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BVI records 38 top three finishes in USVI Swim Meets
Twelve junior British Virgin Islands swimmers recorded a total of 38 top three finishes in two Swim Meets in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands in February and March.
The group of swimmers between the ages of 6 and 15 received their medals from Minister of Education and Sports Sharie DeCastro on March 22 at Tola Brewery Company in Road Town, Tortola.
They represented six schools from across the territory.
In a statement from the BVI Swim School, Philippa Exton congratulated the swimmers and thanked everyone who supported the team on their journey.
“Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen and to those who came out to support the swimmers. Thank you to Minister of Education and Sports Honourable Ms. Sharie DeCastro for presenting the medals to the swimmers.
These swimmers, representing 6 different schools in the BVI, have become quite the team. Finding a support system and friendship through their swimming. They always cheer each other on and help one another with skills and strokes.”
She added that the youngsters, who regularly train in the ocean, have shown significant improvement in the water.
“We are so proud of each and every swimmer for their improvement and dedication to their swimming. This is continuously showing at meets with dropped times, improved strokes, longer distances, legal turns and starting from the blocks. These swimmers have overcome so much and are mainly training in the ocean at beaches. This is not always the easiest task as they swim in larger waves, avoid seaweed and learn to sight buoys.
Hexton also thanked the St Thomas Swimming Association for their support.
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
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