Statement on CARIFTA Games Travel Dispute with the North Caicos Stars
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 5, 2024 - It is quite unfortunate the chain of events that led to J-Nevo Handfield Agenor’s experience during his travel back from Grenada, with the North Caicos Stars’ Junkanoo group. The Sports Commission empathises with him and his family and we are relieved to be informed that Mr. Agenor has been safely transported to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The North Caicos Stars’ ensemble is an independent group that travelled to CARIFTA to support our athletes. Their performances were world-class and greatly appreciated by our athletes.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission assisted in the funding of the Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletic Association (TCAAA) to compete in these games, however, no travel or financial assistance was given to any other organisations or groups attending the competition on their own accord. It is also important to note that the Junkanoo group does not fall under the remit of the TCAAA which is a registered National Sport Federation.
We are relieved that the musician has returned to his family safely and that he can continue to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands on an international stage.
Mr Jarrett Forbes
Director of Sports
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