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Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualifiers – Team In Good Spirits, Says U-20 Team Manager Nigel Williams
British Virgin Islands Under-20 Men’s National Team Team Manager Nigel Williams says despite a challenging 8-0 defeat in their opening game on February 23, “the team is in good spirits” as they gear up for today’s game against Cuba in the Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualifiers in Nicaragua.
In a February 25 pre-game interview with Jahphixtelevision.com, Williams said “yesterday’s preparation was mainly to make some adjustments for today’s game and to keep the team encouraged to go out and execute what the coaching staff ask of them. The team is in good spirits.”
The squad is resolved to make a comeback and deliver an enhanced performance today.
The BVI is in Group A with Anguilla, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Belize.
Across five different venues in Central America and the Caribbean, a total of twenty-seven junior national teams are participating in the qualifiers.
These countries are divided into three groups of five and three groups of four. The group winners will advance to the 2024 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship scheduled for later this year.
The Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualifiers kicked off on February 23 and is set to conclude on March 2.
Junior national teams competing to secure spots in the prestigious Under-20 Championship.
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Stabbing Incident Leaves Inmate Injured at His Majesty’s Prison
A stabbing incident that occurred on May 12 at His Majesty’s Prison, resulted in inmate Shakeel Ryan being transported to Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, another individual has been apprehended and is currently being questioned at the Road Town Police Station.
Ryan, who is incarcerated for conspiracy to murder, remained hospitalised at the time of publication.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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Heavy Rains Damage Retaining Wall at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate
The retaining wall at the Social Security-funded homes in Joe’s Hill Manor Estate sustained substantial damage after heavy rains inundated the territory on May 7 and 8, leaving significant damage at multiple sites across the area.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported thus far, but efforts are underway to assess the full extent of the damage and ensure the safety of all affected areas.
In addition to the damage at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate, the torrential rains caused widespread flooding on the streets, with businesses on Flemming Street bearing the brunt of the floodwaters. The situation was compounded by erosion, landslides, and flash flooding on Virgin Gorda, rendering access to North Sound via Valley impassable and posing hazardous conditions for residents.
As a result of the adverse weather conditions, several banks across the region, including Bank of Asia (BVI), CIBC Caribbean, First Bank Virgin Islands, National Bank of the Virgin Islands, Popular, Republic Bank (BVI) and VP Bank (BVI), were forced to close their doors.
In a precautionary move to prioritise public safety, all public schools across the territory were closed. However, as of today, May 9, they have reopened, except for Elmore Stoutt High School, which will resume face-to-face sessions on Friday, May 10th, 2024.
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