NEVIS, October 12, 2026 — The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank-sponsored Primary Schools Football Tournament officially kicked off on Friday, October 9, at the ET Willet Park, marking the start of an exciting season of competition among 10 primary schools on Nevis.
The tournament opened with an impressive march-past featuring the 10 participating teams and match officials, setting an enthusiastic tone for the highly anticipated competition.
Young presenters Kiara Barry and Kadian Parris ably chaired the opening ceremony, which featured an invocation, a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by a group of students from Charlestown Secondary School, and the administration of the athletes’ and officials’ oaths.
Remarks were delivered by Ms Keesha Jones, Manager of the Nevis Branch of the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, the tournament’s principal sponsor, and the Honourable Troy Liburd, Minister of Sports, who officially declared the tournament open.
The tournament brings together 10 schools, each eager to demonstrate its footballing talent, teamwork and sportsmanship. The participating teams are:
Nevis Academy
Montessori
St. James’ Primary
Maude Cross Preparatory
Elizabeth Pemberton Primary
Ivor Walters Primary
Charlestown Primary
St. Thomas’ Primary
Violet O. Jeffers-Nicholls (VOJN) Primary
Joycelyn Liburd Primary
Matches will be played at the ET Willet Park on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, giving students, families and supporters multiple opportunities to enjoy the action and cheer on their respective schools.
The tournament is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, November 8, with the grand finals, when the competing teams will vie for the championship titles.
The annual competition provides an important platform for young athletes to develop their football skills, build confidence, strengthen friendships and embrace the values of discipline, teamwork and fair play.
