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.
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.
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
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
DANIEL PRUCE SET TO BECOME NEXT GOVERNOR OF THE BVI
Mr. Daniel Pruce is set to become the next Governor of the British Virgin Islands after the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed his appointment in a media release on Friday. The release said that Pruce will take up the role in January 2024, following the departure of the present Governor His Excellency John … Continued
OTs MINISTER LORD GOLDSMITH RESIGNS FROM UK GOVT
Political instability continues to affect the United Kingdom (UK) Government with the Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Lord Zac Goldsmith the latest casualty after resigning on Friday. In a lengthy resignation letter, Goldsmith attacked UK Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak’s record, accusing him of “apathy” on climate change issues. Goldsmith said Sunak’s stance on … Continued
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED IN LOCATING ROSHANIO POPE – MISSING SINCE JUNE 26
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Roshanio Pope of Long Look who was reported missing on Thursday. His family reported that he was last seen on Monday, June 26, dressed in a black t-shirt, short grey pants and black Crocs. According to the information presented, Pope is said to frequent the Stickett … Continued
BVI ATHLETES READY TO COMPETE AT CAC GAMES
The BVI athletes who will be participating in the ongoing 24th Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador have expressed that they are ready to compete ahead their events. Prior to their departure to the Games, 284 Media caught up with a number of the athletes who were present in the territory. … Continued
