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Emerald Boys warming up for a practice match against another local team Photo Credit: Montserrat Football Association Inc – Facebook Page The Montserrat Football Association on Thursday announced the roster for Montserrat’s national team’s participation in the CONCACAF Nations League. The 19man squad – Emerald Boys – will be led by defensive midfielder Michael Williams. Other members of the team are Alex Dyer, Dean Mason, Joseph Taylor, Solomon Henry, Craig Braham, Bradley Woods-Garness, Adrian Clifton, Corrin Brookes-Meade, Micah Hilton, Terrell Miller, Brandon and James Comley, Spencer Daley, Dejour Buffonge and Marvin Farrell. The team also exposes 3 new footballers to the international competition, Ahijah Daley, Doron Cassell and Mark Rogers. The squad is being Managed by Dennision Daley and Coached by William Donachie. George Dublin is the Assistant Coach.

Batting all rounder Shernyl Burns will lead Montserrat in the Leeward Island Senior Men’s 50 over Cricket Tournament.  The Montserrat Cricket Association announced the squad for the championship which starts on Friday September 14 in Montserrat. Burns will have as his deputy, experienced fast bowler Damion Williams. The squad includes speedsters Quinton Boatswain, Jemuel Cabey, Travis Harrison and Aiden Livan, stylish wicketkeeper batsman Jaison Peters and his protégé Joshua Gant, and promising alrounder Zawandi White. White, Cabey and Grant are fresh from creditable performances in the Cricket West Indies Under 19 tournament in St. Vincent. The squad also sees the return of batsman Shawn Tuitt who now lives and plays in the UK. Other key players are Kriston Murrain, Theodore Frye, Dalston Tuitt, and Deno Baker. The Montserrat team is also bolstered by the inclusion of Leeward Islands Hurricanes Francshise player Damion Jacobs who will give support in the spin department . McPherson Meade is player/coach, while Kenton Weekes Jr. is the therapist. Montserrat plays its first game on Friday September 14 against a combined St Maarten/USVI team at Salem Park. Other participating islands are defending champions st kitts , Anguilla, Nevis and Antigua Barbuda 

US based Sprinter Lavon Allen wants to put Montserrat back on the map. Allen represented Montserrat at the recently held CAC Championships in Toronto. He ran 10.95 in the qualification of the men’s 100m and 11.00 in the semifinals. He had a best leap of 7.43m in the men’s long jump.

Safe Spaces for Youth was the theme designated for International Youth Day observed on Sunday August 12, 2018.  This year the day promoted the use of safe spaces where youth can come together, and engage in activities related to their diverse needs and interests. Parliamentary Secretary responsible for youth Gregory Willock used the day to outline the ways in which his administration has accommodated the needs of young people. He highlighted the provision of scholarships for youth in the area of sports as one of the opportunities being created for young people to contribute more meaningfully to the islands development. Former Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Jermaine Wade added this perspective to the theme.    

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.