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BVI Women’s Team Shows Improvement at Senior Caribbean Squash Championships
The BVI’s Women’s Team exhibited a much-improved performance in their second team match against Jamaica at the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships.
Zoe Sorrentino and Natalie Fay put up a strong fight, pushing their games to extra points.
Mandi Atack managed to secure the BVI’s first game against Melissa Lue Yen, although she eventually lost in a closely contested four-game match.
Squash Captain Laure-Astrid Wigglesworth also delivered a solid performance in her first CASA tour, but Mia Todd proved to be a formidable opponent on the day.
The match results were as follows:
– Jess Davies beat Zoe Sorrentino 11-2, 13-11, 11-5
– Karen Anderson beat Natalie Fay 12-10, 11-7, 11-4
– Melissa Lue Yen beat Mandi Atack 11-4, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8
– Mia Todd beat Laure-Astrid Wigglesworth 11-1, 11-1, 11-6
Later in the evening, the BVI ladies faced the formidable team from Guyana, who are the top seeds and expected to retain their title. The Guyanese team displayed their dominance from start to finish, not allowing the BVI players to settle into their rhythm.
In the over 60’s competition, Winston Findlay faced off against Mark Sealy of Barbados in his second match. Mark, the undeniable number one seed in the over 60’s event, was celebrating his birthday on this day. He is no stranger to the BVI and its players, as he often participates in the annual Meridian Masters Tournament held in November at the Tortola Sports Club.
Squash is an incredibly physical sport, and the fact that Winston gives away ten years to his opponents puts him at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, Winston always gives his all on the court. Although his efforts were in vain, he delighted the spectators with several impressive winners. Win or lose, Winston is always a crowd pleaser. He will play his final match on Friday, August 25.
As the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships continue, the BVI team continues to showcase their talent and determination as they compete against some of the best squash players in the Caribbean.
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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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