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 20, 2020
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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
