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January 9th, 2017
Kavon Troy Caesar named to top 15 Young Caribbean Football Players

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A shining example of the BVI Football Association’s Youth Development Programmes, 22 year old Kavon Troy Caesar rounded out a successful 2016 with a nomination to the Caribbean Young Stars Awards.

January 8th, 2017
Leslee J. Smith’s double double keeps Bristol flying high

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A double double by Virgin Islands basketball player Leslee J. Smith saw the Bristol Flyers extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday January 7, 2017, with a 93-72 win over the Manchester Giants.

January 7th, 2017
5K series on VG kicks off Jan 21

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over a month's break, road runners will begin pounding the rounds from January 21, 2017 when the Dive BVI Run Virgin Gorda 5K Series begins.

January 6th, 2017
VI sailors compete in Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-Three Team VI Sailors wrapped up 2016 with a trip to Miami to race in the 2016 Orange Bowl Regatta. The first two days of racing saw light winds from 5-10 knots. The third day of racing was cancelled but the final day of racing had stronger winds from 14-18 knots to close out the regatta.

January 5th, 2017
Edwin & Kent State beat Ball State, 100-90, in record setting night

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deon J. Edwin and the Kent State University men's basketball team (9-5, 1-0 MAC) had a record setting night in picking up its Mid-American Conference opening game, defeating the Ball State Cardinals (9-5, 0-1 MAC), 100-90, Tuesday January 3, 2017 at home.

January 4th, 2017
NAGICO’s Reuben J. A. Stoby repeats as Athlete of the Year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – NAGICO Insurance’s flagbearer Reuben J. A. Stoby continued his road to the 2020 Olympics by being named the [British] Virgin Island’s Road Racing Athlete of the Year for 2016.

January 4th, 2017
Pakistan hopes to host West Indies for T20s despite security concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pakistan said on Tuesday January 3, 2016 that it hoped the West Indies would agree to play two Twenty20 internationals in the country in March despite security concerns.

January 2nd, 2017
Usain St Leo Bolt surprises English TV show with phone call

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Manchester United’s in-house television channel got a shock when Usain St Leo Bolt called up to discuss the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.

January 1st, 2017
2016 was ‘full of challenges’- Patsy C. Lake

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association (VIHOA) was seen to have made significant strides in many areas, such as purchasing an eight-stall gate as well as actually presenting a proposal to the Government on pari-mutuel wagering, President of that association, Patsy C. Lake has described 2016 as a challenge-filled year.

December 31st, 2016
Kelly & Henry named Sol Athletes of the Year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) held its 2016 Athletes Awards Gala on Thursday December 29, 2016, at the Moorings Mariner Inn, with Ashley N. Kelly and Eldred Henry named as Senior Athletes of the Year.

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