Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
Pride swell
(From left) Jamaica Cricket Association President Wilford Heaven, West Indies Under-19 players Shahid Crooks, Michael Frew and Odean Smith, and Digicel’s Customer Solutions Director Patrick King during the welcome reception inside the Pineapple Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday.
Cricket, Sports
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer  
February 16, 2016

Pride swell

Parents of J’can U-19 trio express unbridled joy at World Cup win

THE expression of glee on each parent’s face left no doubt.

They stood proudly among the welcome party as the Jamaican members of the history-making West Indies Under-19 cricket set-up arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) yesterday.

Michael Frew and Shahid Crooks, both of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), and Odean Smith of Maggotty High, were a part of the squad that defeated favourites India by five wickets to take the Youth World Cup title in Bangladesh on Sunday.

During a welcome reception hosted by regional cricket sponsor Digicel inside the NMIA’s Pineapple Lounge, Kenute Frew, Michael’s father, told the Jamaica Observer he was “more than happy” that the West Indies hoisted the world Under-19 trophy for the first time.

He said he watched some of the games and made it his “point of duty to watch the final” against India.

“I was so happy even the day after, and yesterday (Tuesday)when I got the call that we are going to meet them at the airport, it just had me [excited] again,” the father added.

Lileith Crooks, Shahid’s mother, did not see the games, but she said she received updates from others.

“I’m feeling so proud; very elated,” she said.

“I wasn’t able to watch, but even on the Sunday when I went to church my church members were telling me about it and I was feeling so good,” continued Crooks.

Ancena Scarlett-Smith is another proud mother. She, too, was not able to watch the games due to no cable television access.

“I’m very proud this afternoon, I’m very proud and his father is also proud. Some persons were able to follow it and I always asked them and they told me. Even the morning when they won, it was a young man who came over the house and he was telling Odean’s father that the boys won. I started screaming from that time because I was very happy,” said Scarlett-Smith.

The players were also greeted at the airport by STETHS Principal Keith Wellington, Maggotty Principal Sean Graham, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron, Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) boss Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven, chairman of the local Under-19 selection committee Wayne Lewis, and representatives of Digicel.

“It’s a proud moment, not just for me as a principal, but the entire school family. We bask in his (Odean’s) glory and his recognition as a world champion,” Graham told the Observer.

Cameron, who has come in for heavy criticism for some of the recent on and off-field disappointments of West Indies cricket, said the success of the Under-19s left him feeling “vindicated”.

“I’m extremely happy, proud and … vindicated that we are on the right path,” said the regional cricket president.

“On behalf of the JCA, I want to thank you for lifting the West Indies flag high and by extension the Jamaican flag,” Heaven said in his congratulatory speech.

Lewis’s reaction was that of a proud father.

“It’s amazing to know that you have a say in the direction [that] these youngsters [are taking]. I feel like a parent, like you have a child and you see the child going in the right direction and doing well,” said Lewis.

“We are proud to sponsor West Indies cricket and are we are happy to see you win,” said Patrick King, Digicel’s customer solutions director.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
International News, Latest News
WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
August 4, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization called Tuesday for more support across to board to combat the Ebola outbreak in Democratic R...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PM, Grange join Ghanaian president  for tour of Bob Marley Museum
Latest News, News
PM, Grange join Ghanaian president for tour of Bob Marley Museum
August 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Culture Minister Olivia Grange on Monday evening accompanied the President of Ghana, John Mahama...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
From homeless teenager to woman of faith
Latest News, News
From homeless teenager to woman of faith
Latoya Shea's bold vision to build a christ-centred school for Jamaica's most vulnerable children
August 3, 2026
At 13, Latoya Shea had no home. Today, the New York-based US Army veteran and nurse anaesthetist is pursuing a vision she believes was given to her by...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Waves of excitement at Old Harbour Bay Regatta on Emancipation Day
Latest News, News
WATCH: Waves of excitement at Old Harbour Bay Regatta on Emancipation Day
August 3, 2026
Sutania Beckford beamed with joy after her boat crew guided ‘Empress’ to a thrilling victory in the Yamaha Engine Race which brought an exciting close...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cop found dead at May Pen police station
Latest News, News
Cop found dead at May Pen police station
August 3, 2026
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A police constable assigned to the transport department at the Clarendon Division was found dead with a wound to the neck inside ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Weather disrupts Cuba’s power restoration after latest nationwide blackout
International News, Latest News, Regional
Weather disrupts Cuba’s power restoration after latest nationwide blackout
August 3, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba on Monday began gradually restoring power after suffering another nationwide blackout, the sixth since the year began, thoug...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Haitian group condemns ‘discriminatory impact’ of US visa bond policy on Caribbean immigrants
International News, Latest News, Regional
Haitian group condemns ‘discriminatory impact’ of US visa bond policy on Caribbean immigrants
August 3, 2026
SAN DIEGO, United States (CMC) – The California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has strongly condemned the expansion of the United States (US) Vis...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies
Latest News, Sports
Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies
August 3, 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP) — Abdullah Shafique struck his sixth Test century, and Babar Azam closed in on a hundred as Pakistan reached ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct