Sports
Chapman has no fear of heights as he climbs squash rankings!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following last 16 finishes in the Gibraltar and BVI Opens, Joe Chapman has climbed 122 places in the latest World Squash Rankings, announced on Sunday July 1, 2012.
BDO School League closes with fantastic finale!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Under a blistering sun, a large crowd and hundreds of young footballers watched enthralled as the 2012 BDO Schools' Football League came to close on Sunday July 1, 2012 with an exciting array of matches to emulate anything taking place at the Euro 2012’s.
Carr wins Ceres 10K opener
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - James Carr opened the 2012 Ceres Juices 10K Series on Saturday June 30, 2012, by overhauling former champ Steven Asson, in the race known as the City Circuit.
Justin Solomon is Junior Cycling Champion!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Cycling Federation hosted it 2nd Annual Junior Championship, sponsored by Harney’s last Sunday July 1, 2012 at which seven junior cyclists participated with Justin Solomon emerging as the champ.
Silver for Huggins & Gumbs!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nelda Huggins and Trevia Gumbs won silver medals in the U18 Girls 100m and Shot Put events respectively on the first and last day of competition in the XIX Central American and Caribbean Jr. Track and Field Championships, held in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Really Uptown claims 2nd in St. John Carnival Races!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of the St. John Carnival festivities, five of Tortola’s race horses journeyed to St. Thomas to compete in the St. John Carnival Races where they captured two first places, and two second places with one in the feature race.
Huggins takes CAC Silver!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening Friday June 29, 2012, Nelda Huggins ran a Personal Best time of 11.83 seconds to finish 2nd in the 100m final at the CAC Junior Championships in El Salvador, San Salvador.
Time for BVIFA to dream big!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Under the watchful eyes of officials from FIFA and the Caribbean Football Union, the BVI Football Association held its annual general meeting on Wednesday June 27, 2012 with Andy Bickerton returning to the position of President for a four-year term.
Avocado, Mango & Guava take centre stage on Olympic Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Members of the public, numerous young athletes, past Olympians, Sky Dancers and the Lashing Dogs all made sure the BVIOC’s Olympic Day Celebration on June 23 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College was a great success.
Andrews secures another Highway Challenge!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Twenty-two riders turned up early on Sunday June 24, 2012 for the BVI Cycling Federation Highway Challenge, but only one can win and that was Orano Andrews.