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September 24th, 2022
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.

September 22nd, 2022
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.

September 18th, 2022
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.

September 17th, 2022
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.

September 16th, 2022
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.

September 15th, 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.

September 12th, 2022
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.

September 12th, 2022
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.

September 10th, 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.

September 9th, 2022
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.

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