Belize hosted its first National Sports Summit on 2–3 September 2026 under the theme “Building Belize Through Sport.” With sport positioned as a critical pillar of national development, the summit brought together athletes, coaches, government ministers, and regional experts to address governance, physical literacy, athlete welfare, facilities, coaching, financing, and sports tourism. This column examines why Belize’s approach offers a model worth emulating across the Caribbean.
Month: September 2026
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association (SVGNA) has launched a major initiative to rebuild the sport in rural communities, beginning in Fancy and moving to Georgetown. With 16 weeks of training for children and umpires, the SVGNA is building on its proud legacy—including historic wins and the rise of Moet Gaymes, the nation’s first International Netball Umpire. This column examines the association’s community-driven approach and its potential to reshape Vincentian sport.
Sport in St Vincent and the Grenadines still lacks the priority it deserves. This column examines the ministerial status of sport, the roles of key agencies—the Ministry of Sport, Ministry of Education, National Sports Council, National Sports Associations, and the National Olympic Committee—and the urgent need for alignment. Development is about people, not just economics. Sport must be prioritised.
