Joseph Guiste

Joseph Guiste (born 4 April 1959, Roseau, Dominica) is a former Dominican cricketer who represented the Windward Islands in both first-class and List A regional matches during the 1979/80 and 1980/81 seasons. He is remembered for his contributions at a time when Dominican cricket was strengthening its presence in the West Indies domestic circuit.

Joseph Guiste’s Early Life and Career

Born in Roseau, Joseph Guiste rose through local club cricket in Dominica before being selected for the Windward Islands squad. His right-handed batting skills earned him selection for competitive matches in regional tournaments.

• Guiste played one first-class match for the Windward Islands during the 1979/80 season.
• He also appeared in five List A matches in the 1979/80 and 1980/81 seasons.
• His batting style was right-handed. Fielding or variation in bowling is not recorded in major sources.

Legacy and Significance

While Guiste’s international exposure was limited, his involvement at the regional level during the late 1970s and early 1980s added to Dominica’s cricketing reputation. Players like Guiste helped sustain and reinforce the tradition of Dominican players competing in the Windward Islands team, thereby contributing to the island’s cricket heritage.