the merchant vessel MV MARVEL KITE, which had recovered them at sea, to units of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard at a pre-arranged meeting point in regional waters. From the rendezvous, the coast guard transported the group directly to the Kingstown Cruise Ship Terminal on the main island of St. Vincent.

    Immediately upon their arrival, the five survivors received on-site preliminary medical checks before emergency services transported them via ambulance to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, the country’s main public health facility, for more comprehensive evaluation and any required treatment. Officials confirmed the body of the deceased fisherman, 50-year-old Anthony Murray, was recovered later that same day, and he was formally pronounced dead at 11:23 p.m. Wednesday by attending physician Dr. Snaggs. Murray’s remains have since been moved to the hospital’s morgue to await formal arrangements.

    Local authorities have put support systems in place for the returning fishermen ahead of their discharge from hospital. St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Fisheries Department has secured accommodations for the crew at the Cobblestone Hotel in central Kingstown, where they can recover amid the aftermath of their days-long ordeal at sea.

    Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the national government have publicly extended formal thanks to their neighboring counterparts for the coordinated cross-agency support that made the rescue operation possible. In the official media statement announcing the update, the government noted: “The Government of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to express its gratitude to the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for providing yeoman service and for all the courtesies and considerations graciously extended to us during this difficult time.”

    The Ministry of Defence has committed to releasing additional public updates in the coming hours regarding final plans for the repatriation of the surviving crew members and the processing of Murray’s remains for burial.