What is a Gem? A Gem is a precious or semi-precious stone especially when it is cut or polished or engraved with a monetary value in mind.
Who are the Barbados Gems? A group of highly talented and skillful individuals given the task of representing Barbados.
The recent spate of negative convos, articles and even blog posts have always been about the coaching or lack of coaching for these Gems. While it is true that some responsibility has to be taken by them, it is would also be wrong not to try to see things from their side.
I might never know the inner and true feelings on how they function as individuals off court or why they didn't show more honesty when given the forum to do so but I will try to understand how they are functioning in the present situation.
I believe that with little coaching the twelve individuals given the responsibility as ambassadors are hoping to fight against whatever odds ( SIDELINE) and play to their best. I also believe that in hoping to shine as they should will require more polishing from those who 'owns' them.
I will say this and make no bones about it. While I support the Barbados Gems, I cannot support the offcourt 'ownership' knowing that better can be done.
So who are the 2015 Barbados Gems?
Kizzy Marville
Sabreena Smith
Nikita Piggott
Rheann Niles
Latonia Blackman
Faye Sealy
Shonica Wharton
Shanice Rock
Cherise Seale
Shonette Bruce
Samantha Browne
Sheniqua Thomas
The fight is real!
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