Menu
Road Town, VG (scattered clouds)
25°C temperature

The BVI Beacon

"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"

Search
  • Sections
  • Business
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Crime
  • Inquiry
  • Classifieds
  • Notices
  • Cartoons
  • Irma Anniversary
  • COVID-19
  • Special Reports
Subscribe Search
Subscribe or purchase issues >

in this section
Sports

October 1, 2021

Olympian Chantel Malone returns home

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 …

Continue reading “Olympian Chantel Malone returns home”

by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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 …

Continue reading “Sailors to compete in Boxing Day regatta”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Three former Beacon sports reporters reflect on their tenure”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Lady Wolues too much for Panthers”

by BVI Beacon
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. …

Continue reading “Women’s league slated for Oct. 31”

by BVI Beacon
Sapphire Flax fights her way through two defenders during a match between Ballstars and VG United prior to the start of the women’s league on Oct. 31. (Photo: BVIFA)
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, …

Continue reading “Footballers prepare for World Cup qualifier”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “BVIFA to host August Festival tourneys”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Back into the swing of things”

by Todd VanSickle
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 …

Continue reading “Hill signs with UTEP”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “BVIOC prez talks sports during pandemic”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Looking ahead in sports”

by BVI Beacon
sports
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 …

Continue reading “Newly established BVIOC Athletes’ Commission to host free workshop”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Sailing online at home”

by BVI Beacon
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, …

Continue reading “Pandemic not benching BVIFA”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “On the road to the Olympics”

by BVI Beacon
Chantel Malone
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. …

Continue reading “BVIAA honours track and field athletes”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “More than 100 visiting runners for 14th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “CIS teams to compete in Bahamas tourney”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “McMaster out of Pan Am Games”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Archers bring home 13 medals from tournament in DR”

by BVI Beacon
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, …

Continue reading “Swimmers and paddlers return to North Sound”

by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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 …

Continue reading “Sweethearts compete in LWEYC regatta”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “St. Croix team repeats in Painkiller Cup”

by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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 …

Continue reading “Four Carifta qualifiers during Dag Samuels Development series opener”

by BVI Beacon
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 …

Continue reading “Basketball league under way”

by BVI Beacon

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 31 Next page

Polls

How would you rate the territory's recovery from Hurricane Irma on a scale of one (the worst) to 10 (the best)?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an Event
©2023 The BVI Beacon
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Classifieds
  • Inquiry
  • Notices
  • Special Reports
    • Climate Change Series
    • COVID-19
  • Multimedia
  • Events
  • Submit an Event
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Login
  • My Account
  • Logout
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT