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JAMAICA-Agricultural body welcomes barter pact under Petrocaribe
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has welcomed a proposal by Venezuela President Hugo Chavez to examine the swapping of bananas and sugar cane for oil under the Petrocaribe oil deal. ... Full story
DOMINICA-Windward Islands farmers to receive further relief assistance
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - The Windward Island Farmers Association says it has successfully negotiated a deal which will result in farmers getting relief assistance for heavy losses sustained as a result of the passage of Hurricane Dean last August. ... Full story
CRICKET-CARIB-PREVIEW Windwards, Barbados confident of positive outcome
KINGSTOWN St. Vincent, Jan 3, CMC – Both Windward Islands and defending champions Barbados have expressed optimism about a positive result, as they head into their opening round Carib Beer Series match at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex Friday. ... Full story
CRICKET-TRINIDAD-Dillon looking forward to second ICL stint
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 3, CMC – Fast bowler Mervyn Dillon says he thoroughly enjoyed his stint with the Mumbai Champs in the Indian Cricket League and will be returning in March to play in the Twenty20 series. ... Full story
FOOTBALL-DOMINICA-Delsol named Chronicle Sports Personality-of-the-Year
ROSEAU, Dominica, Jan 3, CMC – Dominica’s first female FIFA assistant referee Cassandra Delsol has been named as The Chronicle Sports Personality-of-the-Year for 2007. ... Full story
VOLLEYBALL-TRINIDAD-Tash withdraws from T&T squad ahead of Olympic qualifier
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 3, CMC – Three days before the Trinidad & Tobago senior men’s team leave for its first ever Continental Olympic Qualification Championship in Puerto Rico, former captain Nolan Tash has withdrawn from the team for personal reasons. ... Full story
CRICKET-CARIB-Lara not 100 per cent but keen on playing
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 3, CMC – Batting star Brian Lara is hoping to turn out for Trinidad & Tobago in their opening match of the Carib Beer Series but admits he is not fully fit. ... Full story
GOLF-MERCEDES-UPDATE Ames grabs club house lead with 72
KAPALUA, Hawaii, Jan 3, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago’s Stephen Ames fired a 1-under 72 to take the club house lead in the opening round of the PGA Tour’s season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship Thursday. ... Full story
SPORTS-GRENADA-National award for driving ace Hamilton
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan 3, CMC – Formula One driving ace Lewis Hamilton will be awarded this year during Grenada’s Independence Celebration. ... Full story
CRICKET-SAF/WIS-LUNCH score South Africa 289-8 vs West Indies (243) – 3rd day, 2nd Test
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan 4, CMC – South Africa, replying to West Indies’ first innings total of 243, reached 289 for eight at lunch on the third day of the second Test on Friday at Sahara Park Newlands. ... Full story
