Caribbean RADO

Education in Guyana!

Scenes from Day 1 of the National Anti-Doping Commission of Barbados (NADC Barbados) Doping Control Officer (DCO) Re-Certification Workshop!

The 3-day workshop is being conducted by trainers from Sport Integrity Canada / Sport Intégrité Canada.

We thank NADC Barbados for collaborating with us and facilitating the participation of DCOs from six other Caribbean RADO Member Countries (Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago).

The Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization would like to express sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Tessa Chadderton-Shaw.

Chadderton-Shaw served as Executive Director of the Caribbean RADO between 2010 and 2016.

On reflecting on the work of Chadderton-Shaw, Chair of the Caribbean RADO Dr. Karen Pilgrim said:

"Tessa was a key fixture in my personal introduction to anti-doping, first in my tole as a Doping Control Officer (DCO) and particularly in the development of testing and education programmes. We extend sincerest condolences to her family and friends."

The message from our Chair Dr. Karen Pilgrim is clear on !

We were pleased to join the The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) in welcoming the President of Barbados, His Excellency Lt. Col. The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic to the Barbados Olympic Centre recently.

On his official tour of the Olympic Museum, His Excellency, along with BOA President Sandra Osborne met briefly with Caribbean RADO Executive Director Dr. Sasha Sutherland who highlighted the important harmony between the Olympic and sporting movements and governments in facilitating clean and fair sporting environments for all athletes.

While outlining the work of the Caribbean RADO, Dr. Sutherland also noted that the spirit of “playing true” extended beyond athletes, as we all have a role to play in the fight against doping in sport.

As we close out 2025, we want to extend best wishes for the holiday season to all of our colleagues and partners across the globe.

We looking forward to a bright and prosperous New Year!

As we reflect on a successful World Conference on Doping in Sport in Busan, we were pleased connect with our regional and international colleagues and strategic partners as we look forward to implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code.

During the Conference, our Chair Dr. Karen Pilgrim caught up with World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Bańka to briefly discuss the strategic plans for the Caribbean RADO.

Our Executive Director Dr. Sasha Sutherland also made a presentation on behalf of Regional Anti-Doping Organizations during the Conference's Delegate Intervention Sessions.

The World Conference on Doping in Sport brought together the sport and anti-doping movements including leaders, athletes, and experts for a series of insightful sessions and constructive discussions on the Code, its International Standards, and other key topics.