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New Zealand reached 177 for nine from their 20 overs after electing to bat against West Indies in the third T20I here on Saturday at Saxton Oval.

NEW ZEALAND 177-9 in 20 overs (Devon Conway 56, Daryl Mitchell 41, Rachin Ravindra 26, Tim Robinson 23, Michael Bracewell 11; Matthew Forde 2-20, Jason Holder 2-31).

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against West Indies in the third T20I here on Saturday at Saxton Oval.

West Indies have made three changes to their squad with Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford and Shamar Springer replacing Brandon King, Roston Chase and Jayden Seales.

Meanwhile, New Zealand has made two changes with Mitchell Hay and Jimmy Neesham in for Mark Chapman and Zakary Foulkes.

SQUADS

WEST INDIES: Shai Hope (captain), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.

NEW ZEALAND: Mitchell Santner (captain), Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Jimmy Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.

NELSON, New Zealand, Nov 8, CMC – New Zealand defeated West Indies by nine runs in the third T20I here on Saturday at Saxton Oval.

Scores

NEW ZEALAND 177-9 in 20 overs (Devon Conway 56, Daryl Mitchell 41, Rachin Ravindra 26, Tim Robinson 23, Michael Bracewell 11; Matthew Forde 2-20, Jason Holder 2-31).

WEST INDIES 168 in 19.5 overs (Romario Shepherd 49, Shamar Springer 39, Alick Athanaze 31, Ackeem Auguste 24; Ish Sodhi 3-34, Jacob Duffy 3-36).

NELSON, New Zealand, Nov 8, CMC – Scoreboard of the third T20I between New Zealand and West Indies here on Saturday at Saxton Oval.

NEW ZEALAND

Devon Conway run out 56

Tim Robinson c and b Forde 23

Rachin Ravindra c Forde b Shepherd 26

Daryl Mitchell c Springer b Holder 41

Michael Bracewell run out 11

James Neesham b Forde 2

*Mitchell Santner c Auguste b Springer 4

+Mitchell Hay c Powell b Holder 2

Kyle Jamieson run out 4

Ish Sodhi not out 1

Jacob Duffy not out 2

Extras (lb1, nb1, w3) 5

TOTAL (nine wickets; 20 overs) 177

Fall of wickets: 1-47, 2-97, 3-114, 4-144, 5-150, 6-159, 7-168, 8-169, 9-175.

Bowling: Hosein 4-0-50-0, Forde 4-0-20-2, Shepherd 3-0-23-1, Athanaze 1-0-16-0, Holder 4-0-31-2, Springer 4-0-36-1.

WEST INDIES

Alick Athanaze c +Hay b Sodhi 31

Amir Jangoo b Duffy 5

*+Shai Hope c Robinson b Duffy 1

Ackeem Auguste run out 24

Sherfane Rutherford c Sodhi b Bracewell 2

Rovman Powell b Sodhi 2

Jason Holder c Robinson b Santner 3

Romario Shepherd c Mitchell b Jamieson 49

Matthew Forde lbw b Sodhi 4

Shamar Springer c and b Duffy 39

Akeal Hosein not out 1

Extras (b1, lb1, w5) 7

TOTAL (all out; 19.5 overs) 168

Fall of wickets: 1-13, 2-15, 3-53, 4-60, 5-68, 6-68, 7-83, 8-88, 9-166, 10-168.

Bowling: Jamieson 3.5-0-35-1, Duffy 4-0-36-3, Bracewell 2-0-7-1, Sodhi 4-0-34-3, Santner 4-0-29-1, Neesham 2-0-25-0.

Toss: New Zealand elected to bat.

Player-of-the-Match: Ish Sodhi.

Result: New Zealand won by nine runs to lead the three-match series 2-1.

Umpires: Chris Brown, Shaun Haig.

TV Umpire: Kim Cotton.

Reserve Umpire: Wayne Knights.

Match Referee: Phil Whitticase.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is mourning the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan. In a statement, CARICOM said Venetiaan was a distinguished statesman who dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service and was also a strong advocate for Caribbean regional integration.

‘Under his leadership, Suriname took steps towards full membership in CARICOM, motivated by a deep belief in the Community’s ideals and objectives. This vision was realised in 1995 when he deposited Suriname’s Instrument of Accession to CARICOM. Suriname’s ongoing active and committed membership of CARICOM remains a proud and enduring testament to the legacy of President Venetiaan.’

‘The Caribbean Community conveys its deepest condolences to his family, the Government and people of Suriname, and to all who knew and worked with this remarkable leader.’

Venetiaan, died on Wednesday after he had been ailing for some time. He was 89.

He was regarded as one of the most authoritative and influential leaders in Surinamese political history, serving three terms as head of state during the period, 1991-1996, 2000-2005, and 2005-2010.

Under his leadership, the Surinamese dollar was introduced, and efforts were intensified to strengthen the rule of law and governance.

Venetiaan was known for his calm, principled style and his aversion to political theatrics. Integrity and sound administration were the cornerstones of his leadership.

In both his first and second presidencies, restoring democratic norms played a central role and his policies, aimed at ensuring civilian control of the military and building strong institutions, earned broad respect.

After stepping down in 2010, Venetiaan withdrew from active politics but remained a moral compass as honorary chairman of the National Party of Suriname (NPS). Venetiaan is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

The total estimated damage to some local manufacturers following the passage of Hurricane Melissa has been placed at J$250 billion.

In a statement on Friday, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) said based on its initial assessment, only 10 percent of the 600 companies under its membership are located in the most devastated parishes.

The loss is based on the reported impact on sales, infrastructure, and inventory.

According to the Association, courtesy calls were made to members in affected parishes. Forty-one members responded.

Of these respondents: 12 companies reported minor disruptions and are expected to resume full operations once electricity is restored.

Eighteen others experienced partial damage and are awaiting the restoration of critical utilities before resuming normal operations.

The remaining 10 companies were severely impacted, resulting in a complete halt in production.

The hardest-hit sectors include manufactured foods and beverages, wood and furniture production, cosmetics and personal care, and primary agriculture.

JMEA President Kathryn Silvera says 80 percent of manufacturers have since resumed normal operations, particularly in parishes that were not directly affected.

The JMEA also noted that to date, millions of dollars’ worth of goods have been procured from local manufacturers and delivered to the worst-affected parishes.

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, who served in the post since 2019, has died. ‘I am deeply saddened to announce the passing today of Alsion Wilson, Consul-General of Jamaica at New York, at her home in New York,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith in a statement on Saturday.

The foreign minister praised Wilson’s dedication to the role, in which she was the eleventh person to serve.

‘Consul-General Wilson served Jamaica at the highest level of excellence during her tenure from July 2019 to present. Her accomplishments defy the time during which she served with deep commitment to country, the foreign service and indeed to Jamaicans at home and abroad,’ Johnson Smith said.

Wilson was trained in finance, with a celebrated Wall Street career during which she founded her own financial consulting firm, the Alsion Road Group

Wilson was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, by the Government of Jamaica.

She is survived by her husband Omar and children Brian and Vanessa.

Jamaica’s Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton, shared a tribute on Instagram, expressing his grief and admiration for Wilson.

‘My friend, there are no words to truly express the pain of your passing,’ Tufton wrote. ‘You were full of life, hope and purpose, always giving your best in everything you did. Even in your final days, through all the pain, you spoke with courage and optimism about the future.’

‘You showed what true public service looks like, with your dedication, professionalism and compassion. Beyond that, you were a loyal friend whose support and encouragement meant so much to me. I mourn your loss deeply, but I also celebrate the life you lived and the example you set. Your memory will always stay with me.’

Born in the central parish of St. Catherine, Alison Wilson migrated to the United States and attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and later the American Business Institute, where she laid the foundation for a successful career in finance.

Before entering diplomatic service, she held senior positions at leading firms, including Vice President and Associate Director at Bear Stearns, Director of Finance at Greylock Capital Management, and President and CEO of The Alsion Roach Group, LLC. She also founded Cyberlock Solutions, a cybersecurity company.

She was appointed Jamaica’s Consul General to New York in 2019 by Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, bringing with her an extensive background in international finance.

Based at the Consulate General in Manhattan, she oversaw Jamaica’s interests in Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and 33 U.S. states, serving one of the largest and most active Jamaican diasporas in the world.

During her tenure, Wilson focused on strengthening ties between Jamaica and its overseas nationals, promoting trade and investment opportunities, and modernizing consular services. She also chaired the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Consular Corps in New York, where she worked to enhance regional collaboration and diaspora engagement among Caribbean nations.

The highly anticipated Horizon Vitality Series between Jamaica and England is in danger of being cancelled as the Caribbean island continues to pick up the pieces left behind by Hurricane Melissa.

According to reports by The Gleaner, Netball Jamaica and the England Netball Association have been locked in high-level discussions regarding the possible cancellation of the four-match series due to the extensive damage sustained during the hurricane. The series was set to feature two home games for Jamaica at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on December 6 and 7, followed by two away fixtures at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, on December 13 and 14.

Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls were already facing selection challenges heading into the series, as several of their top players made themselves unavailable for personal and professional reasons.

It is understood that captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, along with Romelda Aiken-George, Shimona Nelson-Jok, and Latanya Wilson, have all withdrawn from the squad, while Shamera Sterling-Humphrey recently gave birth and Jodi-Ann Ward is recovering from surgery.

Their unavailability would have left the Sunshine Girls severely short-handed for the series, which was expected to serve as preparation for next year’s Netball World Cup qualifiers.

The Sunshine Girls won last year’s inaugural Horizon Vitality Series 2-1.

Prime Minister, Dr.Andrew Holness, says the official platform to mobilise support for Jamaica’s relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa will be modified. Speaking in Parliament this week,he said modification will enable donors to better interface with the platform and donate to a specific institution or institutions.

The supportjamaica.gov.jm online platform also aims to channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts.

Holness made the remarks while responding to a question posed in the House of Representatives recently regarding the supportjamaica.gov.jm platform and ‘whether there can be designation of the donation’.

‘My understanding is that there is a way to do it, but we’re going to modify the platform to ensure that it is more seamless, that you can visibly see how to designate to an institution,’ he said.

‘There is already a process for schools, for example under the National Education Trust (NET), and so I say publicly, if Jamaicans overseas want to donate directly to their school, they can do so through the National Education Trust, similar process, they have an online process.’

The Prime Minister pointed out that everything donated through the supportjamaica.gov.jm platform goes to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

‘The intention is not to take away the donations from private entities. . What we’re saying is if you want to get the benefit of the waived duty, then you should send it. and once it’s recorded as a donation, ODPEM records it, then you benefit from the waiver and if you give funds, as we have said now, we will be able to direct it, we’re going to make it specific on the platform so that you can direct it,’ he said.

He further explained that although it comes through ODPEM, persons or entities are able to distribute the items.

‘But once you bring your stuff in, even if you put it under the name ODPEM, it’s yours, so you can take it and do whatever you want with it, but it’s important that the nation has a full account of everything that came in; that’s all that ODPEM is doing – full account,’ Holness said.

‘So, you can consign it to ODPEM saying that you want to go and do your own distribution, which by the way that’s what they’re doing. That’s what the entities that come in with their stuff, they don’t just come in and put it in their own warehouses and go; they come in, it’s assigned to ODPEM, we note it and then they go and do what they want to do with it, but we must know. we’re talking large things, container loads of stuff,’ he added.

The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

GEORGETOWN- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is mourning the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan.

KINGSTON – The total estimated damage to some local manufacturers following the passage of Hurricane Melissa has been placed at J$250 billion.

GEORGETOWN – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has grounded a plane and suspended a pilot for landing a plane in a non-designated landing area.

WASHINGTON – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) , Albert Ramdin, is urging member states to ‘act with urgency’ to finalize and implement a comprehensive plan aimed at restoring stability and driving development in Haiti.

SPORTS

KINGSTON – The highly anticipated Horizon Vitality Series between Jamaica and England is in danger of being cancelled as the Caribbean island continues to pick up the pieces left behind by Hurricane Melissa.