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.
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee is sponsoring a record number of vacation sport camps this summer. From tennis and sailing to netball, karate, cycling, squash, swimming, rugby, volleyball, and athletics—young Vincentians have unprecedented opportunities to learn, improve, and excel. This column details each camp’s objectives, dates, locations, and the philosophy that physical activity is a right for all.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, concerns mount over player fatigue, declining match quality, geopolitical tensions, and controversial US immigration policies. This column questions whether FIFA has prioritised revenue over the spectacle itself; and whether the once‑prestigious tournament can recover its former glory.
The Caribbean has long relied on oral tradition to explain sporting success while wealthier nations commissioned scientific research. This column argues for a paradigm shift: continuing education, research, training, and professionalism in sport. It highlights the UWI‑CANOC partnership, the need for a Caribbean Olympic Studies and Research Centre, and the value of sport archives—including St Vincent’s own Sport Information Centre.
Team SVG placed second at the inaugural ANOCES U23 3 x 3 Basketball Championships in Tortola, signalling a major boost for Vincentian basketball. This column explores the significance of the ANOCES‑Panam Sports agreement, the SVGBF’s renewed commitment, and the pathway to regional and international multi‑sport Games.
St Vincent and the Grenadines has a new opportunity to rebuild communities through sport. This column revisits a lost chance for community sports councils, calls for a return to physical literacy, and urges the Community Development Department to take its rightful place in shaping Vincentian society. A holistic, people‑centred approach is long overdue.
