Dwayne Bravo post-match press conference following 1st Digicel ODI – West Indies v South Africa. May 22, 2010. Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds, Antigua.

St. Kitts and Nevis Police Commissioner Austin Williams believes that a mix of policies had to be implemented before a reverse in the unwanted trend in violent crimes perpetrated in the Federation was realised. It would include education, sustained enforcement and social interventions which directly explored and addressed the root causes. The Commissioner’s comment came [...]

When Digicel Rising Stars began searching for talent in 2004 not many people realized then just how big the show would be six completed seasons later. Many skeptics viewed it as just another talent show, but during its six years on air the Digicel Rising Stars team has arguably unearthed and discovered more talent from [...]

BAJAN REPORTER REPLIES {I am aware there is another item concerning this issue, but since it is not an officially recognised fora, I tried answering my own way at youtube but the Comments box would not publish, so I chose this alternative} – Mr Christopher, you should be looking at this visit not as a moment to [...]

Two of this country’s most passionately debated topics – calypso and cricket – are up for public discussion this week when the Caribbean Studies Association’s (CSA) 35th annual conference kicks off in Barbados. Immediately after tomorrow’s official opening ceremony of the conference, well-known calypso critic Elizabeth Watson will chair a panel comprising Anthony “Gabby” Carter, [...]

The format has changed, but not the result. Following back-to-back losses in the two Digicel Twenty20s, West Indies registered their third defeat to South Africa on the trot, this time in the First Digicel One Day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds. South Africa posted 280 for 7 from 48 overs after the [...]

When I was just beginning at CBC, I would have Hormel’s Spicy Tamales for lunch very often – cheap and easy to prepare, a {then} bachelor’s dream… Forgetting that many people of Barbados are some of the most critical and malicious people in the Universe – a hideous combination of itself, I dared open my [...]

Led by senior batsman, Ramnaresh Sarwan, several West Indies players were part of a Digicel-organised visit to the Children’s Ward of the Mount St John’s Medical Center on Friday afternoon. Despite not being in the best of health, the child patients were delighted and excited to be able to meet and spend time with the [...]

Barbados is home to CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution: the first ever of its kind film distribution company in the English-speaking Caribbean aimed at creating moneymaking opportunities for producers of Caribbean content. One of the many tangible outcomes of the recently concluded and highly acclaimed Best of CaribbeanTales Film Festival held in Barbados earlier this year, CaribbeanTales [...]

Digicel announced it’s renewed its support of the Haiti Football Federation in a multimillion dollar deal over the next four years. In addition, Digicel also donated vital office supplies and equipment to the Federation whose building was destroyed in the earthquake on January 12th. Having sponsored the men’s national team and the first division league [...]

Back in 1994 I did not have a car, I came home from the City via bus and got off at the stop opposite the Sierra Beach Apt’s near St Matthias Road in Hastings and saw this old black Bajan man with a cane, he was peering everywhere – I immediately suspected he was lost… [...]

Fans of West Indies cricket who always wanted to experience the superior mobile communications available on Blackberry devices will have the chance to win the most advanced Blackberry on the market – the Bold 9700. Digicel will have the high end smart phones to be won on social media websites, Facebook and Twitter. Fans will [...]

It was low scoring but it was a nail biter. The match came down to the very last delivery. With Narsingh Deonarine run out off the penultimate delivery, Jerome Taylor, the new batsman, needed to score three runs off the final delivery of the Second Digicel Twenty20 to win the match for the West Indies. [...]

Ace producer, Rick Warren, has remixed Jah Cure’s recent hit Never Say Never with a Techno flavour. The reggae version of Never Say Never was released in February of this year on the Stonehenge Riddim and was the first single of that compilation. The Stonehenge rhythm also features artistes such as Anthony B, George Nooks, [...]

A local expert and two visiting specialists will headline the Brand Showcase hosted by Mount Gay Distilleries scheduled from June 2 – 4, 2010 at Hilton Barbados. Mr. Chesterfield Browne, International Brand Ambassador & Mixologist for Mount Gay Rums, Mr. Patrick Mariuz, Rémy Martin International Ambassador, and Mr. Joe Cabassa, Brand Ambassador for Pernod Ricard [...]

Whether it’s Karaoke or Jazz or the lunches or the snacks during Jazz or Karaoke, Braddie’s Bar is starting to be the happening place in Dover, Christ Church. What about those who want something different? I got an e-mail from a regular reader who felt I was a bad boy, here’s why… “Saturday night last, [...]

Experience one of the most popular genres of Caribbean music. Recruiting only the Generals of Soca music, VP Records presents Soca Gold 2010. Considered the Soundtrack of the Caribbean Carnival, this high spirited compilation represents the best Soca tracks on the market. On May 25th VP Records brings the party to you with Soca Gold [...]

Haitian Times editor in chief and Kreyol Fest Organizer Garry Pierre-Pierre and Haitian Minister of Culture and communication Mme Marie Laurence Jacelyn Lassegue gave a press conference this morning in an effort to kick off the 10th Edition of the New York’s largest Haitian festival. In light of the recent earthquake that rocked the southern [...]

The recently held Boardwalk Mas was a “huge success” in terms of participation and crowd appeal, says Director of Tourism, Regina LaBega. With some 40 individual and group participants in original and colorful costumes, the almost mile-long parade was led by Moko Jumbies and a royal court of beauty queens past and present. “The crowd [...]

The United States is committed to working with our Caribbean neighbors to combat threats that endanger our mutual security. President Obama, during the 2009 Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago, voiced the U.S. commitment to partnership in this hemisphere: “As neighbors, we have a responsibility to each other and to our citizens. And [...]

Wherever they may be, Windies fans and admirers will have to wait another day for news that will allow them to breathe in relief and crack a smile. On Wednesday afternoon at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, the script was not been deviated from much. Many international players have made hay against the Windies [...]

The crowd roared and the chanted one name to be the winner in Round 5 of the LIME Barbados Karaoke Championship. Laverne Smith had impressed the judges and the crowd so much it was obvious she deserved to be the first place qualifier. This was the scene at Braddies Bar last Friday night when she [...]

The fourth True Blood Minisode featuring Sam! Don’t forget True Blood season 3 starts June 13th only on HBO!