NACAC commends T&R Communications for CARIFTA Games production

by Michael Bascombe

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, May 31, 2026 - The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) has publicly commended Grenada-based T&R Communications for its television and streaming production of the 2026 CARIFTA Games held at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium from April 4-6.

NACAC President Mike Sands used a surprise call-in during Saturday's edition of TalkSports to congratulate T&R Communications CEO Ritchie Ollivierre on what he described as a highly professional production, despite the company being engaged on relatively short notice.

"I couldn't let this opportunity go by without taking advantage of the opportunity to commend Ritchie on the work that he'd done. Professional par excellence," Sands said.

He acknowledged that there were initial challenges in organising the broadcast but noted that NACAC ultimately assumed responsibility for the production and later engaged T&R Communications to deliver the event.

"I only wish, and I can say this publicly, that we had started down that path earlier because in the short space of time that we were able to come to an understanding of what was needed, he was able to pull it all together. So I can't imagine what will happen with longer planning," Sands added.

According to the NACAC President, the broadcast reached audiences around the world, generating significant viewership through various platforms.

"With FloSports alone, we had 2.1 million total impressions across all platforms. We had sessions where we had 551,000 people viewing. That's in Europe. FloSports covers the United States and Canada, and I don't yet have the numbers for the Caribbean," he said.

Sands credited much of the success to Ollivierre and his team.

"All of that would not have been possible without the professionalism of Ritchie and how he was able to make things happen. NACAC is looking forward to a continuous collaboration, this time with more long-range planning. Congratulations again on a job well done."

Responding to the commendation, Ollivierre thanked NACAC for the opportunity and confidence shown in his company.

"Thank you, Mike, and thank you too for the confidence you all placed in me to get this done. It has done a world of good for T&R Communications, and we look forward to working with NACAC in the future," he said.