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
The BVI Athletics Association welcomed two new executives after elections held at the Save The Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, last Wednesday. Lakeisha “Mimi” Warner secured the position of Athletes Representative in a narrow 26-24 win over competitor Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses. Meanwhile, Angelle Cameron took on the role of Public Relations Officer … Continued
The opening weekend of the new season set the tone for a thrilling campaign as defending champions Wolues F.C. asserted their dominance with a decisive 6-2 victory over rivals One Love F.C. With last season’s Golden Boot winner Hugo Lizario picking up right where he left off by scoring a brace, Wolues showcased their attacking … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) netball team secured a commanding victory over World Netball’s newest full member, St. Eustatius, in their opening match of the Battle of the Saints tournament on Thursday, October 24. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in St. Maarten, saw the BVI team dominate Statia with a final … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is proudly represented at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men’s Tournament, currently underway in Antigua and Barbuda. The tournament, which runs from Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, October 27, marks the first time since 2018 that the BVI is competing at the senior men’s level in the prestigious … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the departure of Christopher Kiwomya as Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team, marking the end of his three-year tenure. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 16, the BVIFA expressed its gratitude for Kiwomya’s dedicated service, acknowledging the significant legacy he leaves behind in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) men’s national football team concluded their 2024 CONCACAF Nations League campaign with a 1-0 loss to the Cayman Islands on Saturday, October 12, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament. The match, played at the Newtown Football Stadium in St Kitts and Nevis, was a tightly contested affair, especially … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Saint Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday, October 9, in the 350th CONCACAF Nations League game. The match, held at Warner Park, marked a continuation of Saint Kitts’ unbeaten run in Group C of the competition. Saint Kitts opened the scoring in the … Continued
