News
Denniston S. Fraser retires as MD of BVIAA
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that the Managing Director (MD) of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Denniston S. Fraser, has retired.
Promise kept! Sports Minister presents $10k cheque to BVIAA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A promise to provide financial assistance to the further development of sports and athletes in the Territory was fulfilled on May 7, 2019 when Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley aka ‘Sowande Uhuru’ presented a cheque of $10, 000.00 US to the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA).
Controversial airport runway resurfacing to start March 2019
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Some have blasted the project, stating that it is money leaving the Territory and there are tools locally to do the project. However, Phase one of the resurfacing of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway will commence on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Repair works begin On A.O. Shirley Grounds Track
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Rehabilitation works on the track at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds has commenced and is expected to continue for approximately four weeks.
BVIAA gets $100K to rebuild A.O. Shirley Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) has secured a $100,000 grant, from its international governing body—the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF).
March 7 a historic day for football in the Region- BVIFA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Wednesday March 7, 2018 is a historic day for football in the Region as, according to the BVI Football Association (BVIAA), it will represent a defining moment for CONCACAF and the 41 Member Associations, marking the completion of “our transition into a new era for the Confederation.”
BVIAA to benefit from IAAF Solidarity Funding
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian N. Coe visited Puerto Rico on Monday January 15, 2018 to continue discussions and on this occasion hear first-hand about the devastation caused last year by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Jose.
Gumbs & DeFreitas named Junior Athletes of 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jaleel Croal and Akeela McMaster have been named BVIAA Youth Male and Female Athletes of the Year 2017 by the British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA).
2018 Developmental Meet Series in honour of Xavier ‘Dag’ Samuels
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Quite appropriately, the Developmental Meet Series for the British Virgin Islands Athletics Association’s (BVIAA) 2018 Track and Field season is being held in honour of the late coach Xavier Samuels aka ‘Coach Dag’, who was one of the fatalities of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017.
Kids Athletics Camp underway in Capoons Bay
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Despite the constant threat of rain, the Kids Athletics Summer Camp at Capoons Bay on the western end of Tortola has seen many children come out to try the events on offer and thoroughly enjoy learning new skills.