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March 30th, 2015
'Rough track @ Ellis Thomas Downs killing our horses!’ – Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge

SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – A horse owner in the Virgin Islands is complaining bitterly about the state of the track at Ellis Thomas Downs, saying that the condition of the surface is leading to horses being injured.

March 30th, 2015
Kings overpower Bayside Blazers to take first K&J C/ship

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Kings managed to stave a spirited comeback attempt by Bayside Blazers 1 to be crowned the Open Men's champions of the inaugural K&J 3 on 3 Basketball Championships that concluded at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday March 29, 2015.

March 29th, 2015
VI cricket banks on Scotiabank to provide balls!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) recently announced that Scotiabank has joined the local cricket family with sponsorship of the cricket balls currently being used during the LIME Super Fast League Twenty 20.

March 29th, 2015
Bayside Blazers, Kingz rule men’s K&J 3 on 3 B’ball

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bayside Blazers had a day to remember yesterday March 28, 2015 when its two teams participating in the K&J 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament turned back their challengers and are likely to be facing each other today March 29, 2015 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

March 28th, 2015
Zero tolerance for bad behaviour @ K&J 3 on 3 B/ball

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The first annual K & J 3 on 3 Basketball competition opened today March 28, 2015 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town and immediately games got underway in what is planned to be a two day affair featuring a number of teams in various age categories. The organisers have insisted on a zero tolerance policy for bad behaviour.

March 27th, 2015
BVI to field women’s team in 2015 CBC C/Ships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Basketball Federation has announced it will be hosting the 2015 Senior Men’s and Women’s Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships for the second consecutive year.

March 27th, 2015
BVI edged by Dominica in World Cup Qualifier

ROSEAU, Dominica- The BVI men’s national team went down 2-3 to Dominica on Thursday March 26, 2015 in the first leg of Round 1 of qualifying for the 2018 Football World Cup. They now face an uphill battle in the 2nd leg on Sunday March 29, 2015 at the same venue.

March 26th, 2015
20 swim coaches complete UK-certified training

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 20 swim coaches in the Virgin Islands have completed training and certification under the tutelage of two-time Olympian from the United Kingdom Brian Brinkley MBE. The course was done through the auspices of the BVI Swim Foundation.

March 26th, 2015
'Doughmaker raring to go!'- Violet 'Letty' Hodge

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minus participation from the United States Virgin Islands, Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track will come alive on Sunday April 12, 2015 with a five-race card featuring some of the Tortola's top local horses.

March 26th, 2015
Pettigrew lowers Women’s X-Tri Record

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The off-road Red Bull BVI X-Tri took place in Smuggler’s Cove and Belmont on Saturday March 21, 2015 and saw Carolina Pettigrew, after last competing in and winning this event 8 years ago, roaring back to win the ladies division and breaking the course record set by Kay Reddy last year.

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