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The winners of the tournament, which will now be staged in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will receive US$2.34million, a massive, 134 per cent increase on the $1 million awarded to Australia when they clinched the title in South Africa in 2023.

The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, an increase of 134 per cent in comparison to the $500, 000 South Africa received for reaching the final on home soil at Newlands Cricket Ground.

The Old Harbour native was among seven inductees recognised at a glitzy ceremony on the university’s campus on September 20.

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“From the first school that I went to I could see all the Hall of Famers on the wall it was something that I always wanted for not just myself but eventually even when I have my kids… and it was very surreal to have my kids there,” Cummings, 42, told Old Harbour News a few days later.

The significance of this achievement is magnified by the fact that it takes place on Barbados’ Independence Day, a fitting moment to celebrate the island's contributions to West Indies cricket. 

For Brathwaite, surpassing Sobers—a name synonymous with excellence in cricket—feels surreal. Sobers inspired generations, and now Brathwaite carries that legacy forward. 

Campbell, 31, was found guilty following a Level 3 Charge related to his conduct during the CG United Super50 Final against Barbados Pride on 23 November 2024. 

The charge, issued by Match Referee Reon King in accordance with the CWI Code of Conduct for Players and Officials, relates to Campbell's decision to not attend the toss as instructed by the umpires. In a letter to the Match Referee, Campbell apologized for the disruption.

Cyclists from the host club and all across the island will converge at the Mineral Heights to Jamalco circuit in the Clarendon capital of May Pen where they will compete in several categories.

Sunday's meet is sponsored in part by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Jamaica, headquartered here in the Old Harbour region.

The partnership is seen by both club and the Islamic movement as a win-win opportunity for youth engagement and development.

Yesterday’s final race event on the club’s calendar brought the curtains down in climatic fashion and left tongues wagging about the future prospects of undoubtedly Jamaica’s most prodigious cycling talent at present.

Dixon, a native of Old Harbour Glades, timed his moment perfectly in the final few metres in this six-lap (36 miles) course between Mineral Heights and Jamalco to pip the experienced Peter Thompson on the line.

This significant sponsorship aims to provide the necessary resources and funding to empower Netball Jamaica, foster athlete development, and elevate the sport on both local and international stages.

The funds will support the club’s participation in an upcoming international cycling event in Montego Bay this April. 

Widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s top cycling clubs, the ECC is gearing up to compete against some of the best cyclists in the Americas at the Jamaica International Cycling Classic, scheduled for April 3-6. With a budget exceeding J$2 million, the Old Harbour-based club has been actively seeking partnerships with corporate sponsors to help cover the costs.