Caribbean Times 75th issue - Wednesday 23rd March 2016

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26 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Wednesday 23rd March 2016 Half Moon Bay to sponsor Antigua Sailing Week Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce Half Moon Bay as an official resort sponsor for the 2016 event. Replay Resorts, the development company which owns the property recently acquired 132 acres of land on 8,000 feet of oceanfront at Half Moon Bay, including the site of the former Half Moon Bay Hotel. “We couldn’t be more pleased to be working in Antigua. Wherever we create destinations we strive to be a strong part of the community through involvement and support of local charities and events and we feel supporting Antigua Sailing Week is a great first step for the community to begin to get to know us,” said Michael Coyle, CEO of Replay Resorts. “Antigua Sailing Week is an event The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) yesterday unveiled the official logo and announced the kickoff of the Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup 2016. The first round of the Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean that evokes passion and excitement from the people of Antigua and from all who attend. It really puts Antigua on the world stage and will be a must attend event for our future hotel guests and homeowners at Half Moon Bay. We couldn’t be more excited to be a sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week this year.” In executing its sponsorship Half Moon Bay will be getting involved on and off the water. The Half Moon Bay Spectator Boats will set sail on Sunday 24th April from Falmouth Harbour Marina and head out to chase the races and get up close to the action. After snorkelling and lunch the boats will head back to shore so spectators can attend the English Harbour Rum Festival Cup 2016 started yesterday, Tuesday, March 22, with the participation of teams across the Caribbean. Cuba was at home to Bermuda, Grenada hosting St. Maarten, and Anguilla travelled to Guyana. For the first round of the regional championship, the national teams are sorted into seven groups. Each team will host one match and play another on the road. Rounds 2 and 3 will begin in June and October, respectively, of this year. The final round taking place that afternoon and evening at Antigua Yacht Club where sailors and spectators alike will dance the night away dockside. Tickets for the Half Moon Bay Spectator Boats can be purchased. As a major supporter of the event, Half Moon Bay will also be sponsoring the Sailing Week Antigua Team (SWAT) and the Green Team. As an essential part of delivering the event off the water the Green Team, in partnership with non-governmental organisations Environmental Awareness Group and Sailors for the Sea, makes sure the environmental aspects of the event run smoothly and it will continue to build on last year’s green initiatives to ensure a continued reduction of the regatta’s environmental impact. CFU announces kickoff of Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup 2016 is scheduled to be played in May 2017, with a host to be named by the CFU in coming months. Scotiabank, title sponsor of the Scotiabank CONCA- CAF Champions League and other CONCACAF championships, will once again support sport throughout the Caribbean region through the title sponsorship for this year’s editions of the men’s Caribbean championship. The Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup 2016 will qualify Caribbean teams directly to the 2017 CON- CACAF Gold Cup. Jamaica is the defending Caribbean Cup champion after overcoming Trinidad and Tobago 4-3 on penalty kicks, after a scoreless draw in the 2014 CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup Final.
Wednesday 23rd March 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 27 Villa Primary claims Zone 4 By Carlena Knight Villa Primary claimed top honors in the 2016 Zone 4 track and field day. The Westside school created history by amassing 331 points to claim the championship, thereby, dethroning the 2015 winners Mary E Piggots. The latter had 179 points with Cedar Grove getting 132 points. The prize giving ceremony which was held at Villa Primary on Monday, hosted By Vanroy Burnes The Concern Parents, Teachers, Sports Association (CPTSA) will be hosting its 24 th annual Easter Monday 4+1 road relay and fitness walk on Monday 28 th March. The event is expected to get on the way from the starting points at Camp Blizzard in Coolidge at 6.30 am and end at the Christ the King High School. The CPTSA is inviting all groups, clubs, T N Kirnon, Cedar Grove, Mary E Piggots, Piggotts, Victory Center, St. Nicholas, School for the Deaf, Gospel Light, Weslyann Junior Academy, St. Andrews, and for the first time ever Holy Potters dominant, Wings fall to Ottos By Carlena Knight Potters Steelers continue their dominance in the third division of the Antigua Barbuda Basketball Association with 11-1 record. Steelers on Monday night blew out Jr Pitbulls, 103-57 at JSC Sports Complex. Alfred Lee led the way in scoring for the victors with 25 points and 4 steals. He was assisted by Tyrell Joseph with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Michael Daniel with 17 points and Jordan Thomas with 11 steals. Danny Perez of Jr Pitbulls had 8 points while Juda Ferris grabbed 10 rebounds. CPTSA Wings continue to struggle in division three now falling to Ottos Officials, 58-41. For Wings, Joshua McCurchin scored 11 points and 15 rebounds. He was assisted by Tyreke Lewis we also had 11 points and 11 rebounds while Dalonte Phillip had 10 points and 14 rebounds. Officials’ Everton Carroll had 12 points and Anthony Edwards grabbed 13 rebounds and 4 steals. In the lone division two match, Flyers 2 defeated F and G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays 2, 88- 51. By Carlena Knight Antigua Grammar School (AGS) defeated St. Joseph Academy, 42-29 on Monday at the YMCA Sports Complex. The defending champions in the Junior Boys division continue to dominate the category led by the 2015 Jr. Sportsman nominee, Anthony Greer with 15 points. He was assisted by Amani Brown with 14 points and Tyreke Lewis with 10. Academy’s Noel Knowles had 9 points while, Teran Zachariah had 8 points in a losing effort. Ottos Comprehensive trounced St. Anthony’s Secondary, 47-16 in the second Junior Boys match. Lincoln Weeks was an unstoppable force with 33 points for the victors. Jevonte Valerie of St. Anthony’s scored 11 in a losing effort. In the lone Senior Boys match, Ottos Comprehensive did away with St. Joseph Academy, 42-32. The dynamic duo of Trinity of Barbuda. Andolia Webber and Kaleel Stevens of Villa Primary were named the top overall male and female athletes. The students from Victory Center and School for the Deaf were also awarded for their participation. Along with the giving out of trophies and medals, Mr and Mrs Figgins were honoured by the Villa Primary School for their continuous support to the institution. Zone 4 Education Officer, Oneil Michael welcomed the visiting schools and commended them on their performances. He then went on to commend the organizers of the event for their hard work and great execution. AGS defeats St. Joseph Academy, Otto’s trounces St. Anthony’s Lincoln Weekes and Javon Simon had a combined 36 points for Comprehensive. Michael Barton had 11 points for St. Joseph Academy. CPTSA hosts 24 th annual Easter Monday relay and fitness walk organisations, and banks to take part in the event. The categories include: U-13, U-20, U-30 and over 30 years. There is a registration fee of $20 for adults and $10 for children under 10 years. All participants are asked to assemble at the Christ the King High School before 6.00 a.m. for transportation to the relay points. The ‘Walk’ will start at the Christ the King High School and prizes will be awarded to winners.
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