🏏 Let’s Meet the Teams — Choiseul Blast 2026 Is Ready to Light Up the Night!

Choiseul cricket is officially back in full force — and this time, it’s coming under the lights with fast, fun, and affordable T10 Tape Ball Cricket.

Hosted by the Choiseul Cricket Association, the Choiseul Blast is all about bringing cricket back to the people:
more players, more fans, more community vibes, and more excitement on match nights.

With 10 teams from across the district and beyond, this tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and entertaining sporting events Choiseul has seen in years.

So… let’s meet the teams! 👇

🔵 DOTCOM

A squad packed with energy and confidence, Dotcom is coming into the tournament with speed, flair, and plenty hunger for runs. Expect aggressive batting and sharp fielding from this outfit.

🟢 MISFITS

Don’t let the name fool you — this is a serious cricketing unit.
Strong experience mixed with raw talent makes the Misfits one of the most dangerous teams on any given night. They thrive under pressure and love big moments.

🟡 MORNE SION CLAYPOTS

Community pride runs deep with this team. The Claypots are known for discipline, teamwork, and gritty performances. They may not always be flashy — but they are always competitive.

🟠 LA POINTE

La Pointe brings athleticism and pace to the tournament.
With quick bowlers and fearless hitters, this team can change a game in just a few overs. Definitely one to watch once the lights come on.

🔴 DEROLE

Derole enters Choiseul Blast with strong "The Forgotten Communities" backing and plenty confidence. Expect powerful stroke play and players who are not afraid to take risks when the game is on the line.

🔵 PLATINUM PACERS

A well-balanced squad built around speed and experience.
The Pacers are expected to dominate the bowling department while applying constant pressure in the field. Consistency could be their biggest weapon.

🟣 NORTHERN STARS

This team brings youthful energy and big ambition.
With players eager to make a name for themselves, the Northern Stars could easily become fan favorites as the tournament heats up.

🔴 SALTIBUS

Saltibus never comes quietly into any competition — and Choiseul Blast will be no different.
Strong physical presence, passionate supporters, and fearless cricket are all part of their DNA.

⚫ LONDONDERRY

One of the most experienced-looking squads in the tournament.
Londonderry brings tactical cricket, steady batting, and calm decision-making — perfect ingredients for late-tournament success.

🟡 BALCA

Balca comes into the competition with serious intent.
Power hitters, athletic fielders, and players who know how to finish matches make this team a genuine title contender from day one.

🌙 More Than Cricket — It’s Community Under the Lights

What makes Choiseul Blast special isn’t just the competition — it’s the night cricket atmosphere, the crowd energy, the music, the food, and the feeling of the entire community coming out to support their teams.

Tape ball cricket makes the game:

• Safer

• Faster

• More accessible

• And perfect for exciting night matches

This is exactly the kind of format that gets young players involved and fans fully engaged.

📅 Fixtures & Match Nights — Coming Up Next!

Fixtures and match schedules are being released through:

👉 Instagram: @pulsesport758
👉 Facebook: Pulse Sports
👉 Facebook: Choiseul Cricket Association

Make sure you follow for:

• Match dates

• Kick-off times

• Results

• Highlights

And of course, Choiseul on the Move will continue bringing you the community angle, team stories, and tournament buzz.

  Finally

Ten teams. One trophy. And a whole district ready for cricket under the lights.

Choiseul Blast isn’t just a tournament — it’s a statement that cricket in Choiseul is alive, growing, and exciting again.

Bring your team colors. Bring your energy.
And come be part of the Blast. 💥🏏

🏏 Choiseul Blast Lights Up the Night: A New Era of Cricket for the Community

Cricket in Choiseul is getting a fresh heartbeat — and it’s coming under the lights.

Enter Choiseul Blast, a brand-new night cricket tournament hosted by the Choiseul Cricket Association, designed to bring the sport closer to the people, safer for players, and more exciting for fans.

This is not just another competition. It is part of a wider effort to revitalize cricket in Choiseul, increase participation, and rebuild that strong community spirit that once packed village grounds across the district.

🎯 Why Tape Ball Cricket?

According to tournament organizers, Choiseul Blast is built around tape ball cricket, a format that is:

✅ Safer – reducing injury risks compared to hard-ball cricket

✅ More affordable – no expensive gear required

✅ More accessible – encouraging youths, casual players, and former cricketers to return

✅ Faster-paced and exciting – perfect for night matches and spectators

The goal is simple:

👉 Get more people playing. Get more people watching. Keep cricket alive and growing in Choiseul.

🌙 Why Night Cricket?

Another exciting feature of Choiseul Blast is that matches are being played at night, and that’s no accident.

Night games allow:

Working adults to attend and participate

Families to come out and support

A stronger fan atmosphere

More visibility for the sport in the community

It’s cricket, but with a festival feel — lights, energy, music, and village pride on full display.

🏆 Hosted by the Choiseul Cricket Association

The tournament is officially hosted by the Choiseul Cricket Association, signaling that this is not just entertainment, but a structured effort to:

Develop local talent

Rebuild club culture

Strengthen grassroots cricket programs

Create a pathway for young players to move into higher levels of competition

Choiseul has always produced strong cricketers, and Choiseul Blast is helping to reignite that tradition.

👥 How Many Teams Are Competing?

This year’s Choiseul Blast will feature:

🔥 10 participating teams

✅ 5 teams already announced

⏳ 5 more to be released shortly

This phased release is helping to build anticipation and keep fans locked in as the tournament approaches.

Once all teams are confirmed, fixtures and matchups will add another layer of excitement as rivalries begin to take shape.

📲 Where to Get Teams, Fixtures & Updates

For official team announcements, fixtures, and match-day updates, fans are encouraged to follow:

👉 Instagram: @pulsesport758

👉 Facebook: Pulse Sports

👉 Facebook: Choiseul Cricket Association

These pages will carry:

Team lists

Match schedules

Results

Highlights and updates

So if you don’t want to miss a ball, that’s where you need to be.

🤔 Is There Any Connection Between “Smash” and “Blast”?

Many residents have been asking whether Choiseul Blast is connected to other tournaments like “Smash.”

While both may use similar fast-paced formats and night cricket concepts, Choiseul Blast is specifically hosted by the Choiseul Cricket Association and is focused on:

Community development

Reviving district-level cricket

Expanding participation at the grassroots level

It stands as its own tournament, with its own identity and local mission — built by Choiseul, for Choiseul.

❤️ More Than a Tournament — It’s a Movement

Choiseul Blast represents more than runs and wickets. It represents:

Youth engagement

Community entertainment

Sporting revival

District pride

From players dusting off their bats to fans filling the sidelines, this tournament is about bringing people together around a sport that has always been part of our culture.

And with night games, tape ball action, and strong local organization, Choiseul Blast could very well become a fixture on Choiseul’s annual sports calendar.

Choiseul on the Move

Speech Analysis & Critique: Labour Rally Address in Choiseul–Saltibus

Context Note: The speech discussed in this post was delivered by Keithson “Kiffo” Charles, the newly elected Parliamentary Representative for Choiseul–Saltibus.

The recent Labour rally speech in Choiseul–Saltibus did what political rally speeches are built to do: energize the crowd, summon history, reinforce party loyalty, and frame the moment as a proud “homecoming.” The delivery was confident, and the tone was designed to lift spirits and signal momentum.

What the speech did well

• Strong Choiseul pride: The emphasis on Choiseul’s identity—craft, produce, and leadership—lands well with residents.
• Historical grounding: The nod to franchise restrictions and the 1951 turning point reminded listeners that Labour politics is rooted in worker struggle and democratic expansion.
• Community self-help references: The Credit Union mention was one of the most meaningful parts—because it highlights real community-building, not just speeches.

Now the hard truth: where it fell short

Choiseul–Saltibus is not short on pride. Choiseul is short on practical progress in several areas. And that’s where the speech left too much on the table.

The message leaned heavily into national achievements and party unity—but the constituency needed more direct confrontation of local realities. When people listen to a newly elected representative, they are not only listening for inspiration; they are listening for plans, timelines, and deliverables.

What Choiseul–Saltibus needed to hear (but didn’t)

This is where residents quietly start asking: “Okay… and what about us?” Choiseul–Saltibus has urgent concerns that require more than rally lines:

• Road conditions and road safety in multiple communities
• Employment pathways for youth beyond “small business only” solutions
• Support for farmers: water access, inputs, markets, and climate resilience
• Housing insecurity and support for elderly/at-risk families
• Community development projects with clear schedules and public reporting

A rally is a rally, yes—but a newly elected MP speaking at home needs at least a few concrete commitments. Even three clear pledges, with timeframes, would have turned this from a strong speech into a strong roadmap.

The “Moses” messaging: risky politics

The speech praised the Prime Minister in almost sacred terms. Praise is normal in party politics, but excessive “hero language” can backfire—especially in a constituency that wants accountability.

Democracy works best when leaders are respected and questioned. Choiseul is not looking for idols; Choiseul is looking for outcomes.

Bottom line

Keithson “Kiffo” Charles delivered a speech that was emotionally strong, historically rich, and politically on-message. But the next phase of leadership cannot remain in speech-mode.

Choiseul–Saltibus has placed trust in its new representative. That trust now comes with expectation: projects, policy focus, consistent presence, and measurable results.

And as always, Choiseul on the Move will continue to watch, question, and report—no party worship, no blind loyalty—just a steady focus on what improves life for the people of this constituency.

Choiseul–Saltibus deserves more than vibes. We deserve results.

Choiseul on the Move — Independent community commentary from Choiseul/Saltibus.

Visa & Passport Concerns: Why Choiseul/Saltibus Deserves Answers — Not Silence

With growing talk in the public space about visa challenges and questions surrounding passport integrity, one thing is becoming clear: people are uneasy, and they have every right to be.

In communities like Choiseul and Saltibus, overseas travel is not a luxury issue. It is tied to:

• seasonal and long-term employment,
• family reunification,
• medical travel,
• and supporting relatives through remittances.

So when citizens hear words like “visa restrictions” and “passport scandal,” anxiety is not political — it is personal.

Where Is the Reassurance?

At moments like this, the role of a District Representative becomes critically important. Not just to defend party positions, but to defend public confidence.

People in Choiseul/Saltibus deserve to hear clearly:

• Are ordinary citizens affected?
• Is personal information safe?
• Will legitimate travelers face new obstacles?
• What is being done to protect the country’s international reputation?

These are not unreasonable questions. These are responsible concerns from hardworking people who simply want to know where they stand.

Silence Creates Space for Rumours

When official voices remain quiet, WhatsApp groups and Facebook posts quickly fill the gap — often with speculation, half-truths and fear-driven narratives.

That is dangerous for social stability and damaging to public trust.

A simple community meeting, radio interview, Facebook live, or even a written statement shared through village councils could help calm nerves and restore confidence. Transparency does not weaken leadership — it strengthens it.

Representation Means Showing Up When It’s Uncomfortable

True representation is not only about development projects and election campaigns. It is also about standing with your people when they are uncertain and worried.

Choiseul/Saltibus is not asking for secrets to be revealed. We are asking for:

• respectful communication,
• honest updates,
• and reassurance based on facts.

Leadership should never be distant when public confidence is at stake.

A Call for Calm, Clear Communication

This post is not about blame. It is about responsibility. In times of national concern, leaders must speak — not hide behind silence.

Choiseul/Saltibus deserves clarity, not confusion. And our people deserve to feel informed, not forgotten.

Now is the time for our District Representative to step forward, address concerns directly, and help settle the fears that are quietly spreading through our communities.

Because when it comes to something as serious as our ability to travel, work, and care for our families — silence is not an option.

 

🗳️ Choiseul–Saltibus After 25 Years: Who Really Delivered?

A Choiseul on the Move reflection on representation, results, and accountability.

In Choiseul–Saltibus, we are not short on passion. We are not short on loyalty. And trust me—when it comes to patience, we have had plenty. But every now and then, a constituency has to pause, take a deep breath, and ask the uncomfortable question: Did we get value for our vote?

This is not about party colours or personal grudges. This is about outcomes: roads you can drive, opportunities you can feel, youth programs that don’t disappear after elections, and communities that don’t get treated like “back-of-beyond” once the ballots are counted.

For the record: we are assessing these four names only— Rufus Bousquet, Ferguson John, Lorne Theophilus, and Bradley “Brakey” Felix.
Keithson Charles is new, and it’s too early to grade his term, so we leave him out for now.

✅ The Standard: What Choiseul–Saltibus Voters Truly Measure

• Visible development (roads, drainage, community facilities, basic infrastructure)
• Access and presence (can people reach you outside election season?)
• Advocacy power (did you fight for the constituency at Cabinet / Parliament level?)
• Long-term impact (did conditions improve, or did we just survive?)

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🔴 Rufus Bousquet: Big Influence, Big Expectations

Rufus Bousquet had national profile, Cabinet weight, and years on the clock. In politics, that combination creates massive expectations— because if you have the voice and the seat at the table, you are expected to bring home results.

Yet, a common complaint from many communities has remained stubbornly consistent: too much national politics, not enough constituency transformation.

• Long stretches of limited visible change across villages
• Perception of being missing between elections
• Youth facilities and community upgrades often felt slow or absent

Fair or not, this is why many people judge that era harshly: when you have the most time and the most influence, your term gets measured by the biggest yardstick.

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🟠 Ferguson John: A Term Remembered for Instability

Ferguson John’s time was short and clouded by controversy and disruption. When leadership is unstable, development slows—because a constituency can’t build momentum when it keeps losing its footing.

Some residents give him a pass because of the short runway. Others say Choiseul–Saltibus paid the price in lost time and lost continuity. Either way, that chapter did not leave a strong “progress” footprint.

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🟡 Lorne Theophilus: Quiet Presence, Limited Punch

Many describe Lorne Theophilus as calm and approachable. But politics is not only about being present— it’s about pushing the system hard enough to produce results people can point to years later.

The common critique: not much drama, but also not much major transformation. For a constituency hungry for progress, “steady” can still feel like “stuck.”

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🟢 Bradley “Brakey” Felix: Short Time, Strong Community Energy

Brakey Felix didn’t have a long term to build mega projects. But what many residents remember is visibility, accessibility, and a stronger push around community and youth activity.

In rural constituencies, sometimes people don’t only want a politician—they want a representative who shows up, answers calls, and keeps the constituency feeling alive.

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🏁 The Hard Truth: Who Gets Judged the Worst?

If we judge by expectations versus results, the reality is simple: the person with the most influence and the longest opportunity will face the strongest criticism when the constituency still feels underdeveloped.

By that measure, Rufus Bousquet carries the heaviest weight of disappointment among many Choiseul–Saltibus voters— not because he lacked power, but because many feel the constituency did not see transformation that matched the power he held.

⚠️ But Let’s Be Fair: The System Also Failed Rural Communities

Choiseul–Saltibus has also been battling bigger national problems: centralized decision-making, uneven investment, and a development model that often leaves rural areas fighting for scraps. So yes—individual MPs matter, but the wider system must be confronted too.

📌 What Choiseul–Saltibus Must Demand Going Forward

• Clear plans with timelines (not “soon come”)
• Quarterly updates the public can track
• Non-stop constituency presence, not seasonal drop-ins
• Youth development that survives elections
• Receipts: show us what was requested, approved, funded, started, and completed

Choiseul on the Move message: We can honour those who served, and still demand better. The era of blind loyalty must end. The era of accountability must begin.

Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. If you disagree, bring your reasons—Choiseul is ready for mature discussion.

When the Earth Moves, Preparedness Must Not Be Optional

The recent earthquake felt across Saint Lucia was brief, but it carried a serious message. For Choiseul and communities like ours, it was a reminder that nature does not wait on convenience, announcements, or perfect timing.

Thankfully, there were no reports of serious damage or loss of life. But gratitude alone is not a strategy. Preparedness must follow awareness, otherwise the lesson is lost.

Choiseul Lives in a Seismic Reality

Earthquakes are not rare events happening somewhere else. Saint Lucia sits in an active seismic zone, and the Eastern Caribbean—from Martinique to Dominica—shares this same reality.

This means readiness is not a luxury. It is part of responsible community living.

Preparedness Starts at Home

Every household can take practical steps that reduce risk:

• Secure heavy furniture and appliances
• Identify safe spots inside the home
• Prepare basic emergency supplies
• Have a simple family regroup plan

These actions do not require large budgets or special training. They require awareness, discussion, and follow-through.

Community Readiness Is Just as Important

Prepared households strengthen the wider community. When families are ready, panic is reduced, vulnerable neighbours receive help faster, and recovery begins sooner.

In Choiseul, where people often depend on one another, preparedness should be viewed as a shared responsibility, not an individual burden.

Leadership Is Also What We Do for Each Other

Leadership is not only exercised from offices and podiums. It is also shown when people encourage preparedness, check on elderly neighbours, share information, and speak up before emergencies strike.

Strong communities are not built only after disasters. They are built in the quiet moments before.

A Reminder Worth Taking Seriously

This earthquake was not a crisis, but it was a warning we should not ignore. Being prepared is not about fear. It is about respect for life, family, and community.

Choiseul on the Move will continue to encourage awareness, responsibility, and practical action, because resilience begins long before the ground starts shaking.

What simple step can your household take this week to be better prepared?

Choiseul’s Youth Are Watching: Will Opportunity Meet Their Ambition?

Young people in Choiseul are not short on dreams. What they are often short on is opportunity close to home. Many are eager to work, learn skills, start businesses, and contribute to their communities—but too often, they feel forced to look elsewhere to make that happen.

This reality deserves honest attention, not just during election seasons, but all year round.

Ambition Is Not the Problem

Spend time around young people in Choiseul and one thing becomes clear: ambition is alive and well. From sports and arts to trades and entrepreneurship, talent is not lacking.

What is lacking, many say, are clear pathways—training, mentorship, financing, and structured programmes that turn potential into progress.

Staying Should Also Be a Viable Choice

No one should be criticized for seeking opportunity abroad. But young people should not feel that leaving is the only way to move forward.

Strong communities are built when young adults can imagine a future for themselves where they grew up—where they can work, raise families, and invest back into the places that shaped them.

Community Has a Role to Play

Supporting youth is not only the job of government agencies. It involves schools, churches, sports groups, business owners, and community leaders working together to guide, encourage, and mentor.

Sometimes what a young person needs most is not money, but belief, direction, and consistent support.

Listening Is Just as Important as Planning

Too often, youth programmes are designed without truly listening to the people they are meant to serve. Real progress happens when young voices are part of the conversation—not just the audience.

When youth feel heard, they are more likely to engage, contribute, and lead.

Investing in Youth Is Investing in Choiseul’s Future

The strength of Choiseul tomorrow depends on the confidence and capacity of its young people today. Development that does not make space for youth is development that cannot last.

If we want vibrant communities in the years ahead, we must start by creating meaningful opportunities now.

What opportunities do you believe young people in Choiseul need most right now?