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Individual Awards: The Auckland Hector Best Wicket-Keeper – Mr. Jaison Peters (Montserrat) The Robert Jeffers Most Discipline Team – Team St. Kitts The Haycene Ryan Batsman with the Highest Individual Score – Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall (Antigua & Barbuda 118 not out vs Montserrat.) The Austin White Bowler with the Most Wickets – Mr. Deno Baker (Montserrat) &Mr. Daniel Doram (Smarten) 10 wickets each. The Keith Arthurton Best Fielding Team- Team St. Kitts The Davon Williams Batsman with the Most Runs- Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall (278 runs Antigua & Barbuda). The Lesroy Weekes Bowler with the Best Bowling Figures Mr. Deno Baker (Montserrat 6/23 vs St Maarten.) The Bertrand Osborne Batsman who scored A Century in the Tournament-Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall (Antigua & Barbuda 118 not out.)Mr. Chesney Hughes (Anguilla 104) The Jim Allen Most Valuable Player of the Leeward Islands Men’s 50 Overs Championship 2018- Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall (Antigua & Barbuda) Batsman with the Most Runs for Each Country: Anguilla – Mr. Chesney Hughes (190 runs) Antigua & Barbuda- Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall (278 runs) St Maarten- Mr. Akeem Charles (75 runs) Nevis – Mr. Adelvin Phillip (193 runs) St Kitts – Mr. Akeem Saunders (176 runs) Montserrat – Mr. Jaison Peters (213 runs) Bowler with the Most Wickets for Each Country: Anguilla – Mr. Chesney Hughes/ Mr. Yannick Leonard (7 wickets each) Antigua & Barbuda – Mr. Karima Gore (7 wickets) St Maarten Mr. Daniel Doram (10 wickets) Nevis – Mr. Nelson Bolan (7 wickets) St Kitts – Mr. Jeremiah Louis (9 wickets) Montserrat – Mr. Deno Baker (10 wickets) Most Valuable Player for Each Country 2018: The Lanville Harrigan M.V.P for Anguilla- Mr. Chesney Hughes The Sylvester Joseph M.V.P for Antigua & Barbuda- Mr. Rahkeem Cornwall The Imran Mc Sood M.V.P for St. Maarten- Mr. Daniel Doram The Stuart Williams M.V.P for Nevis- Mr. Adelvin Phillip The Shane Jeffers M.V.P for St Kitts- Mr. Terrance Warde The Bennette Roach M.V.P for Montserrat- Mr. Jaison Peters Final Country Standings for the Leeward Islands 2018 Men’s Championship: Champions – Team St KittsSecond Place- Team Antigua & BarbudaThird Place- Team Anguilla

Montserrat and St Kitts both secured wins on day one of the 2018 LICB Men’s 50 Over Tournament on Tuesday. Montserrat scored 133 for 5 off 26 overs replying to St Maarten’s 132 all out in 36.2 overs at Salem Park. Shawn Tuitt top scored with 39, followed by Jousha Grant 32 and Deno Baker 26 not out. Akeem Charles top scored for St Maarten with 34 as the Montserrat bowlers dominated, led by Deno baker 6 for 25 off 10 overs and Damion Williams 2 for 11 from 5.2 overs. Daniel Doram was the pick of the St Maarten bowlers with 3 for 55 from 10 overs Meantime Defending Champions St Kitts defeated Anguilla by 8 wickets at the Little Bay Park. Anguilla were dismissed for a meager 85 runs from 32 Overs. Kaecy Carty top scored for his team with 23 runs. St Kitts in return, scored 86 for 2 from 22 overs with Larry Audain 38 and Akeem Saunders 33 top scoring.

Montserrat failed to build on the momentum of their first goal conceding to El Salvador 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifiers Saturday night. The Emerald Boys got supporters on their feet after 38 minutes of the game as Defender Joseph Taylor found the back of the net, making the score 1-0. Montserrat defended their one goal, until Oscar Ceren stepped up to the plate for his team tying the score 1-1 in the 62nd minute. The El Salvadoran Midfielder bagged a brace, after finding the back of the net once again with a header in the 4th minute of the second half stoppage time. Member of the El Salvador Squad, Dustin Corea told ZJB News that keeping their composure and maintaining ball handling was what gave his team the edge as the game wounded down to the finals minutes. Dustin Corea Photo Credit: Montserrat Football Association Facebook Page Despite the results, Head Coach of the Emerald Boys William Donachie said he was pleased with the performance of his players. Head Coach William Donachie Photo Credit: Montserrat Football Association Facebook Page And Captain Michael Williams said he too was delighted with his team’s performance. Captain Michael Williams Montserrat’s next game will be against Belize on Sunday October 14th at the Blakes Football Field starting at 6 PM. The Emerald boys will also face Aruba and the Cayman Islands away.  

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.