Day: March 13, 2026

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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