The British Virgin Islands is celebrating a historic sporting achievement after 11-year-old squash prodigy Delilah Pease captured the territory’s first-ever title at the Pan American Squash Championships in Guatemala. Competing in the Under-13 category, Pease defeated opponents from Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, El Salvador, Mexico and Guatemala without dropping a single game, an achievement … Continued
Virgin Islander Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite blazed to a second-place finish in the Men’s 100m at the Grande Prêmio Brasil de Atletismo on Sunday, August 24, clocking a wind-assisted 9.92 seconds in a competitive field. Brathwaite’s time placed him just behind Brazil’s national record holder Erik Filipe Barbosa Cardoso, who won the race in 9.88 seconds. … Continued
Ten-year-old Delilah Pease made history for the British Virgin Islands at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, becoming the first BVI athlete to win back-to-back gold medals at the regional tournament. Competing in the U13 division, Pease delivered a flawless final performance against Trinidad and Tobago’s Gia Ghuran, winning 3–0 in straight sets with scores of … Continued
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Swim the Sound 2025 fundraising event kicked off with challenging swims of up to 2 miles across open water, testing the endurance of participants. The swim concluded at Leverick Bay, where attendees were treated to a well-deserved lunch and a fun-filled afternoon with games. The event was not only … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is preparing to elevate its football infrastructure with the construction of a new artificial turf pitch, a development that caught the attention of regional football leaders and specialists during a recent site visit. Marco, representing Adagross—the company overseeing the turf installation—shared insights into the construction process. “We have some little challenges … Continued
BVI athletes have continued to make their mark in the world of collegiate athletics, delivering standout performances across major U.S. outdoor championships this month. Khybah Dawson’s impressive 7.60-meter long jump at the SEC Outdoor Championship finals earned him a top 10 finish in one of the NCAA’s most competitive conferences. His performance closed out a … Continued
The VG Bayside Blazers were crowned champions of the 2025 King of the Courts (KOTC) Caribbean Championship after a commanding 87–67 victory over Tola on Sunday, May 18, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Backed by Biras Creek Resort and Marina and Ninth District Representative Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, the undefeated Blazers—under the guidance of manager … Continued
The Prison Basketball League, a transformative initiative hosted at His Majesty’s Prison, officially came to a close this week with Team Echo claiming the championship title. In a competitive final, Echo triumphed over Team Charlie with a final score of 52–39, while Team Bravo secured third place earlier in the day by defeating Charlie Remand … Continued
There is a call for the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Sharie Decastro to fix the facilities at E. Walwyn Brewley Soft Ball Field which were damaged years ago by Hurricane Irma. The call comes from Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn. During the programme Tuesday evening, Penn said that softball is … Continued
The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes. Competitors range from family crews and long-term cruisers to some of the most successful sailors on the planet, including America’s Cup winner Dean Barker. “Whatever their background, every sailor will … Continued
