THE community of Babonneau is known for its agricultural produce and rich cultural heritage, but can also boast about the …
Sportsman of the Year: And The Winner Is…
Sports — A Whole Drama
WHEN it comes to attracting talent and producing champions, a number of sporting disciplines in Saint Lucia are probably at …
A Look Back At Blackheart 2017
THE 2017 Blackheart Knockout Football Tournament concluded last week Saturday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground after Vieux Fort South’s …
Time To Fix Structure of Sports Federations
I always loved this fairytale when I was growing up, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” It’s such a wonderful metaphor for situations in life in which one person sees things one way and another person doesn’t see it at all. But even before I commence what I am about to write about our national sports federations and their respective structures, allow me to commend Fair Helen’s sons and daughters in sports.
Our Backward Thinking
SPORTS AND POLITICS I once heard that starting a discussion on politics and sports is like opening a can …
We Need To Embrace Our Own With Love
ST. LUCIA is a country where sports has always been encouraged but not enough. Some may argue that point but …
Referees Need to Be Respected
IT was rather difficult to stomach some of the comments that were hurled at the officials, especially female Referee Sabina …
What’s Up With CYG?
IF my memory and my maths serve me right we are 730 days away for what is supposed to be …
CYG – To Host Or Not?
July 29, 2017 appears so far away for some, but literally counting it’s less than 800 days to go for …
Lower Our Standards
LAST year was dubbed “the best year for sports in St. Lucia since 1987,” where our young sporting ambassadors emerged …
Rio Only 15 Months Away
FOR any one to be successful in competitive sports one must be in good physical condition, so with 15 months …
Stop Sports Violence!
A football match was suspended last Sunday afternoon at the Marchand Grounds after an object was thrown at the assistant …
Give Jack And Jane Their Jacket And Tie
AS we roll midway into January I would never have imagined that my first column for this year would have …
Who’s Bringing What In 2015?
AROUND this time of year the normal thing is for one to give, share and make resolutions, but at the …
Time To Be Counted
AS we are about to bring the curtains down on what appears to be a mixed year for St.Lucia sports …
Sports Officials – Give Them Respect
WHAT can best be described as character assassination belted left, right and centre at individuals officiating in sports locally has …