She may be small in stature, but Valerie Mahon took a giant stride towards fulfilling a grand personal ambition when she took to the middle last Saturday to officiate in a match in the LIME Barbados Cricket Association Division 1 Cricket Competition.Guardian General Barbados Youth were hosting ICBL Empire at the Lester Vaughan School at Cane Garden, St Thomas, and local cricket welcomed the fourth female umpire ever to officiate at the highest domestic level.Idamay Denny, Verona Seale and Beverley Edwards, Mahon’s predecessors, have all long “hung up their coats” but this petite special constable in the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) dares to dream of going where none of her gender has ventured before.“I visualise myself standing in the middle in a Test game. Of course, that would mean getting onto the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires but that is my dream”.Valerie Clarke was born on August 2 at Headley Land, Deacons Road, St Michael. She refuses to give the year, explaining: “[You] never ask a lady her age.”She went to school at Deacons Primary School and later Springer Memorial Secondary School.Her first exposure to cricket came on entering the world of work.“My interest in cricket came about when I was employed at Caribbean Data Services and we had a group who participated in a number of activities. Cricket was one of these activities and I was encouraged to get involved by Geoffrey Griffith, the coach. Geoffrey took me under his wings and invited me to join the Vixens United Women’s Cricket Club that played in the Women’s Softball Cricket Competition. From there I just developed a love for the game.”So profound was this love that Mahon began to explore the possibilities for her continued involvement after her playing days were over. She recalled a conversation she had with a close friend.“Myself and Pat Greenidge were sitting down one day, and I told Pat that I don’t only want to play but I want to further develop myself in cricket,” Mahon said.Shortly after that conversation, a chance meeting with seasoned umpire Louis St John paved the way for her introduction to the umpiring fraternity.“Louis asked me if I would be interested in becoming an umpire and I said: ‘Yes, I think I can do that’.”Mahon took the course offered by the Barbados Cricket Umpires Association (BCUA) for new trainees and passed the examination at the first attempt.With her knowledge of the 42 laws of the game and a certificate to boot, umpire Clarke, as was her surname at the time, ventured to the fields of play to practice her new skills.“I remember my first game being a School’s game” she recalled fondly.Since then she has presided over matches at various levels, from softball to tapeball, and the BCA’s Second and Intermediate Divisions. A stint as vice-president of the Softball Cricket Umpires Association is listed on her résumé.Of her first day in the “big league”, she said: “I must say that my first day was wonderful. For me it was like any other day in the middle and I didn’t feel overwhelmed . . . I had a relaxing, fulfilling feeling of warmth and friendliness coming from both teams,” she said.And what has been the overall reaction of the players to a woman standing as umpire in a male-dominated environment?“I work in a male-dominated environment and that would have prepared me. Generally they were quite receptive,” Mahon said.As with all other decision-makers, umpires’ judgements are frequently called into question by aggrieved players and spectators whose criticisms are often harsh and uncharitable. Mahon has a philosophy to help her overcome such eventualities.“You will get criticism but you must be able to deal with it. Criticism can’t break me; it can make me better but it can’t break me. I don’t see it as a major challenge.”And as for other women who may be interested in entering the field of umpiring, she advised: “Forget the negatives. Think positively and whatever you set out to do you go for it. Don’t let anyone put you down or hold you back. Remember, God should be in the forefront of every decision you make and once you have God you can stand to any task.”Mahon counts meeting and interacting with the likes of internationally renowned umpires Steve Bucknor, Billy Doctrove, Simon Taufel and Clancy Mack as among the best memories in her 12-year career.The late Stanton Parris, Pat Greenidge, who serves as an administrator of women’s cricket in the region, Geoffrey Griffith, Louis St John and fellow umpire Hartley Reid are among the people whom Mahon credits with being influential in her development.But there are two people who come in for special mention. First on the list, naturally, is her mother.“When I first told my mum that I was entering the umpiring arena she was really proud to see her daughter doing something positive and she actually made my first jacket and pants.”Next is the one whom she glowingly describes as her main source of support; husband Michael, with whom she exchanged vows two years ago at the River Road New Testament Church Of God, where they both worship.“I am so proud. Not only can I say I have a husband. But he is my friend and my mentor whom I know has my back at all times. He is my number one supporter and always offers me sound advice.”Meeting people, going to church and listening to gospel music are some of the activities that she enjoys when she is not umpiring or on the job at the Criminal Records Office of the RBPF.During this game she is being graded by the island’s leading umpire, BCUA president Vincent Bullen for marks that go towards her overall assessment in the WICUA Examination. Successful completion of this part of the course will eventually lead to qualification to officiate in first class matches.
Golden Girls
Barbados is well known for its number of centenarians, but it is not often siblings have managed to reach that age within a year of each other.Viola Verona Broomes, 101, and her “little sister” Glendora “Germie” Cyrus, 100, are such siblings and neither is showing signs of stopping.The two, who are from a family of long livers, gave a spirited interview to the SUNDAY SUN where they spoke about their lives – past and present – as well as words of advice for today’s youth.
Vision of revival in church
ALMOST TWO YEARS ago, at age 30, he became the youngest person ever to take up the top post of superintendent of the Methodist Church in Barbados. In fact, Reverend Derick Richards is the youngest superintendent in the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas.He was appointed superintendent 18 months ago and serves as minister of the South Trinidad Circuit which comprises 11 congregations.His decision to become a minister was born out of a struggle that he faced as a young boy.“When I was close to leaving secondary school, I began to wrestle with what I wanted to do. All things I once had an interest in began fading into the background. Around the time I was wrestling with what to do, my church started a Youth With A Mission Programme.“Under this programme, 25 young people were challenged to give one year of their life to the mission of the church. We were trained in missions and evangelism, faith-sharing and other life skills. Also during the year, we spent four to five hours daily doing one-on-one evangelism in the community throughout St Vincent.“We also organised open-air sessions throughout the length and breath of St Vincent. It was then that Richards saw the need for more full-time workers in the church and sensed this was the kind of ministry to which God was calling him.He worked with the Methodist Kingstown Chateaubelair Methodist Circuit as lay pastor of the Spring Village congregation after leaving the Troumaca Ontario Secondary School. He was 19 years old at the time. He soon headed for Jamaica, where he entered the Jamaica United Theological College of the West Indies and later the University of the West Indies, Mona.At the Jamaica United Theological College, he obtained a diploma in ministerial studies, before completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in theology at the university.Following his training, he was posted to the South Trinidad Circuit, where he served as pastor of five congregations for four years, before taking up his current post.Richards, who wanted to become an engineer, also had a passion for writing.“I wanted to do both. At some later point, I also enjoyed cooking too. I still do, today. I actually had thoughts of becoming a chef. Gradually, however, I began to lose interest in these professions.”Richards believes that his decision to join the ministry is a confirmation that his life is not his own, but God’s.“I did not set out with any intention to become a superintendent. I was offered the position two years ago at district conference, but I did not accept it then, because I did not think that I was ready.“However, certain circumstances arose that made it necessary for me to review that decision, and so I accepted the position. It’s been amazing how God has been using my position to bring about revival and renewal in Trinidad,” he stated.Richards is responsible for the pastoral care of all the congregation in that circuit, but there is also an administrative role that he plays.“I oversee the spiritual health and well being of all members in the circuit and [I am] also the manager of three Methodist schools – two primary and one preschool.”He has a vision for worldwide revival and renewal of the church, particularly the Methodist Church.“The church is not as vibrant as it used to be and not as impactful either. It is my hope and vision to see it rise to the occasion of grappling with the current situations and issues, facing the world today.“I think God is saying the same thing. He is saying that we cannot do anything without Him. In the name of progress the church has left God out. We want to be all inclusive and to listen and please everybody. The church finds itself shifting to accommodate the world. The world should not be leading the church, rather the church should be leading the world.”On the issue of same-sex marriages, Richards states this is an issue which he strongly opposes.“We have to minister to their needs. We cannot be naive to the fact that this kind of lifestyle is in the society and the church. Under no circumstance can the Methodist Church condone this kind of behaviour. We have a clear position that it is not consistent with the Word of God and tradition of the church. We cannot accept this as an affirmative lifestyle, but persons can be deceived and made to believe that it is an alternative lifestyle,” added Richards.“They cannot hold on to this kind of lifestyle and be part of the church triumphant. I am willing to challenge any politician or government who puts legislation in place to make this happen,” he further stressed.Richards is also concerned about young people and the fact that there has been an increase in technology and persons obtaining higher education, albeit without taking note of any regard for God.“There have been advances in areas of living, while there has been a decline in moral values.He also holds the view that the media seem to promote only the bad, while there are many young people who love God.“We don’t hear about the men and women who have decided to remain chaste until marriage. It is time we begin to tell more stories about the persons who have been faithful to God.Richards is married to Sade (formerly Mayers), a Barbadian whom he met at a district conference in St Lucia five years ago.An avid cricket fan, Richards, who spent the last five days ministering at a number of Methodist churches, leaves the island today.
Eyes on St John
“… I am requesting the nation’s forbearance as I have decided to take two months’ leave from my duties as Prime Minister. This time will be spent outside of Barbados.” – Prime Minister David Thompson, televised Press conference at Government Headquarters, Thursday, July 1.THE UNCLEAR medical condition of Prime Minister David Thompson has generated considerable discussion in Barbadian homes, at workplaces and on the streets about his political future as well as that of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Administration.Given the rate at which his physical body seems to have deteriorated and his own admission that he has not been able to work at a pace commensurate with the demands of the job, it is highly unlikely that the Prime Minister will be in a position in the foreseeable future to meet the expectations of a job which is deemed to be stress-filled even for the fittest of men.He occupies a seat in arguably the strongest of the DLP’s strongholds, and in the political arena, this is seen as a huge plus for the leader of the party in our system of politics.In such circumstances, the leader is better able to assist his candidates by devoting time and other resources to them.Attracts supportHe is the one who attracts the support of the business community which is an important factor in the financing of political campaigns.In addition, the leader is the one who is expected to carry the fight to the Other Side and this may entail having to fight in the gutter and anywhere else that is required.The political muscle in the DLP will be the weaker if Thompson is unable to battle with all his might, especially since the performance of the party in government thus far has been less than stellar.The real issue, therefore, becomes the future of the Prime Minister and, by extension, the party’s future if he is not in a physical condition to carry on the work in a very challenging economic and political environment.The time appears to have come when the leader’s health needs to be the first consideration.Of course, in the political arena, the issue is not what the country can do for you but what you can do for the country.When the politician’s health becomes a real issue then the choice is not that obvious.In any case, the nature of politics is such that each and every one of us has an expiry date.And while it is expected that we should all be sympathetic given the circumstances which confront the Prime Minister, readers can rest assured that there will be moves and counter-moves behind the scenes to engineer outcomes based upon particular interests.Strongest seatAs suggested, Thompson does not hold any ordinary seat; he holds the DLP’s strongest seat in Parliament, and this would not be lost on the powerbrokers and kingmakers in the party.In the event that Thompson is unable to carry out his mandate as the parliamentary representative for the constituency of St John, the first piece of intrigue would surround the person to be chosen as his replacement.Whoever it is would feel a serious sense of empowerment, if not in the short term, then certainly over the medium to long term.At present, there are at least two women who are not Members of the House of Assembly but are being projected by the DLP.This does not mean that they are the most favoured to fill Thompson’s boots in the eyes of either the public or the party.Indeed, it would not be a surprise if a certain political advisor sees it as an opportunity to realise a long held dream of ascending the steps of Parliament in his own right to carry on the mission.There is already a buzz in some political circles about a recent sighting in the company of a well-known son of the soil traversing the hills and valleys of St John.Was that just a social visit?Despite some people’s aspirations (I put it no higher!), however, the question of stature must come into play, given that the seat has been held by two Democratic Labour Party Prime Ministers.If and when the circumstances arise, such factors as profession, class and political pedigree will come to the fore in a way that brings a complete unknown into the reckoning.It stands to reason, then, that someone who is an attorney-at-law, for example, from the right social background with political pedigree may emerge – in essence, a potential leader.Could it possibly be true that the DLP elders have already made their choice?The realities of politics suggest that the transition from a Democratic Labour Party with – to one without – David Thompson would be an intriguing episode in all its dimensions: parochial, party and national.One of those realities is that the DLP would have been expecting at least two terms regardless of its performance in the first term.If the circumstances evolve without Thompson, then such expectations would have to be amended.For an administration that started out with a certain deficiency, the possible absence of Thompson would further highlight it at a time when the country could least afford to rest on its laurels.Thompson’s illness could hardly have come at a worse time for himself, his family, his party, or the country.It is comforting to know, though, that the Prime Minister eventually placed his health and his family first, without having to reveal the nature of his illness, only admitting that it was serious enough for him to take two months’ leave.All Barbadians, and not only those with an interest in politics, hope and pray for his return to good health and to the governing of the country.
TCL scoreboard/scores
GROS ISLET – Scoreboard on the third and final day of the first round match in the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 Challenge between Windward Islands and Barbados at the Beausejour Cricket Ground yesterday:WINDWARDS 1st Innings 132BARBADOS 1st Innings 190WINDWARDS 2nd Innings(overnight 72-3)D. Smith c wk Rampersaud b Mayers 9A. Browne c and b Mayers 8K. Hodge b Warrican 122S. Ambris run out 15K. Edward lbw b Warrican 12R. Paul lbw b Mayers 64D. Thomas c Mayers b Persaud 62A. Alexander c Parris b Wilkinson 9L. Lewis run out 11B. Bess c wk Rampersaud b Mayers 7J. Paul not out 4Extras (b5, lb8, w1, nb16) 30TOTAL (all out – 111 overs) 353Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-18, 3-63, 4-101, 5-234, 6-267, 7-303, 8-318, 9-348Bowling: Persaud 10-3-34-1, Mayers 17-4-57-4, Warrican 42-7-86-2, Chase 11-2-45-0, Parris 2-0-6-0, Wilkinson 26-0-89-1, Cummins 3-0-23-0Result: Match drawn.Points: Barbados 6, Windwards 3Other matchesAt Denery: Leeward Islands 141 (Hayden Walsh Jr 40 n.o., Nordel Lake 28; Amir Khan 4-49, Andre Stoll 2-20, Anthony Adams 2-24, Keon Joseph 2-24) and 131 (Darren Benta 40, Hayden Walsh Jr 32, Akeem Saunders 21; Amir Khan 7-45). Guyana 203 (Kwome Crosse 47 n.o., Andre Stoll 33; Adelvin Phillip 2-23, Tevin Osbourne 2-34) and 64-2. Guyana won by eight wickets.Points: Guyana 12, Leeward Islands 0At Gros Islet Playing Field: Trinidad and Tobago 250 (Nicholas Alexis 60, Derone Davis 44, Teshawn Castro 30, Yannick Cariah 28, Keeran Joseph 26, Yannic Ottley 20; Nicholson Gordon 4-47, Jermaine Blackwood 2-16, Horane Linton 2-55) and 209-5 dec’d (Teshawn Castro 58, Nicholas Alexis 54, Akeal Hosein 34 n.o., Evin Lewis 32 n.o.; Donovan Nelson 4-40). Jamaica 209 (Peat Salmon 55, Paul Palmer 43, John Campbell 27, Kemar Marshall 21; Derone Davis 4-36, Kissoondath Magram 2-57) and 165-6 (Jermaine Blackwood 90 n.o., Paul Palmer 24; Teshawn Castro 3-26). Match drawn.Points: Trinidad & Tobago 6, Jamaica 3
Upper Intermediate/ Schools scores
Scores on the second day of the third round of matches in the Barbados Cricket Association’s Upper Intermediate Competition.At Friendship: JO Building Yorkshire 141 (P. Patterson 37, S. Merritt 25; J. Drakes 3-42, J. Boyce 3-43). Alexandra 46-2 (O. Francis 22 n.o., S. King 16 n.o.; T. Legall 2-12)At Waterford “A”: Oran Bristol 126 and 25-2. Guardian General Youth 167 (Jabari Nicholls 70, D. Seale 31, D. Hoyte 23; R. Greaves 4-41, S. Jordan 3-33, R. Hinds 2-13).At Paragon: BDFSP 370-7 dec’d. Valrico Foods Conrad Hunte 78 (C. Headley 25, O. Collymore 19, E. Riley 13, R. Brathwaite 3-7, R. Griffith 2-13, S. Howell 2-26) and 91-8 (E. Watson 34, O. Collymore 16, J. Carrington 10; K. Stanford 4-25, R. Brathwaite 2-10, L. Best 2-17)Scores on the second day of the third round of matches of the Goddards Enterprises Limited Schools’ Competition.Zone AAt Martindale’s Rd: St Michael School 174 dec’d and 107-3 (Jameel Stuart 61 n.o., JR Brathwaite 16, A. Belgrave 11). Queen’s College 63 (J. Stuart 14, R. Bynoe 12; B. Cave 4-16, J Stuart 3-22)Zone BAt Waterford “B”: Combermere 196 (B. Jordan 15; C. Straker 4-38, J. Archer 3-39) and 104-4 ( K. Richards 42 n.o., M. Jones 24, T. Drakes 19, N. Mayers 14; J. Archer 2-22). Foundation 83 (J. Archer 29, S. Jordan 10; Devon Goodman 5-23).At Trents: St James 168 (Ashley Skeete 55, A. Bowen 29, K. Doughty 27, S. Stuart 14; T. Caitlyn 2-20, J. Cumberbatch 2-23). Coleridge and Parry 64 (O. Sobers 18, A. Olliviere 15 n.o., H. Newton 12, J, Murray 12; Anthony Bowen 5-20, B. Boyce 4-3) and 64-3 (T. Caitlyn 26 n.o., J. Murray 13 n.o., R. Blackman 12).
LIME BCA Div 1 scoreboards – July 10
Wanderers vs Supercentre Spartan( AT DAYRELL’S ROAD)Weather: sunny; pitch: hard; outfield: fast.Wanderers 1st Innings 250SPARTAN 1st Innings (overweek 2-1)A. Small c and b Stuart 0R. Toppin c Bradshaw b Gooding 106W. Blackman c Layne b Clarke-Reifer 13 M. Bend c Stuart b Bradshaw 74R. Nurse c Forde b Belle 10N. Carter not out 28*+J. Niles not out 5Extras (b3, lb3, w6 ,nb6) 18 Total (6 wkts – 73 overs) 254To bat: A. Gill, H. Husbands, D. Marshall. Wkts fell at (yesterday): 2, 28,179, 208, 237.Bowling: Stuart 13.5-2-48-2, Clarke-Reifer 24-7-53-1, Gooding 7.1-1-35-1, J. Layne 6-0-28-0, Bradshaw 12-0-52-1, Belle 10-1-30-1.Points so far: Spartan 10, Wanderers 4.Position: Spartan have a first innings lead four runs with four wickets in hand. Umpires: Patrick Grazette, Gregory Brathwaite Match referee: Mervyn JonesESAF Pickwick vs CGI Maple(AT TRENTS)Weather: sunny; pitch: firm; outfield: fairly fastESAF Pickwick 1st Innings 165Maple 1st Innings (overweek 47-1)R. Parris lbw Layne 57J. Worrell c Yearwood b Thomas 9+C. Worrell c wk Yearwood b Small 82O. Kellman c Jason Gilkes b Small 63*B. Yearwood c Thomas b Layne 19K. Johnson c Edwin b Small 0D. O’Neale c C. Yearwood b Layne 5K. Brome c Jason Gilkes b Small 0S. Ramsay not out 6S. Depeiza not out 4Extras (b4, lb4, w1, nb7) 16TOTAL (9 wkts dec’d – 74.4 overs) 264Wkts (yesterday) fell at: 56, 97, 230, 230, 230, 252, 254, 260Bowling: Thomas 12-2-50-1, Collymore 7-2-14-1, Edwin 14-1-38-0, Layne 14-0-64-3, Small 16.4-2-52-4, C. Yearwood 8-2-26-0, Jared Gilkes 3-0-12-0Pickwick 2nd Innings+J. Yearwood c and b Ramsay 20Jason Gilkes not out 18R. Small not out 0Extras (b3, lb2, nb4) 9TOTAL (for one wkt – 16 overs) 47Wkt fell at: 46Bowling: Brome 3-0-11-0, Depeiza 2-0-8-0, Johnson 4-0-15-0, Ramsay 5-3-7-1, O’Neal 2-1-1-0Umpires: Sylvan Leacock and Andrew CorbinPoints so far: CGI Maple 10, ESAF Pickwick 4Position: Pickwick trail by 52 runs with nine wickets standing. Banks vs LIME(AT BREWERY)Weather: sunny; pitch: hard; outfield: slow.Banks 1st Innings 164LIME 1st Innings (overnight 39-1)R. Thomas c R Holder b Nurse 91A. Towler c R Holder b Phillips 10A. Nurse c Alleyne b Hoyte 27C. Payne run out 34*C. Browne c Phillips b Campbell 0A. Browne not out 53A. Holder st R. Holder b Simmons 2J. Marshall c Carter b Nurse 0N. Charles lbw b R. Sealy 8C. Edwards c Hoyte b R. Sealy 10Extras (b6, lb5, w5, nb5) 21TOTAL (all out – 65.3 overs) 260Wkts fell at (today): 44, 101, 165, 165, 187, 218, 219, 237, 260.Bowling: R. Sealy 8.3-2-18-2, Phillips 7-1-33-1, M. Nurse 14-7-43-3, Hoyte 10-2-39-1, A. Sealy 9-2-43-0, Simmons 11-1-51-1, Campbell 6-1-22-1.BANKS 2nd InningsM. Nurse not out 49K. Hurdle lbw b Marshall 0S. Campbell c & b Marshall 3K. Alleyne c Holder b Edwards 4D. Carter not out 7Extras (b1, w2, nb7) 10TOTAL (3 wkts – 26 overs) 73Wkts fell at: 9, 36, 45.Bowling: Edwards 9-2-33-1, Marshall 6-0-33-2, Nurse 7-6-1-0, Holder 2-1-4-0, Charles 2-1-1-0Position: Banks are in deficit by 23 runs with seven second innings wickets in hand.Points so far: LIME 9, Banks 4Umpires: Tunley Franklin, Leslie Reifer Jr. Guardian General Barbados Youth vs ICBL Empire(At CANE GARDENS)Toss: Empire; pitch: slow; weather: sunny at start; outfield: slowBarbados Youth 1st Innings (overweek) 222-6*K. Brathwaite c wk Smith b Blagrove 71+C. Holder not out 25K. Earle c wk Smith b Blagrove 4T. Lowe c wk Smith b Blagrove 0J. Mascoll lbw b Blagrove 0Extras (b13, lb5, nb3, w2) 23TOTAL (all out – 90.5 overs) 240Wkts fell at (yesterday): 222, 240, 240.Bowling: Blagrove 15.5-4-49-5, Walcott 13-4-28-0, Evelyn 10-2-16-0, Graham 28-9-68-4, R. Hinds 16-5-45-0, J. Hinds 8-4-16-1.Empire 1st InningsJ. Parris c Jones b Brathwaite 43J. Haynes b Brathwaite 35*+J. Smith c Welcome-Goodman b Mascoll 66A. Greenidge not out 58A. Holder c wk Holder b Austin 61R. Hinds not out 25Extras (lb1, nb7) 8TOTAL (4 wkts – 52 overs) 296Wkts fell at: 77, 82, 185, 254.To bat: S. Graham, M. Blagrove, J. Hinds, A. Evelyn, C. Walcott.Bowling: Lowe 6-0-51-0, Jones 4-0-29-0, Brathwaite 12-0-64-2, Mascoll 17-3-75-1, Earle 9-1-47-0, Austin 4-0-29-1.Points so far: Barbados Youth 1, Empire 8Umpires: Vincent Bullen, Valerie MahonMatch referee: Sydwin BaynePolice vs BNB St Catherine(AT WEYMOUTH)Weather: bright; pitch: firm; outfield: heavySt Catherine 1st Innings 198Police 1st Innings 1-1 (overweek)D. Brome c Batson b Holder 0R. Williams lbw Puckerin 30T. Ifill c wk Kellman b Batson 3*D.Yearwood c St Hill b Batson 2A. Mayers c Proverbs b Bishop 64B. Corbin b Bishop 22L. Babb c Williams b Bishop 0D. Thompson c wk Kellman b Bishop 15S. Hill b Pantophlet 7+C.Glasgow run out 3J. Smith not out 0Extras (b2, lb4, nb4, w1) 11TOTAL (all out – 41.1 overs) 157Wkts fell at: 0, 7, 10, 66, 119, 119, 145, 152, 156Bowling: Holder 6-3-12-1, Bishop 6-1-31-4, Williams 4-1-14-0, Batson 7-1-22-2, Leacock 6-1-21-0, Puckerin 4-1-24-1, Pantophlet 8.1-2-27-1St Catherine 2nd InningsC. Proverbs c Thompson b Ifill 11M. St Hill c Hill b Smith 25D. Skeete c Ifill b Smith 6*K. Williams b Mayers 35D. Bishop lbw Hill 44J. Leacock not out 13+R. Kellman not out 19Extras (b1, nb3, penalty 5) 9TOTAL (5 wkts – 39 overs) 162Wkts fell at: 14, 31, 59, 127, 131Bowling: Mayers 8-1-34-1, Ifill 3-0-15-1, Smith 13-2-53-2, Thompson 7-2-27-0, Hill 7-1-20-1.Position: St Catherine are 203 runs on with five wickets in hand.Points so far: St Catherine 7, Police 4Umpires: Anthony Farrell, Ricardo HarrisonMatch referee: Dennis DepeizaUWI vs CARLTON(at Three Ws Oval)UWI 1st Innings (overweek 251-9)*R. Currency lbw Sealy 14+S. Naitram lbw Graham 46N. Parris b Clarke 1R. Reifer b Graham 10K. Ottley run out 36A. Best lbw Sealy 5F. Reifer b Sealy 111R. Austin b Sealy 5N. Winn lbw Noel 16M Miller lbw Graham 2G. Moore not out 7Extras (lb8, b1, nb16) 25TOTAL (all out – 61.2 overs) 278Wkts fell at: 41, 41, 69, 92, 121, 143, 152,199,239,278)Bowling: Noel 12-0-41-1, Clarke 11-0-38-1, Sealy 12.2-0-69-4, Graham 26-0-79-3Carlton 1st Innings P. Greaves c wk Naitram b Austin 48V. Nurse c Parris b Austin 43K.Gibson c Parris b Austin 15K. Hurdle c Winn b Miller 8K. Wikinson b Austin 3+C. Morris b Austin 21*M. Graham not out 43D. Sealy st. wk Naitram b Austin 20A. Bridgeman c Best b Austin 0R. Clarke c Reifer b Best 0J. Noel (absent) 0Extras (b8, nb10) 18TOTAL (all out – 58.1 overs) 219Wkts fell: 86, 105, 122, 128, 135, 169, 207, 208, 219Bowling: Moore 12-4-26-0, Winn 4-0-23-0, R. Reifer 4-0-26-0, Austin 23-2-66-7, Miller 9-0-42-1, Best 4.1-0-22-1, Parris 2-0-6-0UWI 2nd Innings*R. Currency lbwl Clarke 0+S. Naitram not out 21N. Parris c Bridgeman b Sealy 2R. Reifer b Clarke 1N. Winn c Greaves b Sealy 1A. Best not out 2 Extras (b1,w1, nb1,lb1) 4TOTAL (for 4 wkts – 8 overs) 31Wkts fell at: 0, 8, 17,18Bowling: Clarke 4-0-20-2, Sealy 3-1-6-2, Graham 1-0-2-0Umpires: Dalton Holder, Michael Nurse.Match referee: Carl BromeOld Brigand Dover vs Caribbean Lumber YMPC(AT INCH MARLOW)Weather: sunny; pitch: slow; outfield: slow.YMPC 1st Innings 303-5 dec’dDover 1st InningsS. Taylor c R. Wiggins b O. Wiggins 87S. Jones c King b Yearwood 28+A. Roach c Blackett b Yearwood 0J. Phillips c Ross b Cooke 15W. Bruce c O. Wiggins b Ross 25+A. Crookendale c Cooke b Yearwood 11N. Burke b O. Wiggins 0V. Greene c wk King b Yearwood 0D. Hurley c wk King b O. Wiggins 3K. Harte st King b Yearwood 2*S. Armstrong not out 1Extras (b4, lb2, nb3) 9TOTAL (all out – 57 overs) 181Wkts fell at: 54, 54, 82, 141, 169, 173, 175, 178, 178, 181.Bowling: O. Wiggins 11-4-21-3, Hurley 7-0-33-0, Jordan 5-2-9-0, Yearwood 14-2-34-5, Cooke 9-1-24-1, Ross 7-0-35-1, R. Wiggins 2-0-15-0, Watson 2-1-4-0.YMPC 2nd Innings+M. King not out 50S. Blackett b Harte 19S. Cooke not out 23Extras (lb1, nb1) 2TOTAL (1 wkt dec’d – 19 overs) 94Wkt fell at: 58.Bowling: Burke 3-0-19-0, Harte 9-0-37-1, Phillips 7-0-37-0. Position: YMPC have an overall lead of 216 runs with nine second innings wickets in hand.Points so far: YMPC 11, Dover 3.Umpires: Roger Broomes, Earl Collymore.Match referee: Stephen Proverbs.
Intermediate scores – July 10
Scores on the second day of the third round of matches in the Barbados Cricket Association’s Intermediate Competition.ZONE AAt Ashton Hall: Coleridge and Parry 131 and 31 (P. Carter 3-6, M. Richards 3-6, M. Gill 2-3). Sagicor UWI 168 (P. Rock 52 n.o., A. Jordan 38, B. Carter 34; Romalio Benn 5-41, Romario Greaves 5-69). UWI won by an innings and 6 runs.At Passage Road: Wotton 118 and 148 (R. Rose 29, K. Yearwood 25, L. Layne 19, D. Alleyne 18, K. Seale 16, R. Chase 17; P. Philips 3-47, B. Shepherd 2-23, L. Smith 2-30, L. Blake 2-44). BFS 96 (A. King 25, R. Philips 19, L. Blake 17; Mark Seale 7-40, K. Seale 3-18) and 10-0.At Stephen’s Hill: KFC Ellerslie 170 (Akeem Jordan 59 n.o., D. Richards 43, R. Hinkson 31; J. Kellman 5-26, J. Henry 3-57, R. Scott 2-30). ELD Belleplaine 162 (W. Beckles 65, R. Scott 29, C. Greene 19; Neil Persaud 6-39, K. Daniel 2-14).ZONE BAt Foursquare Oval: ESA Field Pickwick 202 and 12-1. YMCA 137 (M. Knight 25, J. Manning 22, K. Bhola 17, C. Brandford 16 n.o.; Daniel Rogers 6-20, R. Daisley 2-45).At BNOC: BNOC 216 (Damien Payne 96, A. Wiggins 38, O. Brathwaite 15, C. Jones 10; D. Layne 3-51, R. Straughn 2-35) and 49-2 (A. Wiggins 29 n.o.). Bayville 109 (S Holder 38, J. John 14, W. Lovell 12, D. Blake 11; O. Brathwaite 6-39, T. Lewis 2-22).At Queen’s Park: Windward 270 (Ray Thornton 73, Allan Branch 55, S. Thornton 44, M. Edghill 33, W. Warren 28, G. Bethel 14; Anthony Layne 4-70, C. Odle 3-64, C. Jones 2-72) vs SuperCentre Spartan.ZONE CAt King’s Park: Ince Transport MTW 363-6 (Arron Forde 110, Kevin Gittens 92, Raymond Kellman 90, P. Batson 19, C. Greene 19; J. Browne 2-33). Scotty’s King’s Park 140-9 (D. Moore 41, J. Browne 20, H. Sargeant 18, J. Burke 16; S. Stuart 3-24, D. Payne 3-40) and 31-2.At Church Hill: Foundation 167 (Romario Hermas 67; Kyle Carrington 7-36) and 15-0. Mount Gay North Stars 147 (Troy Toppin 71, A. Griffith 25; D. Farley 3-10, H. Belle 2-33, D. Doughty 2-38).At St Catherine: BDF 227 (Zicomo Cozier 92, S. Mayers 35, B. Hope 21, R. Knight 19, B. Johnson 16, W. Burnett 15, R. Benn 11; Glyne Strickland 5-40, B. Browne 2-4, K. Alleyne 2-40). BNB St Catherine 149-7 (Gregory Jones 51, D. Brathwaite 34, N. Browne 20, S. Gooding 17, D. Sargeant 10; R. Knight 4-35).ZONE D At Old Coleridge: Police 330-9 dec’d. Oran Carib Bristol 64-7 (L. Thompson 14, S. Reece 11; L. Williams 2-4, D. Davis 2-11, K. Mascoll 2-15).At Wildey: LIME 300-6 dec’d. BRC 81 (A. Maynard 17, N. Hinds 11, E. Watson 11; R. Gittens 3-17, F. Cox 3-31, N. Blackman 2-9, A. Morris 2-13) and 73-3 (E. Watson 19 n.o., C. Small 13, C. Drakes 12, A. Maynard 11 n.o.; A. Morris 2-13).At Bank Hall: ICBL Empire 282-9 dec’d (Rico Wiggins 121, K. King 39, C. Nurse 34, K. Sealy 20; E. Douglas 3-54, O. Clarke 2-50). Prison Officers 73 (R. Paul 22, J. Miller 10; Daniel Niles 4-30, T. Chandler 3-12, E. Forde 2-23) and 47-3 (S. Knight 24 n.o., R. Carter 16).At Diamond Corner: Combermere 217 and 21-2 (M. Griffith 2-14). Diamondshire 83 (P. Jackman 31, M. Griffith 16; Chaim Holder 5-18, B. King 2-12, J. Yarde 2-40).
Divas to take stage On De Hill
Next Sunday, soca fans from all walks of life will experience an adrenaline rush as Queens of Soca Alison Hinds and Destra Garcia perform at Soca On De Hill, which comes off at Farley Hill, St Peter.Hinds whose hits include Faluma, Roll It, and Soca In Meh Veins, said she was feeling the anticipation of Barbadians who were eager to see Square One together again. “Soca On De Hill fans are expecting a lot from us and we are going to make sure they have a great time because we plan to have one, too,” she said.Trinidadian soca star Garcia is also looking forward to performing in Barbados and with Hinds. She said: “I can’t wait to hit the stage at Farley Hill for the world’s greatest soca event – Soca On De Hill.” The star of hits such as Bonnie And Clyde, I Dare You and Bacchanal has promised patrons that Farley Hill will come alive with soca music next Sunday. While this is not the first time Garcia and Hinds have performed together, Soca On De Hill will see their debut sharing the Barbadian stage. The Soca On De Hill cast will include Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, Talpree, Patch, Mr Dale, Lil Rick, Mikey, Peter Ram, and the best of the best of Crop-Over.
THE MOORE THINGS CHANGE – Noise without end
IT’S BEEN A MONTH OF NOISE in South Africa and elsewhere around the world where football is played and enjoyed – thanks to modern technology. An “ancient African tradition”, some testify, that goes all the way back to 2009, irritated many more ears than it pleased.It was a case, clearly, of unintended consequences. Since noise is now de rigueur at every village cockfight, a plastic horn called the vuvuzela, designed to make noise at intervals, such as when one’s team scores a goal, suddenly became a source of non-stop racket.Today is the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and millions will breathe a sigh of relief. But not for long. Like a virus, the vuvuzela is already on its way around the world.A week after the noise began, The Nation printed my letter in which I wondered who would be the first person to introduce that plastic hornto Barbados. Two days later it had arrived, packaged with fast food.
TinnitusTomorrow, as thousands leave Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and other cities with vuvuzelas in their luggage, many would be well advised to make appointments with ear, nose and throat specialists about that ringing in their ears. It’s known as tinnitus.As I watched from this distance, I wondered why it never occurred to anyone who objected to the noise to acquire about a dozen vuvuzelas, affix the logo of a FIFA non-approved product – Pepsi or Nike perhaps – and leave them in the stadium at the end of a game.Faster than the speed of Ronaldo and Robben combined, FIFA’s head honcho Sepp Blatter, always quick to seize the opportunity to portray himself as champion of the underdog, and who had ordered: “We should not try to Europeanise an African World Cup”, would have issued an instant edict banning the horn.
Swarm of killer beesA single vuvuzela makes the sound of a braying jackass in heat; a stadium-full is a swarm of killer bees searching for their queen.Last April the South African Medical Journal reported that a vuvuzela blower would be absorbing about 106 decibels; the person sitting in the row in front could be hearing in excess of 122 decibels.There are several stories of the origin of the vuvuzela, such as the romantic version that it is the modern-day equivalent of the traditional curved horn made from the antlers of the kudu, a member of the deer family. But the Chinese, masters of mass-production, assert that they are the inventors. A plastic factory owner in Beijing says his company started manufacturing the horns in 2001 and had tried to market them but demand was not that high. They tried to get them into the 2006 World Cup in Germany but they failed. It was only when they tried again this year in South Africa that they found a huge market for the noise-makers. The South Africans took instantly to the trumpets.
Simplistic absurdityBeings on other planets must wonder how an intelligent species that once sent 12 men to the moon – American astronaut Alan Shepard even played a round of golf up there – could come up with such simplistic absurdity. Brace for more noise, folks – the Chinese are producing 20 000 vuvuzelas every day!So the games have ended. They have demonstrated the malleability of the human brain and its ability to tolerate torture. Protesters soon gave up. That perhaps explains why some folks at Clapham can accommodate, and even grow to enjoy, 20 noisy Friday night Pork Limes. Unfortunately not all can. The organisers should have sympathy for the Armstrongs’ three-month-old baby and the effect their noise is having on his young life. But who cares? Entertainment comes first.As Barbadians cast about for “innovation and entrepreneurship”, if we must make noise, instead of importing thousands of vuvuzelas, why not start blowing conch shells? They’re more attractive. Anything but all that poisonous plastic in our drinking water.Carl Moore was the first Editor of THE NATION and is a social commentator.