In a weekend filled with electrifying performances, athletes from the British Virgin Islands showcased their respective talents at various track meets across the United States and in Jamaica. Among the standout performances was Kimberly Smith who represented Eastern Washington at the Sam Adams Track Meet. Smith won the long jump event, recording an impressive distance … Continued
Neil Hayes, recently elected as the President of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA), has announced his intentions to spearhead a comprehensive 5-year plan aimed at elevating cricket in the Virgin Islands to new heights. Hayes, who assumed the presidency following elections on Saturday, March 9, is joined by a newly elected executive team comprising Richard … Continued
According to the Virgin Islands Consortium Horse Racing in St. Thomas USVI is expected to return on May 3rd, 2024. Calvert White, commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, made the announcement recently on the long awaited return of horse racing to St. Thomas at the Clinton E. Phipps racetrack. White was at … Continued
Islanders FC continues to assert their dominance in the BVI Football Association National League, extending their impressive win streak to six matches and securing the top spot in the standings following a 4-1 victory last weekend. In their latest triumph, Islanders FC delivered a commanding performance against Panthers FC. Led by the coaching expertise of … Continued
The Women’s National League in the British Virgin Islands has been witnessing a remarkable surge in performance, thanks to the inclusion of tactical skills to complement the existing technical skills. James Baird, Head of Women’s Football and Coach of the British Virgin Islands senior women’s football team, highlighted the development placing emphasis on the impact … Continued
In the aftermath of the recently launched Women in Sports Commission, President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim Penn has revealed that the BVI has well exceeded the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) mandate of including women in member-committees. Penn noted that while the IOC mandates a ratio of having at least 30 percent of … Continued
British Virgin Islander Adaejah Hodge left spectators in awe at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Sunday, as she bid farewell to her high school indoor track career, ending the competition with two gold medals and one silver. The day started on a high note for track and field sensation Adaejah Hodge of Montverde Academy … Continued
Northwestern State Senior Diamante Gumbs had a successful showing in his first outdoor competition of the 2024 season at the McNeese Cowboy Relays in Los Angeles over the weekend, winning the Men’s Discus event and placing second in the Men’s Hammer. Diamante’s second attempt of 49.69 metres in the discus throw pushed him to first, … Continued
British Virgin Islander Adaejah Hodge left spectators in awe at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Sunday as she successfully defended her 200-metre title in a remarkable sub-23-second race. Representing Montverde Academy, Hodge delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line in an impressive 22.96 seconds. Hodge’s electrifying run not only secured her victory but … Continued
Head Coach of the British Virgin Islands National Under 20 Football Team, Clinton “Tinnie” Percival, has attributed the recent success achieved in the just concluded CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifiers in Nicaragua, to the preparation that led up to the tournament. Team BVI finished the competition with a 50 percent win percentage after a tough … Continued
