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Long-serving Blazer to step down from CONCACAF - 7th October 2011

Chuck Blazer, the FIFA Executive Committee member who played a key role in exposing apparent corruption at the heart of global football administration earlier this year, is to resign as secretary general of the Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF).

ESPN expands West Indies broadcast partnership - 11th January 2011

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has unveiled a new three-year broadcast deal with ESPN.

...while World Twenty20's relaxed approach wins over fans - 10th May 2010

The Twenty20 World Cup is being given the thumbs-up by local and travelling fans, pleased at the low ticket prices and relaxed attitude to what they can bring to eat and drink at stadiums.

BARBADOS TEAMS UP WITH WISDEN GROUP - 20th March 2006

The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) has teamed up with Cricinfo.com and The Wisden Cricketer magazine to promote Barbados as the Caribbean island at the heart of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

TRAVEL AGENTS GEAR UP FOR CARIBBEAN WORLD CUP - 16th March 2006

Twenty travel agencies from 11 countries across the globe are the first Official Travel Agents (OTAs) approved to sell packages, inclusive of match tickets, for ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

CRICKET WORLD CUP APPEAL FOR GREATER GOVERNMENT SUPPORT - 15th February 2006

Chris Dehring, managing director & CEO of ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, has called on governments in the Caribbean to strengthen cooperation with their Local Organising Committees (LOCs).

BARBADOS LANDS WORLD GOLF EVENT - 19th December 2005

Barbados will host its first ever World Golf Championship event next year – at the site of Tiger Woods’ wedding.

HOSPITALITY PROVIDER FOR CRICKET WORLD CUP NAMED - 7th December 2005

Hospitality in Partnership will provide Official Hospitality Services for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup being held in the Caribbean.

GREAT MINDS TO BRAND LEGENDS - 9th August 2005

Great Minds Marketing has been appointed to create the brand identity and visual language for the Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc.

ICC POSTS WORLD CUP SCHEDULE - 20th July 2005

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its schedule for the 2007 World Cup to be hosted by the West Indies.