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West Indies Under-19 captain, Joshua Dorne cracked a scintillating, unbeaten century to lead his side to an impressive four-wicket victory over England Under-19s in the sixth Youth One Day International here on Saturday.

With the Windies in dire straits at 89 for five in pursuit of England’s total of 221, Dorne scored 102 not out off just 101 balls to pilot them to 222 for six off 38.1 overs at the National Cricket Stadium and give them an unassailable 4-2 lead in the seven-match series.

The home side got off to a horrible start when Zachary Carter was caught behind off the bowling of James Minto without a run on the board in the second over of their chase.

Joshua Dorne

Minto struck again by dismissing fellow opener Tanez Francis in the same fashion to leave the score six for two.

Kunal Tilokani and Dorne brought stability to the innings during a 79-run partnership that left the match in the balance.

But when Manny Lumsden claimed the wicket of Tilokani for an attacking 49 off 29 balls, the Windies lost the wickets of Shamar Apple for one and Jonathan van Lange for a first ball duck, to see them slump to 89 for five.

With England in the ascendancy, Dorne found a worthy partner in Matthew Miller, with their 92-run partnership for the sixth wicket transforming the complexion of the match.

By the time the latter was run out for a well-played 43 off 48 balls, the West Indies had recovered to 181 for six and installed themselves as favourites to win the match.

Shaquan Belle then scored a patient, unbeaten 14 off 34 balls, and together with his captain shared an unbroken partnership of 41 to complete the recovery.

Dorne reached his century in the 37th over by hitting Minto for two boundaries and then scampering two runs, before Belle eventually hit the winning runs.

Earlier, van Lange took four wickets to restrict England, who were bolstered by efforts from their lower order.

England too found themselves in trouble at 82 for four, but skipper Farhan Ahmed scored a fighting 54 and Joe Moores made 42 to help them bolster their total.

The pair added 92 runs for the sixth wicket that saw the visitors recover to 198 for five in the 43rd over.

When medium pacer Miller dismissed Ahmed, van Lange cleaned up the lower order by accounting for the wickets of Ralphie Albert, Lumsden and Alex Green in quick succession to bring an end to the innings.

Van Lange ended with figures of 4-17, Miller took 2-15 and Vitel Lawes 2-38.

The seventh and final Youth ODI is scheduled for Monday.

Scoreboard of the CG United Super50 Cup final between the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force and Barbados Pride here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday.

T and T

Tion Webster b Bishop 43

Cephas Cooper st +Boucher b Bishop 0

Amir Jangoo c +Boucher b Smith 20

Jason Mohammed c Brathwaite b Bishop 12

Yannic Cariah b Drakes 35

*+Joshua Da Silva c and b Drakes 9

Navin Bidaisee lbw b Drakes 5

Jyd Goolie lbw b Drakes 13

Terrance Hinds c Smith b Bishop 12

Joshua James c Drakes b Jones 2

Ricky Jaipaul not out 0

Extras (lb9, nb1 w7) 17

TOTAL (all out; 42.3 overs) 168

Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-46, 3-75, 4-84, 5-98, 6-114, 7-130, 8-152, 9-164, 10-168.

Bowling: Jordan 6-0-34-0, Bishop 10-1-27-4, Smith 10-2-31-1, Mayers 3-0-15-0, Jones 6-0-18-1, Drakes 7.3-0-34-4.

BARBADOS

+Leniko Boucher c James b Hinds 50

Kyle Mayers not out 89

Zachary McCaskie not out 19

Extras (b4, w7) 11

TOTAL (one wicket; 29.3 overs) 169

Did not bat: Kraigg Brathwaite, Kevin Wickham, Jonathan Drakes, Joshua Bishop, Kemar Smith, Dominic Drakes, Akeem Jordan, Matthew Jones.

Fall of wickets: 1-122.

Bowling: Hinds 8-1-44-1, Jaipaul 3-0-19-0, James 1-0-13-0, Goolie 3-0-33-0, Cariah 5-1-13-0, Bidaisee 5-0-26-0, Mohammed 3.3-0-14-0, Jangoo 1-0-3-0.

Toss: Barbados Pride elected to field.

Result: Barbados Pride won by nine wickets.

Umpires: Deighton Butler, Christopher Taylor.

TV Umpire: Zahid Bassarath.

Match Referee: Denavon Hayles.

Skipper Kyle Mayers and Leniko Boucher both blasted half centuries as Barbados Pride romped to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in a lopsided CG United Super50 Cup final here on Saturday.

The Pride’s easy win was setup by left-arm bowlers Joshua Bishop and Dominic Drakes, with both snaring four wickets to lead the demolition of the home side’s batting, with them being eventually bowled out for a paltry 168 in 42.3 overs.

Mayers then hit an unbeaten 89 off 79 balls inclusive of seven sixes and six fours, while Boucher hit a run-a-ball 50 with nine fours and one six in a savage attack on T and T’s bowlers, as the visitors wasted little time in speeding to 169 for one in only 29.3 overs.

Facing a straightforward run chase, Mayers and Boucher started slowly by scoring just four runs in the first two overs.

But that changed soon after, with Mayers clobbering pacer Terrance Hinds for two fours and a six in the following over. Boucher then joined in on the action by hitingt Ricky Jaipaul for two boundaries in the fourth over.

And when the pair combined to smash Joshua James and Jyd Goolie for a combined 31 runs in the eighth and ninth overs respectively, the Pride had raced to 74 without loss after nine overs.

Mayers brought up his 10th List A half century off 36 balls by smashing Goolie for two consecutive sixes to end the 13th over, which took the Pride to 103 without loss.

Boucher then reached his sixth List A half century off 43 balls in the next delivery by driving Yannic Cariah to mid-on for a quick single.

New bowler Navin Bidaisee was given a rough introduction by Mayers, who thumped him for two sixes and a four in the 15th over.

But after being dropped at midwicket by Bidaisee of the bowling of Hinds, Boucher drove the next ball straight into the hands of James at midoff, to give T and T their first breakthrough at 122 for one.

Following a brief rain interruption, Mayers and Zachary McCaskie, who scored an unbeaten 19 off 48 balls, then guided the Pride to victory without any further alarms, to set off wild celebrations among their camp.

The efforts of Bishop and Drakes had earlier set the foundation, with T and T’s batters having no answer for the duo.

The decision to open the bowling with Bishop’s left-arm spin paid dividends when he had Cephas Cooper stumped for a first ball duck with just nine runs on the board.

Amir Jangoo played a couple lovely shots in his 20 off 27 balls, before his attempted paddle off spinner Kemar Smith ballooned in the air to give wicketkeeper Boucher an easy catch, to leave the score 46 for two.

From a comfortable position of 75 for two, Bishop dismissed Jason Mohammed for 12 and bowled opener Tion Webster for 43 to leave the Red Force in a spot of bother at 84 for four.

Drakes then held on to a spectacular return catch diving to his right to account for Red Force captain Joshua Da Silva, and trapped Bidaisee and Goolie lbw to put the Pride in firm control of the contest at 130 for seven.

The end came swiftly thereafter, with Bishop finishing with 4-27 and Drakes 4-34.

Jamaica reigned supreme in Group A to advance to the main draw of the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup on Thursday.

However, the news was not as good for either Guyana or Saint Lucia, who were both eliminated at the group stage.

Guyana’s Travis Burnett (left) driving to the basket during their match against Jamaica.

Jamaica played unbeaten to progress to the main draw where they will face Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

In their opening match against Saint Lucia, the Jamaicans dominated the contest on their way to a 21-7 victory.

Saint Lucia opened the scoring, but Jamaica stamped their dominance during a 12-0 run that changed the complex of the match.

Saint Lucia finished the tournament without a win after going down to Guyana 17-15 in their second game, to set up a winner take all clash between Guyana and Jamaica.

Jamaica won the decisive game 19-14, ending the match on a 6-1 run after the scores were locked at 13.

Barbados Pride defeated Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by nine wickets in the final of the CG United Super50 Cup here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday.

Scores

T and T 168 in 42.3 overs (Tion Webster 43, Yannic Cariah 35, Amir Jangoo 20, Jyd Goolie 13, Jason Mohammed 12, Terrance Hinds 12; Joshua Bishop 4-27, Dominic Drakes 4-34).

BARBADOS 169-1 in 29.3 overs (Kyle Mayers 89 not out, Leniko Boucher 50, Zachary McCaskie 19 not out).

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Friday urged countries of the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen their response to HIV, warning that around one-third of people living with HIV are diagnosed too late, when their immune system is already severely weakened and their lives are at risk.

PAHO’s call comes ahead of World AIDS Day, observed on December 1, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis, immediate initiation of antiretroviral treatment, and access to comprehensive care-‘critical measures for preventing advanced HIV disease, saving lives and reducing stigma.’

According to the latest data, PAHO said an estimated 2.8 million people were living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024.

While the Caribbean achieved a 21 percent reduction in new infections since 2010, PAHO said Latin America recorded a 13 percent increase over the same period.

PAHO said AIDS-related deaths declined from 42,000 to 27,000 in Latin America and from 12,000 to 4,800 in the Caribbean.

‘Our region has made significant progress-from expanding access to long-acting medicines to adopting simplified treatments that transform lives,’ said PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. ‘Even so, the fight is not over. Each year, 38,000 lives are lost in the Americas to HIV-related causes.

‘Behind every number is a story, a family, a dream cut short,’ he added.

PAHO said around 14 percent of people living with HIV in Latin America and 15 percent in the Caribbean are unaware of their diagnosis, meaning that more than one-third of cases are detected at an advanced stage, increasing the risk of opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis, cryptococcosis, or histoplasmosis.

PAHO said scaling up screening and diagnosis, immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy for those who test positive, and providing pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (known as PrEP and PEP) for individuals who test negative but are at risk of HIV exposure are measures that can help accelerate the elimination of HIV as a public health problem.

New forms of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis, such as lenacapavir, which is administered every six months, may also play a key role in expanding prevention options and advancing HIV elimination efforts, PAHO said.

It said advances in medicine and public health have enabled rapid HIV diagnosis and the development of effective methods for combined prevention and treatment.

The health body said current antiretroviral therapies are very safe and effective, achieving viral suppression to undetectable levels in the blood, a situation in which the virus is not transmitted sexually.

‘To accelerate progress, prevent AIDS-related deaths, and improve the quality of life of people living with the virus, we must focus on expanding diagnosis, increasing access to PrEP, and optimizing antiretroviral treatment,’ Dr. Barbosa said.

With support from Unitaid, PAHO said it is implementing a regional project to reduce mortality from advanced HIV disease by strengthening evidence and data generation, introducing new tests to diagnose tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis, and promoting equitable access to treatments for opportunistic infections.

Under the theme, ‘Zero AIDS Deaths by 2030’, PAHO said this year’s World AIDS Day campaign seeks to raise awareness about advanced HIV disease, highlight the stories behind the cases, and encourage a collective response-from governments and health professionals to society at large-to achieve elimination by 2030.

As part of the commemorative activities, PAHO said a virtual event will be held on December 5 to launch the Regional Alliance for Ending AIDS in the Americas, an initiative aimed at strengthening coordination among government institutions, communities, international agencies, and decision-makers to drive innovation toward HIV elimination.

PAHO said HIV/AIDS is one of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions that it aims to eliminate by 2030 under its Elimination Initiative.

The former president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Dr. Agnes Kalibata, says climate change will continue to strain global food systems, and that small island developing states (SIDS) must be prepared for the resulting instability.

She told the audience attending the 50th Sir Winston Scott Memorial Lecture that many regions are experiencing weather extremes that are disrupting harvests and driving unpredictability in food supply.

Dr. Agnes Kalibata

She said African farmers have been forced to adjust to changing rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells, with direct implications for productivity and livelihoods.

The lecture, organised by the Central Bank of Barbados, and Kalibata, speaking on the topic, ‘Feeding Tomorrow: Innovation Meets Climate Reality’ said global trends were already reshaping how countries feed themselves.

She said that climate-related disruptions in major food-producing regions can reduce global supply, elevate prices, and create ripple effects that reach import-dependent nations such as Barbados.

She noted that world food markets are increasingly sensitive to shocks, and countries without buffers are most exposed.

Responding to the suggestion that young people are not interested in agriculture, Kalibata said financing for the sector is key.

‘It’s only a backyard activity when we can’t harness it. It’s only a backyard thing when we can’t invest in it. It’s only an area where young people don’t go because it doesn’t make sense. So, we have an opportunity to make this sector productive.’

The former agriculture and animal resources minister in Rwanda said Barbados had already taken some policy decisions that other countries could learn from.

She cited the country’s investment in greenhouse production, the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, improvements in school meals, and the protection of agricultural land.

In a post-lecture discussion, Barbados Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir, highlighted his government’s efforts to build resilience, modernise agriculture, and reduce reliance on open-field farming, which is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather. He spoke of key initiatives involving aquaponics, the training of young farmers, the introduction of greenhouses in schools, and new vertical farming systems developed with international partners.

Weir said these efforts were already showing early gains and stressed the need for private-sector involvement and a stronger focus on value-added products.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge said food security and climate resilience are intertwined with our economic stability and our quality of life.

‘They affect everything from household budgets and public health to trade, tourism, and social equity. As a central bank, we recognise that climate risks can quickly become financial risks that affect production, investment, and long-term growth. In recent times, including just last week, we’ve seen first-hand how the unpredictable weather – drought followed by heavy rainfall – has impacted our agricultural outturn,’ he said.

West Indies middle order batsman, Kavem Hodge believes the team will be tested mentally in their upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand.

The Windies will face off against the home side in the opening Test on December 2 and will be hopeful of winning their first Test series in New Zealand in over 30 years.

Kavem Hodge

Speaking after the team’s penultimate training session on Saturday ahead of the opening Test, Hodge admitted that it was the mental aspect of the game where he expected them to be tested most in the Test series.

‘The most important thing is just the mental aspect. We know when you get to this level everybody has the skill, everybody has the talent, so I think how we gel together as a group and prepare mentally and be ready for the challenge [is important].

‘We know New Zealand has a really good record at home and that’s something we have to be up to the challenge for, so I think that’s the most important thing, just being ready mentally,’ Hodge said.

The 32-year-old, who was recalled to the team after missing the preceding Australian and Indian Test series, scored an unbeaten 55 during their lone warmup match earlier this week against a New Zealand XI.

He said while the team performed well during that two-day match, it gave them the chance to get acclimatised to the conditions in New Zealand.

‘I think most of the time we’ve been here is just about adapting to the conditions. Obviously, it’s different from back in the Caribbean, the pitches have a lot more bounce and the fast bowlers have a lot more seam movement, so it was really good to spend some time in the middle.

‘I think the guys stood up pretty well; the openers got some time in the middle, and the fast bowlers got a run out, so it’s been pretty good,’ Hodge said.

West Indies Under-19s defeated England Under-19s by four wickets in the sixth Youth One Day International here at the National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Scores

ENGLAND U19s 221 in 47.5 overs (Farhan Ahmed 54, Issac Mohammed 45, Joe Moores 42, Caleb Falconer 16, Ralphie Albert 11, Will Bennison 10; Jonathan van Lange 4-17, Matthew Miller 2-15, Vitel Lawes 2-38).

WEST INDIES U19s 223-6 in 38.1 overs (Joshua Dorne 102 not out, Kunal Tilokani 49, Matthew Miller 43, Shaquan Belle 15 not out; James Minto 2-48, Manny Lumsden 2-52).

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica has welcomed 32,000 cruise visitors, since the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Speaking in the second city of Montego Bay earlier this week,Bartlett said by the end of November, the country will record approximately 64,000 cruise visitors, during the recovery period.

He also signaled the sector’s readiness for the phased resumption of tourism activities, with the homeporting of Tui Cruises Mein Schiff 1 vessel carrying 2,894 passengers.

Bartlett underscored the importance of the ship’s arrival noting that this was the first cruise ship to visit Montego Bay post hurricane, marking the resumption of cruise shipping activities in the resort area and proving that the cruise subsector is rebounding strongly.

He added that this will contribute to the economic recovery of the country and will also benefit tourism workers.

The Mein Schiff 1 also donated 12 pallets of relief items including bottled water, food products and educational material for children.

Meanwhile , the Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) and member of the Tourism Recovery Task Force, Ian Dear, commended public sector entities and private sector partners for their united effort in working to restore the island’s premiere resort destination.

Dear also disclosed that a massive cleanup initiative was undertaken ahead of the arrival of the first post hurricane cruise ship and commended public sector entities and private sector partners for their united effort in working to restore the island’s premiere resort destination.