ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Virgin Islands — Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, has praised Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge following a remarkable weekend that propelled her into the history books as one of the fastest women ever to compete in track and field.In a statement issued on Tuesday, De Castro described Hodge’s achievements as “legendary,” noting that the young athlete stunned the athletics world by recording...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands — British Virgin Islands sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge continues to redefine what is possible for athletes from the territory, delivering a series of remarkable performances in 2026 that have propelled her into the upper ranks of world athletics.The 20-year-old University of Georgia standout has enjoyed a breakthrough season, shattering national records, capturing major collegiate titles, and emerging as one of the fastest women in the world...

Public schools across the Virgin Islands, including those on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, have been equipped with new softball equipment as part of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the Territory’s national sport and enhance physical education programmes.The equipment was presented to Physical Education teachers representing schools throughout the Territory and will support the reintroduction and expan...

After two days of intense competition, the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament concluded on Saturday, 13th December, with Elmore Stoutt High School emerging as the overall champions.Hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, the tournament brought together secondary school students across the territory to showcase discipline, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the game of chess.Elmore Stoutt High School e...

BVIFA President Avanell Morton received the official Concacaf Coaching Convention Membership Certificate, marking the BVIFA’s accreditation to deliver the Concacaf C Licence. This milestone places the BVIFA among just 16 Member Associations in the region and reinforces the BVIFA’s commitment to developing coaches, strengthening the game, and building a stronger football future for the Virgin Islands.

BVI to be represented by its largest delegation of athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

A group of “bright and talented” BVI footballers are off to compete in the CONCACAF U15 Championship being hosted by the Dominican Republic from August 6th to 13th, 2023, with expectations high of a good performance.The last time the Championship was held, back in 2019, the BVI won Division C and are now top seeded in their group, which also includes Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands. The other teams in the same division as the BVI, but separate groups include Sint Marten, St Vin...

400m hurdler Kyron McMaster has set a new meet record after placing 1st with a Season's Best time of 47.26 seconds at the 2023 P-T-S World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Slovakia on July 20.The impressive time comfortably surpasses the previous meet record of 48.24 and places Kyron 3rd in the season's top list.David Kendziera of the USA placed 2nd with a time of 48.95 and Danny Brandt of Switzerland took 3rd place in 49.25 seconds.According to a meet report by World Track, ...