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July 19, 2022

Olympic Day celebrates trailblazers

Young archers carefully aimed before releasing their arrows under the direction of instructors during one of the many activities at the third annual sports festival recognising Olympic Day. Residents of …

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by Dana Kampa
December 15, 2021

Sports complex getting an HVAC upgrade

A breath of fresh air is coming to the Multi-purpose Sports Complex with the pending installation of a new HVAC system, but that may not be the only change coming …

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by Dana Kampa
September 17, 2021

Leaders make personal pleas for vaccination

After imposing an hour and a half maximum time for each member of the House of Assembly to voice their concerns under personal business, Speaker of the House Julian Willock …

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by Dana Kampa
August 19, 2021

EDITORIAL: Kudos to Virgin Islands Olympians

This month, Virgin Islands Olympians brought a ray of sunshine to the territory during a dark time. For the first time in VI history, athletes from here qualified for the …

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by BVI Beacon
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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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 …

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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 …

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by Todd VanSickle
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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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by BVI Beacon
Chantel Malone
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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
June 20, 2018

Parade welcomes back gold medallist Kyron McMaster and fellow athletes

Hundreds of Virgin Islands residents took joyously to the streets on Friday afternoon to welcome home 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kyron McMaster and his fellow athletes, who waved from …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
April 25, 2018

Farley victorious in Hauteville 5k on Beef Island

After finishing third overall and besting some of the pros in the April 14 KPMG Tortola Torture, Julius Farley wasn’t sure what to expect or how his legs would hold …

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by BVI Beacon
April 4, 2018

Struiken, Lindsay win Carrot Bay 5k race

On Saturday, the second leg of the 2018 Hauteville 5k series was held in Carrot Bay. The race started and finished at the Carrot Bay Festival Grounds, with the course …

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by BVI Beacon
April 4, 2018

VI ready for Commonwealth Games

On Tuesday, the Virgin Islands athletes and delegates attended the official welcome and flag raising ceremony at the Gold Coast 2018 Athletes’ Village in Australia. The event precedes the official …

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by BVI Beacon
April 4, 2018

VI strikes silver and bronze at CARIFTA

Over the weekend, Elinah Phillip won three silver medals at the CARIFTA Games Swimming Championships hosted by Jamaica. Her first medal was in the 15-17 girls 50-metre butterfly in 28.29 …

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by BVI Beacon
April 4, 2018

Tattersall, Nanny Cay BVISR winners

On Sunday, the 47th BVI Spring Regatta came to a close with its award ceremony at Nanny Cay. All told, 70 boats registered to race in the three-day regatta under …

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by BVI Beacon
February 28, 2018

Goals galore for Old Madrid, Sugar Boys

Goals galore highlighted week two of the BVI Football Association’s National League as the Sugar Boys scored six against the Wolues, while Old Madrid knocked in seven goals against Sea …

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by BVI Beacon
February 28, 2018

Dag Samuels development series continues

The BVI Athletics Association’s Dag Samuels Developmental series continued at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday with athletes from Antigua and Barbuda, St. Croix and St. Thomas competing. Beyonce …

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by BVI Beacon

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