BVI athletes Kyron McMaster and Adaejah Hodge have advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. McMaster, competing in Heat 1 of Round 1 in the Men’s 400-meter hurdles, secured his spot in the by placing third with a time of 49.24 seconds. American Rai Benjamin won … Continued
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred made history on Saturday, August 3, 2024, by winning the gold medal in the Women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympic Games, marking the country’s first-ever Olympic medal. Competing at the Stade de France, Alfred delivered a stunning performance, crossing the finish line in 10.72 seconds. Alfred’s victory was a momentous … Continued
National record holder Rikkoi Brathwaite has made history by advancing to the semifinals of the Men’s 100-meter event at the Paris Olympic Games in France. Brathwaite, running in Heat 6 of Round 1 on Saturday, showcased his exceptional speed and reaction time. With a reaction time of 0.131 seconds, the fastest in his heat, Brathwaite … Continued
Virgin Islands Olympic debutants Rikkoi Brathwaite and Adaejah Hodge have alerted fans to look out for something special in their respective events at the Paris Olympic Games in France. In a recent interview with Sofia Fay, Public Relations Officer for the BVI Olympic Committee, the young sprinters shared their anticipation and preparation for the biggest stage … Continued
Virgin Gorda United emerged victorious in a thrilling 2024 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Football Association (FA) Cup final, defeating league champions Wolues FC 2-1 on Sunday, July 28. The match, held at the Greenland Football Stadium, showcased a high level of competition and skill, with both teams battling fiercely for the coveted title. VG United … Continued
The Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League championships kicked off with strong performances from Power Outage and defending champions Synergy, both securing victories in their respective divisions at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park on Friday. In the men’s championship series, Power Outage delivered a stunning upset against the reigning champions, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will proudly showcase its national pride at the Paris Olympic Games as Thad Lettsome and Adaejah Hodge serve as flag bearers during the opening ceremony. This marks the first time the ceremony will take place outside a stadium, with a unique 3.7-mile parade along the Seine River in Paris, starting at … Continued
The stage is set for a thrilling FA Cup final as Virgin Gorda United (VG United) and Wolues FC prepare to clash on Sunday, July 28. Both teams secured their spots in the final with decisive semi-final victories, setting up an exciting showdown at the East End/Long Look football field. VG United earned their place … Continued
Local fisherfolkes are being encouraged to participate in the North Drop 2024 Open fishing competition which is a ‘catch and release’ blue marlin fishing tournament, set to run from August 9 to 10 in the waters surrounding Virgin Gorda. The two-day tournament is part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship that aims to promote … Continued
Rikkoi Brathwaite established a new British Virgin Islands (BVI) National Record in the men’s 100-meter event at the 2024 Holloway Pro Classic on Friday. Competing against a strong field of 16 seasoned athletes, Brathwaite’s performance in the semi-finals marked a significant milestone in his sprinting career. After a brief delay due to a false start, … Continued
