Olympic long-jump finalist Chantel Malone returned to the Virgin Islands on Tuesday afternoon, and she was greeted by government officials, friends and other supporters at the Terrance B. Lettsome International …
October 1, 2021
December 16, 2020
Sailors to compete in Boxing Day regatta
The Loyal West End Yacht Club will host the North Sound Boxing Day Regatta on December 26-28 for the first time. The three-day pursuit regatta will start Saturday in Road …
November 25, 2020
Three former Beacon sports reporters reflect on their tenure
For the last 34 years — 11 of which I was The BVI Beacon’s sportswriter — I told everyone that I was the second Beacon sportswriter behind Karl Dawson since …
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November 25, 2020
Lady Wolues too much for Panthers
The Wolues women’s football club picked up a win in the BVI Football Association’s Women’s Futsal League after overcoming an early deficit against the Panthers on Saturday at Cedar International …
October 27, 2020
Women’s league slated for Oct. 31
Following the Women’s Festival Cup and the national team training programmes both on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, the BVI Football Association is now preparing to launch its women’s league Oct. …
September 8, 2020
Footballers prepare for World Cup qualifier
On August 19, Concacaf announced that the BVI National Football Team will compete in Group C in the first round of the World Cup qualifier. Group C also includes Curacao, …
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July 31, 2020
BVIFA to host August Festival tourneys
The BVI Football Association plans to host a football Festival Style at its national stadium in East End / Long Look from Aug. 1-4. The Men’s Festival Cup kicks off …
July 29, 2020
Back into the swing of things
Some of Bria Smith’s early memories of playing softball were in primary school with a broomstick and tennis ball. “It was our little way of bush ball, but it was …
June 15, 2020
Hill signs with UTEP
Virgin Islander Joshua Hill recently signed with the University of Texas at El Paso. The student athlete has competed for the VI at regional competitions and is looking forward to …
May 20, 2020
BVIOC prez talks sports during pandemic
BVI Olympic Committee President Ephraim Penn recently answered some questions about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting sports in the territory and its Olympians. Below are his responses. When do …
May 13, 2020
Looking ahead in sports
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley spoke to the Beacon on Tuesday about the fate of sports in the territory admist the Covid-19 pandemic. When …
May 6, 2020
Newly established BVIOC Athletes’ Commission to host free workshop
The BVI Olympic Committee has established an Athletes’ Commission (BVIOCAC) which will represent Virgin Islands athletes and teams of the who compete in major international games and competitions. The BVIOCAC …
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May 6, 2020
Sailing online at home
In a video that was circulated to Royal BVI Yacht Club youth sailors and members, sailing instructor Rob Lind sat on his Long Bay balcony demonstrating how to sail in …
April 28, 2020
Pandemic not benching BVIFA
Luca Reich plays football for the under-17 BVI National Team, but due to the government-imposed lockdown to combat Covid-19 he has been spending a lot of time at home. However, …
April 22, 2020
On the road to the Olympics
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were scheduled for this summer, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the games have been postponed for a year. However, training continues for Virgin Islands athletes …
January 9, 2020
BVIAA honours track and field athletes
The BVI Athletics Association hosted its annual awards gala at The Moorings on December 30. The event honoured Virgin Islands athletes of all ages for accomplishments throughout the 2019 season. …
November 27, 2019
More than 100 visiting runners for 14th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon
The Northwest Company —parent company of Riteway — will bring 75 of the more than 100 visiting runners who will participate in Saturday’s 14th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon, making …
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November 6, 2019
CIS teams to compete in Bahamas tourney
Cedar International School boys under-13 football team is hoping to return the KPMG Football Fest trophy to the Virgin Islands this weekend in the Bahamas, while the CIS girls team …
July 31, 2019
McMaster out of Pan Am Games
Four Virgin Islands athletes are slated to compete in the 18th Pan American Games currently under way in Lima, Peru. Eldred Henry, Chantel Malone and Ashley Kelly will compete in …
July 8, 2019
Archers bring home 13 medals from tournament in DR
After three days of shooting, the Virgin Islands archery developmental team brought home 13 medals from a tournament in the Dominican Republic. The archers had one day of official practice …
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June 11, 2019
Swimmers and paddlers return to North Sound
It was the second year of the new course for Swim and SUP the Sound, and after an early morning downpour a total of 62 racers, including six stand-up paddleboarders, …
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February 24, 2019
Sweethearts compete in LWEYC regatta
Last weekend, the Loyal West End Yacht Club hosted the 40th annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean Regatta. “It was a perfect weekend with clear skies and steady breeze of 12 …
January 25, 2019
St. Croix team repeats in Painkiller Cup
Last year, team Kite St. Croix finally conquered the Painkiller Cup after having their hopes dashed every year since 2012. This year they paddled to first place again. Victory was …
January 22, 2019
Four Carifta qualifiers during Dag Samuels Development series opener
The BVI Athletics Association held the Dag Samuels Development Series last weekend to kick off the track and field season. The following four athletes qualified for Carifta: Diamante Gumbs, 16.80-metre …
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September 25, 2018
Basketball league under way
On Friday, the Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League continued at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom. In the first game, the Pure Playaz beat …