bmobile, a longstanding champion of youth empowerment and sport in Trinidad and Tobago, has officially signed on as a sponsor of the 2025 CARIFTA Athletics Games. The prestigious regional event will take place in Trinidad from April 18 - 21 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, drawing hundreds of rising track and field stars from across the Caribbean.

For decades, the CARIFTA has been the proving ground for Caribbean greatness, launching the careers of icons like Jamaica’s Usain Bolt and our own Olympic gold medallist and javelin ace, Keshorn Walcott. In 2025, the legacy continues, right here at home.

The communications solutions provider recognises the Games’ importance in identifying and nurturing the nation’s future track and field stars. This annual event is where dreams are born, heroes emerge, and the next generation of Caribbean athletics takes centre stage.

These games are a crucial steppingstone for aspiring athletes, providing them with the opportunity to compete against the best in the region and gain invaluable experience on the international stage.
“Sponsoring the Games is not just about sport - it’s about creating opportunity, shaping leaders, and deepening national pride,” said Kent Western, TSTT’S CEO “We’ve seen how the CARIFTA Games can transform potential into podium finishes. Our investment reflects our long-term commitment to the youth of Trinidad and Tobago and our belief in the power of sport to inspire, unite, and uplift. This is about building a stronger nation one athlete at a time.”

bmobile has been a consistent supporter of youth development through sport and has continually invested in our nation’s athletics prospects. Through events such as the National Track and Field Championships, Falcon Games, Victoria Education District Sports Association (VEDSA) Games and Keshorn Walcott’s Golden League six-stage series, bmobile continues to fuel the journey of future Olympians.

Walcott, a two-time TT Olympic javelin medallist and longstanding bmobile endorsee, is a true CARIFTA Games success story. In 2009, he won javelin gold (59.30m) at CARIFTA Juniors and produced another gold (63.41m) showing at the 2010 edition. He wrapped up his CARIFTA campaign in 2012 with his fourth consecutive gold (77.59m), before going on to strike Olympic gold later that year.

Former TT hurdler and 2013 World Championships 400m hurdles gold medallist Jehue Gordon, now General Secretary of the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAATT), also praised bmobile’s commitment.

“bmobile has been supporting the young athletes for many decades,” said Gordon. “I benefitted from their sponsorship when I competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Now, as an administrator, I see the deeper value of their involvement — it’s consistent, meaningful and impactful.”

The CARIFTA Games bring together the best youth athletes from across the Caribbean, fostering regional camaraderie and competition. bmobile’s sponsorship not only supports the logistics of the games but also ensures local athletes receive visibility, motivation, and the infrastructure they need to succeed.

Team Trinidad and Tobago comprises a 97-member contingent, including 78 athletes and 19 officials. Among the standout names are defending U20 women’s long jump champion and record-holder Janae De Gannes, and US-based four-time CARIFTA medallist Sanaa Frederick, alongside her twin sister Sole Frederick. Dylan Woodruffe and Hakeem Chinapoo also headline the boys’ lineup.

Last year’s 68-member team in Grenada returned with 27 medals, and for 2025, Team TTO is aiming higher, buoyed by the strength of their talent and the support of brands like bmobile.

Trinidad and Tobago’s CARIFTA Athletics Games Team:

U20 Male
Dylan Woodruffe (Cougars) 100m, 4x100m relay
Kadeem Chinapoo (SImplex) 100m, 4x100m relay
Hakeem Chinapoo (Simplex) 200m, 4x100m relay
Zaccheus Charles (Point Fortin) 4x100m relay
Trevaughn Stewart (Burnley) 4x100m relay
Daeshaun Cole (Abilene) 200m, 4x400m relay
Makaelan Woods (IG Fastlane) 400m, 4x400m relay
Da Shaun Lezama (+one A Week) 400m, 4x400m relay
Joshua Perry (Memphis) 4x400m relay
Omare Thompson (+one A Week) 800m, 1500m
Darius Harding (Concorde) 1500m, 5000m
Keeran Sriskandarajah (Memphis) 800m
Isaiah Alder (Cougars) 5000m
Cheyne West (Abilene) 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, 4x400m relay
Tyrique Vincent (Concorde) 110m hurdles, decathlon
Jeremiah Francis (D’Abadie Progressive) 400m hurdles
Kristiano Perez (QRC) triple jump
Joshua Gonzales (Toco) triple jump
Jaydon Nedd (Ascend) discus
Aaron Aparicio (Zenith) javelin
Jaheem Homer (Southern Academy) javelin
Kaleb Campbell (Kaizen) decathlon

U20 Female
Sanaa Frederick (Pres. Coll. Track Blazers) 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay
Sole Frederick (Pres. Coll. Track Blazers) 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay
Amaris Pope (Burnley) 800m, 4x400m relay
Kayleigh Forde (+one A Week) 800m 1500m
Natalia Eastman (RSS) 1500m, 400m hurdles
Oshea Cummings (Zenith) 3000m
Aniqua Bailey (+one A Week) 3000m
Janae De Cannes (Baylor) long jump, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay
Gianna Paul (Concorde) long jump, 100m hurdles
Jenna Marie Thomas (IG Fastlane) 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles
Keneisha Shelbourne (Oasis) triple jump
Seannah Parsons (Mercury) triple jump
Tenique Vincent (Concorde) high jump, heptathlon
Adrianna Quamina (D’Abadie) discus throw
Ruth Irvine (Zentih) discus throw
Nattaly Lindo (Mercury) shot put
Peyton Winter (Burnley) shot put
Alexxe Henry (Zenith) 4x100m relay
Noemi Theodore (Phoenix) 4x100m relay
Kayla Charles (Abilene) 4x400m relay
Sierra Joseph (Simplex) 4x400m relay

U17 Male
Alex Seepersad (Phoenix) 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay
Jayden Goodridge (Burnley) 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay
Brion Scott (+one A Week) 400m, 800m, 4x400m relay
Darion Whiteman (RSS) 400m, 400m hurdles, 4x400m relay
Christopher Sammy (+one A Week) 1500m, 3000m
Armani Dillon (Concorde) 1500m, 3000m
Omari Brown (Neon Wolves) 110m hurdles, octathlon
Devonte Romeo (Kaizen) 110m hurdles, 4x100m relay
Elijah Soares (+one A Week) long jump, 4x100m relay
Michael Paul (Concorde) long jump, high jump, 4x400m relay
Jhariel Williams (RSS) triple jump
Nykel Gomez (Ascend) discus
Kai Francis (Lambeau) discus throw
Jaafari Shaw (RSS) shot put
Alexander Alfred (Zenith) shot put
Aaron Baird (Zenith) javelin throw
Tannon Niemeyer (Ascend) javelin throw
Juan Douglas (Zenith) 4x100m relay
Khordel Lewis (+one A Week) 4x400m relay
Khordae Lewis (+one A Week) 4x400m relay
U17 Female
Xiah Tobias (Zenith) 100m, long jump, 4x100m relay
Mikayla Granderson (Alpha) 200m, 4x100m relay
Eden Chee-Wah (Memphis) 200m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay
Kyah Hyson (Flash Point) 400m, 4x400m relay
Shian Lewis (+one A Week) 800m, 1500m
Nyla Kerr (Cougars) 800m, 4x400m relay
Oshea Cummings (Zenith) 1500m
Zariah Pascall (D’Abadie) 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, 4x400m relay
Khemyah Anderson (Kaizen) 100m hurdles, 4x100m relay
Durlaina Rose (FAD) 400m hurdles, 4x400m relay
Reyann Graham (QRC) high jump
Addalia Sylvester (Mercury) discus throw
Karissa Williams (Burnley) javelin
Zada Charles (Point Fortin) 4x100m relay

Mixed Relay Open (4x400m relay)
Kayla Charles (Abilene)
Joshua Perry (Memphis)
Sierra Joseph (Simplex)
Ben Israel Bannister (RSS)
Khordel Lewis (One-A-Day)
Eden Chee-Wah (Memphis)

Officials
Cuquie Melville (manager), Sherwin Joseph (assistant manager), Wendell Williams (head coach), Donelle Stafford (sprint/hurdles coach), Kenrick Williams (sprint/hurdles coach), Kelsey Toussaint-Reid (sprint/hurdles coach), Shaun Stewart (sprint/hurdles coach), Michelle Alleyne-Pennie (jumps coach), Kerron Browne (throws coach), Ismael Lopez Mantrap (throws coach), Derrick Simon (middle/long coach), Jason Pierre (middle/long coach), Arlon Morrison (combined events coach), Kern Them (combined events coach), Dr Anyl Gopeesingh (team doctor), Aqiyla Gomez (physiotherapist), Anthony Walcott (massage therapist), Shurlan Bonas (massage therapist), Dennora George (massage therapist)