A split image one side shows a faded photograph of a community sports event from the past (reflecting the lost opportunity); the other shows Vincentian children and families being active together on a green field, with a Community Development Department banner in the background. The calypso lyric “We have a country to build” is subtly integrated. 6 min read

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.

A conceptual image a Vincentian track and field athlete in motion, overlaid with transparent graphs, research documents, and a clipboard showing checkmarks for “Policy,” “Research,” “Consultations,” and “Strategic Plan.” In the background, a faint outline of Arnos Vale Stadium and the Diamond athletics track. The colours reflect the Vincentian flag. 8 min read

St Vincent and the Grenadines has a new government, but sport remains sidelined—underfunded, politically exploited, and lacking a coherent national strategy. This column argues for a transformative shift: a scientific approach rooted in research, public consultation, updated policy, and strategic planning. Without data-driven decisions, sport will never become the pillar of national development it deserves to be.

A vibrant collage: the SVG Netball Association headquarters at New Montrose, an action shot of a national team match, and a conceptual rendering of a modern indoor sports facility. The image is framed with the tournament theme: "Honouring Netball’s Proud Legacy." 6 min read

At the official opening of the BOSVG National Netball Tournament, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association declared a strategic theme: Honouring Netball’s Proud Legacy. President Natasha Samuel delivered a stirring address celebrating decades of leadership, resilience, and excellence while issuing a clear call for a long‑promised indoor sports facility. This column captures the spirit of an organisation in motion, building on its proud history.

A powerful composite image: one side shows a vintage colonial-era cricket match with Caribbean players in subservient roles; the other shows modern Caribbean athletes on a global stage, with subtle overlays of currency symbols and industrial gears representing untapped economic potential. 7 min read

A conversation about the value of sport led to deeper questions: Why does the Caribbean remain economically dependent in sport? This column traces colonial legacies, the commercialization of the Olympics, and the region’s failure to transform athletic success into sustainable economic enterprise. From Walter Rodney to the IPL, a critical look at what we’ve lost—and what we must reclaim.

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