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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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British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Welcomes New Leadership
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced new appointments to its governing board, with Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC stepping in as Chairman and Ms. Patlian Johnson as Commissioner. The appointments, confirmed by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, mark a new chapter for the commission as it seeks to strengthen the territory’s financial services sector.
Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC has been appointed to a three-year term as Chairman, effective August 1, 2024. A seasoned legal expert with a distinguished career, Farara currently serves as a Commercial Court Judge for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and leads the litigation team at the BVI office of COLLAS CRILL, formerly Farara Kerins. Farara’s prominence in the legal community is further highlighted by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 1996, cementing his standing as a leading figure in the Virgin Islands Bar and the broader Eastern Caribbean.
Ms. Patlian Johnson will serve a one-year term as Commissioner, also beginning on August 1, 2024. Johnson, a Strategy and Policy Advisor with extensive experience, currently holds the position of National Coordinator for the UNDP Project Office. She brings an impressive academic background, including a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
The pair will replace outgoing Chairman Mr. Robin F. Gaul and Commissioner Mr. Melvin A. Turnbull, whose terms have concluded. Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), praised the new appointments, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Mr. Farara and Ms. Johnson to the BVIFSC Board of Commissioners. Their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the financial services sector.”
Smith also expressed gratitude to the departing board members for their significant contributions to the growth and stability of the territory’s financial services industry. According to the Government Information Service (GIS), these appointments underscore the Virgin Islands’ commitment to maintaining a well-regulated and competitive financial services sector.
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