MIAMI, Florida, (CMC) – CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani recently completed a tour of three Caribbean member federations visiting Jamaica, Bonaire, and Guyana.
The Concacaf boss witnessed firsthand the strides being made in football development. His visit aimed to strengthen partnerships with local football stakeholders and discuss opportunities to grow the sport across the region.

In Jamaica, Montagliani met with Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts and General Secretary Dennis Chung, who outlined plans for collaboration with the Jamaican government on upgrading the National Stadium.
They also highlighted the growth of the Jamaica Premier League and the women’s game, which includes Frazsiers Whip FC representing the Caribbean in Concacaf’s W Champions Cup. Montagliani was accompanied by Bermuda FA President Mark Wade and St. Lucia FA President Lyndon Cooper, both of whom have led significant growth in their respective federations.

Next on the tour was Bonaire, where Montagliani met with Bonaire Football Federation President Ludwig Balentin and other local officials to explore football’s growth in the region. He visited facilities and engaged with stakeholders, including Bonaire’s Commissioner of Sport.
In Guyana, Montagliani was welcomed by Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Ford. Their discussions focused on the expansion of football in Guyana, and Montagliani attended the unveiling of a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, a partnership involving the GFF, Blue Water Shipping, Concacaf, FIFA, and the local government.

Montagliani also met with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss the government’s role in supporting football development.
The tour concluded with the official launch of Guyana’s U13 girls’ football tournament at the GFF National Training Centre, a competition designed to increase female participation in the sport across 40 schools.
“It was a privilege to visit Jamaica, Bonaire, and Guyana to see the incredible progress being made to develop football at all levels. From the improvement of local leagues to the creation of new facilities and the promotion of youth tournaments, there is remarkable work happening in the Caribbean,” said Montagliani. He extended his thanks to the presidents of the JFF, Bonaire Football Federation, and GFF for their hospitality and dedication to growing the sport.”

Montagliani was accompanied by Concacaf’s Director of Member Services for the Caribbean, Howard McIntosh, Director of Caribbean Member Association Affairs, Horace Reid, Member Association Affairs Senior Manager Sofia Malizia, and Protocol Manager Nidia Mercado.