![GOLD BARS [25TH MARCH 2026] - Saint Lucia is ramping up efforts to develop its next generation of athletes through targeted investment in youth and education. At the centre of this push is the Saint Lucia Sports Academy, designed to combine academics with structured athletic training. Officials say the initiative, inspired in part by Julien Alfred’s success, aims to strengthen the pathway for producing world-class talent and elevating the island’s presence on the international stage. Kishan Smith has this report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SPORTS ACADEMY SOON TO BE REBRANDED TO LAVERN SPENCER CENTRE FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE
GOLD BARS [25TH MARCH 2026] – Saint Lucia is ramping up efforts to develop its next generation of athletes through targeted investment in youth and education. At the centre of this push is the Saint Lucia Sports Academy, designed to combine academics with structured athletic training. Officials say the initiative, inspired in part by Julien Alfred’s success, aims to strengthen the pathway for producing world-class talent and elevating the island’s presence on the international stage. Kishan Smith has this report.
