A split image: on the left, a footballer visibly exhausted, leaning over with hands on knees on a pitch. On the right, the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy with USA, Mexico, and Canada flags in the background. A faint overlay of a calendar showing “11 June” and a clock with tired eyes. 6 min read

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, concerns mount over player fatigue, declining match quality, geopolitical tensions, and controversial US immigration policies. This column questions whether FIFA has prioritised revenue over the spectacle itself; and whether the once‑prestigious tournament can recover its former glory.

A professional composite image on the left, Dr Roy McCree (Dean, UWI Faculty of Sport) and Keith Joseph (CANOC President) shaking hands at the Protocol signing. On the right, the exterior of Olympic House in St Vincent with a sign reading “Sport Information Centre.” In the background, a shelf of archived sporting documents and a student conducting research on a laptop. 5 min read

The Caribbean has long relied on oral tradition to explain sporting success while wealthier nations commissioned scientific research. This column argues for a paradigm shift: continuing education, research, training, and professionalism in sport. It highlights the UWI‑CANOC partnership, the need for a Caribbean Olympic Studies and Research Centre, and the value of sport archives—including St Vincent’s own Sport Information Centre.

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Team SVG placed second at the inaugural ANOCES U23 3 x 3 Basketball Championships in Tortola, signalling a major boost for Vincentian basketball. This column explores the significance of the ANOCES‑Panam Sports agreement, the SVGBF’s renewed commitment, and the pathway to regional and international multi‑sport Games.

A split image one side shows a faded photograph of a community sports event from the past (reflecting the lost opportunity); the other shows Vincentian children and families being active together on a green field, with a Community Development Department banner in the background. The calypso lyric “We have a country to build” is subtly integrated. 6 min read

St Vincent and the Grenadines has a new opportunity to rebuild communities through sport. This column revisits a lost chance for community sports councils, calls for a return to physical literacy, and urges the Community Development Department to take its rightful place in shaping Vincentian society. A holistic, people‑centred approach is long overdue.

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. 8 min read

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." 6 min read

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.

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