The stage is set for the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee elections.

According to sources close to the election process, the SLOC had a meeting with its member national federations to inform them of the election process, criteria for electibility, and the election committee.

Nominations close on October 17th, with two individuals so far having expressed an interest in replacing Fortuna Belrose as president. 

Elections will be held on November 16th, with 22 eligible electors – 22 national federations, the Athlete’s Commission, and immediate past president, Richard Peterkin. 

IN 02:28 Well, one of the things over the last eight years we’ve done…

OUT 3:55 …competence you understand to take this institution to the next level 

The contenders for president at the moment are Alfred Emmanuel and Eddie Hazell.

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The community of Caye Mange, Gros Islet was in celebration mode over the weekend, as one of their own tasted sporting success over in Jamaica.

Cavalier Football Club, featuring Saint Lucia international defender Melvin Baby Boy Doxilly, ended a 40-year wait to lift the Jamaica Premier League trophy after edging Waterhouse Football Club 5-4 on penalties on Saturday evening at the UWI-JFF Captain Horace Burrell Centre of Excellence in Kingston.

The final between the top two teams in the truncated season was delayed by half an hour and was interrupted by a heavy downpour, and after a 1-1 draw in regulation and after extra time, it came down to a penalty shoot-out and sudden death.

Doxilly spoke with MBC Sports earlier today about one of the biggest moments in his young career. 

Doxilly says he’s been very happy with his season in Jamaica, and he is looking forward to the possibility of returning. 

Like many Saint Lucian players, the 23-year-old central defender was basically idle for most of 2020.

Previously having played for Morvant Caledonia United in the Trinidad and Tobago Professional League, and for Northern United here in Saint Lucia, he says he has enjoyed his time in the Land Of Wood And Water, and he thinks his coaches and teammates have enjoyed having him as well.

For the season, Doxilly has racked up over 1000 minutes, has scored an excellent goal, and picked up two assists – he is one of three Saint Lucians playing in Jamaica this season.

Saint Lucia continues to struggle at the ITF/COTECC 12&U Team Competition in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

Saint Lucia’s boys were beaten 3-0 by Jamaica yesterday, on Court. 9.

Ahlil Cyril lost to Dylan Marks 26, 16, Peter Murray was beaten by Malique Adlam 06, 26, and Murray and Cyril lost to Malique Adlam and Ajani Robinson 57, 36.

The girls were defeated 3-0 by the Dominican Republic on Court 2.

Valeria Santana got the better of Brianna Jn Baptiste 61, 64, Julianny de la Cruz overcame Jaelyn Henry 62, 64, and  in doubles, the home team dominated 60, 62.

The boys got the day off, but the Girls played against the US VIRGIN ISLANDS today. Unfortunately we were unable to get the results before news time, but here’s hoping that we will be able to share some positive news tomorrow.