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Dominican Republic loses mixed 4×100 relay gold after disqualification

A dramatic last-minute ruling has upended the medal standings at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games hosted in Santo Domingo, after the Dominican Republic’s home mixed 4×100-meter relay team was stripped of its initially claimed gold medal following a successful rules violation protest from a competing delegation.

Competing on home soil, the four-person Dominican squad — made up of runners Mayobanex De Óleo, Fiordaliza Cofil, José González and Liranyi Alonso — crossed the finish line to claim what would have been the nation’s 19th gold medal of the regional multi-sport event, sparking widespread celebration among local fans and team officials. That joy quickly turned to disappointment, however, after competition governing officials upheld a protest filed against the team, citing two distinct rule breaches that occurred over the course of the race.

Following a full review of race footage and referee observations, event organizers confirmed the Dominican team committed two actionable infractions: obstruction during the first baton exchange between runners, and a clear lane violation in the third exchange. The protest specifically called out Cofil, who was alleged to have impeded the progress of the Colombian relay team while running the race’s second leg. The ruling immediately stripped the team of its medal, removing the gold from the Dominican Republic’s Games tally.

In response to the disqualification decision, leadership of the Dominican national delegation has formally launched an appeal against the ruling, seeking to overturn the outcome and have the medal reinstated. As of the latest update from Games officials, no timeline has been announced for when the appeal will be reviewed or a final ruling issued, leaving the mixed 4×100m relay medal standings in limbo ahead of the Games’ conclusion.

4 8 月, 2026
Marileidy Paulino advances to 400m final at Santo Domingo 2026

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Olympic and world 400-meter titleholder Marileidy Paulino has delivered a dominant preliminary performance at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, booking her place in the women’s 400-meter final on the first day of semifinal action this Tuesday.

Competing in front of a packed, cheering hometown crowd at Félix Sánchez Stadium, located within the capital’s Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, the sprinter – widely nicknamed the “Gazelle of Don Gregorio” for her effortless speed and agility – claimed victory in her semifinal heat with a solid time of 50.63 seconds. The result was more than enough to secure her advancement, and cements her position as the undisputed favorite to claim the regional games’ gold medal when the final kicks off.

Paulino’s performance lit up the venue, as she pulled away from the field coming off the final bend before easing through the closing straight with the signature poise that has made her a global star. She crossed the finish line with a comfortable gap over the rest of her competitors, sending the local audience into cheers.

Trailing behind Paulino in her heat, Shafigua Maloney of St. Vincent and the Grenadines secured the second qualifying spot with a time of 51.22 seconds, while Andrea Rivera of Puerto Rico took third place in 51.78 seconds to round out the heat’s advancing runners.

4 8 月, 2026
Historian urges national hero status for enslaved woman who killed planter

At the National Emancipation Rally held Saturday at Independence Park, prominent Vincentian historian Michael Dennie has launched a public call for a radical reexamination of the nation’s freedom narrative, demanding that Nelly the Ebo—an enslaved African woman who killed a powerful aristocratic plantation owner on the island of Mayreau before being executed alongside four other co-conspirators—be formally recognized as St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ first Black national hero by next year’s Emancipation Day.

Dennnie’s address upends the long-held framing of emancipation as a charitable gift granted by British colonial authorities, arguing instead that the freedom enjoyed by modern Vincentians was purchased not only with financial cost but with the blood of generations of enslaved people who resisted their subjugation.

Citing archival records, Dennie recounted that Nelly, an Ebo woman held in bondage, carried out a targeted act of lethal resistance against the plantation owner: an elite aristocrat who controlled multiple estates across St. Vincent and other Caribbean territories. As the planter rode his horse across the estate, Nelly attacked him with a hoe, inflicting fatal wounds. She and four other enslaved women then disposed of his body by throwing it into the sea. When the killing was uncovered, colonial authorities quickly arrested all five women. Four were hanged directly on the estate, while Nelly was transported to the capital Kingstown for a public trial and execution.

Archives label the five women “conspirators,” a term Dennie rejects outright. “That is the wrong word—they are co-freedom fighters,” he told the assembled crowd, noting that their sacrifice places them at the center of the national story of liberation. He emphasized that enslaved women in St. Vincent were not passive victims of chattel slavery, but active, courageous leaders in the ongoing fight for freedom.

Beyond the call for Nelly’s recognition, Dennie laid out three core arguments to reshape how Vincentians understand their national history. First, he noted that St. Vincent had the shortest period of organized chattel slavery of any territory in the British Caribbean—a distinction he says deserves far greater national recognition and celebration. Second, he pointed out that a portion of the population, particularly members of the Garifuna community, were never enslaved at all. While the British carried out a mass expulsion of Garifuna after their conquest of the island, Dennie explained that the expulsion was not total, and many Garifuna families remained in communities such as Greiggs, retaining their freedom throughout the colonial slavery era.

Finally, Dennie reiterated that emancipation, achieved in partial form in 1834 and full legal form in 1838, was not the result of colonial benevolence. Resistance to enslavement began long before enslaved Africans arrived in the Caribbean, he explained: most people captured for the transatlantic slave trade were captives of war who already fought for their freedom, losing many comrades on African soil and during the middle passage. “Africans simply didn’t say, ‘Okay, here we are, take us across the Atlantic,’” he said. “Those who fought on land, many died. Those who fought at sea, many died. And when they arrived here in the Caribbean and in St. Vincent, they fought again, and many died.”

Dennie framed his address as part of a broader collective effort by historians at the rally to unpack the full cost of emancipation. He focused his remarks on the blood price of freedom, leaving discussion of the financial cost—including the controversial policy that compensated enslaved owners rather than the people they had enslaved—to fellow historian Dr. Adrian Fraser, who spoke after him.

He described Nelly’s act of resistance as extraordinary both in its own time and today, arguing that formal recognition of her heroism would send a clear message about which national stories the country chooses to honor and pass to future generations. “This is not something which was possible in colonial times, but it is our government now. We have the capacity to decide who are our heroes,” Dennie said. “We have to understand which stories must be told, which stories have a reverence to which our children must be acquainted. The story of Nelly the Ebo, a Black woman standing against slavery, and with other Black women giving their lives so that we today could enjoy freedom — let us remember them in the most positive way we can. Make Nelly the Ebo a national hero.”

Closing his remarks, Dennie urged that this unspoken history of Black resistance be taught, widely shared and institutionalized in national commemorations, starting with the formal honoring of Nelly and the four other freedom fighters who gave their lives. “Those who gave their lives deserve that honour,” he said.

4 8 月, 2026
Police probe Rodney Bay Strip incident that left woman seriously injured

A violent late-night incident on the Rodney Bay Strip in Saint Lucia has left a 28-year-old woman in serious but stable hospital condition, after she was struck by an oncoming minivan amid a public altercation Sunday evening. Early findings from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force outline that the victim became involved in a physical confrontation with two other individuals — one man and one woman — before the conflict spilled onto the adjacent roadway, where she was hit by the approaching minivan before first responders arrived.

Local emergency response teams were dispatched immediately after reports of the incident came in. Crews from the Saint Lucia Fire Service arrived at the Rodney Bay Strip scene within minutes to extract the injured woman and coordinate urgent transport to the Owen King EU Hospital, the island’s primary public acute care facility. Initial assessments from emergency responders on site documented only lower body injuries, but updated information from a family member speaking to local publication St. Lucia Times confirms the victim’s harm is far more severe than first reported. The woman has sustained multi-system trauma, including extensive damage to her jaw, mouth, and teeth, that requires ongoing inpatient medical care.

Local law enforcement has now launched a full formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Criminal Investigations Department assigned to the Gros Islet Police Divisional Headquarters, which has jurisdiction over the Rodney Bay area, is leading the inquiry, working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the altercation and subsequent collision. As of the latest update, police have not released additional details regarding potential charges, the identities of the other parties involved in the altercation, or the status of the minivan driver, and have asked any witnesses who were present on the Rodney Bay Strip Sunday night to come forward with information to support the ongoing investigation.

4 8 月, 2026
PM focuses on high electricity bills amidst plans to ease cost of living

Facing growing public pressure over soaring household and business expenses across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Godwin Friday laid out a comprehensive two-part strategy this Tuesday to address the nation’s rising cost of living crisis. In an address on NBC Radio, the leader of the eight-month-old New Democratic Party administration outlined that near-term interventions will prioritize curbing skyrocketing electricity costs, while long-term structural reforms will focus on building national economic resilience against volatile global external shocks. The current energy price surge, which has rippled across global oil markets, stems from ongoing conflict in the Gulf region – a challenge Friday confirmed the government is continuously evaluating to soften its impact on ordinary Vincentians. “The current surcharge on electricity is already unacceptably high, but it would be far worse without the proactive steps our administration has already put in place,” Friday stated, emphasizing that both the national government and state-owned electricity utility VINLEC must share the burden of elevated global fuel costs, rather than shifting the entire financial strain onto consumers. For Friday, electricity price inflation sits at the heart of the broader cost-of-living crisis, as every increase in utility costs flows directly through to household budgets and business operating expenses across every sector of the economy. “When VINLEC raises prices, the full surcharge gets passed directly to consumers and business owners. It touches every single person in this country,” he explained, adding that he has deep empathy for working families struggling to cover basic costs amid persistent energy price growth. The prime minister noted that his administration acted swiftly to counter price hikes earlier this year, rolling out targeted measures in May to offset rising diesel costs, the primary fuel used for the nation’s electricity generation. The three core immediate interventions include eliminating port fuel surcharges on all diesel imported by VINLEC, cutting or fully removing excise taxes on this imported fuel to lower the utility’s input costs, and pressuring VINLEC to absorb a portion of global fuel price increases instead of passing 100% of the cost to end users. According to Friday, VINLEC absorbed more than $730,000 in additional fuel costs in July alone, costs that would otherwise have appeared on consumers’ monthly electricity bills. Without these policy interventions, Friday warned, the per-kilowatt-hour fuel surcharge would exceed 90 cents – a level that would place unsustainable pressure on households, businesses and the overall national economy. Beyond pushing for shared cost absorption, Friday called on VINLEC to revise its customer disconnection policies to reflect the ongoing economic strain, urging the utility to extend longer grace periods for customers struggling to pay their bills. “VINLEC has to recognize that they cannot disconnect customers on the same rigid timelines they used before this crisis. We all need to show more flexibility and work together to get through this period,” he said. When discussing the long-term outlook, Friday acknowledged that temporary tax cuts and subsidies are short-term policy tools designed only to cushion the blow of an external price shock, not a permanent solution. Sustainable, long-term relief, he stressed, will require structural reform of the nation’s energy sector, rather than open-ended fiscal subsidies. The administration’s long-term energy strategy centers on reducing national vulnerability to global oil price volatility by investing in affordable renewable energy and building more sustainable domestic energy systems, with VINLEC tapped to lead the renewable transition, rather than treating clean energy as a competing force. “VINLEC has to be at the forefront of this shift so we can build a more stable, sustainable energy supply for the whole country,” Friday told radio listeners. While the government will continue to adjust fuel taxes to lower costs within the limits of constrained national public finances, Friday made clear that St. Vincent and the Grenadines cannot depend on permanent fiscal giveaways to keep electricity prices affordable over time. Beyond energy policy, Friday outlined a series of additional targeted measures to reduce everyday living costs, with a specific focus on low-income households and families with school-aged children. The administration is rolling out periodic VAT-free days to deliver direct, visible financial relief to consumers. The first VAT-free event, held in December 2025 in the capital Kingstown, drew what Friday called a “phenomenal” response, with unprecedented consumer demand. A second VAT-free day has been scheduled for August 28, this time tailored specifically to back-to-school shopping, unlike the broad, general public event held in December. After many businesses reported that they underestimated consumer demand for the December event, the government provided far more advance notice for the August promotion. Friday also called on local retailers to match the government’s fiscal sacrifice by passing additional savings onto consumers through their own price discounts. Friday framed the targeted VAT-free policy as part of a broader government philosophy focused on protecting the nation’s most vulnerable groups during the current cost squeeze. Among other support measures, the administration has raised monthly public assistance payments to EC$500 to support low-income and vulnerable residents, preventing them from being pushed into financial ruin by current economic conditions. The government has also eliminated all registration fees for secondary schools and the national Community College, and will cover all exam fees for the upcoming cohort of final-year secondary school students. “No student should have to fundraise to pay for eight or ten exit exams just to finish their secondary education. This is a core part of public education, and the state will take on this responsibility,” Friday said.

4 8 月, 2026
LIVE: Presentation of National Budget 2026/2027

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4 8 月, 2026
US proposes closure of embassy in Grenada

The United States Department of State has officially notified Congress of a proposed restructuring of America’s global diplomatic network, which would shutter the U.S. Embassy in Grenada alongside four other overseas diplomatic outposts, marking the third attempt to close the Grenada mission since it opened more than four decades ago.

Alongside the Grenada embassy, the proposal targets the U.S. consulates in Winnipeg, Canada, and Nagoya, Japan, a consulate in Medan, Indonesia, and an embassy branch office in Douala, Cameroon, as part of a broader push to trim the country’s overseas diplomatic footprint. If approved, all operations at these facilities would be wound down following the completion of mandatory congressional consultation, a requirement under U.S. federal law for any overseas mission closure.

Established in February 1984, just months after the 1983 U.S. military intervention in Grenada, the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s L’anse aux Épines district serves as the primary diplomatic hub for the entire tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. It provides on-the-ground consular support for U.S. citizens traveling, living, and working in the country, and manages all official bilateral relations between Washington and St. George’s. Currently, day-to-day leadership of the mission falls to resident Principal Officer Cindy Diouf, who oversees a team of U.S. Foreign Service staff and locally hired Grenadian employees. Overall oversight of the mission falls to Karin Sullivan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires for the Eastern Caribbean, who is based at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the proposed restructuring as a efficiency-driven adjustment, following a series of staffing and budget cuts to the State Department’s domestic operations over the past 12 months. “We are focused on ensuring that our diplomatic footprint is efficient, effective, and delivers results for the American people, while adhering strictly to statutory congressional notification procedures,” a department spokesperson said in an official statement responding to media questions about the plan. The department has not yet released public details on how many total positions across all proposed closures would be eliminated, or what cost savings the restructuring is projected to generate.

This latest proposal is not the first time Washington has targeted the Grenada embassy for closure. A decade after the mission opened, in May 1994, the Bill Clinton administration put forward a similar plan as part of post-Cold War cost-cutting efforts. That proposal was ultimately scrapped after fierce pushback from Congress, led by the Congressional Black Caucus and Republican lawmakers, who argued that closing the mission would disrespect the U.S. military personnel who served and died in the 1983 intervention. A second attempt emerged just over a year ago, in April 2025, when the embassy was included on a leaked list of nearly 30 overseas missions under review for potential closure.

Local and regional stakeholders have already raised significant concerns about the potential impact of shuttering the Grenada mission, particularly for the island’s largest higher education institution, St. George’s University. The university hosts more than 6,000 American students across its medical and veterinary programs, alongside hundreds of U.S.-based faculty and administrative staff, making it one of the largest concentrations of U.S. citizens in the Southern Caribbean. For this community, the on-island embassy provides critical, time-sensitive services, from emergency passport replacements and notary work to consular protection during crises and support for U.S. absentee voting. If the embassy closes, all of these services would need to be routed through the regional hub in Barbados, creating longer wait times and additional travel costs for users. Local businesses tied to U.S. trade, investment, and tourism would also face increased administrative barriers, stakeholders warn.

Under current U.S. law, the State Department cannot move forward with any mission closure until it completes formal consultations with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As the review process gets underway, no immediate changes to embassy operations or consular services have been announced, and the mission remains open to serve the public as of this reporting.

4 8 月, 2026
24th annual basketball tournament tips off in Bequia

The Bequia Basketball Association (BBA) launched its highly anticipated 24th annual island tournament on Saturday at the iconic Clive Tannis Hard Court, drawing hundreds of local spectators for an action-packed opening night that blended rising young talent and seasoned senior competition, while highlighting the sport’s steady expanding popularity across the Grenadines island.

Opening night marked a historic milestone for the BBA, with the debut of the association’s brand-new Under-12 Division. This new addition was directly born from the overwhelming success of the BBA’s year-long grassroots youth development initiative, which drew over 100 aspiring young basketball players from across Bequia to participate in training camps and skill-building sessions throughout the past year.

The first tip-off of the tournament went to the new Under-12 bracket, where the Ninjas secured a decisive 10-3 victory over the Falcons. Key to the Ninjas’ win were standout performances from core players Chase Kydd, Solomon Miller, and Kenolyi Ollivierre, who controlled both ends of the court from opening whistle to final buzzer.

The youth action continued shortly after with a matchup in the Under-16 Division, where defending league champions the Golden Knights delivered a convincing 31-11 win over the challenging Hornets squad. What made this result even more notable was the performance of Golden Knights guard Shyanna King, who finished the game as the contest’s top scorer – marking the first time in more than a decade that a female athlete has earned this distinction at the annual Bequia tournament. In a post-opening statement, the BBA highlighted this moment as a marker of progress, noting the consistent and steady increase in female participation across all of the association’s youth programs and competitive divisions across the island. Micah King led all scorers for the losing Hornets side.

Following the conclusion of the youth matchups, BBA President Sabrina Mitchell hosted the official opening ceremony, where she extended warm greetings to competing players, thousands of community supporters, and the tournament’s network of local sponsors. Mitchell emphasized how critical private and community backing has been to the growth of basketball in Bequia, offering special recognition to two local businesses, The Chappy House and Frangipani, for their consistent generous support of the association’s annual youth development camps and the long-running tournament itself. Mitchell also shared positive news for the tournament’s future, confirming that additional corporate sponsors are set to join the initiative as the competition progresses through its scheduled rounds.

The night’s action wrapped up with a highly anticipated competitive matchup in the First Division, where defending champions Court Kings went head-to-head with tournament debutants Smokin’ Aces, a squad made up primarily of emerging talent from across the Southern Grenadines. In what proved to be the most tightly contested game of opening night, Smokin’ Aces pulled off a stunning upset victory, closing out a thrilling 82-78 win after entering halftime trailing the defending champions by just one point, with a first-half score of 36-35.

Smokin’ Aces’ star Elroy Joseph, who recently represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the ANOCES Under-23 3×3 Tournament in Tortola where Team SVG brought home a second-place finish, led the upset with a historic individual performance. Joseph finished the night with 33 total points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block, anchoring his squad’s second-half comeback. For the losing Court Kings, forward Augustin Pollard put together a valiant effort in defeat, recording 24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block for the defending champions.

In post-opening assessments, the BBA declared the tournament’s opening night a resounding success, noting the overwhelming community turnout and electric atmosphere that created a strong foundation for the weeks of competition ahead. Unfortunately, unexpected severe heavy rainfall that hit the island on Sunday forced organizers to postpone all scheduled matchups for that day. BBA officials confirmed that the postponed fixtures will be rescheduled at a later date, with new dates and times announced to the public once confirmed.

Competitive play is set to resume this coming Wednesday, with three confirmed matchups across the three divisions: the Under-12 Falcons will take on the Ninjas in a rematch of opening night, the Under-16 defending champion Golden Knights will face off against the Titans, and the First Division will see East Blazers square off against the Court Kings, who look to bounce back from their opening night defeat.

In a public press statement, the Bequia Basketball Association extended an open invitation to all residents and visitors across the island to attend the tournament. “Admission to all matchups is completely free for attendees, and food and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from the on-site concession bar throughout the duration of the tournament,” the statement read.

4 8 月, 2026
Applications open for selected slots at expanded GEMS Artisan Market

One of Dominica’s most anticipated creative industry events is gearing up for its sophomore edition this year, with a strategic date shift designed to draw a larger, more diverse audience. The GEMS Artisan Market (GAM), which launched to widespread acclaim in its debut 2025 iteration, will return at the end of October, organizers confirmed in an official press statement issued in early August.

In a key change from last year’s August scheduling, the 2026 market has been rescheduled to coincide with Creole Day, a core component of Dominica’s annual Independence festivities. Organizers say the timing adjustment was crafted to capitalize on the annual surge of visitors that travel to the island for the national cultural celebrations. This wave of attendees includes Dominican nationals returning home for the holidays, members of the global Dominican diaspora, regional travelers from neighboring Caribbean islands, and international tourists seeking immersive cultural experiences. All of these groups represent a built-in audience eager to engage with local creators, the release noted.

Conceived as a launchpad for homegrown creative talent, the GEMS Artisan Market opens its doors to a wide range of creators: traditional artisans, independent craft makers, visual artists, small business entrepreneurs, and creatives across all disciplines. The event gives these creators a unique opportunity to showcase and sell their work directly to the seasonal influx of visitors to Dominica. Right now, organizers are actively accepting applications from vendors interested in claiming a spot at this year’s showcase.

Since its inaugural launch, the market has evolved beyond a simple pop-up event to become a foundational pillar of Dominica’s efforts to boost its creative economy. Organizers highlight that GAM plays a critical role in supporting local small business owners, preserving and promoting traditional Dominican craftsmanship, and strengthening the overall creative industries sector that contributes significantly to the island’s cultural identity and tourism economy.

To ensure the event retains its high-quality curation and diverse range of offerings, organizers have capped participation at 50 hand-selected exhibitors for 2026. That marks a major expansion from last year’s 20 spots, allowing more local creators to join the showcase. All vendors are required to complete pre-registration, and spots will be reserved exclusively for applicants that are selected to participate.

The 2026 GEMS Artisan Market is officially scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, and will be hosted at the Fort Young Hotel. The market will run from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day, giving attendees ample time to browse exhibits. Beyond the opportunity to shop one-of-a-kind handmade and creative goods, the event will center Dominica’s rich cultural heritage across all activities. Visitors will be able to sample authentic local Dominican cuisine, watch live demonstrations of traditional artisan crafts, take advantage of professional networking opportunities with other creatives and industry leaders, and enjoy free nightly entertainment running from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM both days.

Interested vendors can submit their applications via the GEMS Foundation’s official social media channels, or by reaching out to the Foundation directly. Applications will remain open until all 50 available spots are filled. For additional questions or more detailed information, applicants and interested attendees can reach out via email at [email protected]. A recorded audio interview with Jael Joseph, GEMS Foundation Director of Entertainment, is also available for those seeking more insight into the event’s planning and goals.

4 8 月, 2026
Byera Linkers, Famalay & Friends win in Shevern John cricket

The 2026 edition of the Shevern John T10 Cricket Tournament wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Sunday at the Owia Playing Field, with two new champions crowned across the men’s and women’s divisions. Byera Linkers took home the men’s title, while Famalay & Friends secured the women’s championship in dominant performances that capped off a successful tournament for the North Windward region.

In the women’s championship decider, Famalay & Friends delivered a clinical display to crush Warriors 11 by a 10-wicket margin. Warriors 11 won the toss and opted to bat first, but their batting lineup failed to find consistent momentum against disciplined bowling and fielding from Famalay & Friends. They were restricted to a total of just 50 runs from their allotted 10 overs, leaving a manageable target for their opponents.

Famalay & Friends responded with an unbroken and commanding batting performance, reaching the 51-run required total without losing a single wicket. The emphatic win secured their position as women’s champions, wrapping up an undefeated and impressive campaign throughout the tournament. The side maintained steady composure during the run chase, never giving Warriors 11 any opening to shift momentum back in their favor and closing out the contest with relative ease.

The men’s final saw another strong showing from the champion side, as Byera Linkers overcame a 66-run target set by Famalay & Friends to claim victory by 7 wickets. Famalay & Friends, already celebrating their women’s title earlier in the day, posted 66 runs after being put in to bat first. Byera Linkers, however, responded with a confident and well-executed chase, finishing the contest at 70 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets.

The comfortable victory highlighted Byera Linkers’ consistent strength across all stages of the tournament, as they overhauled the target without late drama to lift the men’s championship trophy.

Following the conclusion of the final matches, the North Windward Sports Committee issued an official statement extending warm congratulations to both title-winning squads. Organizers also praised every participating team for their dedication, high standards of sportsmanship, and the exciting, entertaining cricket they delivered throughout the multi-day competition.

The press release added special notes of gratitude to Hon. Shevern John, the event’s official sponsors, on-ground volunteers, match officials, attending supporters, and the broader community of North Windward. “Their continued support made this year’s tournament another outstanding success,” the statement read. It went on to note that the annual Shevern John T10 Cricket Tournament serves a dual purpose beyond competition: it provides a high-visibility platform for emerging local cricketing talent to showcase their skills, while simultaneously fostering stronger community cohesion and supporting youth development across the North Windward region.

4 8 月, 2026