2 CAC BRONZE MEDALS AWARDED TO THE BVI IN TRACK & FIELD – DJIMON AND RIKKOI
The BVI picked up two bronze medals at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador on Monday, July 3. Kamal Haynes has more.
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136 REGISTERED FOR THE 2023 ONE VI POKER RUN – 10K GRAND PRIZE WON BY THOMAS
Clifford Thomas won the 2023 One Virgin Islands Poker Run after submitting the best hand of the event which concluded at the Paradise Bar and Restaurant in Cane Garden Bay on Sunday. Kamal Haynes has the story.
PREMIER WHEATLEY ATTENDING CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING
In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending 45th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of … Continued
HODGE MADE HIS DEBUT FOR LAKERS IN 107-90 LOSS AGAINST MIAMI HEAT
D’Moi Hodge made his official debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday against the Miami Heat in the opening game of the California Classic Summer League in Sacramento. Hodge scored 7 points during his almost 18 minutes on the court, including the Lakers’ first 3-pointer of the game in a 107-90 loss. The Lakers … Continued
RESOLUTION FOR SAME-SEX REFERENDUM ON ITS WAY TO THE HOA
The resolution to initiate the territory’s first-ever referendum, on Same-Sex Marriage, has been gazetted. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a brief update on current matters on Friday. Premier Wheatley further elaborated that if the resolution successfully passes in the House of Assembly, a date for the referendum will be announced … Continued
PREMIER ADDRESSES OT MINISTER’S RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR’S SUCCESSOR
On Friday, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the public briefly regarding two significant developments that could potentially shape the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom in the near future. Earlier that day, it was announced that the Minister for Overseas Territories, the Rt. Honourable Lord Zac Goldsmith has resigned from … Continued
WALWYN ESTABLISHES EMPLOYMENT TASK FORCE FOR DISTRICT 6
District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and … Continued
MCMASTER COLLECTS SILVER MEDAL AT DIAMOND LEAGUE
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster picked up a silver medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2023 Diamond League in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday. Running out of lane seven in tough conditions on a wet track, McMaster clocked a time of 48.94 seconds, behind the world number 1 ranked Karsten Warholm of Norway … Continued
THAD LETTSOME QUALIFIES FOR PAN AM GAMES – FIRST BVI SAILOR TO DO SO IN 3 DECADES
Laser Sailor Thad Lettsome has created history for the territory, becoming the first sailor from the BVI in 30 years to officially qualify for a Pan American Games. Lettsome managed to clinch the only qualifying spot for the Games while competing in the ILCA 7 men’s single-handed event, on the final day of races at … Continued
D’MOI OFFICIALLY LISTED ON LAKERS SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER
BVIslander D’Moi Hodge has officially been listed on the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League roster after recently signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. Hodge could likely make his debut on Monday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time against the Miami Heat, in the fifth annual California Classic Summer League in Sacramento. … Continued