Lawmen capture first place in sports competition

The Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security staged a highly successful Football Festival and Fun Sports for the Protective Services on Monday at the SAB Sporting Facility.

Six teams representing the Royal St Lucia Police Force, St Lucia Fire Services, Bordelais Correctional Facility, Customs and Excise Department, St Lucia Police Force and the Coalition of Private Security Firms competed in football matches and a variety of fun events.

After the dust settled, The Royal St Lucia Police Force emerged as overall champions and in the process took home the $5,000 prize the Minister’s Trophy and medals. St Lucia Fire Services who finished second received $2,500 along with a trophy and medals.
In football, Shervin Charles of the Royal St Lucia Police Force emerged as the top goal scorer and was also named his team’s MVP.

The Best Dressed Team award went to Bordelais Correctional Facility. They also captured the Most Fans/Supporters award.

In addition, Certificates of Participation were presented players on the participating teams, officials and members of the organizing committee.

During the awards ceremony, Minister of Home Affairs, Guy Mayers said: “The activity today achieved its goal. We wanted to ensure that we had fun, camaraderie and I am pleased despite the fact we had a few yellow cards {football infractions} we had no red cards and that shows good sportsmanship. I think it augers well for our continuing effort in using sports to encourage our protective services, as we continue
to build on the relationship between the various
agencies.”

Mayers did not take part in any of the activities, but vowed he would the next time around when the competition will be a Twenty20 cricket match.