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Barbados has announced a 60-member team for the 53rd edition of the Carifta Games, set for April 4–6 in Grenada, the largest contingent the island has ever sent to the Caribbean's most prestigious junior track and field meet.

The squad comprises 38 qualifiers and 22 non-qualifiers, and will be led by head coach Desiree Gamble.

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St. Maarten Celebrates Innovation and STEAM at Science Week 2026 Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Minister Melissa Gumbs opened Science Week 2026 in St. Maarten, highlighting student innovation and STEAM excellence.

St. Maarten’s First Robotics Team Secures 2nd Place at OECSRA Super Regional Robotics Challenge - NEWS.SX Philipsburg, St. Maarten — The St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation is proud to announce that SXM Tech Tides, the island’s first robotics team to compete at a regional level, has... lees meer

National Athletics Team urgently seeking $17,000 for CARIFTA after government funding falls through PHILIPSBURG--The St Maarten National Athletics Federation is calling on the community for urgent support to help send a delegation of athletes and...

Saint-Martin roads to close for “Grand Prix de l’Ouverture” cycling event

The Collectivity of Saint-Martin has announced temporary road closures and parking restrictions in Marigot on Sunday, March 15, for the annual cycling event “Le Grand Prix de l’Ouverture.” The race, organized by the Territorial Cycling Committee of Saint-Martin, will bring together more than 80 young athletes.

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https://stmaartennews.com/french-side-news/saint-martin-roads-to-close-for-grand-prix-de-louverture-cycling-event/

Saint-Martin’s young cyclist Jahkim Carty receives grant for further development - StMaartenNews.com - News Views Reviews & Interviews The Executive Council of Saint-Martin has approved continued financial support for 19-year-old cyclist Jahkim Carty, enabling him to further his professional development with the UCI Team Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur. The partnership, initially established in 2025 to enhance his visibility a...

We know this already. But it's worth repeating for the umpteenth time.

Curaçao’s place at the 2026 World Cup is not a fairy tale, it is the outcome of years of planning, investment, and clear priorities. Ten years ago, people laughed at the idea that Curaçao could reach this level in football. The island stayed the course. It built programs, invested in coaching and development, and treated sport as a serious national project. Now the payoff is on the biggest stage in world sport.

Over the past two years, the St. Maarten Sports Federation has pushed to professionalize local sport, strengthen the structure of federations and clubs, and press home the importance of sound planning and governance. That effort deserves more than polite praise. If we want results like Curaçao’s, talent alone will not be enough. We need consistent structures, clear development plans, and cooperation between federations, schools, government, and the private sector.

The power of sport is also deeply social. Imagine what Curaçao’s victory has done for young boys and girls who play football or any other sport. Curaçao already had a strong record in sports development and has produced world-class athletes. This World Cup ticket shows young people that the system works, that discipline and a long-term plan can take you from small fields to a global audience. Living examples of success shape a child’s sense of what is possible in a way that speeches never can.

Their effort of the Sports Federation must now be joined by a focused, collective push (stress on 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦) built on planning and governance, with long-term sustainability and growth as the goal. Are we prepared to match Curacao's and other Caribbean nations' level of intent and treat sport as a long-term national investment? Truth be told, we are seeing movement, which is encouraging.

The power of sport is amazing. It moves economies, its move youth, it cures social ills, if only to instill hope. The power of sport is truly 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭. May we find the focus to embrace it.

https://www.thepeoplestribunesxm.com/opinion-articles/sport-power