Barbados
Right Formula continues expansion with move into Caribbean
Sports marketing agency Right Formula has continued its expansion in the Americas, this time moving into the Caribbean region
Royals Sports Group acquires 80-per-cent stake in CPL’s Barbados Tridents
Royals Sports Group, the ownership group of cricket's Rajasthan Royals, has further strengthened the Indian Premier League’s ties with fellow Twenty20 cricket competition the Caribbean Premier League b…
Barbados’ Kensington Oval seeks first naming rights sponsor
Barbados’s pre-eminent cricket stadium, the Kensington Oval, is in search of its first naming rights sponsor.
US firm leads CPL franchise acquisition as Mallya exits
US-based CMG Companies has returned to franchise ownership in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 cricket competition by leading a group that has taken over the Barbados Tridents
Barbados to host return of Race of Champions
Race of Champions (ROC) organisers have switched from the motorsport event’s stadium-focused hosting concept by awarding the 2014 edition to the Bushy Park Circuit in Barbados.
ESPN Caribbean secures Champions League Twenty20 cricket until 2015
ESPN Caribbean has acquired the rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through to 2015 in a deal with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS).
Long-serving Blazer to step down from CONCACAF
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its schedule for the 2007 World Cup to be hosted by the West Indies.
APPOINTMENTS TO CRICKET WORLD CUP TEAM
Several senior positions have been filled by ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 Inc. as the region gears up to stage the biggest sporting event held in the Caribbean.
BECKHAM TOPS RICH LIST
England captain David Beckham has retained his place as the richest soccer player in Britain with an estimated personal fortune of £65million.