Tola Diamonds, representing Tortola, delivered a strong performance in the recently concluded BYMS Softball Fast Pitch Tournament in St. Croix but fell short in the championship game, finishing as runners-up after an 8-0 loss to Rummerz of St. Thomas. Tortola earned their spot in the finals with an impressive 9-3 victory over the home team, … Continued
Reigning champions Wolues FC made a strong statement in the BVIFA National League last weekend, securing a commanding 6-2 victory over Positive FC and pulling level on points with league leaders Virgin Gorda United. The action-packed weekend also featured thrilling draws, dominant victories, and an incredible 10-0 performance by Sugar Boys FC. Wolues Keep Pressure … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Squash community is celebrating a monumental achievement as 10-year-old Delilah Pease claimed victory at the 2024 Canadian Junior Open in the Girls Under 11 category. Pease becomes the first-ever player from the BVI to win this prestigious squash title, marking a historic milestone for the territory. The Canadian Junior Open, … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will host its much-anticipated Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament on December 12-13, bringing together students from seven secondary schools across the territory to compete for the prestigious title of Chess Champion. The tournament will feature players from seven schools, including Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, … Continued
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
