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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.

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A Scientific Approach Needed in Vincentian Sport: Research, Policy & Strategic Planning

2 months ago

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.

A vibrant collage: the SVG Netball Association headquarters at New Montrose, an action shot of a national team match, and a conceptual rendering of a modern indoor sports facility. The image is framed with the tournament theme: "Honouring Netball’s Proud Legacy."

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Netball Fraternity Highlights Proud Legacy: SVGNA Celebrates Heritage and Looks to the Future

3 months ago

At the official opening of the BOSVG National Netball Tournament, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association declared a strategic theme: Honouring Netball’s Proud Legacy. President Natasha Samuel delivered a stirring address celebrating decades of leadership, resilience, and excellence while issuing a clear call for a long‑promised indoor sports facility. This column captures the spirit of an organisation in motion, building on its proud history.

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.

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The Economics of Sport: Colonial Legacies and Caribbean Dependency

3 months ago

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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Four qualify at Carifta Trials

4 months ago

Four qualify at Carifta Trials Following two days Carifta trials at the 2026 Dr. Lennox…

A dynamic collage primary school athletes racing on a track, inset with a portrait of a female coach mentoring young girls, set against the backdrop of the Diamond track.

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Addressing SVG’s Challenging Athletics Season: School Competitions, Coaching & Gender Gaps

4 months ago

The local track and field season is in full swing, with IPSAC and ISSAC finals approaching. But beneath the surface, SVG faces persistent challenges: inadequate facilities, uneven coaching quality, and a troubling decline in female athletes. This column examines what’s working, what’s not, and how Team Athletics SVG is responding.

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In Sport, Preparation Is Everything: Lessons from SVG’s Recent Tournaments

4 months ago

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recently hosted international cricket and football competitions—but dismal attendance and underwhelming home performances raised urgent questions. This column examines what went wrong and why preparation, planning, and post-event analysis are non-negotiable for sustainable sport development.