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BVI Baller D’Moi Hodge To Enter NBA Draft
British Virgin Islands college basketball player D’Moi Hodge will enter the 2023 NBA draft, he announced on his Facebook page today.
The Missouri Tigers 6′ 4″ guard said securing a spot on a NBA team is the next chapter of his career.
“Now it’s on to the next chapter of my hoops career and I’m excited to announce that I’m officially declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft.”
He thanked his family, coaches, college teammates and the fans for supporting him on this incredible journey.
“First and foremost I would like to thank my family for their continued love and support of my goals and dreams. To Coach Gates and the entire Mizzou staff, what a season! Thank you for taking a chance on a graduate senior and preparing me for what’s ahead. Your guidance and coaching helped me to become a better player and person off the court. I’m just a kid from the British Virgin Islands and this season you put me in position to attack and pursue my dreams with unwavering confidence.”
The 24-year-old added: “I also want to thank my brothers for pushing me along the way. I call y’all my brothers because we’re more than just teammates. The bond we share can’t be broken and I’m proud of what we accomplished this season. Finally to all the Mizzou fans, I appreciate you for embracing me and supporting our team through it all this season. You guys are the best fans in the SEC and I’m glad that I got to experience your energy this season.”
According to the NBA Draft Scouring Report, Hodge has “emerged as a potential second-round pick.”
He has been praised by scouts as a “standout defender with great hands, good instincts and a knack for getting steals.”
He hits 40 percent from the three-point line a senior.
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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.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
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