Four young sailors from the Royal BVI Yacht Club showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and determination at the St. Maarten Yacht Club Budget Marine Optimist Championship, competing against some of the Caribbean’s top talent from seven islands. The team, consisting of Aerin Westlake and Henry Clifton (13) in the Championship Fleet and Arun Bissoondutt and Ashton … Continued
Ephraim Penn has been re-elected as President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) for a historic fifth term during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on December 5, 2024. The event, hosted at the BVIOC Office, Road Reef Plaza, Tortola, saw the election of new and returning officers to lead the committee for … Continued
Another thrilling weekend of action unfolded in the BVI Football Association National Football League as 28 goals were scored across five electrifying matches on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The high-scoring fixtures included dominant wins, a key upset, and standout individual performances. Samuel’s Hat-Trick Leads One Love United’s 9-2 Win Jhon Samuel delivered a stunning hat-trick … Continued
The “Dream It, Do It!” athletes workshop, hosted by Olympian Adaejah Hodge has been considered a huge success. Supported by BVI Olympic Committee Athletes Commission Chairperson Ashley Kelly and BVI Athletics Association Athlete Representative Lakeisha Warner, the workshop inspired 25 young athletes across various sports disciplines on a transformative morning of motivation, skill-building, and creativity. … Continued
The Ministry of Education is partnering with the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) and FIFA in the official launch of the Football for Schools programme. This initiative aims to enhance Physical Education (PE) by formally incorporating soccer into the curriculum, fostering students’ love for the sport, and promoting holistic development through athletics. As part of the … Continued
Over the weekend, Olympian and World Athletics Under 20 Champion Adaejah Hodge honoured veteran sports journalist Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway for his unwavering support and coverage of her track and field career, which began when she was just five years old. In a heartwarming surprise, Hodge visited Greenaway at his home, presenting him with a … Continued
Fourteen martial artists from Purple Dragon dojos in Tortola and Virgin Gorda reached a significant milestone, earning black belts at the 150th grading event in Trinidad and Tobago on December 1. The students returned home to a celebratory welcome at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on December 2, greeted by family and friends. Guided … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) has inaugurated its first-ever Umpire Certification Program, enrolling 20 participants in an 18-month initiative aimed at raising the standards of cricket officiating in the territory. The programme, facilitated by West Indies umpire trainer Peter Nero, began with a 3.5-hour virtual session attended by 15 participants. Topics included umpiring … Continued
Olympian and Junior World Champion Adaejah Hodge returned to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on Thursday to a warm reception at the Road Town Ferry Terminal. Her arrival marked her first visit since her historic performances at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Peru and the Paris Olympic Games. Hodge achieved unprecedented success, becoming the … Continued
Kyron McMaster now has another title to his name after being newly minted as Kyron McMaster, OBE. On Thursday 28th November 2024, BVI’s Olympian, who is currently ranked 4th in the world for 400M athletes, Kyron McMaster was honoured and bestowed with the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess … Continued
