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  • Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0

    Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0

    LONDON – In a gripping semi-final clash held at Charlton Athletic’s iconic Valley stadium on Wednesday, Jamaica’s men’s national football team, the Reggae Boyz, secured their spot in a second consecutive 2026 Unity Cup final with a clinical 2-0 victory over first-time tournament entrant India.

    The result sets up a highly anticipated final showdown this Saturday against defending champions Nigeria, who earned their own 2-0 semi-final win against Zimbabwe just two days prior on Tuesday. For Jamaica, this final will mark a third consecutive title decider against the Super Eagles, after the Reggae Boyz fell to Nigeria in both the 2022 and 2025 Unity Cup finals, adding extra stakes to the upcoming rematch.

    It took Jamaica less than 10 minutes to open the scoring, with debutant forward Courtney Clarke announcing his arrival on the international stage with a spectacular opening goal in the 8th minute. Clarke, one of two first-time internationals named in Jamaica’s starting lineup alongside 19-year-old defender Odin Samuels-Smith, cut inside from the left flank, dribbled past India’s backline into the penalty area, and curled a precise right-footed effort into the far top corner, out of reach of Indian goalkeeper Sandhu Gurpreet Singh.

    India fought hard to equalize through the remainder of the first half and most of the second, putting pressure on Jamaica’s defense and creating a handful of half-chances that failed to convert. The match was put to bed in the 78th minute, when Kaheem Dixon – a Charlton Athletic player who got to feature on his home stadium pitch – slotted home the insurance goal to seal the two-goal win for the Reggae Boyz.

    This historic run gives Jamaica a shot at redemption this weekend, as they look to finally take down the three-time defending champions and lift their first Unity Cup title.

  • Shot putters Dunn, Lawrence and long jumper Turner secure NCAA Championships berth

    Shot putters Dunn, Lawrence and long jumper Turner secure NCAA Championships berth

    On the opening day of NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Regional competition, a cohort of Jamaican collegiate athletes competing across the United States turned in standout performances to punch their tickets to the national championship meet, with several clocking or throwing personal bests along the way.

    At the West Regional hosted by the University of Arkansas, two shot putters put on steady displays to claim their spots in the upcoming national championships. Shaiquan Dunn, representing the University of Texas, delivered a career-best throw of 18.81 meters, which earned him a ninth-place finish and a qualification slot. Joining him in qualification was Kobe Lawrence of the University of Oregon, who secured the last available spot from the regional despite posting one of his shortest throws of the 2024 season, hitting 18.69 meters to edge out competitors.

    Over at the East Regional, held at the University of Kentucky, long jumper Jordan Turner of Louisiana State University notched a third-place finish with a 7.91-meter leap into a -0.9 m/s headwind, locking in his place at the national meet. The qualification round delivered heartbreak for one athlete: Nathan Wade of the University of Louisiana-Monroe fell just four centimeters short of advancing, finishing with a best jump of 7.53 meters into a -0.8 m/s wind.

    In preliminary round action at the West Regional, two Jamaican athletes took the top spots in their respective opening rounds. Kimar Farquharson of Texas A&M University led all 400-meter runners after the first round, clocking a new personal best of 45.18 seconds to advance to the second round scheduled for Friday. In the men’s 800-meter, SEC Outdoor champion Rivaldo Marshall of the University of Arkansas topped the leaderboard with a time of 1:46.92, with his Arkansas teammate Tyrice Taylor joining him in advancement after crossing the line in 1:47.80.

    Three more Jamaican hurdlers moved on to the second round of the 110-meter hurdles: Demario Prince of Baylor University ran 13.38 seconds with a +1.3 m/s tailwind, while Jerome Campbell of the University of Arkansas clocked 13.55 seconds under the same wind conditions, and Daniel Beckford of Northern Colorado finished in 13.84 seconds to claim his spot. Shaemar Uter of Texas Tech also advanced out of the opening round of the men’s 200-meter, posting a time of 20.79 seconds with a +0.3 m/s tailwind.

    Across at the East Regional’s preliminary rounds, Dylan Decambre of Virginia Tech set a new lifetime best of 1:46.79 seconds to secure his place in the 800-meter second round. Jasauna Dennis of the University of South Carolina shaved time off his personal best in the 400-meter to hit 45.61 seconds and advance, while Javel Fullerton of Southern Missouri University ran a season-best 50.48 seconds to move on in the men’s 400-meter hurdles.

  • Hibbert returns to action at JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia

    Hibbert returns to action at JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia

    One of track and field’s most exciting young prospects, double World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert, will step back into competitive action this Wednesday, taking on the men’s triple jump at the innovative JBL Jump Fest hosted in the Slovakian city of Košice.

    This event marks a break from traditional athletics formats: rather than being held inside a closed stadium, the competition will unfold right on Košice’s city streets, on a custom-built jump facility designed specifically for the meet. Hibbert will not be short on elite competition, headlined by his fellow Jamaican compatriot Jordan Scott, who currently holds the world’s leading mark in the event this season.

    Hibbert’s return has been highly anticipated by fans, as the young jumper has not appeared in any official competition since his fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. That performance in Paris came with notable context: then 19-year-old Hibbert entered the final round of jumps just three centimeters outside of medal position, but was forced to sit out his final attempt after suffering an injury. He also fouled on both his fourth and fifth jumps, derailing his shot at an Olympic medal.

    Beyond the off-track competition context, Hibbert remains in the headlines following a high-profile eligibility dispute earlier this year: he was one of four Jamaican athletes who saw their applications to transfer national allegiance to Turkey rejected outright by global governing body World Athletics, leaving his long-term competitive future unclear for months.

    For his part, Scott enters Wednesday’s competition in red-hot form. The silver medalist from this year’s World Athletics Indoor Championships not long ago set a new personal best and world-leading mark of 17.66 meters at a recent meet in Puerto Rico, putting him as the favorite to beat heading into the street event. He will not be the only other elite contender in the field, either: Cuba’s Lazaro Martinez, who currently ranks sixth globally with a 17.14m season best, will join American jumper Russell Martinez and Cuban competitor Cristian Napoles in the start list.

    The meet also features a competitive women’s long jump field, led by two more Jamaican athletes: World Athletics Indoor Championships finalist Nia Robinson and Ackelia Smith. Smith comes into the contest fresh off a strong runner-up finish at a German meet this past Sunday, where she hit a new 2024 season best of 6.81 meters. For Robinson, Wednesday’s competition will carry extra weight: it marks her first outdoor competition of the entire 2024 season.

  • Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup

    Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup

    LONDON, ENGLAND – Ahead of Wednesday’s high-stakes Unity Cup semi-final meeting with India at Charlton Athletic’s iconic The Valley ground, Jamaica’s senior men’s national football team, the Reggae Boyz, have handed starting debuts to two young domestic-based English prospects: 19-year-old Everton U21 defender Odin Samuels-Smith and 23-year-old Walsall League 2 midfielder Courtney Clarke.

    The Reggae Boyz’ starting line-up, revealed by football correspondent Paul A. Reid from Kingston, Jamaica, also features starting goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke, with national team captain Damion Lowe leading a reconfigured backline that includes rookies Kyle Ming and Brandon Cover alongside the skipper. Completing the full starting XI are Premier League-linked midfielder Isaac Hayden, forward Tyreese Hall, winger Nickalia Fuller, young attacker Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri and striker Kaheem Dixon.

    Jamaica enters the second semi-final of the tournament with a clear goal: secure a spot in the tournament final, which would mark their third appearance in the championship match of the Unity Cup. Standing in their way is India, while the first finalist spot was claimed on Tuesday by Nigeria, who earned a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe at the same London venue to book their place in the title decider.

  • Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA Major League final

    Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA Major League final

    ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two local football clubs have locked in their spots for the highly anticipated St James Football Association/Sandals Major League final, capping off two dramatic semi-final return legs hosted at Jarrett Park on Monday afternoon. Faulkland Football Club and Reggae Youths both overcame tough opposition to book their place in this Saturday’s title decider, with the added incentive of a spot in the upcoming Jamaica Football Championships qualifiers on the line for the eventual winner.

    Faulkland FC delivered a dominant 4-1 victory over Montego Bay Boys Club on Monday, turning a narrow 2-0 first-leg advantage into a commanding 6-1 aggregate win. The match was put beyond doubt when substitute Radcliff Dawkins scored two quick fire goals just minutes after entering the pitch, sealing Faulkland’s place in the final. Earlier in the game, Tyshan Hill opened the scoring for Faulkland in the 36th minute, before Matthew Thorpe equalised from the penalty spot six minutes later to level the first half. Faulkland stepped up their attacking intensity after the break, netting three goals in just five minutes to eliminate their opponents: Jalani Nicholson put Faulkland ahead in the 76th minute, before Dawkins’ late double put the result beyond any dispute.

    In the second semi-final, Reggae Youths and Heights FC produced a goal-packed 4-4 draw that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, with Reggae Youths edging the aggregate score 5-4 to claim their second consecutive spot in the Major League final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Heights FC made a blistering start, scoring two quick goals in the first half to take a surprise lead. An own goal from Sebastian Robinson in the 22nd minute was followed by a close-range finish from Tevin Haughton just two minutes later, set up by former Jamaica national team player Allan Ottey.

    Reggae Youths recovered quickly, however, with Anthony Gooden pulling one back in the 28th minute to level the aggregate score. Natoneil Wilson put Reggae Youths ahead before half time with a close-range header, before scoring his second of the game in the 50th minute to extend his side’s aggregate lead to 4-2. Ottey responded for Heights FC with a 59th minute goal, before Tyrique Scott restored Reggae Youths’ two-goal aggregate advantage. Haighton scored a late second for Heights in stoppage time to secure a 4-4 draw on the day, but it was not enough to overturn the aggregate deficit, sending Reggae Youths through to the final.

    For Faulkland FC head coach Gregory Palmer, reaching the final is just the first step in a far more ambitious plan to return the parish of St James to top-flight Jamaican football. St James has not had a representative in the Jamaica Football Championships — the country’s second-tier competition — for four consecutive seasons, and Faulkland FC was the last parish side to compete at that level. Palmer says his squad is determined to end that drought, with the long-term goal of earning promotion to the Jamaica Premier League. “If it was up to me, we would have more than one St James team playing at that level, so this our aim, not just to play in the final, but to get to the Championships and then try to make it to the Premier League,” Palmer told reporters. The coach added that Monday’s lopsided result was no surprise, given his side’s strength across the pitch: “Based on the firepower we possess, we will always be able to score goals, because goals win games and defending win championships. We just need both units doing their jobs on match day.”

    Reggae Youths, who lost last year’s final to Flankers FC, are looking to go one step further this season. Head coach Loren Salesman, who previously led the club to back-to-back league titles, acknowledged his side was forced to work hard for their place in the final after a shaky performance against Heights FC. “We were always on the back foot and we had plans to keep a clean sheet but we made too many mistakes. But I was never worried about our ability to score, I just knew we needed to avoid falling too far behind,” Salesman explained. With the final just days away, the coach says his squad will return to training to iron out errors ahead of their title shot: “We want to win the final so we are going back to the drawing board now and get some serious training in so we can do our best.”

    The St James Major League final will kick off this Saturday, with the winner not only lifting the regional title but also advancing to the Jamaica Football Championships qualifiers, scheduled to begin the first week of June.

  • US teams crowned Saint Lucia’s Masters football champions

    US teams crowned Saint Lucia’s Masters football champions

    The 2026 Saint Lucia International Masters Football Invitational has wrapped up its six-day competition at the iconic Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with both division titles heading back to the United States after two dramatic final matches held on Monday night. The tournament, which brought together veteran football talents from across North America, the Caribbean, and beyond, delivered tense, skill-filled action that celebrated the enduring passion of masters-level football.

    In the hotly contested Over-40 division, the American side Ballers Forever claimed the championship title, overcoming the defending champions from Trinidad and Tobago to lift the trophy. Ballers Forever booked their spot in the May 25 final with back-to-back 2-1 victories: first defeating SSC Bimshire in the quarterfinals, followed by a narrow win over Hope International from St Vincent & the Grenadines in the semifinal. Waiting for them in the title match was Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Past Players, the defending champions, who had stormed through their own knockout round with an 8-1 rout of Vieux Fort South and a 4-0 win against St Francois Masters.

    The final got off to a strong start for the defending champions, as Stern John – Concacaf’s all-time leading goal scorer and current head coach of the Saint Lucia men’s national team – found the back of the net to put his side ahead early. The score held until the 56th minute, when challenger Ballers Forever earned a penalty that Kendel Jagdeosingh coolly converted to level the match. With just eight minutes left on the clock, a second penalty was awarded to Ballers Forever, and the side converted once again to lock in a 2-1 victory and secure the Over-40 crown.

    Across in the Over-50 division, it was another American outfit, Pele Masters, that walked away with the title, defeating host nation side Masters Reloaded in a tense, physical match marked by pre-game controversy. The local Saint Lucian side, Masters Reloaded, entered the final as defending champions, boasting a roster stacked with former international stars including Earl “Ball Hog” Jean, Titus “Titi” Elva, and Andy “Butu” Jn Baptiste. Jean delivered a sensational semifinal performance, scoring a hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Canada’s La Familia and book a spot in the title match. Pele Masters advanced to the final with a dominant 5-1 win over Dennery United FC, but made headlines before kickoff when they formally protested the eligibility of a Masters Reloaded player, claiming the local side had fielded an unregistered competitor.

    The protest ultimately did not change the match lineup, and the game got off to a tense start, with a lengthy stoppage for an injury leaving the first half deadlocked at 0-0. It was not until the second half that Pele Masters broke through, when forward Basil Burke fired an unstoppable long-range shot past the goalkeeper to score what would prove the match-winning goal, securing the Over-50 title for the American visitors.

    When the final whistles blew, individual awards were handed out to the tournament’s standout players. Former St Vincent & the Grenadines international Kendall Velox of Pele Masters was named the Over-50 tournament MVP, while his teammate Trevor Isaac took home the honor of best goalkeeper. Ballers Forever’s Kendel Jagdeosingh, who scored both of his side’s goals in the Over-40 final, was recognized as the Over-40 MVP for his performance throughout the competition.

    Closing out the week-long tournament, Alvin Malaykhan, CEO of Veterans in Sport Inc., the organizer of the invitational, praised the players and crowds that made the 2026 edition a success. “Over six unforgettable days, from May 20 to May 25, football legends from across the region and internationally came together in Saint Lucia to celebrate competition, camaraderie, culture and passion for the beautiful game,” Malaykhan said. “Your energy, discipline, sportsmanship and support helped create an atmosphere that once again showcased the true spirit of Masters football and Caribbean unity. This tournament continues to evolve into one of the Caribbean’s premier Masters football and sports tourism experiences, and it is all possible because of you.”

  • Rising stars selected for U21 Leatherbacks tournament

    Rising stars selected for U21 Leatherbacks tournament

    On May 21, the tight-knit cricket community of Babonneau, Saint Lucia, came together to hold the second annual Clash of the Leatherbacks player draft, marking the official countdown to the highly anticipated annual developmental Under-21 cricket tournament. This year’s event shines a spotlight on some of the island nation’s most promising young cricket talent, with a deliberate focus on nurturing emerging players for long-term growth in the sport.

    Organized under the leadership of Babonneau’s head cricket coach Jervaughn Charles, the tournament adopts a unique 35-over playing format that strikes a balance between the fast-paced excitement of T20 cricket and the endurance-focused structure of 50-over cricket. Three competing teams will first go head-to-head in a double round-robin group stage, where each side will face off against the other two teams twice. After the group stage concludes, the top two teams by cumulative points will advance to a high-stakes winner-takes-all final match to claim the championship title.

    Beyond the traditional points awarded for match wins – 10 points for each victory – the tournament also awards extra bonus points for standout individual performances in batting, bowling, and fielding, encouraging excellence across all aspects of the game from a young age. Charles emphasized that the entire competition is built around a core mission of player development, rather than prioritizing short-term winning at the expense of young talent growth.

    A key new initiative for this year’s tournament is the intentional inclusion of under-15 players, a group that is often sidelined in youth competitions when senior youth teams prioritize immediate match results. To address this gap, special rules have been implemented to guarantee under-15 players meaningful playing time and greater engagement on the pitch, reflecting the organizers’ focus on investing in the sport’s future rather than just the current season. Beyond skill development, the tournament also aims to build camaraderie, friendship, and confidence among young players, creating a supportive community that helps them grow both on and off the field.

    The draft process itself followed a structured nine-round format. The first four rounds were reserved exclusively for players based in the Babonneau region, to ensure local emerging talent gets priority access to the competition. After the local rounds, each team selected five marquee players from outside the Babonneau area to round out their rosters. Teams were given just one minute to deliberate on each pick, adding an element of excitement and strategy to the draft event. Following the conclusion of the draft, three full rosters were confirmed: Snapping Strikers led by captain Sacchin Cepal, Hawksbill Hitters captained by Yulieski Gustave, and Terrapin Thumpers, led by captain Alexi Khodra.

    The tournament received a significant boost this year from a EC$5,000 donation from Ackeem Auguste, a top-order batsman who currently plays professionally for the West Indies and the Saint Lucia Kings. Auguste, who began his cricket journey in Babonneau’s development program, shared that the community’s cricket infrastructure was instrumental to his growth as a professional player. His financial contribution is a heartfelt gesture of giving back to the community that nurtured his talent from his earliest days in the sport.

    Looking ahead, Babonneau’s cricket organizing team has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to growing the sport at the grassroots level, both within the Babonneau community and across the entire island of Saint Lucia, with a continued focus on identifying and developing the next generation of professional cricket talent.

  • 10th Annual Run in Paradise Draws International Field and Record Performances in Antigua and Barbuda

    10th Annual Run in Paradise Draws International Field and Record Performances in Antigua and Barbuda

    On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda hosted its milestone 10th Annual Run in Paradise Race, drawing more than 380 registered competitors from across the Caribbean, North America, Europe and beyond to reinforce the nation’s standing as one of the world’s most desirable sports tourism hotspots.

    What began as a small regional event a decade ago has evolved into one of the Caribbean’s most iconic and scenic road races, attracting participants from a wide swathe of countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guadeloupe. Runners competed across three distinct distance categories: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, with every route concluding along the sun-drenched, postcard-perfect shores of Fort James Beach.

    Race Director Stanley Humphreys marked the 10th staging as one of the most successful editions in the event’s 10-year history, crediting the overwhelming international turnout and widespread community support for the event’s ongoing success.

    “We are truly overwhelmed and grateful for the response this year,” Humphreys said in a post-race statement. “To see so many runners travelling to Antigua specifically for this event speaks volumes about how much Run in Paradise has grown over the last decade.”

    Humphreys added that the largest group of international participants originated from the United States, with nearly 100 American runners making the trip, including a 40-member squad called LatinasinMotion. More than a dozen runners from Guadeloupe also crossed the Caribbean to compete in this year’s event.

    Athletes repeatedly praised the race for its one-of-a-kind experience, describing the event as “beautiful” and “amazing” that stands apart from any other destination race in the region. For the large contingent of returning runners, the winning combination of rolling, challenging terrain, jaw-dropping coastal scenery and the famously warm hospitality of Antigua and Barbuda has secured Run in Paradise a permanent spot on their annual racing calendars.

    This year’s Half Marathon delivered one of the most historic moments in race history, as a new course record was set by first-time competitor Alex Beach, a runner from Miami. Beach crossed the finish line in a blistering time of 1 hour, 17 minutes and 57 seconds to claim the top spot and reset the benchmark for the 21-kilometer route. Homegrown talent Kamar Thomas of Antigua and Barbuda turned in an outstanding performance to take second place with a time of 1:20:22.

    In the shorter distance categories, Guadeloupe secured two championship titles: Christina Laurent claimed the overall 5K crown, while compatriot Jordan Parraire crossed first in the 10K race.

    Beach, who was competing in Antigua and Barbuda for the first time, called the event a “super unique experience,” emphasizing that the island’s unspoiled natural beauty and warm, welcoming atmosphere were the standout highlights of his trip.

    “The course was beautiful the entire race,” Beach explained. “The hills and wind definitely made it challenging, but the early start helped keep the temperatures manageable. By the final 5K, the wind shifted behind us which really helped with the finish. Reaching the beach at the end was an incredible reward after such a tough run.”

    Beach also noted that the race’s early start allowed all competitors to cross the finish line by 6:20 a.m., leaving the rest of the day free to explore the islands’ attractions, making the event a perfect fusion of competitive running and Caribbean leisure. The newly crowned champion already plans to return for future editions and says he will encourage more runners from the United States to visit Antigua and Barbuda for what he calls an ideal “destination race.”

    Beyond competitive results, the 10th edition featured dozens of inspiring personal stories from participants. Among them was Joseph Emas, who completed his 165th career half marathon at the event, and another runner who hit a new personal best after leaning on the motivating mantra “I will persist until I succeed.”

    As organizers celebrate a decade of consistent growth and achievement, they note that the event continues to outperform expectations while introducing thousands of international visitors to Antigua and Barbuda’s standing as a world-class hub for sports tourism, wellness and outdoor adventure. The successful 10th staging further solidifies the race’s expanding global appeal and its growing contribution to the nation’s tourism sector, local community engagement and culture of active living.

  • Evelyn wins Enhanced Games 100m

    Evelyn wins Enhanced Games 100m

    The first-ever edition of the controversial Enhanced Games wrapped its opening track and field session Sunday night in Las Vegas, with two-time Barbadian Olympian Tristan Evelyn securing top honors in the women’s 100-meter sprint and walking away with a $250,000 cash prize. The 28-year-old veteran sprinter crossed the finish line with a time of 11.25 seconds, outpacing the rest of the competitive field to claim the historic win at the unconventional sporting event. What makes Evelyn’s victory particularly notable is that multiple credible industry reports confirm she competed as an unenhanced athlete, meaning she did not leverage the performance-enhancing substances or technologies that the event explicitly allows participants to use. Since it was first announced, the Enhanced Games has drawn global scrutiny and widespread media attention for its unprecedented approach to performance enhancement in competitive sport, breaking with longstanding international anti-doping regulations that govern most major professional and Olympic athletic events. The inaugural gathering has sparked fresh debate across the global sports community about the future of competitive integrity, drug testing, and what counts as a fair advantage in elite athletics.

  • Slater hooks Fisherman of the Year title with 929lb catch

    Slater hooks Fisherman of the Year title with 929lb catch

    On Monday, May 25, 2026, veteran angler Eli Slater from Clare Valley cemented his status as one of the region’s top competitive fishermen by successfully defending his Fisherman of the Year title at the annual Fisherman’s Day competition held at Kingstown Fish Market. The retired Coast Guard officer’s stunning 929-pound total catch put him at the top of the tournament’s highly competitive Class 1 division, earning him his second consecutive championship and third career victory in the event, with his first win dating back to 2007.

    This year’s Class 1 competition drew one of the strongest fields in the event’s recent history, with 107 participating anglers aboard 48 registered vessels. By the end of the competition day, only 28 boats returned to shore with qualifying catches, combining for a total aggregate haul of 5,872 pounds of fish across all participants.

    In addition to the coveted championship title, Slater took home a diverse prize package headlined by an EC$25,000 cash award. His other prizes included a new Samsung Galaxy S26, six bottles of marine engine oil, a navigational compass, a case of Hairoun beer, a case of Village Ram, and a curated package of local seamoss products.

    Speaking to reporters shortly after accepting his award, Slater expressed gratitude and satisfaction with his performance, crediting his win to a deliberate shift in fishing strategy that he adopted after gaining regional fishing experience. He explained that he switched to a semi-long line technique using live bait, a method he learned from a fellow angling colleague based in Grenada. While Slater took the top spot for total category weight, he also claimed second place in the separate single heaviest fish division with a 99.4-pound catch, falling only to Winston Hazelwood, who took that sub-award with a massive 143.7-pound individual fish.

    Rounding out the top three overall finishers in Class 1 were Oscar Richardson and Lamar Cordice. Richardson secured second place with a total catch of 742 pounds, earning him an EC$12,000 cash prize, a raincoat, a promotional “taste of Guinness” experience, a compass, and four bottles of engine oil. Cordice finished third with a 567-pound total haul, taking home EC$7,000 in cash, the same raincoat and Guinness experience package, a compass, four bottles of engine oil, and a $300 gift voucher from local retailer Lulley’s Tackle Shop. Richardson also claimed third place in the single heaviest fish category with a 94.5-pound catch.

    The annual competition draws competitive anglers from across the region each year, celebrating local commercial and recreational fishing culture while rewarding top performing participants with both cash and in-kind prizes from local and regional sponsors.