March 26, 2024
Caribbean Airlines has launched Caribbean Village Cricket, a T10 format celebrating community spirit through the beloved sport of cricket, with several fixtures scheduled for the upcoming Easter weekend in Trinidad.
The company also has launched its new Instagram page, @ourcaribbeanexperience.
“Caribbean Village Cricket is part of the airline’s focus on Caribbean culture and a follow-up to its successful Culture in D’Park event over the Trinidad Carnival,” an official statement from Caribbean Airlines said. “Other elements of the Caribbean Culture program will be rolled out later this year.”
Caribbean Village Cricket kicks off in Trinidad on March 29, 30 and 31, and takes place at three locations: Powergen Penal Sports Club, Santa Cruz Sports Association, and the National Cricket Centre, Couva. The schedule for these fixtures is as follows:
● Friday, March 29… Powergen Penal Sports Club, from 10:00 am
● Saturday, March 30… Brian Lara Recreational Grounds, Santa Cruz, from 10:00 am
● Sunday, March 31… National Cricket Centre, Couva at 2:30 pm
Caribbean Airlines says following the inaugural matches in Trinidad, Caribbean Village Cricket will journey to Jamaica, and then Guyana—culminating in the final round at the renowned Queens Park Oval, Port-of-Spain on May 5, 2024.
“Village cricket holds a cherished place within Caribbean culture, embodying the spirit of community, camaraderie, and the love for the game,” said Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines. “In the Caribbean, cricket is more than a sport; it’s a tradition that brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life.”
“The village cricket matches conjure feelings of home and become vibrant social events where families gather to cheer on their local teams, creating an atmosphere that transcends the boundaries of the cricket field,” he noted.
The Caribbean Airlines chief points out that “village cricket serves as a unifying force, fostering a sense of identity and pride among communities.”
“Whether played on the breezy grounds in Guyana or the grassy fields of Jamaica,” he observed, “village cricket in the Caribbean is a celebration of not only athletic prowess but also the rich cultural heritage that defines the region.”
The planned dates for the Caribbean Village Cricket tournament are as follows:
● Trinidad (3 locations) – March 29-31
● Kingston, Jamaica – April 20
● Georgetown, Guyana – April 28
● Finals at Queens Park Oval, Trinidad – May 5