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Treasure Beach face race against time for restart of JPL
November 12, 2025
Kemar Ricketts, head coach of Treasure Beach FC, said it will be a race against time to get the club ready for the Jamaica Premier League's (JPL) restart, which has been set for December 7.
Treasure Beach are one of the clubs severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 28 in Westmoreland.
Speaking with STAR Sports, Ricketts said following discussions with the league, they had determined an estimated date on which they believe Treasure Beach would be able to compete.
However, he said this does not guarantee they will be able to meet the deadline as they are a long way away from competitive form.
"We're not yet ready and we've communicated our issues and said that was the earliest date that we can accommodate," Ricketts said about the December restart timeline.
"We're still a bit distant from where we want to be and we still have a few hurdles that we must jump before we can get going again," he continued.
Ricketts explained that the club's infrastructure suffered heavy damages in the aftermath of the hurricane, including their training facilities and players' dorms.
The club has assessed much of the damages during their site visits, which also included a visit from Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts.
The Treasure Beach head coach said ensuring their players are provided with a place to stay, particularly those who lost their homes, is their number one priority.
Ricketts estimated the club will need more than five weeks before their players can return to the playing field.
"First off, we have to think about where we host the boys and that has to be comfortable because that's their home away from home," he said.
"We're not in the position to train as yet, but I've spoken to the players. Some are still devastated, some are depleted mentally as this would have disturbed their livelihood, and some are still trying to get back to normality.
WORK TO BE DONE
Ricketts said there is an extensive amount of work to be done at the club, which has been made even more difficult as several of their sponsors have also been impacted.
The club's electrical infrastructure will need to be assessed due to water damage, while they are also without drinkable water.
Ricketts said the club's executive will have several meetings regarding their next step, as they are determined to return to JPL action.
"It is a lot to think about and it is a lot to be prepared for," he said. Treasure Beach are 10th in the 14-team league with nine points.
