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Five VI footballers receive scholarships to play, study in UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Five young footballers from the Virgin Islands (VI) have received scholarships to study at Weymouth on the South Coast of the United Kingdom at the Champion Academy to play U23 football and study an extended Sports Diploma and then an HNC in Sports Management.
Inspirational Kyron A. McMaster visits alma maters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During his time at home in the [British] Virgin Islands, 2 times Commonwealth Games Champion Kyron A. McMaster visited his two alma maters on Tortola - the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) in Sea Cows Bay and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in Road Town.
USVI Gov't signs agreement to build horse racing facility on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr on Thursday, September 15, 2022, signed an agreement with VIGL that clears all remaining obstacles to enable the horse racing management company to begin the reconstruction of the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack on St Croix, Government House has announced.
TS Fiona forces postponement of HLSCC College Classic VG Race
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Tropical Storm activity in the Virgin Islands has forced the postponement of the annual H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), 'College Classic Races' now in its 27th year.
UPDATE: VI sports hero Kyron A. McMaster presented with $38K cheque by Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands athletics hero Kyron A. McMaster was given an official welcome home ceremony that included the presentation of a cheque for $38,000 on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Unity Gov't denies cancelling contract with Thomas family
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Unity Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says it remains committed to continuing efforts to resolve all outstanding issues with the Thomas family regarding the use of their land, which forms a part of Ellis Thomas Downs.
Thomas’ family member allegedly threatened over Ellis Thomas Downs ban
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the VI Horse Owners Association Mr Lesmore Smith has condemned an alleged threat made against a member of the Thomas’ family currently in negotiation with government over the use of land at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola.
Marryshow hits ton as Grenada beat Jamaica in Peter Haycraft T20 Nations Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- There were comfortable victories for powerhouses Guyana and Grenada when the Peter Haycraft T20 Nations Cup bowled off at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
VI’s Winnette Lawrence qualifies for CAC Games 2023 in Archery
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Winnette Lawrence and Ritseeniyah Georges both competed in the Compound Women division, shooting at 50 meters at the Central American & Caribbean Games (CAC) Qualifiers in Santo Domingo with Lawrence qualifying for the upcoming games in 2023.
Sept 18, 2022 horse races in jeopardy over land use ban
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Horse racing fans disappointed with the postponement of horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola on September 3, 2022, due to inclement weather were looking forward to the new race date of September 18, 2022.