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The Deputy Governor has written a letter to the Leeward Islands Cricket Board  (LICB) reversing an earlier decision not to employ Jaison Peters on his return to Montserrat.   Peters has been selected for the Leeward Islands Hurricane Franchise in the West Indies Cricket Boards Professional Cricket League’s upcoming four day tournament later this year. The promising national cricketer who is employed as an Assistant Curator with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was told in a letter by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry that his employment will not be secured after his return. The letter drew public criticism from persons who expressed disappointment in the way the matter was handled. However, Deputy Governor Mrs. Lyndell Simpson on Thursday overturned that decision, informing Peters and the LICB that the government will seek to ensure that there is a place for him when he returns. Mrs. Simpson stated that Mr Peters is a valued resource and has been a reliable and diligent worker. The Deputy Governor said the government looks forward to Peters returning and continuing to make his contribution to the development of cricket on Montserrat. The letter stated that the Government and people of Montserrat are extremely proud of Mr. Peters selection to the Leeward Islands Franchise. Mrs. Simpson said Mr. Peters’ selection and the recent performance of the Under 17 and Under 19 team have been a source of inspiration to aspiring cricketers and a reminder that we are a people of excellence. The Deputy Governor revealed that while the Ministry is planning to procure the services of Peters and his colleague under a different arrangement, the government will ensure that there is a place for him in any configuration.  

A Member of the Montserrat Cricket Association has thrown his full support behind the four Montserrat Cricketers who has been selected for the Leeward Island Cricket Board’s Under-19 Team. Kenton Weekes Jr says it’s good news for Montserrat to have 4 players on the team. Kenton Weeks Jr The four cricketers are Stevel Rodney, Jemuel Cabey, Joshua Grant and Zawandi White as Captain

Four Montserratians have been selected on the Leeward Islands Under cricket team. Director of Cricket Operations at the LICB announced on Monday that batsman Zawandi White will captain the team which will take part in the Cricket West Indies Under 19 tournament in St. Vincent. White, who is a batting all rounder, is joined on the team by wicketkeeper batsman Joshua Grant, fastbowler Jemuel Cabey and allrounder Stevel Rodney. All four of the players performed outstandingly during the just concluded LICB Under 19 tournament in Montserrat recently. The other members of the squad are Elroy Francis – Antigua, Mikyle Louis – St. Kitts, Anderson Armadan – Nevis, Uri Smith – Antigua, Paul Miller –Antigua, Demari Benter – Antigua, Antonio Fernandez (who played for Montserrat in the tournament) – St. Maarten, Kian Pemberton – Nevis, Javier Spencer – Antigua, and Jelani Manner – Nevis. The team will be coached by Terry Adams of Anguilla and managed by Pernel Joseph from Antigua.

The Government of Montserrat has announced plans to develop a Sporting Policy to guide young persons who have interest in pursuing sports as a career. Honourable Minister with responsibility for Sports Delmaude Ryan says the Government is working towards creating a clear pathway for persons to excel in their respective sporting discipline. Mrs. Ryan was speaking to a group of 5th Form students from the Montserrat Secondary School last Friday. Meanwhile,  Honourable Premier Donaldson Romeo encouraged the gathering to take their success into their own hands. Mr. Romeo told the students that while they await upcoming opportunities, they should in the meantime take their own initiative and work towards their goal. Honourable Premier Donaldson Romeo

Nichon Weeks’ 24 points was not enough to lead Montserrat to a win in their first games against Antigua and Barbuda in the FIBA Americup 2021 Caribbean Pre Qualifiers Basketball tournament in Suriname on Monday. Antigua dominated the game scoring 87 points while Montserrat only managed 66. Weeks’ added 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal to his tally. Antigua’s Lennox Mccoy top scored for his team, securing 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. Montserrat’s next game will be on Tuesday against Haiti at 3:30 PM.  

Montserrat has won the first ever Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) Under 17 tournament. They defeated St Kitts by 96 runs in the final game at the Little Bay park on Monday. With the details, here is Leonard Wade Jr.

The Montserrat Amateur Basketball Association (MABA) has named a 12-man senior team to contest the FIBA 2021 Men’s Pre Qualifier Tournament in Suriname. The locally-based players are Kerrel Silcott, Nichon Weekes, Jamaul Wade, Vachel Murraine, Jenzel Skerrit, Dave Williams Jr. and Shaquan Wade. They are joined by overseas-based players Immanuel Bradshaw, Kenneth White, Darius Browne, Chad Kirnon and Darren O’Garro. Randolph Lewis is the head coach, with Bevon Greenaway the assistant coach. Kenton Weekes Jr is the team Physio. Clarice Yearwood is the team manager and Gilmore Williams, the Head of delegation. Meantime, The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) has named their 12-man senior national team to contest the tournament in Paramaribo. Veterans Lennox “Termite” McCoy, Bryan “Hollywood” Matthew and Mario “Axel” Davis headline the selection of what is a team seemingly balanced with youth and experience. Overseas-based players Xavier Meade, Kareem Edwards, Adonis Humphreys, Kwame Brathwaite, Cohen DeSouza, Clinton Joshua, Vivian “Boast” Destin, Selassie Brathwaite and Ernest Scott are all also in the 12-man line-up. Kenroy Telemaque is the 13th man. U.S.A.-based, John Spezia, will lead the team’s coaching staff. He will be assisted by another U.S.-based coach, Jay Harrington, and local coach Cedric “Super” David.  

Montserrat is getting set to host the inaugural Leeward Islands Under 17 Cricket Tournament starting Thursday June 21st, 2018. The tournament will be declared open on Wednesday June 20th at the Little Bay Sporting Complex starting at 5:30pm. Leeward Islands Cricket Operations Manager Vernon Springer provides an overview of the 17 fixtures.