Leila Pacey, 24 years old, who is representing England, will be drawing on a family tradition of success when she competes in the 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth and believes that her heritage enables her to feel truly international. Leila is no stranger to the contest as her mother, Michelle (nee Ward), is a previous […]
Joiada Lartey, 29 years-old, who was born (and lives in) London and has mixed Ghanaian (predominantly) and Jamaican heritage, believes that she has the correct blend of contest experience, life-style and motivation to win the 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth title which she learned about from the social media. She describes herself as being “adventurous,
Elizabeth Donaldson is our first declared contestant in the upcoming 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth pageant, and she is unique in being the oldest entrant in a contest which has broken barriers in so many ways. She first heard about the title three years ago on a Google search for contests which accommodated older entrants,
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By Natalie Maximin My journey as a single mother caring for my neurodivergent 18-year-old son has been challenging in ways that are sometimes difficult to put into words. I understand how difficult this journey can be for other mothers and carers who find themselves in a similar position. It can be an incredibly lonely journey.
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By Eric McClymont Observation from the stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground reveals a stark reality: the future of English cricket is forged long before players step into county academies. It is built across hundreds of private school grounds, university ovals, and youth pathways where young players absorb competitive discipline, foreign conditions, and tactical awareness week
By Clayton Goodwin Lord’s – Thursday 21 June 1961 It was my first Test match day as a Hayter’s press messenger. England v Australia with the Ashes at stake. The morning was sunny and hot. Freddie Garside, the office manager, met me outside the Grace Gates and escorted me to the press-box at the top
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Natalie Maximim’s story has moved several of our readers to write in to Caribcommx – or to Natalie personally. Caribcommx is very pleased to know Natalie and to include her among our contributors. We include a selection of the comments below, and assure readers that we have every intention more of Natalie’s writing. Indeed, plans
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Did The ECB and The Hundred Organisers Miss the Memo—or Just Miss the Crowd? While The Hundred celebrates record attendances and family turnouts, anyone walking into Lord’s, the Oval, or Edgbaston can see a glaring absence: where is the British Afro-Caribbean community? For a tournament built around “opening up the game,” the lack of West
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Marcia Sey has been an outstanding success of the summer athletics season. The young South Londoner of Ghanaian parents set down her marker of excellence by winning the British 100 metres hurdles championship in a record 12.65 seconds – making her fourth in the all-time UK list. Nobody could be more enthusiastic for her success
