In a significant boost for women’s athletics, the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board (ABSSB) has reinforced its dedication to youth development by sponsoring the landmark 20th edition of the Gillian Brazier Basketball Tournament. The official sponsorship presentation occurred on March 18, 2026, at the YMCA Sports Complex, where ABSSB’s Corporate Relations Manager, Ms. Nicola Christian, formally presented the financial contribution to Jodaliah Constant, captain of the Mystics team, representing the CPTSA Wings Sports Club.
Esteemed as a premier platform for female athletic excellence in the Caribbean, the Gillian Brazier Tournament has spent two decades fostering talent, discipline, and competitive spirit among young women. The ABSSB’s investment underscores a strategic commitment to maintaining the event’s status as a top-tier regional basketball showcase, directly aligning with broader national goals concerning youth empowerment and community health.
Mr. Lucaso Brumant, President of the CPTSA Wings Sports Club, along with team members, publicly acknowledged the profound impact of ABSSB’s sustained partnership, which now spans twenty years. This collaboration is celebrated not merely as sponsorship but as a vital investment in the nation’s future, cultivating health, stability, and ambition among the next generation.
The upcoming tournament is scheduled to run from March 30 to April 4, 2026, with nightly games commencing at 6 p.m. at the JSC Sports Complex. The public is enthusiastically encouraged to attend and support the athletes, marking two decades of this empowering sporting tradition.