By Prior Beharry
CRICKET West Indies (CWI) Communications and Media Manager Nyssa Pierre did not pass her three-month probation period and was asked to leave the organisation.
CWI stated that she “did not meet the required standards for the said role.”
However, on her Facebook page on Tuesday, Pierre announced her departure. She was announced as the new manager on August 27, following Phillip Spooner’s departure.
She posted: “Dear Friends, Family and Colleagues
“It was a short innings but today I announce my departure from Cricket West Indies (CWI).
“I am thankful for the opportunity to continue my contributions to the regional and international cricket landscape in my brief time at the organisation.
“I remain in service to the region through my ongoing work in international development and government advisory.
“I sincerely wish all the West Indies teams I had the pleasure to work with the all the best ahead.
“A years-long cricket and West Indies fan, I will always rally hard!”
In a letter obtained by AZP News, the General Counsel/Corporate Secretary of CWI Alanna Medford-Singh told board members that Pierre’s employment was terminated as of November 22, 2024.
The letter stated: “Following a review of her performance, conduct and alignment with CWI core values, it was concluded that Ms Pierre did not meet the required standards for said role.”
It added, “As such, her employment was terminated as of November 22, 2024, in keeping with the terms of her probationary period.
“The decision was in full compliance with the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code, which requires only 24 hours’ notice for termination during probation.”
The CWI is headquartered in Antigua.
The letter stated, “Ms Pierre was provided with additional notice, to ensure fairness, and to maintain our commitment to upholding the values of CWI at every level.”
Medford-Singh said in the interim, CWI Communications Consultant Jamal Slocombe will oversee the communications function.
She said the communication and media manager’s role will be reassessed for the position to be filled in the first quarter of 2025.
