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Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite 4th in 100m Heats @World Championship 2025
TOKYO, Japan- The Virgin Islands' fastest man, Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite, narrowly missed out on qualifying for the semi-finals of the Men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite runs sub-10 seconds in 100m for 2nd in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil, SA- Virgin Islands' speed ace Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite dipped under 10 seconds for second place in the Men's 100m at the Grande Prêmio Brasil de Atletismo in Sao Paulo on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Jaleel N. Croal reaches 100M Final @ ASU2025 Pan Am Junior Games
ASUNCION, Paraguay, SA- Young Virgin Islands sprinter Jaleel N. Croal has reached the final of the 100M at the 2025 Pan Am Junior Games in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Bronze for Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite @ NACAC Championships
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas- Virgin Islands sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite secured bronze in the Men’s 100m at the 2025 NACAC Senior Championships with a time of 10.15 seconds.
No rush to withdraw $$ from $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOG's BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in providing much-needed clarity on the status of the $100 million loan secured by the government, and addressing concerns about its allocation, spending, and transparency, said it is being amalgamated into a consolidated spending agenda for the administration, adding that there is no rush to access the funds to attract unnecessary interest payments.
Adaejah T. Hodge takes 100m Silver @ World Athletics U20 C/Ships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage sprint sensation from the Virgin Islands (VI) Adaejah T. Hodge overcame a sluggish start to the Women’s 100m Final at the World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru to claim a silver medal on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
UPDATE: Hodge through to 100m Final @ World U20 Championships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge has put herself in an early position to medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, after qualifying for the Final of the Women's 100m.
Brathwaite & Defreitas victorious @ 18th Carolina Spring Break Classic
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico- [British] Virgin Islands’ sprinters Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite and Beyonce A. Defreitas were victorious in their respective events at the 18th Carolina Spring Break Classic in the City of Carolina in Puerto Rico.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite runs record-equalling time in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, USA- [British] Virgin Islands sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite equalled his National Record in the 100m when he competed in the 21st Annual Music City Carnival at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Adaejah T. Hodge lowers her own National Record in 100m
LUBBOCK, Texas, USA- Just one week after establishing a new [British] Virgin Islands National Record in the 100m (11.12 seconds), sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge has lowered the mark even further.














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