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A 150M Challenge – Kyron McMaster v Rikkoi Braithwaite – Who Will Win?
British Virgin Islanders may soon be in for a track and field first – a friendly 150m race between World Athletics Championships 400m hurdles silver medalist Kyron McMaster and 100m sprinting sensation Rikkoi Braithwaite.
The challenge between the two friends was made public during a post-race interview with McMaster on August 23 in Budapest, Hungary.
“I ready for the smoke. Rikko cannot beat me in a 150,” insisted a smiling McMaster. “I does run 21 seconds over hurdles.”
Not to be outdone. Braithwaite interjected on camera.
“You ain’t beating me in a 150. I does run 10.09983 in a 100,” Braithwaite laughed.
A 150m track battle between McMaster and Braithwaite would be one for the territory’s track and field record book.
On August 23, McMaster won a silver medal, crossing the final line in 47.34 seconds, behind Karzten Warholm who won his third World title with a time of 46.89 seconds.
McMaster is a two-time Commonwealth Gold medalist and two-time World Championships finalist with a personal best and seasonal best of of 47.08 and 47.26, in that order. The 26-year-old also holds the BVI’s national record in that event.
Braithwaite this year competed in his first 100m race at the World Athletics Championships.
The 24-year-old finished fifth place in Heat Six with a time of 10.18 seconds, just missing a non-automatic qualification spot by.02 seconds.
He is ranked 62nd in the Men’s 100m race and is the current 100m national record holder with a time of 10.09 seconds and 60m dash record holder with a time of 6.52 seconds.
At the end of his interview, McMaster challenged the public to vote on who they believe will win a 150m race.
“I want y’all as the public to actually vote on this and we going to make this happen,” McMaster smiled.
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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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