England led the West Indies by 109 runs after limiting the home side to 202-4 on day two of the first test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner revived West Indies with a dogged unbeaten stand of 75 runs to early stumps after they were wobbling at 127-4.
The pair took no risks and offered no chances, and safely managed a largely toothless England attack.