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Netball Icon Sybil Walling Shares Her Unique Story

Oct 29, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste A former national and regional netball administrator, Sybil Walling may not be the most popular of household names when it comes to sports here in Antigua, but that may only be as a result of her deliberate and, some may say, calculated long distance...

Police meet to air gripes over their safety

Oct 29, 2020 | Headline, The Big Scores

Story and photos by Elesha George [email protected] Recent attacks against police officers – as well as proposed legislation to increase their mandatory age of retirement – drew pockets of law enforcement officials to the Police Recreation...

I Will Not Recommend Leave For Any Teacher At This Time, Says Director of Education

Oct 29, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Director of Education Clare Browne has categorically stated that he will not recommend any teacher be granted leave during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, unless measures have been put in place to ease the burden placed on the system due to their...

Former Leewards and West Indies cricketer questions delayed return to sports

Oct 28, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Former national and West Indies fast bowler Gavin Tonge has added his voice to a growing number of sporting officials and players who are questioning why the country has not yet resumed playing competitive sports. The Bethesda player said he has...

Philip: Plans for sports club in Sea View Farm progressing well

Oct 28, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Sports in the Sea View Farm community could soon be governed by a single body as plans are in motion for the formation of a sports club. Rolston “Tris” Philip, one of the main individuals behind the push, said he was motivated to formalise the sports...

Denied: Cricketers Seeking Leave To Take Up Professional Offer Told ‘No’ By PSC

Oct 28, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Two of the country’s budding cricketers have had their requests for “special leave” denied by the Public Service Commission (PSC) as they seek to take up offers of one year contracts with the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB). The two national...