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  • Buffong: a proud beggar he was

    Phillip Alleyne
    Aug. 27, 2017

    There is a saying that when a poor man dies there are no comets seen, but the heavens blaze the death of princes.

  • In this file photo journalist Matt Peltier speaks to Waddy Astaphan

    A Sporting Tribute to the Late Waddy Astaphan

    Phillip Alleyne
    Jan. 22, 2017

    To appreciate the sporting life of Waddy Astaphan, especially off the field, is to have served with him on the executive of the Dominica Amateur Sports Association (DASA) during his ...

  • The good that you do

    Phillip Alleyne
    June 29, 2016

    This story is worth repeating. It's about a young boy who went about on Saturday mornings with his basket of vegetables, from door to door offering for sale a variety ...

  • Dominica cricket umpire association held 52nd Annual General Meeting

    Phillip Alleyne
    April 3, 2016

    The Dominica Cricket Umpires Association held its 52nd Annual General Meeting on Saturday 12th March at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.

  • Remembering the late Heskeith "Dadie" Fergus

    Phillip Alleyne
    March 1, 2016

    It would be remiss of me if I didn't pen a few lines on the passing of Heskeith Fergus, better known to all his friends as Dadie, who passed away ...

  • Dominica Senior cricket team: Jno Baptiste, back row, 4th from right

    Former national cricketer and footballer, Edward Jno Baptiste, has passed

    Phillip Alleyne
    Nov. 22, 2015

    Edward Jno. Baptiste known to many of us as Tee Son, who died on 23rd October aged 74 was a highly talented cricketer and a footballer.

  • Remembering Louis Benoit's services to football and cricket

    Phillip Alleyne
    Nov. 4, 2015

    The recent passing of Louis Benoit, well known as Zaboca, brought memories of his services as an official in football and cricket. His death came as no surprise as he ...

  • One hundred year old Popeye in his Icecream van

    Oscar Phillip "Popeye" Joseph: for he's a jolly good fellow

    Phillip Alleyne
    Sept. 18, 2015

    Just last year I paid tribute to 99-year-old Oscar Joseph better known to us as Popeye. Now I am indeed happy to extend congratulations to him on the achievement of ...

  • Allan Guye, former minister of health in Dominica Freedom Party Administration

    On the passing of Guye and Joseph, two former national ...

    Phillip Alleyne
    Sept. 9, 2015

    As I write, the memories of two deceased friends and sportsmen come to mind: Hubert 'Son' Joseph, a boyhood friend of mine, whose friendship remained intact until his passing and ...

  • Cover of the book "A Century of Dominican Cricket"

    A big thank you for " A Century of Dominican ...

    Phillip Alleyne
    June 28, 2015

    At long last the one hundred years of Dominica's cricket history has come to light. In this regard I must say many, many thanks to Dr. Irving Andre for researching ...

  • Dominica's Cricket Academy: great step forward

    Phillip Alleyne
    April 2, 2015

    Sincere congratulations to Mr. Emanuel Nanthan - president of the Dominica Cricket Association (DCA), and now vice president of the West Indies Cricket Board - and members of the DCA ...

  • Coriette, standing third from left, and members of his team

    Clifford 'Crix' Coriette former national footballer fondly remembered.

    Phillip Alleyne
    Feb. 21, 2015

    The sad passing of Clifford Coriette, a former national footballer of the Forties and early Fifties, who died at the ripe age of 94, was received with deep sadness.

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