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Warner Park Cricket Grounds - St. Kitts
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Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
February 25, 2010

In preparation for the hosting of the women’s preliminary round matches of the ICC WT20 WEST INDIES 2010 cricket tournament, the players’ facilities at Warner Park have been upgraded.

Cricket Operations officer-St Kitts, Mr. Steve Saunders explained, “Due to the fact that Warner Park would be staging two matches per day from May 5-10, two additional dressing rooms have been constructed to accommodate teams playing the second game of the day”.

He also stated that the improved facilities which are located in the Pam Tyson Netball Complex would be outfitted to meet the requirement of international standards. This development has the potential to guarantee the staging of more Twenty20 competitions at Warner Park which was improved by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis in order to host Cricket World Cup 2007.

The construction was undertaken by HYPE WORKS which is an upcoming small business owned by Butch Morris of Cayon.  He expressed his gratitude for the ICC venue office in St. Kitts, in affording him the opportunity to expand his image as a small business owner and showcase his capabilities in the construction fraternity.

Mr. Morris revealed his satisfaction with the work that has been done so far in connection with the upgraded facilities, and looks forward to celebrating the success of the tournament when it bowls off in St. Kitts on May 5.

The women’s first round matches to be staged in St Kitts, include teams from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, and world champs England.  All tickets will be complimentary, giving the fans an opportunity to see the highest caliber of women’s cricket.

For further information, please contact:

Clement Ogarro
Corporate Communications - St. Kitts

Phone: 869-466-8713
Cell: 869-662-7105

Email: cogarro@windiescricket.com

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Warner Park Cricket Ground In St. Kitts

Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
January 15, 2010 (SKNIS)

The vision of a redesigned and refurbished Warner Park as a center for hosting world class sporting and entertainment events continues to come to fruition.

Warner Park cricket stadium – considered by internationally-renowned stadium consultant Donald Lockerbie, as one of the best in the Caribbean – will feature a first class cricket clash between Jamaica and the Leeward Islands over the January 15 to 18 weekend. Meanwhile, on Saturday, 16th, a major event featuring Wyclef Jean will take place next door in the football stadium.

This weekend signals the first of many regional/international events taking place at the premier facility between January and June this year. The OECS calendar lists St. Kitts as the venue for the Courts Club Netball Championships in April.

In May, first round matches of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 Cricket World Cup will be staged at Warner Park featuring female teams from the West Indies, England, Pakistan, Australia, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

In June, it will be the men’s turn to enjoy the cricket spotlight in the Federation. South Africa will face off against the host, West Indies, in the second of a three test series from the 19th to 22nd. Just two days later on June 24, the exciting St. Kitts Music Festival returns with a lineup of top international music artistes.

“Warner Park continues to be one of the main attractions of sports tourism in the Eastern Caribbean,” Director of Sports, Dave Connor, told SKNIS. “Last year was very successful for us and we are looking forward to consolidate gains and promote even greater use of the facilities in 2010.”

The sporting complex, which also boasts the Pam Tyson netball stadium, and tennis courts will welcome four clubs from the United Kingdom, who have already confirmed travel arrangements to train in the Federation. Mr. Connor indicated that the Dunnington Cricket Club, Manchester Grammar School, Rossall School and Parkside School will be engaged in cricket, netball and football activities when they visit between the months of March and April.

Frequent visits by these and other clubs have served to raise the talents of local athletes and officials. A number of workshops have been conducted by various visiting athletes and musicians in a bid to pass on their knowledge.

Mr. Connor added that Warner Park has also served to attract a different type of audience as cruise passengers now visit the first-class facility to take and pose for photos.

“We are very proud of the sporting infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis and are appealing to all individuals to join with us in protecting these investments,” he concluded.

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Steve Liburd - Leeward Islands’ Cricket Team Captain

Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis
March 04, 2009 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has extended congratulations to winners of the Leeward Islands Debating Society and the Kittitian-born captain of the Leeward Islands Cricket Team.

Prime Ministr Douglas began his opening statement on Tuesday’s Ask the Prime Minister” radio programme by saying “a very good morning to Akeem Bacchus, Rolhensha Henry, Tishina Browne, Isalean Phillip, Xavienne-Roma Richards, and Carlton Williams.”

“Those 6 young men and women who went to St. Maarten, threw themselves into the rigours and challenges of the Leeward Islands Debating Competition, and captured first prize,” said Dr. Douglas, adding:

“A special word of congratulations to Mr. Akeem Bacchus, who was named the best speaker for debate #6, and Ms. Rolhensha Henry, who was named best speaker in the overall competition.”

The students, who attend the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), successfully defended the Leeward Islands Debating Champions amassing 725 points defeating hosts St. Maarten, who got 691 points in the finals on Sunday night.

Prime Minister Douglas also extended congratulations to the students from Nevis who participated in this competition.

“It isn’t easy for young people to stand before an audience and deliver these well-thought out, cogent arguments.  And in addition, this competition is not the result of a few days effort.  It takes months and months of hard work and sacrifice, and these young people are to be commended and encouraged,” he said.

Dr. Douglas noted that St. Kitts has had 10 wins in the past 37 years, “and we went into this competition having won more Leeward Island Debating competitions than any other island.”

“Thanks to this team, we held on to that record.  So hats off to the teachers, hats off to the coaches, hats off to the parents and other relatives who have supported and encouraged these young people,” said Prime Minister Douglas.

Dr. Douglas also congratulated the Kittitian captain, Steve Liburd, who not only scored a century, but took the Leewards Islands Cricket Team to victory over the Jamaica on their home ground.

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