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

Turks and Caicos, August 15, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation proudly announces that Gabrielle Martin and Rishith Gururaja will be representing our nation at the prestigious World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships 2025, taking place in Otopeni, Romania, from August 19–24, 2025.

Roydoya Alleyne and Mary Martin will serve as both Team Officials, supporting the swimmers throughout the competition.

Host City & Venue Highlights:

Located just outside the Romanian capital, Bucharest, Otopeni has rapidly become a key destination for international sporting events—thanks in part to its world-class facilities and dedication to aquatic excellence.

The Championships will be hosted at the Otopeni Aquatics Complex, a purpose-built facility featuring:

• A 50 m × 25 m main competition pool
• A 25 m × 15 m competition pool
• Diving pool and additional leisure/recovery pools
• Seating capacity for approximately 2,400–2,797 spectators

This modern complex opened its doors with the 2022 European Junior Swimming Championships, followed by hosting the 2023 European Short Course Swimming Championships and other major international aquatic events

This year’s championships are expected to draw more than 600 promising junior swimmers from over 100 national federations, providing invaluable exposure and competition experience for athletes like Gabrielle and Rishith.

We wish Gabrielle Martin and Rishith Gururaja all the very best as they proudly represent the Turks and Caicos Islands on the global stage. Their journey is not just a personal achievement—it’s a testament to the increasing strength and reputation of our swimming program.

Bennett Williams
President, Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation