From Thomas Bach’s “Change or be Changed” to Infantino’s World Cup expansion plans, global sport is undergoing rapid transformation. This column examines the IOC’s philanthropic model versus the USA’s professional sports system, the emergence of private investors, and the Caribbean’s struggle to keep pace. A critical analysis of where sport is heading—and what it means for the region.
Vincentian sport is on the move. From volleyball’s ECVA Championship victory to squash’s Caribbean-level successes, basketball’s 3×3 promise, sailing’s new academy, and football’s Brighton facility development—this column highlights the encouraging positives across SVG’s sporting landscape. A new government, new opportunities, and a call for all Vincentians to contribute to national development through sport.
The funeral of Woodrow Williams at Victoria Park brought Vincentians together in a way never before witnessed—proving the power of sport to unite a nation. Yet St Vincent and the Grenadines still lacks a genuine national sports culture. This column examines why, from the absence of physical literacy in education to the failure to embrace sport as a way of life, and calls for a new approach rooted in belief, values, and national pride.
The Commonwealth Games and CAC Games clashed in 2026—leaving Caribbean athletes to choose. This column examines the scheduling conflict, Marileidy Paulino’s hero status in the Dominican Republic, and the question of real loyalty. It also critiques SVG’s lack of a national sport culture and the need for a new approach grounded in policy, monitoring, and national pride.
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.
SVG team on arrival in St. Kitts. OECS Championships 3rd place for SVG The 13…
