Minister of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, Daryll S. Matthew and Minister of State, Senator Shenella Govia extend heartfelt congratulations to members of Team Antigua and Barbuda for their remarkable performances at the 2025 CARIFTA Swimming and Athletics Championships, held over the weekend in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Team Antigua and Barbuda proudly returns with an impressive medal haul of 2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals, alongside multiple personal bests, national records, and top 10 finishes. Athletics Medalists and Highlights
Tyra Fenton
o Gold – 400m U17 Girls – 53.93 (PB)
o Bronze – 200m U17 Girls – 23.68 (PB)
Zonique Charles
o Gold – Javelin U17 Girls – 46.29 (PB)
Geolyna Dowdye
o Silver – 100m U20 Girls – 11.41 (PB)
Ranique Richards
o Bronze – Shot Put U17 Girls – 12.46
Honourable Mentions
- Tyra Fenton – A standout performance with two podium finishes and personal bests in both the 400m and 200m U17 Girls events.
- Zonique Charles – Showed exceptional strength and technique to claim gold in Javelin U17 Girls.
- Geolyna Dowdye – Demonstrated top-tier sprinting talent in the 100m U20 Girls.
- Ranique Richards – Showcased great promise and consistency in the Shot Put U17 Girls event.
Swimming Medalists and Highlights
Alessandro Bazzoni
o Gold – 200m Butterfly (PB, Age-Group Record)
o Silver – 200m Individual Medley (PB)
Ellie Shaw
o Gold – 50m Breaststroke
Madison MacMillan
o Silver – 1500m Freestyle
Anya DeGannes
Silver – 200m Butterfly
o 8th Place – 200m Individual Medley
Ethan Stubbs-Green
o Silver – 200m Butterfly
Aungelique Liddie
o Bronze – 100m Freestyle (PB, New National Record)
Honourable Mentions
- Reuben Edwards – 7th in 200m Butterfly Final (PB)
- Selah Wiltshire – 8th in 50m Breaststroke Final
- Mila Festini-Cromer – 7th in 200m Butterfly (improved from prelims)
- Tivon Benjamin – 7th in 200m Butterfly
- 11–12 Mixed Relay Team (5th Place Finish): Kaylee Warner, Keziah Joseph, Christopher Walter, Alessandro Bazzoni
Ministers Matthew and Govia applauded the entire delegation, including athletes, coaches, team officials, and supporters, for their unity, determination, and excellence.
“This is a moment of national pride,” said Minister Daryll S. Matthew. “Every single athlete who wore the national colours contributed to the strength and spirit of Team Antigua and Barbuda. From personal bests to exceptional displays of sportsmanship, each of you played an important role in this achievement. Your commitment and resilience serve as a shining example to the nation, and we could not be prouder.”
The Ministry notes that the Athletics team returned home Tuesday, and the Swimming team is scheduled to arrive Wednesday. The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries reaffirms its commitment to youth development and high-performance sports. It remains dedicated to supporting our athletes as they continue to soar on regional and international stages.
