TASVG News
In Part 2 of this series, the column examines whether sport can truly live up to its lofty billing. From the hollow "Sport Against Crime" programme in SVG to the global surge in legal gambling, the rise of Enhanced Games, and the failure to confront crime scientifically, this is a critical look at sport's challenges and its potential to save society from itself—if we grasp it.
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.
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.
From Thomas Bach's "Change or be Changed" to Infantino's World Cup expansion plans, global sport is undergoing rapid transformation. This column examines the IOC's philanthropic model versus the USA's professional sports system, the emergence of private investors, and the Caribbean's struggle to keep pace. A critical analysis of where sport is heading—and what it means for the region.
Vincentian sport is on the move. From volleyball's ECVA Championship victory to squash's Caribbean-level successes, basketball's 3x3 promise, sailing's new academy, and football's Brighton facility development—this column highlights the encouraging positives across SVG's sporting landscape. A new government, new opportunities, and a call for all Vincentians to contribute to national development through sport.
The funeral of Woodrow Williams at Victoria Park brought Vincentians together in a way never before witnessed—proving the power of sport to unite a nation. Yet St Vincent and the Grenadines still lacks a genuine national sports culture. This column examines why, from the absence of physical literacy in education to the failure to embrace sport as a way of life, and calls for a new approach rooted in belief, values, and national pride.
The Commonwealth Games and CAC Games clashed in 2026—leaving Caribbean athletes to choose. This column examines the scheduling conflict, Marileidy Paulino's hero status in the Dominican Republic, and the question of real loyalty. It also critiques SVG's lack of a national sport culture and the need for a new approach grounded in policy, monitoring, and national pride.
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.
SVG team on arrival in St. Kitts. OECS Championships 3rd place for SVG The 13...
FIFA corruption scandals. Olympic governance controversies. Sponsors who look the other way. This column examines the unvarnished truth: money, not morality, drives international sport. From the 1984 Los Angeles transformation to the modern betting boom, the author argues that the global sport industry reflects the same inequalities as the wider world and nothing has changed.
11 named for OECS Championships. 5 women and 6 men will represent St. Vincent &...
The local track and field season is in full swing, with IPSAC and ISSAC finals approaching. Handal Roban, Uroy Ryan, and Amal Glasgow shine overseas, while TASVG hosts the Lennox Adams National U20 Championships. But challenges persist: uneven tracks, coaching gaps, and a worrying decline in female athletes. This column examines the state of SVG athletics.
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.
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee is sponsoring a record number of vacation sport camps this summer. From tennis and sailing to netball, karate, cycling, squash, swimming, rugby, volleyball, and athletics—young Vincentians have unprecedented opportunities to learn, improve, and excel. This column details each camp's objectives, dates, locations, and the philosophy that physical activity is a right for all.
