Sports
‘National tragedy that there is no horse racing today’ - Dr Michael A. Turnbull
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Reverend Dr. Michael A. Turnbull aka 'Dr Mike' who is the brother of Legislator, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has called a ‘National Tragedy’ the fact that there is no boxing day races today, December 26, 2022, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Ting Too wins 2022 Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore's Race
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- It was a painfully slow start to the 2022 Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore's Race on December 17, 2022, as the three trimarans inched their way out of a gloomy Road Harbour. A squall shortly before the start time sucked out the wind but as soon as the fleet entered the channel they were off and away.
Messi & Argentina win 2022 FIFA World Cup!
LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel A. Messi and Argentina have beaten France on penalties to lift the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Jahtivya Williams reaches 60m final @ UW-Oshkosh 'Early Bird' Invite
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, USA- Young Virgin Islands’ athlete Jahtivya Williams had an encouraging start to her collegiate adventure as she qualified for the 60m finals of the UW-Oshkosh Early Bird Invite on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Sir Andy Roberts among 2 fmr West Indies cricketers honoured in VI
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- Two well-respected men in West Indies and Leeward Islands cricket, Sir Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts [Andy] of Antigua and Mr Elquemedo Tonito Willett, MBE of Nevis, are the first to be outfitted with the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) Gold Jacket.
Undefeated Moorings & Republic Bank play for volleyball titles tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After impressively playing unbeaten in the Group Stage of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) Industrial Volleyball League, Moorings Sea Rangers and Republic Bank Blue Thunder will be looking to not only end the league with an unblemished record but as champions in their respective groups this evening, Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
VI to host first leg of WE VI 40 Plus Basketball Tournament this month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- They may be past their prime but masters’ basketballers from St Thomas, St Croix, Virgin Gorda and Tortola will be eager to show they still have game when the first leg of a 3-leg 40 plus tournament is held on Tortola from December 16-18, 2022.
Lynch & Lindsay comfortably win West End 2-Mile Run
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Jonathon Lynch and Katrina Lindsay were comfortable winners of the West End 2-Mile Run that attracted some 70 competitors on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Christian Thompson wins in Laser fleet race @ BVI Dinghy Championships
NANNY CAY, VI- 2019 champion Christian Thompson returned to winning ways when the 2022 BVI Dinghy Championships were held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Nanny Cay.
Set it Off’s Rowan R. Victor gets Most Blocks, Steals & Assists @ 2022 VG Summer Jam
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Usually it is his brother Ray D. Victor stealing the spotlight and carting off the lion’s share of individual awards; however, Rowan R. Victor emerged out of the shadow to capture most of the individual awards at the 2022 VG Summer Jam, which concluded on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda.