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History made with a ‘back’ splash; 12-year-old Rohan wins first CARIFTA Swim medal for TCI
#Providenciales, April 21, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – A game changing moment and undeniable momentum for the sport of swimming which has been gaining traction and notoriety in the Turks and Caicos Islands with the historic performance of Rohan Shearer today; young Shearer won the country’s very first medal in the pool at the CARIFTA level.
The CARIFTA Swim Games are being held in Bridgetown, Barbados and Shearer earned a silver medal in the 50m backstroke and once news broke, so did the stream of congratulatory and celebratory reactions.
It was just four short years ago that the Turks and Caicos made its return to the Swim CARIFTA Games in 2015, with one athlete representing the country. In the years to follow, swimmers continued to chart personal bests and right on cue, Shearer has done the fantastic… the young man has thrust the sport and his team mates into a dazzling new spotlight.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government Department of Sports posted this at its Facebook page: “Rohan Shearer wins first TCI medal at CARIFTA Swim! The Turks and Caicos Islands are now in the history book of CARIFTA Swim. Shearer finished second in the 11-12 50M Backstroke with a time of 31.92. This time qualifies him for CCCAN which will be hosted in June this year! Congratulations Rohan Shearer and the TCI Swim Federation!”
Young Shearer is competing in the U 11-12 age category and was the youngest in the field at just 12 years old. Rohan, we are told trains in the United Kingdom and is the son of Phillip and Christine Shearer.
Chloe Zimmerman of the TCI Swim Federation and co-founder of the Race for the Conch tonight explained that her joy is indescribable, that “she is walking on the clouds!”
CORRECTED FROM TCI NEWS DAILY: Not in the U 15-17 age group, was in the U 11-12 age group.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 21 August 2025: The Police Action League (PAL) is set for a decisive weekend as the basketball semifinals tip off this Saturday, August 23, alongside the fourth matchup of the PAL Softball 5-game series.
Basketball action begins with the final 13U league group games, where teams fight for playoff seeding. The Avengers (4–1) currently lead the standings, followed by the Guardians and Badgers (both 3–2).
- 9:00 AM – Avengers vs. Badgers (13U)
- 10:00 AM – Guardians vs. Seaquest (13U)
The semifinals follow for the 15U and 17U divisions:
15U Boys Division
- 11:00 AM – #2 Sea Quest (3–1) vs. #3 Skyhawks (2–2)
- 12:00 PM – #1 Guardians (4–0) vs. #4 Avengers (1–3)
17U Boys Division
- 1:00 PM – #2 Avengers (2–2) vs. #3 Badgers (2–2)
- 2:00 PM – #1 Sea Quest (4–0) vs. #4 Skyhawks (2–2)
This year’s competition has been fueled by standout performers across the leagues. Rhomano Dumesle (13U) has been dominant, averaging nearly 20 points per game and pulling down an impressive 61 rebounds in five games. In the 15U division, Jodias Cineus has led the way with an average of 15.8 points per game, while Dashawn Lightbourne (17U) has contributed across the board with 78 total points and 20 rebounds.
On the softball diamond, the Badgers and Skyhawks meet again in their pivotal fourth showdown of the best-of-five PAL Softball Series. The Skyhawks currently lead 2–1 and can close the series with a win this Saturday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Ballpark. Key contributors include Jayanna Ferguson, who leads the series in runs scored (3), and Denicka Robinson, who tops the RBI chart with 2.
Standings, scores and schedules can be found here: https://nieves1319.softr.app/2025pal-stat-landing-page
All basketball games will be played at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children, which grant access to both sports on the day.
The PAL continues to provide young athletes across the Turks and Caicos Islands with opportunities for growth through competition, mentorship, and community support.
Turks and Caicos, August 15, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation is proud to announce that nine talented swimmers will represent the Turks and Caicos Islands National Team at the 2025 Goodwill Swimming Championship, scheduled to take place in Barbados from August 15–17, 2025.
This year marks a historic milestone, as Turks and Caicos will participate not as an invited nation but as a full member nation, a status
officially granted earlier this year through the efforts of the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation.
The team will be led by Head Coach Bennett Williams, assisted by Coach Lincoln Martin, with Team Manager Snjezana Andrews overseeing logistics and support.
We extend our best wishes to our swimmers as they take on some of the region’s best athletes and continue to make the Turks and Caicos Islands proud on the international stage.
For more information on the Goodwill Championship, visit the event’s official website or follow updates from the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation.
Bennett Williams
President
Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation
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