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August 14th, 2024
Sports Minister pledges continued support for VI athletes

PARIS, France- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has committed to supporting athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) following the good showing of the VI’s Olympians at the Olympic Games in Paris.

August 12th, 2024
'Just go out & try' sailing- Olympian Thad A. Lettsome

MARSIELLE, Paris- Virgin Islands Olympic Sailor Thad A. Lettsome has encouraged others to take up sailing, following his participation at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

July 14th, 2024
RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics

NANNY CAY, VI- After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad A. Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true.

May 18th, 2024
Five new national champs take 2024 Dinghy Champs class titles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2024 BVI Dinghy Championships took place on Saturday May 11, 2024, with 23 boats taking to the water across five classes.

May 8th, 2024
VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome secures spot @ Paris 2024 Olympics

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Olympic Committee has announced that it has received and accepted an official invitation from the Tripartite Commission in collaboration with World Sailing for the allocation of a Universality Place at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games to BVI’s ILCA7 (Laser) sailor Thad A. Lettsome.

April 30th, 2024
2024 Governor's Cup: A triumph for Barney & team Airgasm!

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) hosted the 2024 Governor's Cup. The forecast wasn’t hopeful with less that 10 knots forecast; however, the wind came in above forecast, which allowed for three very exciting races to take place.

April 5th, 2024
Premier Wheatley officially declares 51st BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival open

NANNY CAY, VI - The docks at the Nanny Cay Resort and Marina came alive last evening, April 4, 2024, for the official opening of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival now in its 51st year in the territory.

April 1st, 2024
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival to showcase a diverse fleet of boats

NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The docks at Nanny Cay Resort and Marina are full and ready to roll as ten classes prepare to race in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival kicking off on April 5, 2024.

March 20th, 2024
VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome competes in Europa Cup in Spain

POLLENSA, Majorca, Spain- Virgin Islands (VI) sailor Thad A. Lettsome, who still has his eyes zeroed in on Olympic qualification, was in action again this month, competing at the Europa Cup in Pollensa, Spain.

March 5th, 2024
VI keen on establishing tourism links with Brazil– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Following his return from the recent Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands is looking to establish tourism links with Brazil.

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