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Apology not enough! East withdraws from VG Summer Jam League

November 3rd, 2026 | Tags: East VG Summer Jam 2026 withdraws apology stranded
Despite being offered an apology by the Virgin Gorda Basketball Club and the Virgin Gorda Summer Jam Committee, East Basketball Club has said an apology for its players being stranded on Virgin Gorda on the weekend of October 24, 2026, is not enough and has taken the decision to withdraw from the ongoing VG Summer Jam League. Photo: Facebook/File
East Basketball Club made its withdrawal from the 2026 VG Summer Jam League public via a social media post. Photo: Facebook
East Basketball Club made its withdrawal from the 2026 VG Summer Jam League public via a social media post. Photo: Facebook
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Despite being offered an apology by the Virgin Gorda Basketball Club and the Virgin Gorda Summer Jam Committee, East Basketball Club has said an apology for its players being stranded on Virgin Gorda on the weekend of October 24, 2026, is not enough and has taken the decision to withdraw from the ongoing VG Summer Jam League.

The club, in a social media post on November 2, 2026, said it acknowledges receipt of the written apology. “However, an apology must be backed by genuine remorse, accountability, and meaningful action.”

Apology not convincing enough!

It said its players remain unconvinced that the apology reflects the personal remorse needed to address what transpired and restore trust.

“As a result, East Basketball Club has made the difficult decision to stand and withdraw from the VG Summer Jam 2026 Basketball League.

“This decision is not taken lightly, but we must make a stand to ensure that our players feel respected, valued, and protected.”

VG Summer Jam confirms East's exit

Efforts to get a comment from the team’s coach, Nehassie Chalwell, proved futile up to the time of publication; however, a member of the VG Summer Jam Committee confirmed to our News Centre that East Basketball Club had withdrawn from the 2026 league, saying: “They are not in the league anymore.”

The member, however, declined to offer any further comment.

Meanwhile, East, the champions of the 2026 Winston Bolus National District League, have apologised to their fans and supporters.

“We sincerely apologise for this decision. We understand your love for the team and the sport, and we encourage you to continue supporting Summer Jam. There are still great teams and exciting games to enjoy.”

See related article below:

VG Summer Jam: East offered apology after players left stranded on VG

15 Responses to “Apology not enough! East withdraws from VG Summer Jam League”

  • yea (03/11/2026, 11:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So,who is the eam that got a shalackin from UVI?
  • Expensive (03/11/2026, 11:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come on guys get it together
  • Macky (03/11/2026, 13:41) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    The leagues are community activities meant to bring us together but you reggins have such massive egos that they end up in confusion over simple nonsense. None of it really matters bros. It's cardio and competition for the community. Get your egos in check.
    • LOL (04/11/2026, 09:02) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Simple? Imagine you invite me some place and leave me stranded with NO reprieve while you got to go home to your cozy bed. The AUDACITY! It's not the first time either. If you inviting me to play in your league then YOU are RESPONSIBLE for getting TO and FROM said league. Ayo want to be wrong, strong and out of friggin place.
  • trust (03/11/2026, 13:44) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think that’s the best decision the east team took
    Reason why anytime we have a sports event hosting on Tortola and teams from VG is taking part we make sure that vg teams get to catch the boat in time to go home
    Or even request a boat to carry the team up
  • smfh (03/11/2026, 14:41) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Everything in the BVI has to end up in confusion.
  • Foolishness (03/11/2026, 15:59) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    So Vg in the tola league and they have to find their own boat ride or accommodations but Vg league must sort out everything for the tola team?
    They team was garbage anyways
    NEXT……
  • drake (03/11/2026, 17:18) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    The problem is you have to pay the cost to be the boss. The coach carrying his guys to play overseas. You mean to say he cant pay for 1 or 2 rooms to accomodate his players after the game? Take responsibility for your team.
    • @drake (04/11/2026, 10:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why should the coach take responsibility when there's usually arrangements made for the Tola teams when they come VG ?
  • Beast from the East. (03/11/2026, 17:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    These people on Both Tola and VG Basketball Federation Committees are the main reason why Basketball is becoming a dead sports in thr BVI and it's sad.
  • Eastern (03/11/2026, 19:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can you all get MPENN to withdraw to. We tired of him too
  • musa (03/11/2026, 20:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come on guys we need each others so a management meeting can be the way forward .
  • asking for a friend (04/11/2026, 06:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who was behind this move?
  • smh (04/11/2026, 08:11) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    1 incident and dem withdraw... what a set of panty
  • lk (04/11/2026, 11:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them to darme show off what is the stranded please explain you all is so petty go a life


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