{"id":13756,"date":"2026-05-06T09:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=13756"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:27:01","slug":"st-johns-premier-league-beginning-of-great-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/st-johns-premier-league-beginning-of-great-things\/","title":{"rendered":"St. John\u2019s Premier League: \u201cBeginning Of Great Things\u2019\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>For a time, it appeared that a planned football competition in the Parish of St. John\u00a0was not going to happen. Organizers were unable to find a sponsor until St. John-born attorney Arley Gill stepped in to offer help.<\/p>\n

Gill sponsored the St. John\u2019s Premier League, which recently concluded with the distribution of trophies, medals and cash prizes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is just the beginning of great things to come.\u00a0We need to reinvigorate sports in St. John\u2019s,\u2019\u2019 Gill said at a presentation ceremony.<\/p>\n

The tournament, organized by Sweataz United Inc., featured nine teams: Ballers FC; Barbados; SJC U19; Herb Roots; D Lance; Mil; Grand Roy; Dougaldston; and, Pasture Boys.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne League, One City, One Champion\u2019\u2019 was among the promotional themes of the competition that was played at Cuthbert Peters Park.<\/p>\n

Barbados, which amassed 22 points, emerged as tournament winner. Mil was a close second with 20 points, and Pasture Boys finished third on 14 points.<\/p>\n

Among the individual prize winners were Akimo Sampson, Dwight Joseph and Rivaldo Smith. They tied as top goal scorers. Each scored 11 goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u00a0was more than delighted to sponsor the\u00a0St. John\u2019s Premier League. As I see it, it was an opportunity for\u00a0youthful participation in an uplifting activity in the parish; to bring back young people playing sports and being competitive,\u2019\u2019 said Gill, a former Grenada Minister of Culture and now Deputy Leader of the Democratic People\u2019s Movement (DPM).<\/p>\n

Organizers described it as a successful tournament and congratulated champions Barbados on \u201can outstanding performance\u2019\u2019, and commended the other teams and also community members that supported the competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat started as an idea turned into an unforgettable competition filled with energy, passion and true community spirit. From the first whistle to the final match, this tournament delivered excitement every step of the way,\u2019\u2019 said representatives of\u00a0Sweataz United Inc.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpecial thanks to our main sponsor, Arley Gill, for his significant contribution and belief in this vision. Your support played a major in making this tournament a success.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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