Smiling portrait of Sir Garfield Sobers of Barbados in a dark suit. 6 min read

The Caribbean has long celebrated its sporting heroes but often fails to accord sport its rightful place in national culture. This column examines the recognition gap, from Garfield Sobers’ treatment in Sydney to Kirani James’ new accolade on the EC $5 bill. It also reflects on the OECS freedom of movement milestone and the region’s rich sporting history as the CAC Games celebrate their centennial in the Dominican Republic.

Composite illustration depicting stacks of money, silhouettes of international sports leaders, a sponsor-filled stadium, and a world map highlighting North/South and Rich/Poor divisions to symbolise the relationship between sport governance, commercial influence, and global inequality. 8 min read

FIFA corruption scandals. Olympic governance controversies. Sponsors who look the other way. This column examines the unvarnished truth: money, not morality, drives international sport. From the 1984 Los Angeles transformation to the modern betting boom, the author argues that the global sport industry reflects the same inequalities as the wider world and nothing has changed.

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11 named for OECS Championships. 5 women and 6 men will represent St. Vincent &…

primary school children racing on a track 6 min read

The local track and field season is in full swing, with IPSAC and ISSAC finals approaching. Handal Roban, Uroy Ryan, and Amal Glasgow shine overseas, while TASVG hosts the Lennox Adams National U20 Championships. But challenges persist: uneven tracks, coaching gaps, and a worrying decline in female athletes. This column examines the state of SVG athletics.

A powerful split image on the left, a political rally with a sports facility in the background and a banner reading Vote for Sport. On the right, the Arnos Vale Cricket Stadium with empty stands, a Closed sign on the Diamond track, and a spreadsheet showing $52m ECD – Cricket World Cup 2007. A subtle overlay of the Vincentian flag. 6 min read

Six months into a new government, St Vincent and the Grenadines confronts a devastating economic reality and sport has been a political plaything for 24 years. This column examines the chronic indebtedness, the Cricket World Cup 2007 debacle, the NLA’s bypass of the NSC, and the expired Diamond track licence. A critical look at why sport has never been a pillar of Vincentian development and what must change.

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