Field athlete Djimon Gumbs continues to make the British Virgin Islands proud, as he established a new school record on Monday to win the 2024 Southland Conference Indoor Shot Put title. Competing for his Northwestern State University, Djimon secured 10 crucial points for his school to win the gold, tossing a remarkable distance of 19.35 … Continued
Feds of St. Croix and La Raices De Consuelo of the Dominican Republic emerged as the champions in the women’s and men’s divisions respectively at the 2024 Dominican Independence Tournament. The women’s final unfolded at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark in Tortola on Sunday, February 25, where Feds secured a commanding 12-2 victory against Fenix … Continued
In a historic initiative focused on prison rehabilitation, His Majesty’s Prison recently organized its first-ever debate involving male and female inmates. This collaborative effort, in partnership with the New Life Baptist Church, marked the beginning of an annual event aimed at fostering dialogue and constructive discourse within the prison community. The male and female debate … Continued
In a historic moment for the British Virgin Islands, local surfers Rush Broderick, Teshawn Jones, and Zebedee Bamford created waves of excitement following their participation in the ongoing 2024 ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico, the final qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio marked their names in BVI history as … Continued
In a determined effort to bounce back from their opening match defeat, the British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team showcased significant improvement in their second game of the 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifier against Cuba on Sunday. However, despite a more competitive performance, the BVI fell short as the Cubans secured a narrow … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will be proudly represented by sprinters Rikkoi Brathwaite and Beyonce Defreitas at the highly anticipated World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, United Kingdom from March 1 to 3, 2024. Both athletes are set to compete in the intense indoor 60-metre event, showcasing their speed and skill on the global stage. Brathwaite, a … Continued
In a display of sheer athleticism and dominance, British Virgin Islands native Jaleel Croal emerged as the star performer at the American Athletics Conference (AAC) in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, leading the University of South Florida Bulls to their first-ever men’s conference title. Croal’s stellar performances throughout the day not only secured victory for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team faced a challenging start to the 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifier, enduring an 8-0 defeat against the formidable host, Nicaragua, in the opening match on Friday. Playing at approximately 9:00 p.m. BVI time, the young BVI squad found themselves under early pressure as Nicaragua swiftly found … Continued
The two-time defending National Fast Pitch Softball League champions, Pirates, showcased their resilience and skill as they clinched a nail-biting victory in their first game of the Dominican Republic Independence Softball Tournament on Thursday, February 22. Playing at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark, the Pirates held on to win a closely contested match against Team … Continued
The BVI Under 20 national football team is set to play their first match of the 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifying against host Nicaragua tonight. The match is set to begin at 9:00 p.m. BVI time at the Nicaragua National Stadium. Prior to the team’s departure, 284 Media caught up with members of the team, … Continued
