The Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) officially unveiled the island’s national track and field team for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at a press briefing held at Olympic House in La Clery on Wednesday morning.
With the 2025 CARIFTA Games scheduled to take place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from April 19 to 21, anticipation and national pride filled the room as SLAA President Dora Henry delivered opening remarks. She emphasized the enduring importance of the regional competition and the Association’s unwavering commitment to athlete development and sporting excellence.
The presentation formally introduced the athletes selected across various categories, showcasing Saint Lucia’s young talent ready to compete against the Caribbean’s best. The team includes standout performers in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and middle-distance events — many of whom train locally, while others currently attend international institutions in Jamaica and the United States.
Team Saint Lucia for CARIFTA 2025:
U17 Girls
Jady Emmanuel (Choiseul Athletics): 100m, 200m, 4x100m
Destinee Cenac (Morne Stars): High Jump, 4x100m, 4x400m
Gabrielle Facey (SP Survivors): 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m
Barbara Marie Maximin (Abilene): Long Jump, 4x100m
Maiya Landers (Pacesetters): 800m, 4x100m, 4x400m
Isabella Emilienne (St. Lucia Sports Academy): 400m, 4x400m
U20 Girls
Syesha Rogers (Morne Stars): Long Jump
Naya Jules (Garden City Community College): Pole Vault, Javelin
Naomi London (Texas University): 100m
U17 Boys
Deandre Isidore (Jamaica College): 400m Hurdles, 4x400m
Ricardo Mann (Vere Technical): 100m
Terrick Plummer (SP Survivors): 100m
U20 Boys
Denzel Phillips (Jamaica College): Discus, Shotput
Joaqwan Alexander (Soufriere Athletics): 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m
Omarion Edwin (SP Survivors): 5,000m
Benique Man (Pacesetters): 800m, 4x400m
Evann John (SP Survivors): 800m, 4x400m
Levern Jn Baptiste (Abilene Wildcats): 100m, 4x100m
Ryan Simeon (Nightriders): 200m, 100m, 4x100m
Josiah Dupre (Sprint Tech): 400m Hurdles, 4x400m
Miciah Sobers (Elite): 4x100m
Jakim Raymond (Elite): 4x100m
Team Officials:
Cornelius Breen (Team Manager)
Denise Herman (Head Coach)
Titus Elien (Coach)
Len Leonce (Coach)
Martina James-Charlery (Safeguarding Officer)
Makeba Alcide (Physiotherapist)
During the briefing, Head Coach Denise Herman offered a glimpse into the team’s journey so far, highlighting the intense training sessions and tactical groundwork that have gone into preparing the athletes for peak performance. Team Manager Cornelius Breen outlined the support systems in place for the team, ensuring a secure and focused experience in Trinidad.
The media engaged with both athletes and officials during a lively Q&A segment, exploring expectations for the Games and hearing first-hand accounts of the athletes’ ambitions.
The SLAA is calling on the nation to throw its full support behind the team as they carry Saint Lucia’s flag into regional competition. As the countdown to CARIFTA 2025 continues, the message from Olympic House was clear: Saint Lucia is ready to compete — and to shine.
