Leadership Crisis Unfolds at Leeward Islands Cricket Board
CARIBPR, NY, NY, Thurs. NOVEMBER 12, 2026: A leadership turmoil has erupted within the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB), as four Territorial Board Presidents publicly express no confidence in President Enoch Lewis just hours before a contentious election.
Formal Declaration by Territorial Leaders
The Presidents of Anguilla, Montserrat, Nevis, and St. Maarten officially submitted their no-confidence declaration on October 31, 2026. Their statement highlights significant concerns regarding constitutional adherence, electoral irregularities, and the integrity of governance within the board.
Unresolved Objections Ahead of Election
As of now, Lewis’s administration is proceeding with today’s disputed elections, ignoring the unresolved issues raised by the territorial leaders. The lack of acknowledgment for their declaration is raising eyebrows among stakeholders.
The Tenure of Enoch Lewis
Having served as president since 2016, Lewis is nearing eleven years in office. According to the revised Articles of Association of the LICB (2025), the presidential term should be three years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms allowed. Lewis’s claim to a prior two-year election cycle is contentious, especially given conflicting provisions in the previous Articles, which unequivocally stipulate a three-year term.
Legal Battles and Financial Accountability
In July, the High Court lifted an injunction related to disputed electoral issues, allowing elections under the Constitutional guidelines. On November 8, the LICB announced a damages and costs award of EC$34,218.84 arising from those proceedings. However, questions linger regarding the legality of the litigation and whether Lewis secured the necessary board approvals before engaging in legal action, raising critical issues about financial accountability under the LICB’s governing Articles of Association.
The Demand for Accountability
The recent damages award does not validate the ongoing election nor negate the territorial leaders’ no-confidence declaration, which seeks the removal of Lewis through constitutional mechanisms.
Growing Pressure on Enoch Lewis
With four Territorial Board Presidents formally withdrawing their support, the pressure is mounting on Lewis. As the election approaches, their unanswered demands cast a long shadow over his leadership.
Call for Accountability from Cricket West Indies
The international cricket community, particularly Cricket West Indies, is expected to advocate for accountability in these unsettling circumstances. The ongoing crisis illustrates the urgent need for governance reform within the LICB.
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