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WICUA Celebrates Appointment of Two Female Umpires to Women’s World Cup

The West Indies Cricket Umpires' Association (WICUA) wishes to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Jacqueline Williams and Ms. Candice Laborde on their appointment to officiate in the upcoming Women's World Cup.

 

Ms. Williams has been our flag bearer on the women's side for a number of years, carrying our flag with distinction all over the world, and now she is joined by another of our female umpires, Ms. Laborde, to officiate in one of the highest cricket tournaments in the world. It is an unprecedented feat to have these two ladies representing the West Indies on the world stage. We at the WICUA  know that they are going to make us proud with their work on and off the field.

 

We want to wish them all the success in this tournament and may they continue to represent us with distinction.

Regards,

 

Vivian Johnson

President

West Indies Cricket Umpires' Association (WICUA)

WICUA: RELATED NEWS

Feb 19, 2026

WICUA President Johnson assures CCUA members of being part of CWI Junior Panel - Guyana Chronicle

Vivian Johnson has assured fully qualified members of the Canada Cricket Umpires Association (CCUA) that in the not-too-distant future they will be part of the Junior Panel of Cricket West Indies (CWI).

Feb 6, 2026

Gcuma and Haig named as on-field umpires for ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final

Congratulations to our own, Zahid Bassarath, TV Umpire in the ICC U19 World Cup Final on Friday, February 6 2026, between England and India.

Jan 30, 2026

Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage

Congrats to Leslie Reifer who has been selected as one of the Match Officials for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka starting next week - Good Luck to Leslie!

Jan 16, 2026

West Indies umpire Chris Taylor to officiate President's Trophy Grade-I matches

Congratulations to Christopher Taylor who departs today for Pakistan on the ICC/CWI Umpires Exchange Program - Good Luck to him !

Jan 8, 2026

Match officials named for U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026

Congratulations to West Indies Umpires, Deighton Butler and Zahid Bassarath, who have been selected for the ICC Men's U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia !

Sep 24, 2025

WICUA President Johnson says body has revolutionized some operations

According to Johnson, “we have made several changes to the way we operate as an executive and have basically revolutionised some of the operations to bring it into the 21st century business operation approach.

Sep 19, 2025

West Indies Umpires Candace La Borde and Jacquline Williams Selected for ICC Women’s World Cup

Congratulations to West Indies Umpires, Candace La Borde and Jacquline Williams, who have been selected for ICC Women’s World Cup !

Jul 27, 2025

WICUA aims to increase training opportunities in the territories

PRESIDENT, Vivian Johnson has said that the foremost major plan of the regional body is to increase training opportunities in the territories by planning and delivering training seminars

Jul 13, 2025

WICUA members assemble in Port-of-Spain for 31st Convention

WICUA 31st Biennial convention was held in Trinidad & Tobago from July 13 to July 18, 2025, with the main event location being the wonderful Cascadia Hotel.

Jun 24, 2025

Former Area 4 VP, Harry Mahabal, passed away on June 23, 2025

He served WICUA for many years in that capacity until 2011. He died peacefully at his home in the presence of his sons. WICUA extends condolences to his wife and family. He will be truly missed. His funeral will be on June 28, 2025 at 1pm at the Tacarigua Presbyterian Church, EMR Tacarigua, Trinidad & Tobago.

May 10, 2025

CWI and WICUA recently completed signing of historic MOU

Representatives of the two sides met recently to ratify the memorandum which aim and objective are to strengthen the bond and relationship between CWI and WICUA.

Apr 10, 2025

WICUA Executive Vice President, Patrick Grazette passed away today. Our condolences to his family and friends

Funeral Service - June 4, 3:30pm at St. Catherine's Anglican Church

Mar 29, 2025

Exchange programme kicks off today in Jamaica

The much anticipated revived Exchange Programme kicks off today, March 29, 2025, with 2 umpires from the USA making their debut in Jamaica. Saravanakumar Venkatesan and Bryan Caine will officiate in the recently rebranded 'Michael Holding' Senior Cup Competition.​​​

Mar 25, 2025

Two new faces join the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires

Two new faces, Allahudien Paleker and Alex Wharf, join the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Michael Gough and Joel Wilson make way.

Mar 6, 2025

Match officials for Champions Trophy 2025 final confirmed

Congrats to our own Joel Wilson, named as Third Umpire for the ICC Champions Trophy Final on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Dubai.

Feb 13, 2025

WICUA President confident exchange programme will be successful.

PRESIDENT, Vivian Johnson, has disclosed that the eagerly anticipated exchange programme among member territories is set to take off with the USA and Jamaica among the two countries ready to accept their counterparts from other countries.

Jan 31, 2025

ICC U19 Women's World Cup Semi-Final between England and India on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Congrats to Candace LaBorde who stood as the TV Umpire

Oct 20, 2024

Azad Khan appointed Honorary Secretary of WICUA

Azad Khan appointed Honorary Secretary, and Rohan Chambers appointed Assistant Secretary /Treasurer of WICUA.

Apr 16, 2024

CCUA President urges umpires to redouble efforts to elevate the standard of umpiring.

Newly elected CCUA President, Azad Khan, in an eloquent address to the appreciative audience urged his charges to redouble their efforts to elevate the standard of umpiring in the SCA and across Canada.

Aug 9, 2023

Johnson pushing West Indies Cricket Umpires Association.

Johnson said "We want to be the Principal Empire body in the Canada to Argentina Hemisphere"

Jul 16, 2023

Vivian Johnson is new WICUA President

LONG-standing former Honorary Secretary of the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Vivian Johnson has been elevated to the post of President.

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