T20 World Cup to have fans at 70 percent capacity across venues

The upcoming men’s T20 World Cup, in October-November in the UAE (and Oman, for some of the first-round games), will witness significant spectator presence, with all stadia set to allow people in at 70 percent capacity throughout the tournament, the ICC announced on Sunday. This will make the tournament the largest-scale event held in the
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Youth encouraged to challenge the status quo

Young persons in Barbados have been encouraged to challenge the status quo on issues that affect them and to bring ideas to the table that could be implemented to build a better future. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, along with Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, shared inspirational messages as they pledged their commitment
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Cheek to Cheek: Tonisha Kong

This week, make-up artist (MUA) Tonisha Kong aka ‘Ton Ton’ explores her bacchanalian sensibilities with a wicked fusion of Jamaican glitz and Carnival pizzazz. Kong, who is inspired by ‘anything carnival related’, uses her artistry to revisit intergalactic impressions of fetes through make-up. When necessary, she switches things up and opts for au naturel looks too –
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Controversial political activist, Karen Cross expelled from PNP

The People’s National Party (PNP) has expelled controversial activist Karen Cross with immediate effect. The decision was taken at Monday evening’s meeting of the party’s executive committee and came after months of trying to get the social media blogger to toe the party line. In a statement following the meeting the party said: “The Executive
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Guyana poised to be regional oil & gas hub – ExxonMobil’s Production Manager

Guyana is poised to be a regional oil and gas hub that will be a source for expertise and support in the industry if it continues its tangible advancements and efforts to build capacity and local content. This was the view of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) Production Manager Mike Ryan. During the
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Hold off on that flight to the Caribbean: CDC raises travel alert level for Belize, Saint Kitts, and Nevis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. State Department raised their travel alert levels Monday for the Caribbean travel spots of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Belize due to the “risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.” The CDC raised both dual-island nation Saint Kitts and Nevis and Belize to a level 4,
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Police give back to the community

Police distributed more than 200 care packages containing food and toiletries to local residents yesterday. Residents across Antigua, as well as the sister island, Barbuda, benefitted from the initiative, which coincides with the 53rd anniversary of Police Week, a police release said. Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, highlighted the importance of giving back to the
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Eight-year-old student ‘accidentally’ wins $1 million from Digicel

WHAT started as a childlike mistake ended in a surprise million-dollar windfall for eight-year-old Abri, her mother Krystal and the rest of the family. They were bowled over when the Grade Three student received a call from Digicel ‘Mek Wi Rich Togeddah’ live draw presenter, ZJ Sparks, last week announcing that Abri was Jamaica’s newest
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SVG Protest: Husband of Opposition Senator choked by police, now arrested

The husband of Opposition Senator Shevern John had to be rushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon after he was placed in what his lawyer says was a chokehold. Carlie John was arrested by members of the Rapid Response Unit, a branch of the St Vincent police force, at a protest in
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Girls shine at SEA despite pandemic

Seven girls have topped the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) examination, copping the first and second places and five tying for third place. The top SEA pupil is Kirsten Ramsaran, 12, of Rousillac Presbyterian Primary School, who passed for Naparima Girls’ College. The second place was achieved by Vineeta Kattamanchi of Maria Regina Grade school—a private
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