Day: June 19, 2026

A powerful split image on the left, a political rally with a sports facility in the background and a banner reading Vote for Sport. On the right, the Arnos Vale Cricket Stadium with empty stands, a Closed sign on the Diamond track, and a spreadsheet showing $52m ECD – Cricket World Cup 2007. A subtle overlay of the Vincentian flag.

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The Vincentian Economy and Sport – A Conundrum

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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.