August 20, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica — The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) is proud to announce CVM TV as the exclusive broadcast partner for the 2025 Schoolboy Football Season. This landmark partnership was unveiled at a press conference held at the Summit, promising an electrifying season of Jamaican schoolboy football with unmatched coverage and fan engagement.

CVM TV will deliver live match broadcasts, expert commentary, and in-depth storytelling, bringing fans closer to the action and the athletes who define it.

“This partnership marks a new era for schoolboy football,” said ISSA President Keith Wellington. “CVM TV’s commitment to quality sports broadcasting will elevate the experience for players, schools, and fans islandwide.”

The season kicks off on September 6, when defending Manning Cup champion Kingston College hosts Charlie Smith High, and the DaCosta Cup champions Garvey Maceo High will do battle against Foga Road High.

Tournament Formats Revamped for 2025

Manning Cup

• Preliminary Round: 16 teams qualify (Top 3 from each zone + best 4th place)
• Group Stage: 4 groups of 4; top 2 advance
• Knockout Progression: Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
  (Each round maintains the group format for consistency and fairness)

DaCosta Cup

• Zone Play:
• Zones with ≤6 teams: Home & away
• Zones with ≥7 teams: Single round robin
• Advancement: Top teams + best-ranked 3rd place finishers
• Knockout Progression: Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
  (Group format continues until final knockout stages)

Sponsors Fueling the Season

ISSA welcomes a dynamic lineup of sponsors who will energize the 2025 campaign:

• Confectionery & Snacks Jamaica
• WATA
• Cari-Med Group
• KFC
• Pringles
• Soccer Xpress
• Wisynco
• Main Events

These partners will enhance the fan experience through activations, giveaways, and community engagement throughout the season.

A Season to Remember

With CVM TV at the helm of broadcast coverage, a refreshed tournament structure, and powerhouse sponsors, the 2025 ISSA Schoolboy Football Season is poised to be the most thrilling yet. Fans can expect drama, talent, and school pride on full display as Jamaica’s future football stars take the field.

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The West Indies batters have once again failed their bowling unit, crumbling to a humiliating 27 all out in the third Test against Australia at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. This shameful collapse capped off a 3-0 series defeat and left cricket fans across the Caribbean stunned and furious.

While the bowlers consistently delivered and gave the region hope with gritty, spirited performances, they were repeatedly let down by a batting lineup that lacked application, technique, and—most glaringly—accountability. The glaring absence of resilience or basic batting intelligence has sparked outrage, and rightly so.

What has truly disgruntled fans is the complete lack of ownership from leadership. Instead of facing the music, CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow has deflected attention, bizarrely suggesting that criticism of head coach Daren Sammy is rooted in island bias—an irresponsible and divisive remark at a time when unity and introspection are desperately needed.

To make matters worse, Captain Roston Chase added insult to injury by blaming the pitch—as if only the West Indies had to bat on it. These excuses have done little to comfort supporters, many of whom see them as a smokescreen for deeper issues plaguing West Indies cricket: poor development, tactical naivety, and fragile mental fortitude.

With the Test series behind them and pride severely wounded, the West Indies will now turn to the T20I series, which begins this Sunday at 7 PM in Jamaica. Fans will be hoping for a spark, a fight, something to show that this team still has a pulse.
Because after that 27 all out, the Caribbean is not just disappointed—it’s furious.

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