Butu gets recall
Sports
November 2, 2010

Butu gets recall

Veteran defender Wesley “Butu” Charles has earned a call up to this country’s senior national Football team, Vincy Heat, for the second round of the Digicel Cup, which gets going this evening at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago.{{more}}

Charles, a former Vincy Heat captain, last represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2008, against Canada in the world cup qualifiers.

It was there that Charles caught the eyes of the Vancouver White caps coaching staff, and he landed a contract with them in the United Soccer League.

The 34-year-old Charles was however released last year July, after an altercation with a team mate.

He gained a contract with the Montreal Impact last July after the departure of both Cédric Joqueviel and Stefano Pesoli. Charles has played eight matches thus far, but is set to be cut from that club’s roster for the next season.

Charles, the most experienced player on the team by far, joins a youthful team, many of whom he has never played among.

He is among five players who have been included in Technical Director Sammy Carrington’s list .

The other four, who did not make the cut for the preliminary Group B round, held here early last month, include: Wendell Cuffy, Paul Farrell, Norrel George and Durwin Ross. While they have been included, Chester Morgan, who is studying in Venezuela, is unable to make the trip this time around.

Morgan wore the captain’s armband when the team met Barbados in their last game on October 10.

Also not making the Trinidad and Tobago trip are Keith James and Romano Snagg. Both played pivotal roles in Vincy Heat’s advancement to this round, named Group F.

The other members of the team are Dwayne Sandy, Kenyan Lynch, Reginald Richardson, Oscar Nero, Darren Hamlett, Jolanshoy Mc Dowald, Roy Richards, Damal Francis, Chad Balcombe, Seinard Bowens, Emerald George, Joel George, Cornelius Stewart, Myron Samuel and Shandel Samuel.

Otneil Douglas is the team’s Manager and Denis Byam is the Physiotherapist.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines finished second to St. Kitts and Nevis in Group B, after handing a seven-nil licking to Montserrat, and drawing 1-1 with St. Kitts and Nevis and drawing nil-nil with Barbados.

The Vincentians open their campaign this evening against the hosts from 7:30 pm. Prior to that, from 5pm, Haiti meets Guyana.

On Thursday, the Vincentians face Haiti from 5 pm, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors facing Guyana from 7:30 pm.

The Vincentians meet Guyana on Saturday also from 5 pm, with Trinidad and Tobago taking on Haiti, in the group’s final encounter.

The matches were shifted to the south venue, after the original venue, the Haseley Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, was deemed unfit because of an unsuitable playing surface.

The winner and runner-up head to Martinique later this month for the Final. Already through to the final phase are Guadeloupe, Grenada, with host Martinique and 2008 winners, Jamaica automatic finalists. (RT)

  • FacebookComments
    • ALSO IN THE NEWS
    THE CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (CARPHA) and the Small Arms Survey formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to enhance the effectiveness of arms and ammunition management and reduce the risks associated with illicit small arms and light weapons in the Caribbean region. This three year agreement reflects a shared commitment to addressing the multifaceted impacts of violence, illicit firearms, and crime on population health, health systems, and sustainable development, a CARPHA release dated December 5, 2025 states. By combining CARPHA’s public health leadership with the Small Arms Survey’s internationally recognised expertise in arms monitoring and security-related research, this partnership will expand regional capacity for evidence-based decision-making. Speaking at the signing ceremony, CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. Lisa Indar, shared the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration. “Violence and firearm-related injuries present a growing public health challenge for the Caribbean. This MoU allows us to strengthen surveillance, generate robust research, and support our Member States through data-driven policies that protect lives and improve community well-being.” Representing the Small Arms Survey, Dr. Nicolas Florquin, head of data and analytics, welcomed the partnership as a strategic step toward enhancing the region’s response to security threats. “We are proud to deepen our relationship with CARPHA. It has been a great privilege to partner with the leading regional Agency on public health, in a fruitful collaboration since 2023. We look forward to deepening the cooperation through this agreement.” Under the MoU, CARPHA will contribute its operational expertise in regional health surveillance, while the Small Arms Survey will complement this with its robust policy engagement, technical assistance and capacity support to national institutions, as well as its recognised expertise in evidence-based research, data generation and the development of tools that inform and improve policy and practice. The primary objectives of this partnership include: Data collection and surveillance- Collaboration on integrating firearm-related injury and mortality data into national and regional health surveillance systems. Research, analysis and public policy: Preparation of joint studies on the health burden of firearm violence. Capacity Building: Development of materials and delivery of workshops for Ministries of Health, Justice, Legal Affairs and Security on applying a public health lens to firearm policy. Policy Translation and Advocacy: Provision of support to CARICOM, national governments, and international development organisations for evidence- based policymaking on gun control and violence prevention guided by the public health approach. Communications and Public Awareness: Facilitation of the use of research findings in communication products for policymakers and the public. CARPHA said this partnership underscores its commitment to advancing regional health security, while supporting Member States in creating safer, healthier environments for all Caribbean people. The Small Arms Survey is a centre for applied knowledge dedicated to preventing and reducing illicit small arms proliferation and armed violence. It is an associated programme of the Geneva Graduate Institute, located in Switzerland.
    Press Release
    THE CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (CARPHA) and the Small Arms Survey formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to enhance the effectiveness of arms and ammunition management and reduce the risks associated with illicit small arms and light weapons in the Caribbean region. This three year agreement reflects a shared commitment to addressing the multifaceted impacts of violence, illicit firearms, and crime on population health, health systems, and sustainable development, a CARPHA release dated December 5, 2025 states. By combining CARPHA’s public health leadership with the Small Arms Survey’s internationally recognised expertise in arms monitoring and security-related research, this partnership will expand regional capacity for evidence-based decision-making. Speaking at the signing ceremony, CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. Lisa Indar, shared the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration. “Violence and firearm-related injuries present a growing public health challenge for the Caribbean. This MoU allows us to strengthen surveillance, generate robust research, and support our Member States through data-driven policies that protect lives and improve community well-being.” Representing the Small Arms Survey, Dr. Nicolas Florquin, head of data and analytics, welcomed the partnership as a strategic step toward enhancing the region’s response to security threats. “We are proud to deepen our relationship with CARPHA. It has been a great privilege to partner with the leading regional Agency on public health, in a fruitful collaboration since 2023. We look forward to deepening the cooperation through this agreement.” Under the MoU, CARPHA will contribute its operational expertise in regional health surveillance, while the Small Arms Survey will complement this with its robust policy engagement, technical assistance and capacity support to national institutions, as well as its recognised expertise in evidence-based research, data generation and the development of tools that inform and improve policy and practice. The primary objectives of this partnership include: Data collection and surveillance- Collaboration on integrating firearm-related injury and mortality data into national and regional health surveillance systems. Research, analysis and public policy: Preparation of joint studies on the health burden of firearm violence. Capacity Building: Development of materials and delivery of workshops for Ministries of Health, Justice, Legal Affairs and Security on applying a public health lens to firearm policy. Policy Translation and Advocacy: Provision of support to CARICOM, national governments, and international development organisations for evidence- based policymaking on gun control and violence prevention guided by the public health approach. Communications and Public Awareness: Facilitation of the use of research findings in communication products for policymakers and the public. CARPHA said this partnership underscores its commitment to advancing regional health security, while supporting Member States in creating safer, healthier environments for all Caribbean people. The Small Arms Survey is a centre for applied knowledge dedicated to preventing and reducing illicit small arms proliferation and armed violence. It is an associated programme of the Geneva Graduate Institute, located in Switzerland.
    Webmaster 
    December 19, 2025
    THE CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (CARPHA) and the Small Arms Survey formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Unders...
    SVG reaffirms commitment to ALBA-TCP
    Press Release
    SVG reaffirms commitment to ALBA-TCP
    Webmaster 
    December 19, 2025
    THE GOVERNMENT of St.Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation, integration and complementarity within t...
    Peace in our homes, Hope in our Nation
    Christmas Messages
    Peace in our homes, Hope in our Nation
    Webmaster 
    December 19, 2025
    Christmas message from Her Excellency, Dame Susan D. Dougan, GCMG,OBE: Governor General of St.Vincent and the Grenadines FELLOW VINCENTIANS at home an...
    Giving thanks to God for His blessings
    Christmas Messages
    Giving thanks to God for His blessings
    Webmaster 
    December 19, 2025
    Christmas Message from Dr. The Honourable Godwin Friday, Prime Minister of St.Vincent and the Grenadines AT THIS HOLY season of Christmas, we pause to...