Lennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

May 23, 2026 by Lennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

It would be an honour’ - Courtney Walsh backs statue proposal at Sabina Park

West Indies cricket legend Courtney Walsh has declared he would be “honoured and pleased” to see a statue erected in his likeness at Sabina Park, following a formal proposal from Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Sports, Wavell Hinds.
Speaking exclusively to The Gleaner after Hinds’ contribution to the sectoral debate in Parliament on Tuesday, the  fast-bowling great responded warmly to the call for the permanent recognition of Jamaica’s sporting giants.

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May 8, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Outgoing JCA CEO defies board, shows up for work after May 1 deadline
Trouble continues to brew at the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA)  as the saga intensifies between outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Courtney Francis and the JCA hierarchy. Even after being…
May 5, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Wilmot rebounds to dominate qualifier two as surf standings heat up
The Jamaica Surfing Association’s second qualifier of the 2026 season is in the books, and if Sunday’s action at Copacabana Beach proved anything, it’s that the island’s surf scene is firing on all…
May 3, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Excelsior claim urban T20 crown with crushing win over Campion
Excelsior High School delivered a commanding all-round performance to capture the ISSA First Global Bank urban area T20 title after demolishing Campion College by 125 runs in a one-sided final at…
Barbados Pride captain Kragg Brathwaite (right) collects the bilateral series trophy from Jamaica Cricket Association CEO Courtney Francis at the end of the West Indies Championship match against Jamaica Scorpions at Sabina Park on Tuesday.
May 1, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

‘I know nothing’

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Courtney Francis says he has received no formal notice that he is being removed from his post despite widespread rumours that he will…
Jamaica Scorpions batsman Brandon King flicks a delivery from Shamar Springer of Barbados Pride during their West Indies Championship match at Sabina Park yesterday. King made 63 in Jamaica Scorpions’ second innings.
April 29, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Pride roar into playoffs as Bishop’s five-for sinks Scorpions

Barbados Pride produced a commanding all-round display to seal an innings and 11-run victory over the Jamaica Scorpions on day three of their West Indies Championship clash, storming into the playoff…
Jamaica Scorpions batsman Javelle Glenn (second right) walks off the field on day two of the West Indies Championship cricket match against the Barbados Pride at Sabina Park, in Kingston yesterday.
April 28, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Pride bamboozle Scorpions batsmen

Sabina Park has, in the past, been a fortress of pace and bounce, but on day two of the West Indies Championship, it was turn and torment that told the tale. The Barbados Pride, led by a masterful…
Barbados Pride’s Jonathan Drakes is stumped for 94 by wicketkeeper Romaine Morris of the Jamaica Scorpions on the opening day of their West Indies Championship match at Sabina Park yesterday.
April 27, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Pride in charge at Sabina Park

On a sun-baked opening day at Sabina Park, Barbados Pride turned the screws on hosts Jamaica Scorpions, posting a commanding 346 for five after winning the toss and opting to bat on another placid…
Jamaican umpires Christopher Taylor (left) and Jacqueline Williams officiated the West Indies Championship match between the Jamaican Scorpions and the Barbados Pride at Sabina Park on Tuesday.
April 25, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Umpire Taylor promoted to ICC panel

After 20 years of perseverance, Jamaican cricket umpire Christopher Taylor has been appointed to the International Cricket Council (ICC)/Cricket West Indies (CWI) International Panel of Umpires,…
Jamaica Scorpions batsman Brad Barnes plays a hook shot against Barbados Pride pacer Johann Layne during their drawn West Indies Championship game at Sabina Park yesterday.
April 23, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Gritty Scorpions survive final-day scare against rampant Pride

Hosts Jamaica Scorpions clung on for dear life in a nerve-racking final session against the Barbados Pride at Sabina Park yesterday, battling to 90 for four after being set a theoretical 40-plus overs…