Portland Take Second Place in 2-1 Loss; St Ann Place 3rd
TOWER ISLE, St Mary, Oct. 5, 2026
St Mary are champions of the Area Two Football Competition after they beat Portland 2-1 in the finals played at Rio Nuevo football field, St Mary, on Friday, October 2, 2026.
(Winners: St Mary. The team has some civilian members)
St Ann took third place after beating Area 2 Headquarters. Police Area 2 comprises Portland, St Mary and St Ann. The headquarters is at Tower Isle, St Mary.
The event was attended by Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area Two, McArthur Sutherland, along with other senior officers.
For officers of Area 2, according to a release, “while the competition on the field was intense, the league represented much more than football. It created an opportunity for members across Area Two to build camaraderie, strengthen bonds, promote wellness, and engage in friendly competition in the true spirit of unity.”
The competition also highlighted the strong partnership between the police and the communities they serve, as residents came out in support of the teams and the initiative. All teams were also augmented by civilian players, further demonstrating the power of community involvement, teamwork, and shared commitment to positive engagement.
(Head of the St Mary Police Division, Superintendent Anthony Wallace, left, receives the champions trophy from ACP McArthur Sutherland, after St Mary won the Area 2 Football Competition. At centre is St Mary captain Samion Williams).
