The Saint Lucia Commonwealth Games Association is preparing to host the local leg of the King’s Baton Relay.
The King’s Baton Relay was launched at Buckingham Palace by King Charles III on Commonwealth Day, March 10, 2025. The baton is now on its journey throughout the Commonwealth.
The first leg of the King’s Baton Relay will be held in the Caribbean. The Saint Lucia leg begins on Sunday, March 23 and ends on Friday, March 28.
This edition of the Baton Relay takes a change from previous ones. Every country was given a baton made from ash wood which they must decorate before the start of the event. Saint Lucia’s baton is being decorated by artist Naja Simeon.
The start of the Baton Relay in Saint Lucia will feature a beach clean-up at Fond d’Or in Dennery, held in conjunction with the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Network (CYEN).
Following the clean-up, the baton will make an appearance at the finals of this year’s Island Champs that same day in Soufriere. Later in the week, the baton will visit selected schools and places of interest in Castries.
The King’s Baton Relay is significant as it heralds the commencement of arrangements for the Commonwealth Games, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.
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