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
Kayla Jacinto and Jason Dunkley-Maduro delivered MVP-winning performances to lead their teams to glory in the Inter-Secondary School Volleyball Championships on November 26. Their pivotal contributions ensured back-to-back championships for the Cedar International School Spikers and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Rams in the Girls’ and Boys’ Divisions, respectively. In a thrilling final, Kayla … Continued
Young athletes in the British Virgin Islands are invited to take part in an exciting opportunity to learn from one of the territory’s most successful sports figures. The BVIOC Athletes Commission, in partnership with the BVI Athletics Association, is hosting a workshop titled “Dream It, Do It!” with Olympian Adaejah Hodge as the special guest … Continued
On Saturday, November 23, Ice Connection of Virgin Gorda claimed their first VG Summer Jam championship at the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena, overcoming Skillful Ballers Sr. of Tortola in the finals, 116-87. The team’s triumph was largely due to the standout performance from their dynamic trio of Zion Jones, Khaled Gerard, and Stephen Caul. Jones, … Continued
The RTW Falcons emerged as the 2024 Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament champions after defeating Royal Knights by 12 runs in a thrilling final at Greenland, East End, on Sunday, November 24. The Falcons set a competitive total of 121-4, powered by Damron Prince’s explosive 53 off 25 balls, while Joel Williams (34) and Austin … Continued
