Australia remain undefeated at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, after today’s demolition job on Pakistan. Opting to field first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Australia Women dismissed Pakistan Women for 82 in 19.5 Overs. Ashleigh Gardner took 4 for 21 while Megan Schutt took 1 for 7 to become the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals with 144 wickets, going past Pakistan’s Nida Dar’s 143. The Aussie Women replied with 83 for one from 11 overs to win by nine wickets. Australia Women continue to lead group ‘A’ on six points, while Pakistan Women are virtually eliminated, as they only have two points with one game to play. In tomorrow’s matches, South Africa Women can take the lead of group ‘B’ away from the West Indies with a win over Bangladesh women. That game is at 10 a.m. Before that at 6 a.m, New Zealand Women can move into 2nd place in group ‘A’ with a big win over Sri Lanka Women. Both matches will be live on MCTV’s ESPN Channel 308. (Photo: ICC/Getty Images)

Barbados has welcomed the inclusion of Caribbean states in discussions at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, ECLAC. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, at a previous forum, had pushed for greater involvement of the Caribbean. Minister Humphrey extended thanks to the leadership of ECLAC for making the region feel more welcomed and integrated into various discussions. The Barbadian Minister is in Peru for the 40th session of ECLAC. He participated in a panel discussion in how to reduce inequality and foster inclusion and social mobility on day two of the event. During that forum, he shared the policies implemented by Barbados aimed at reducing inequality. Mr. Humphrey wants the region to do away with the notion that there’s a technical solution for every challenge.

Children’s eye care in Barbados has come a long way with the school’s eye clinic which now has screening as a component. Dr. Trevor Drakes who is head of Department of Ophthalmology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital says they check children at special intervals. He was speaking as 100 children visited the department in celebration of World Sight Day where the theme was ‘Children Love Your Eyes’. Dr. Drakes is also encouraging children and adults to take a break away from screens.