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Gaming laws hindering $20M investment in horse racing- Hon Walwyn
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn says a mind-set change and a discussion amongst the VI Horse Owners Association (VIHOA), along with the present laws of the territory on prohibiting gaming, are the three things standing in the way of taking the sport to the next level.
Deon J. Edwin shoots Flashes to victory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands overseas based college basketball player Deon J. Edwin and the Kent State University men's basketball team (1-0) started off the season with a thrilling victory in the Northeast Ohio Coaches vs Cancer doubleheader on Saturday November 12, 2016 over Cleveland State (1-0), 79-74, in overtime.
School football leagues' producing much excitement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Whilst many games have been lost to rains, there has still been plenty of action, excitement and goals in the BDO Primary and BVIFA High School Leagues.
Poblete secures Final spot for Phillipinas in DYAS Volleyball League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Phillipinas will be facing Game On in the Final of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports Industrial Volleyball League on Tuesday November 15, 2016, in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
‘Bad Boys’ from Huntums Ghut to be honoured @ 4th Luncheon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association President Mrs Patsy C. Lake and her Committee will be hosting the 4th Luncheon to honour those who have given back so much to the sport of horse racing, on Sunday November 13, 2016, at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
Greenaway Out, Augustine In- as BVIAA President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) has a new man at the helm- Steve Augustine.
Cedar Boys win KPMG Football Fest in Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Cedar International School Boys U13 Football team arrived back in the Virgin Islands (VI) earlier this week, after securing the Championship trophy at the KPMG Football Fest, hosted by Lyford Cay International, in the Bahamas.
Avengers & Ballstarz share top billing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the BVIFA Women’s League continued over last weekend, the Avengers and Ballstarz shared six goals in a football thriller on the A.O. Shirley Grounds and are also joint top of the standings.
Stoby fends off Farley for Ceres 10k crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After coming within three seconds of Renold Brown’s 13-year old Virgin Gorda College Classic Series record in his last outing, Reuben Stoby wanted to take down the mark on Saturday morning, but thought long and hard about his afternoon battle with Julius Farley for the Ceres Juices 10K Series overall crown.
Carey returns with win for Riders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands basketball player Norville ‘Banana’ Carey made a winning start on his return to the court following injury, helping his new team, the Rider University Bronco’s to an 83-68 victory in an exhibition game against Bloomsburg University on Saturday November 5, 2016.