Month: May 2026

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.

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