Day: July 31, 2026

Smiling portrait of Sir Garfield Sobers of Barbados in a dark suit. 6 min read

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.

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