In a formal public announcement issued on August 6, 2026, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s Office of Strategic Communications has confirmed that the country’s National Security Planning Committee for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will launch a large-scale, inter-agency security drill codenamed “Exercise Resilience” on August 10, 2026. The simulation exercise, set to run from 12 noon through 8 p.m., will focus on three key locations that are slated to host official CHOGM activities: Sticky Wicket Restaurant and Conference Centre at Barnacle Point, and the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel located in English Harbour. This drill is a core milestone in Antigua and Barbuda’s ongoing pre-event preparations for the November 2026 CHOGM, which the nation will host as the gathering’s official host country. Unlike routine tabletop planning exercises, Exercise Resilience is designed to test and reinforce national security protocols in a controlled real-world environment, with specific goals including evaluating current security preparedness levels, honing emergency response coordination, refining inter-agency communication workflows, and boosting overall operational effectiveness ahead of the high-profile international summit. During the 8-hour drill, participating security and emergency response agencies will run through a full suite of simulation scenarios that mirror the exact operations required for the official summit. These include route planning and movement protocols for VIP and VVIP motorcades, layered venue security screening, rapid emergency response to hypothetical security incidents, and coordinated operational procedures that align with the plans for the official CHOGM Business Forum scheduled to take place at Sticky Wicket. To support the safe execution of the drill, temporary security adjustments will be implemented across a wide swathe of the island, and local authorities are advising the public to prepare for disruptions. Temporary road closures, traffic diversions, and restricted access will be in effect across multiple major road networks, with limited parking available throughout the Sticky Wicket area, including road segments adjacent to the old terminal of V.C. Bird International Airport. Affected routes cover all major arteries leading to summit venues across the island’s four quadrants, including two key highways, Sir George Walter Highway and Sir Sydney Walling Highway, as well as Old Parham Road, Friars Hill Road, Valley Road, all access routes to and from V.C. Bird International Airport, and the entire English Harbour and Dockyard region. Pedestrian access will also be restricted in designated exercise zones, and uniformed police and security personnel will be deployed at strategic points along affected routes to guide drivers, manage traffic flow, and ensure the safe, orderly movement of both vehicles and pedestrians. Local authorities have issued clear guidance for residents, business operators, motorists, and airport travelers ahead of the drill. The public is strongly encouraged to plan travel in advance, depart early for scheduled commitments where possible, and allocate extra time for journeys to avoid unnecessary delays. Organizers have also urged the community to comply with all posted traffic signs, diversion orders, and instructions from on-site police and authorized security personnel, and to follow official government media channels for real-time updates and advisories before and during the exercise. In closing the official media release, both the National Security Planning Committee and the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda extended an apology for any temporary inconvenience caused by the exercise security measures, and expressed sincere gratitude for the public’s ongoing patience, understanding, and cooperation as the nation works to deliver a safe, successful 2026 CHOGM this November.
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Kings win big in CPL warmup
As the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) fast approaches, the defending champion Saint Lucia Kings sent a clear warning to their title rivals with a dominant 52-run warm-up win over the Saint Lucia Premier League (SPL) North XI at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Wednesday night.
Opting to take the batting first under cloudless skies on a hard, batting-friendly pitch, the defending champions got off to a blistering start from the first over, maintaining a ferocious run rate all the way through their 20 overs to post an imposing total of 271 runs for the loss of six wickets. Stand-in captain Ackeem Auguste set the tone for the dominant display, crafting a rapid 60 runs from just 30 deliveries, decorated by six crisp boundaries and four powerful maximums before retiring hurt.
The aggressive momentum did not slow after Auguste’s departure, with 19-year-old Antiguan talent Jewel Andrew picking up where the captain left off. Andrew smashed an even more spectacular 68 runs off only 30 balls, including five towering sixes that cleared the ground’s boundary ropes with ease. Middle-order batter Kamil Pooran chipped in with a quickfire 34 from 18 deliveries, while lower-order hitters Darren Nedd and Matthew Forde put the foot on the gas in the closing overs: Nedd notched 30 runs from nine balls, and Forde added 32 from just 13 deliveries to push the Kings to their mammoth match total.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Auguste highlighted the team’s intentional aggressive strategy heading into the warm-up contest. “We came into this game with a clear mindset to stay aggressive and back our stroke-play from ball one,” he said. “Jewel was sensational out there, and the way the middle and lower order finished things off gave us massive confidence heading into the main tournament.”
Chasing a daunting target of 272 runs to win, the SPL North XI put up a valiant fight, led by explosive knocks from Jaden Elibox (49 runs off 21 balls) and captain Stephen Naitram (37 runs off 17 balls). The contest swung irreversibly back in the Kings’ favour thanks to a devastating bowling performance from young seamer Amari Goodridge, who tore through the North XI’s batting lineup to claim a five-wicket haul of 5 wickets for 30 runs from his four allotted overs. Goodridge’s spell was backed up by McKenny Clarke, who took 2 wickets for 34 runs, while Auguste chipped in with one wicket for 28 runs to help restrict the SPL North XI to 219 runs for 9 wickets at the end of their 20 overs, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Kings. Goodridge was also named Player of the Match, having added an unbeaten 25 runs off 13 balls with the bat earlier in the game.
Auguste heaped praise on Goodridge’s match-winning performance, noting: “Amari was outstanding with the ball. To pick up five wickets on a pitch where batsmen were hitting the ball so cleanly shows his quality and character. He broke key partnerships every time North XI threatened to get momentum back, and that was the decisive factor for us tonight.”
The team’s preparation will continue with one final pre-season warm-up match at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Thursday, before the squad travels to St Vincent & the Grenadines for their 2024 CPL season opener against the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, scheduled for Sunday at Arnos Vale Stadium. Immediately following the opening fixture, the Kings will return home to kick off their series of home matches in the tournament. The warm-up win comes as the side puts the finishing touches on pre-season training, with captured behind-the-scenes images showing assistant coaches Tino Best and John Eugene leading training sessions including catching drills and resistance work for young players ahead of the tournament.
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Flow launches ‘We Live For This’campaign to celebrate Caribbean passion for cricket
One of the Caribbean’s most prominent telecommunications providers, Flow, has unveiled a region-wide promotional campaign titled ‘We Live For This’ to build excitement for the upcoming 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the region’s premier T20 cricket tournament. The new campaign is anchored in Flow’s recently finalized official partnership with the CPL, uniting two of the Caribbean’s most recognizable brands that share a core mission of strengthening community bonds, centering Caribbean culture, and delivering memorable experiences for millions of cricket fans across the region.
The ‘We Live For This’ slogan was crafted to encapsulate the one-of-a-kind energy that defines Caribbean cricket. It honors every part of the CPL experience that has earned the tournament its nickname as the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ – from edge-of-your-seat on-field matchups and sold-out stadium crowds to the infectious music, neighborhood celebrations, unshakable community pride, and loyal fan support that set the league apart from global cricket competitions.
Today, the Republic Bank CPL ranks among the most-watched domestic T20 cricket leagues on the planet, drawing more than one billion cumulative viewers from across the globe. The tournament serves as a global showcase for Caribbean athletic talent, cultural vibrancy, and world-class entertainment, putting the region’s unique identity in the international spotlight.
Inge Smidts, Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Caribbean, Flow’s parent company, emphasized that the campaign reflects the deep, foundational role cricket plays in shaping Caribbean collective identity. Smidts noted, ‘Cricket in the Caribbean is woven into the fabric of our identity, our culture, and the shared rhythm that unites our region. ‘We Live For This’ celebrates the passion, pride, and sense of belonging that cricket sparks across every one of our islands. Through our partnership with the Republic Bank CPL, we are bringing fans closer than ever to the moments that matter, while continuing to invest in experiences that bind our communities together.’
Beyond on-site and traditional broadcast access, Flow is also giving fans the option to stream every match of the 2026 tournament via its own dedicated streaming platform, Bluu. The service will roll out across nearly all Flow-operated markets, with the only exceptions being St. Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago, where existing broadcast rights agreements prevent Bluu from carrying CPL content. This streaming option gives fans a flexible, on-the-go way to follow the tournament, ensuring they never miss a key play no matter where they are in the region.
The ‘We Live For This’ campaign also reaffirms Flow’s longstanding commitment to nurturing homegrown Caribbean talent, strengthening local communities, and investing in the sporting and cultural initiatives that hold the greatest meaning for Caribbean people. By combining Flow’s industry-leading reliable connectivity with the electric energy of the CPL, the partnership guarantees fans can follow every match, every celebration, and every unforgettable moment of the 2026 tournament without interruption.
The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is scheduled to run from August 7 to September 20, with six franchise teams competing at venues across the Caribbean for the title of regional champion in one of the most prestigious T20 tournaments in world cricket.
As a leading communications and technology provider operating across more than 20 Caribbean markets, Liberty Caribbean delivers broadband, mobile, video, and voice services to residential customers through its consumer brands Flow and BTC. Its business-to-business division, Liberty Business, provides enterprise-grade connectivity, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data center services to private businesses and government entities, supporting regional economic growth in an increasingly digital global economy. With a 150-year legacy rooted in the Caribbean, Liberty Caribbean remains focused on building robust local networks, delivering personalized community-focused support, and creating tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of the region’s people.
First launched in 2013, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament that blends top-tier competitive cricket with the vibrant, celebratory energy of Caribbean Carnival. In 2025 alone, the tournament drew 1.17 billion broadcast and digital viewers, cementing its status as one of the most-watched cricket leagues in the world. Trinbago Knight Riders enter the 2026 tournament as defending champions, and they will compete against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and Saint Lucia Kings for the 2026 title.
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Asa Bantan’s 10th annual Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete set to mark milestone weekend in Grand Bay
One of Dominica’s most beloved summer entertainment traditions is preparing to mark a major milestone this August, as Asa Bantan’s Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete returns to Grand Bay to celebrate a full decade of cultural celebration, community connection, and Caribbean fun. What began 10 years ago as a single local gathering has evolved into a cornerstone of the island nation’s summer events calendar, and for its 10th anniversary, organizers have expanded the celebration into a full four-day lineup packed with performances, cultural experiences, and cross-regional gatherings that draw attendees from across the Caribbean and the Dominican diaspora worldwide.
Backed by the Government of Dominica through the Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), the 2026 anniversary edition is expected to deliver far-reaching economic benefits beyond just entertainment. Organizers project the weekend event will boost revenue for local microbusinesses and community stakeholders, including hotels, independent guesthouses, family-owned restaurants, neighborhood bars, local transportation providers, and street vendors across Grand Bay and its surrounding areas. This aligns with the island’s broader tourism strategy to drive summer travel and distribute economic opportunity across local communities.
Reflecting on the event’s 10-year growth trajectory, DDA Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tourism Marva Williams emphasized the critical role community-led festivals play in strengthening Dominica’s global tourism profile. “Festivals and events continue to play an important role in strengthening Dominica’s tourism offering by encouraging travel during the summer season and creating opportunities for businesses and communities,” Williams said. “The continued growth of Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete over the past decade reflects the value of investing in local events that attract regional visitors, support entrepreneurs and encourage more visitors to choose Dominica during the summer season.”
For event founder Asa Bantan, reaching the 10-year milestone is a point of deep collective pride. “Celebrating 10 years of Breakfast Fete is a proud moment for all of us,” he shared. “I am grateful to everyone who has supported the event over the years, and my team and I are looking forward to welcoming returning patrons and first-time visitors to Grandbay for this special anniversary weekend.” To mark the anniversary, organizers have asked all attendees to wear red, the official celebratory color for this year’s edition.
The full four-day schedule of festivities kicks off on the evening of Friday, August 7, with a vibrant Lighting Parade that travels from the Grand Bay Community Centre to Lalay, running from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The opening night will feature live sets from TK International, Asa Bantan himself, and DJ Shil, with a paid beverage package available for attendees.
The momentum continues straight into the early hours of Saturday, with the Pre-Breakfast Fete Party hosted at Hyland in Grand Bay from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM. The weekend’s iconic signature event, the 10th Annual Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete, will take place on Sunday, August 9, from 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Grand Bay’s Savannah. Dubbed “The People’s Fete,” this year’s marquee event boasts a stacked lineup of more than a dozen performers from across the Caribbean and beyond, including headline Jamaican dancehall artiste Valiant, alongside Dominican acts Asa Bantan, Trilla G, Jixel, Gwada G, Kenny G, BRG Hollywood, Reo Ok Boom, Eddy, Little Boy, Lestef KJF, Pudaz, Freddy, Fifin & Wotlis, Faithii, and Devon, plus international guests King Kembé of St. Maarten, and Strosey and SMS of Guadeloupe. Attendees can choose from three experience tiers: Dry Zone, Wet Zone, and premium VIP access.
Sunday evening brings a laid-back wrap-up to the main fete activities with the Breakfast Fete Cool Off at Hyland, running from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with a soundtrack spanning the best of bouyon, soca, reggae, and dancehall. The anniversary celebration concludes on Monday, August 10, with an Island Tour and Wet Fete Finale. The guided tour departs from Roseau, makes scenic stops in Massacre, St. Joseph, and Mero, before returning to Grand Bay for the closing celebration.
The DDA is encouraging all interested attendees to purchase tickets early to secure their spot, and is urging out-of-town visitors to extend their stay to explore Dominica’s full range of natural attractions, local dining, and hospitality offerings while on island. Real-time updates on the event, including schedule changes and additional announcements, are posted to the official Asa Bantan and Dominica Festivals social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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Caribbean nations cannot confront global challenges alone, says President Burton
In a landmark address to Dominica’s Parliament this Wednesday, President Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton has issued a urgent call for deepened regional cooperation among Caribbean nations, arguing that no individual Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the region can tackle the overlapping crises they face in isolation.
Burton outlined a suite of pressing interconnected challenges that demand coordinated collective response from Caribbean governments, including accelerating climate change, gaps in public health infrastructure, persistent food insecurity, fragile economic resilience, and inadequate cross-border disaster preparedness. For SIDS like those scattered across the Caribbean, she emphasized, regional integration and collaboration are not just a practical convenience—they are an existential strategic requirement for long-term survival and progress.
The President specifically called for ongoing investment in and strengthening of collaborative frameworks through established regional bodies, including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). She identified six core priority areas where cooperation must be accelerated: unified climate advocacy, cross-border health security, expanded intra-regional trade, improved connected transportation infrastructure, coordinated disaster risk management, and the unrestricted free movement of people, skilled labor and innovative ideas across national borders.
Beyond regional benefits, Burton argued that unified action also gives Caribbean states far greater global influence. When the region speaks with one voice on issues that shape their collective future, their shared history of overcoming adversity, proven community resilience, and aligned common goals grant them unique credibility and moral authority in international negotiations, she said.
In addition to pushing for regional coordination, the President also called on the broader global community to step up and deliver more effective support to vulnerable small island states. She highlighted critical global actions that are long overdue: ambitious, tangible climate action to curb global temperature rise, expanded access to affordable climate finance for developing small states, comprehensive reform of outdated international financial institutions, and a renewed global commitment to multilateral cooperation and the peaceful resolution of cross-border disputes.
Closing her address, Burton reaffirmed Dominica’s ongoing international advocacy commitments. The country will continue to push for global fairness, justice and cross-national solidarity, while actively championing the specific interests of small developing states, she said. Dominica will also sustain its collaborative work with both regional and international partners to advance inclusive sustainable development and build a more equitable, secure future for all Caribbean people.
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Caribbean faces jobs, tourism and agriculture risks as El Niño threatens livelihoods – ILO
A new analysis from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has sounded the alarm over the 2026-2027 El Niño event, projecting that it will put widespread pressure on employment and household stability across the Caribbean, with three key economic sectors facing the gravest risks. El Niño, a recurring natural climate cycle defined by anomalous warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific, is known to reshape global weather systems, triggering extreme events ranging from severe drought and record heatwaves to intense flooding across different parts of the world. For the Caribbean, the ILO forecasts that the upcoming 2026-2027 cycle will bring prolonged drought, depleted water reserves, and extreme heat events that will hit core industries particularly hard. Agriculture, which supports smallholder and commercial production of staple crops including maize, beans, and wheat alongside high-value exports like coffee and sugarcane, commercial fisheries, and the tourism sector that forms the backbone of many Caribbean national economies are identified as the most exposed to climate disruption from the event. In its policy brief focused on projected labor market impacts across Latin America and the Caribbean, the ILO lays out a cascade of interconnected risks that extend far beyond immediate weather disruption. The extreme conditions brought by El Niño are expected to cut overall employment levels, push down worker incomes, and degrade already poor working conditions, with disproportionate harm falling on three groups: informal sector workers, rural communities, and people who earn a living through outdoor labor. The report outlines multiple secondary threats that amplify harm for vulnerable populations: El Niño-driven disruptions to food production will worsen existing food insecurity, push up prices for both food and energy, reduce overall workplace productivity, and increase the likelihood that households pushed into poverty will turn to child labor to make ends meet. Additional long-term labor market impacts include widespread loss of rural incomes, increased flows of climate-driven labor migration, a further expansion of informal work that offers little to no protections, and dangerous levels of heat stress that threaten the health and safety of outdoor workers. Fabio Bertranou, ILO Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasized that the upcoming El Niño event presents an unprecedented challenge to maintaining employment and decent work across the region. Bertranou noted that the final scale of harm will be determined by how well national governments prepare: strong, responsive labor market institutions, robust social protection frameworks, and inclusive social dialogue are critical to shielding the most vulnerable workers from harm. The ILO’s report also highlights a key structural vulnerability that makes Caribbean workers particularly at risk: the region’s already high rates of informal employment mean that the majority of workers lack access to social protection coverage and other formal support systems that help households absorb and recover from climate-related economic shocks. Even with these stark projections, the ILO stresses that the worst outcomes are not inevitable. National governments can drastically reduce risk by taking targeted preemptive action: expanding and strengthening social protection coverage for all workers, investing in climate-resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather, updating occupational safety and health standards to address heat-related risks, expanding accessible early warning systems to help communities and businesses prepare, and fostering ongoing social dialogue between governments, employers, and worker representatives. The organization is calling on regional policymakers to reframe El Niño not as a one-off weather event, but as a systemic threat that can reshape regional economies, labor markets, and employment outcomes for years. Addressing this threat requires coordinated, cross-sector action to protect workers and preserve livelihoods across the Caribbean ahead of the predicted event, the report concludes.
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International airport on track for 2028 completion; more than 400 Dominicans employed
Dominica’s flagship infrastructure initiative — the construction of its new international airport — is progressing according to schedule and is set to open to the public in the second quarter of 2028, government officials confirmed during the recent 2026/2027 national budget presentation. Touted as the single largest infrastructure investment in the island nation’s modern history, the project has already hit key construction milestones that put it firmly on track to meet its delivery timeline.
As of the latest government update released on August 4, core construction work has advanced significantly across multiple project sites. Preliminary infrastructure works including earthworks and culvert installation are roughly 78 percent finished, while construction of the airport’s critical runway and connecting taxiway system has surpassed the 60 percent completion threshold. Work is also ongoing on other key airport facilities, including the main cargo handling terminal, air traffic control tower, aviation fuel storage farm, and dedicated aircraft rescue and firefighting facility, according to Dr. Irving McIntyre, Dominica’s Minister of Finance.
In his address to the nation during the budget presentation, McIntyre emphasized that the transformative project carries far greater importance than just expanding the country’s air travel capacity. Positioned as the cornerstone of Dominica’s long-term national development strategy, the new airport is expected to reshape the island’s economic trajectory by opening up increased direct international air access, boosting longer-term tourist arrivals, and expanding opportunities for local exports across multiple key sectors. Beyond travel and tourism, the government anticipates the facility will unlock new growth opportunities for Dominica’s agriculture, fisheries, ground transportation, construction, hospitality, and creative industries, creating sustained economic benefits for local communities.
A key social and economic benefit already emerging from the project is widespread local employment, McIntyre revealed. Currently, more than 400 Dominican nationals hold direct construction roles on the project site, giving local workers the chance to build hands-on expertise in a range of high-demand technical fields. These include heavy civil construction techniques, land surveying, heavy machinery operation, and skilled concrete and steel work. Government officials note that these marketable skills will continue to benefit workers and the broader national economy for decades after the airport’s construction is completed, supporting future infrastructure projects across the country.
To keep the project progressing on schedule, the Dominican government has earmarked an additional EC$250 million in funding for the international airport in the 2026/2027 fiscal year, cementing the administration’s commitment to delivering the transformative infrastructure project on time and on budget.
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Senior nurse: Investing in nurse education is investing in healthcare
On Wednesday, leaders of Barbados’ Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) accepted a landmark $100,000 donation from the Olga Worrell Memorial Scholarship Trust, a gift framed as far more than financial support—it is a strategic investment that will secure the future of high-quality critical care for generations of Barbadian patients. Senior Nursing Officer Cherry Jackman-Collymore, who leads the hospital’s Medical Directorate, emphasized that the funding fills a critical gap by expanding specialized education and professional development for critical care nursing staff, a sector facing growing workforce pressures as experienced senior practitioners approach retirement.
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Chevrier confident ahead of CAC medal round
Following a dramatic closing day of preliminary competition Wednesday, Saint Lucia’s top sailor Luc Chevrier has secured his spot in the medal round of the ILCA 7 men’s Laser Radial event at the Central American and Caribbean Games, putting him one step away from a chance at the region’s top podium prize.
The 27-year-old Olympian will hit the water off Punta Salinas for two decisive final races this Friday, with all previous preliminary standings wiped out as the top five remaining competitors fight for gold, silver and bronze.
Chevrier entered the 10-race preliminary series as one to watch, and delivered consistent results across the opening contests. He notched a second-place finish, two fourths, a third, and claimed his fifth victory in the series’ ninth race, a performance that pushed him into the overall lead halfway through the final day of qualifying. His steady sailing through the first nine heats kept him firmly in contention for a top spot heading into the last preliminary race.
Disaster almost struck in the 10th and final preliminary heat, however. A stray clear plastic bag became caught underneath Chevrier’s hull, creating drag that slowed his boat throughout the race. The 27-year-old had no idea of the issue until after he crossed the finish line, where he ended up placing ninth. Despite the setback, he held on to secure his place in the final five-boat medal fleet.
After all preliminary results were calculated, Chevrier finished with 18 net points, just two points behind Puerto Rico’s Pedro Fernandez Gamboa, who notched his second win of the series in Race 10 to claim the top preliminary spot with 16 net points. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe sits just one point behind Chevrier at 19 points, while Joshua Higgins of the Cayman Islands rounded out the top five with 40 points.
For Chevrier, the advancement comes with added motivation: he already owns a bronze medal from the 2023 regional championships, and is eager to improve on that result in this year’s event. Speaking with local outlet St Lucia Times ahead of the final, he made clear he has high hopes for his performance on Friday.
With all previous standings discarded for the medal round, every sailor starts from zero, leaving the door open for any of the top five to take gold. Chevrier says he is ready to put the last-race mishap behind him, and if conditions cooperate and he executes his plan, he will be in a strong position to challenge for the top prize.
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Jamaicans in Antigua Urged to Uphold Nation’s Values on 64th Independence Anniversary
As Jamaica prepares to mark its 64th year of sovereign self-governance, a leading Caribbean immigration services executive has delivered a heartfelt message of celebration to Jamaican nationals building lives across Antigua and Barbuda. Nevoy Morrison, Principal Consultant of Caridocs – Caribbean Document Processing & Immigration Services, used the national milestone to urge diaspora members to embrace their role as goodwill ambassadors for their homeland, while continuing to lift up the local communities they now call home.
For Morrison, the anniversary of Jamaica’s 1962 independence is far more than a ceremonial holiday. It stands as a lasting testament to the extraordinary resilience, unwavering determination, and trailblazing achievements that have defined the Jamaican people from the fight for sovereignty to the present day. Even as thousands of Jamaicans have built new lives outside the nation’s borders over the decades, Morrison emphasized that core Jamaican traits — including the island’s rich cultural heritage, strong communal work ethic, and deep national pride — remain central to the identity of every diaspora member.
“Members of the global Jamaican diaspora share a common responsibility to act as intentional ambassadors for our nation,” Morrison explained in his official greeting. “When we lead with integrity, contribute our time and effort to local service, and add value to the communities that welcome us, we honor the enormous sacrifices made by the generation that fought for our freedom and laid the foundation for every generation that followed.”
Morrison encouraged Jamaicans at home and abroad to frame this year’s independence celebration as both a moment of reflection on the nation’s history and a call to action for its future. By staying connected to one another, offering mutual support, investing in community growth, and upholding the values that have made Jamaica a global source of inspiration, diaspora members can play a critical role in shaping the nation’s next chapter, he said.
Beyond his holiday message, Morrison also used the occasion to reaffirm Caridocs’ longstanding commitment to serving Jamaican communities across the Caribbean. The firm remains dedicated to delivering efficient, professional, and dependable document processing and immigration support to Jamaicans living throughout the region, ensuring they can access the services they need no matter where they reside.
Closing his address, Morrison offered prayers for sustained growth and widespread prosperity for Jamaica, extending blessings to the nation’s leaders, people, and diaspora members around the world. “May God continue to bless Jamaica, guide her leaders, protect her people, and strengthen every Jamaican at home and abroad,” he said, closing with a final wish for a joyful and meaningful 64th Independence Day celebration for all.