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Jamaica is taking security seriously for its upcoming World Cup matches. The Jamaica Observer reports that the government is in the process of enacting legislation giving the police more powers to control traffic and prevent dangerous articles from being brought into match venues.

In case anyone hadn't noticed how far the West Indies have fallen, Tony Cozier's latest article from New Zealand carries the news that the Kiwis are concerned that the men from the Caribbean are not good enough to be adequate preparation for New Zealand's upcoming tours. Fleming laments "with the West Indies when you do get second chances, when there are mistakes being made in the field, batting, bowling and every facet."

The Trinidad Express' Rickey Singh takes a look at Chris Dehring's attempts to get regional governments to reguilate room rates and explores the relationship between the WICB and the boards. In a telling statement on the financial health of Caribbean cricket, he notes "the future of West Indies cricket is now very much financially dependent on both an American billionaire and an Irish telecommunications corporation, following long years of sponsorship dependence on Britain's Cable and Wireless."

Pedro Collins appears to be set for a comeback after his most recent bout with injury. The Barbadian seamer turned out for a West Indies' Select side for a limited overs match against Scotland. Commenting on some adjustments to his actions he told CMC "I'm getting my foot a bit straighter, instead of getting it across my body, so that I can eliminate some of the stress that I've been putting on my back in previous years".