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Gumbs Twins Back In Competition Month End
British Virgin Islands track and field twin power Diamante and Djimon Gumbs are back on the track this month end at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
First Round in Florida, United States.
The May 24 – 27 compeition comes less than three weeks after the duo dominated the Southland Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Texas.
Diamante was named Conference Champion in discus and Most Valuable Performer in Men’s Outdoor Track and Field. He is now the BVI national record holder in the weight throw with 17.62m.
“It feels very fulfilling that I am now Conference Champion Outdoors in the discus throw. Those days at the Conference Championships were very tough on me physically, mentally, and emotionally, but I trusted in God and He lead me through it. I battled injury with a strained tricep on my throwing arm but I tried my best to push the pain to the side and perform to the best of my capabilities,” he shared with jahphixtelevision.com.
During the three days of competition in the Memorial Stadium, his brother Djimon, won a silver medal in the discus, was named Conference Champion in the shot put and also took home bronze in the javelin.
There is absolute respect and support between the two athletes. Anyone reading their social media post will see easy banter between the siblings.
The duo has been training hard for events this month end in Florida.
“We motivate each other to be the best no matter where we go. No matter if I win or he wins, we both see it as a victory,” Diamante.
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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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