Eleven rising young baseball players from the British Virgin Islands are headed to the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend to participate in the Lesser Antilles Baseball Extravaganza in St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association shared the news in a recent post, as it extended well wishes to the team. The talented athletes are accompanied … 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
In a pivotal match that may have far-reaching consequences for the legitimate National League title contenders, the Islanders FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory last Sunday, potentially putting Sugar Boys FC out of contention. The latest standings reveal the impact of the weekend’s matches, with VG United maintaining their top position with 28 points from … Continued
Games continued in the 2024 Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League last weekend with the men’s defending champion Dream Team bouncing back from an opening loss to hand One Mart their second defeat of the season. Playing on Saturday at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, Dream Team swept One Mart 3-0, winning … Continued
Four talented athletes from the British Virgin Islands are in Saint Lucia to proudly represent the territory at the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Volleyball Championships. The tournament, spanning from February 23 to 25, promises thrilling volleyball action, showcasing the best talents from eight of the competing Eastern Caribbean countries. In the men’s … Continued
USVI track sensation Michelle Smith cemented herself as the world’s number one Under-20 400m hurdler with a dominant showing at the Louie Bing Invitational in Miami this past weekend. Smith smashed the 400m hurdles meet record twice, running 57.11 in the semi-finals before lowering it to 56.82 in the final – the fastest time ever … Continued
The 2024 BVI Cycling Federation (BVICF) season commenced with high energy and competitive spirit in the first of the two Highway Challenges last weekend, with Calvin Smith riding away victorious with a time of 1:34:47. The challenging route, spanning 33 miles for A Class riders and a single lap for B Class riders, showcased the … Continued
In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, 14 members of the BVI Barracudas Swim Team showcased exceptional performances at their first swim meet of the year in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) over the weekend. The team not only achieved an impressive 23 top-3 finishes but also clocked an astounding 36 personal … Continued
