The dissolution of the West Indies Federation, and the broader sports co-operation it had engendered, left the competition without the support to continue.
The men's half marathon, pole vault and relay races were all revived for this final edition, although the 3000 metres steeplechase was dropped.
Joan Gordon won both the shot put and discus throw for a second time running, while Beverley Welsh was again victorious in the long jump.
Billy Montague was the last man to win two individual gold medals at the same championships, scoring a hurdles double.
[2] Despite this being the final edition, the standard of performances was comparatively high, with thirteen championship records being equalled or bettered.