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PLANS ADVANCE FOR STATUE HONOURING OLYMPIC CHAMPION JULIEN ALFRED
Plans for a statue honouring Olympic champion Julien Alfred are moving forward as the Government of Saint Lucia advances its commitment to recognise her historic achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Alfred became Saint Lucia’s first Olympic gold medallist when she won the women’s 100 metres in a record time of 10.72 seconds. Her …
Dominica vs Anguilla
Dominica Defeats Anguilla 1–0 as Reon Cuffy Scores First International Goal Dominica’s Senior Men’s National Football Team secured a 1–0 victory over Anguilla on Monday at Windsor Park Stadium, with Reon Cuffy scoring his first international goal to give the Bouyon Boys the win. Following a goalless first half, Cuffy found the breakthrough in the …
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA FALCONS CAPTURE MAIDEN CPL TITLE
League champions, capturing their first CPL title with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the Jamaica Kingsmen at Kensington Oval on Sunday night. Batting first, the Kingsmen posted 170 for nine from their 20 overs, led by a superb 114 from Maaz Sadaqat. Sufyan Moqim was outstanding with the ball for the Falcons, claiming four wickets …
AABL BRINGS INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL, PLAYER EXPOSURE AND SPORTS TOURISM TO DOMINICA
Six teams will compete at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex from September 17–26, 2026 The All About Ball League (AABL), in partnership with the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA), will host an international basketball exposure tournament at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex from September 17–26, 2026. The tournament will feature six teams competing in preliminary …
African Volleyball Enters a New Era of Growth, Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organization
African volleyball is entering an important phase of growth, with national teams, young athletes and beach volleyball programmes making significant strides across the continent. The wider development journey of African volleyball was highlighted during a series of meetings in Nairobi involving the FIVB, CAVB, National Federation leaders and representatives from several African volleyball zones. The …
Cricket West Indies Appoints Bob Carter as Batting Consultant
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed experienced New Zealand coach Bob Carter as Batting Consultant, with his initial one-year engagement focused on raising batting standards across the West Indies and strengthening the regional coaching system ahead of a critical period of international competition. Carter, who officially took up the role on September 1, 2026, will …
Beyond a Boundary: CWI High-Performance Camp Focuses on Developing the Complete Young Cricketer
For the 22 young female cricketers selected for Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) High-Performance Camp in Antigua, the opportunity to develop themselves extended well beyond the cricket field, with a series of sessions focused on mental development, media awareness, leadership and preparing them for the demands of a career in international cricket. The two-week camp, which …
Mahaut Soca Strikers Edge WE United 3–2
Belfast Estate Mahaut Soca Strikers FC picked up another valuable three points following a hard-fought 3–2 victory over WE United FC. The Soca Strikers shared the goals among three players, with Nick Anthony, Jahmo Talbert and Dhamario Challenger each finding the back of the net. The closely contested encounter saw Mahaut Soca Strikers hold on …
Jedd Joseph Making His Mark in Canadian Club Cricket
Dominican all-rounder Jedd Joseph continues to make a strong impression in Canadian club cricket, delivering a series of outstanding performances with both bat and ball for Ceylon Cricket Academy in the Toronto and District Cricket Association (TDCA) Elite 50-over competition and Lexus Cricket Club in the Markham Cricket Association Premier Division. Joseph has demonstrated his …
Barcelona Sign Gabriel Jesus From Arsenal
Barcelona have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on transfer deadline day. The 29-year-old has joined the Spanish champions on a deal running until 2029, with Spanish media reporting a transfer fee of approximately 10 million euros, or US$11.6 million. Jesus arrives at Barcelona following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and […]
Addison James Appointed Sports Ambassador for the Commonwealth of Dominica
Dominica’s national javelin athlete Addison James has been appointed a Sports Ambassador for the Commonwealth of Dominica, effective September 1, 2026. The Dominica Olympic Committee has congratulated the young athlete on the appointment, describing it as another significant milestone in his developing sporting career. In 2025, James was awarded an LA28 Olympic Scholarship through Olympic […]
Dominica Cycling Association Hosts Sunday Race from Ma Boyd’s Bar
The Dominica Cycling Association hosted another competitive cycling event on Sunday, with riders setting off from Ma Boyd’s Bar and competing across several categories. In the Elite category, Jessie Green and Gitson Harold competed, with Green securing first place with a finishing time of 54 minutes and 44 seconds. In the Masters category, Ronald Charles […]
Unbeaten Trinidad & Tobago Crowned CWI Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Champions
Trinidad & Tobago were crowned champions of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship after defeating defending champions Barbados by six wickets in the final at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Saturday. Batting first, Barbados posted 104 for 5 from their allotted overs, led by an unbeaten 30 from Zaniyah […]
Dominica’s Ray Robinson Appointed ECVA Regional Coaches Coordinator
Dominican volleyball coach Ray Robinson has been appointed Regional Coaches Coordinator of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association, ECVA. In his new role, Robinson will lead efforts focused on the career growth, training and development of volleyball coaches across ECVA member federations. Robinson’s involvement in volleyball spans nearly three decades. He first represented Dominica at the […]
Call for Applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic
The Dominica Athletics Association Inc. (DAA) calls for applications for the 2026 DAA Athletic Legacy Scholarship, a need-based initiative designed to support promising student-athletes in Dominica who demonstrate academic potential, athletic dedication, and financial need. This scholarship provides EC$1000 to assist with educational expenses, including tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies. The initiative was introduced in […]
How Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews Took Centre Stage this Summer To Claim ICC Player of the Month Honours
Two players. Two very different paths to dominance. One powerful statement for West Indies cricket. Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews have emerged as the latest standard-bearers for the West Indies, with both earning ICC Player of the Month honours for July following outstanding performances that captured the attention of the global cricketing community. […]
DABA PLAYOFF FINALS OPEN WITH TWO EXCITING GAME 1 VICTORIES
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association’s Playoff Finals tipped off with an exciting opening night as Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons recorded Game 1 victories in their respective championship series. Possie Pacers Take Game 1 Against West Coast Ballers Possie Pacers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat the West Coast Ballers 88–69. The teams […]
Eboni Brathwaite Sparkles with Record Breaking Century to Highlight Third Round of CWI Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship
Barbados created history on Tuesday, recording the highest total in the CWI Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship as they secured an impressive 90-run victory over the Leeward Islands at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The Barbadians posted a record-breaking 206 for 2 from their allotted 20 overs, led by a brilliant unbeaten 135 from Eboni Brathwaite, […]
CWI 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship Bowls off in Antigua
Cricket West Indies (CWI) announces the start of the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, which will take place at venues across Antigua from August 8 to August 15. The region’s young emerging female talent from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, the Windward Islands, the Leeward Islands and Guyana will do battle over the week-long […]
Kerelle Makes Dominica Proud!
Kerelle Etienne represented Dominica with heart in the Women’s 100m at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, advancing all the way to the semi-finals! Every stride on that track was a testament to her dedication, discipline, and love for the sport. While the final wasn’t in the cards this time, what she’s accomplished is […]
THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY-TEAM DOMINICA (UWP) EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DOMINICA CRICKET TEAM.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of United Workers Party (UWP)-TEAM Dominica extends its warmest congratulations to the Dominica National Cricket Team on their outstanding victory in the 2026 Windward Islands Cricket Championship. This achievement is a source of immense National Pride and a testament to the talent, discipline, hard work, and team spirit of our […]
Thea LaFond Makes History with Dominica’s First Commonwealth Games Gold
Dominica’s Thea LaFond has captured the gold in the women’s triple jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, marking the first Commonwealth Games gold medal in the country’s history. LaFond secured the title with a winning leap of 14.60 metres (+0.7). The Olympic champion led a Caribbean sweep […]
Italy Football Chief Pirlo Exits After Russian Betting Links Backlash
Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain. But over […]
Cricket West Indies Announces 15-Member Squad for Test Series Against Pakistan
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Trinidad from July 25 to August 6. The series will mark a significant occasion for Caribbean cricket with the opening match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy from July 25-29 being the first […]