Ephraim Penn, President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), has been elected as the new President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES). The election, held on October 18, 2024, during the ANOCES General Assembly at Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is … Continued
The British Virgin Islands celebrated a triumphant return to the OECS Swimming Championships as debutant Kyla Potter secured the team’s sole medal in a thrilling performance on Sunday. Competing in the 11-12 Girls 50-meter Butterfly, Potter took the silver with a time of 32.16 seconds, narrowly missing the gold by just 0.05 seconds in a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has made a long-awaited return to the OECS Swimming Championships, represented by four young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Team. This marks the BVI’s first appearance at the competition since 2016, after years of absence due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017. The team members — … Continued
Virgin Gorda United showcased their strength in the BVI Football Association National Football League, securing an impressive 6-0 victory over One Love United at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground on Sunday. VG United took control early, with Jaadon Quashie opening the scoring in the 28th minute. A second goal followed thanks to an own goal … Continued
The BDO Schools Football League kicked off Monday, November 4, showcasing young talent across the territory. The first rounds of games saw impressive performances, big wins, and standout individual efforts. On Monday, November 4: In the Under-7 division, Cedar International A delivered a commanding 6-1 victory over Enid Scatliffe Gray. Cedar’s Sebastian Cross led with four goals, while … Continued
The BVI Barracudas Swim Team delivered a stellar performance at the 2024 Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Short Course Championships, capturing 50 medals, including 47 individual medals and three 2nd-place finishes in relay events. Competing in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands on November 2, the Barracudas not only more than doubled last year’s medal … Continued
The 2024-2025 BDO Schools Football League kicked off with a festive parade and official ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, showcasing the enthusiasm of over 100 students from schools across the British Virgin Islands. The event began at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town, Tortola, and proceeded along Waterfront Drive and Walter James … Continued
Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation and reigning Olympic 100-metre champion Julien Alfred has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Female Athlete of the Paris 2024 Olympics by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC). Alfred, who clinched gold in the women’s 100-metre and silver in the 200-metre at the Paris Games, received the honour on Wednesday during … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) women’s netball team is set to be officially ranked among World Netball’s top 48 teams after a strong showing at the recent Battle of the Saints tournament in St. Maarten. The team finished as runners-up, winning three of their six matches against St. Eustatius but conceding three to host nation … Continued
Virgin Gorda United (VG United) surged to the top of the National League standings on Sunday, October 27, with a powerful 8-0 win over Avengers FC at Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground. The victory, VG United’s second consecutive win, gives them a slight edge over Lion Heart FC, based on goal difference. VG United dominated from … Continued
