Daily Archives: Oct 5, 2017
Relatives deny abandoning body of former accused murderer
Glenroy Farrell, the uncle of Dion “Ticks” Thomas, is refuting the claim by a government official that his family abandoned Thomas’ body for five years and left the government to take responsibility for his burial.
Barbudans will not pay to travel during state of emergency
Molwyn Joseph, minister of health and environment has reiterated that residents and workers travelling to and from Barbuda, should not have to pay transport fees as long as the State of Emergency remains in effect for the island.
Boyfriend remains in custody without charge
The boyfriend of Alana Lloyd remained in police custody up to last night as lawmen probe the “suspicious death,” of the Jennings New Extension resident who was discovered unresponsive in her room Tuesday afternoon.
First class season a chance to impress selectors, says Adams
Director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, has urged players to use the upcoming first class season to stake their claim for a place at the higher level.
Captains to pick teams for NBA All-Star Game after format tweak
The NBA All-Star Game is switching formats this season, as two captains will select the teams without regard to which conferences the players play in, the league announced Tuesday.
Schools league postponed
The start of the Secondary Inter-Schools Football Competition has been postponed by a week.
Green leads Tigers to Cup victory
Striker Keon Green struck twice as Potters Tigers cruised to a 4-2 victory over Real Blizzard in Group F of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) President’s Cup on Tuesday.
Unchanged squad for Zimbabwe Tests
West Indies selectors have opted for an unchanged 15-man squad for their two-Test tour of Zimbabwe later this month.
LICB: Only ‘Booby’ No Tonge For ABCA Tri20
The Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) has released only one of the country’s national players ahead of this year’s Independence Tri20 Tournament slated to bowl off here on Friday.