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BVI Basketball Sensation D’Moi Hodge Joins Team Tortola for Caribbean Championship 2024 Showdown
British Virgin Islands basketball superstar D’Moi Hodge is set to join Team Tortola for the Caribbean Championship 2024 at the Multipurpose Complex from April 4 to 7.
Fans will witness the battle for the Premier Cup, where the region’s top teams vie for supremacy on the hardwood.
This year’s tournament features a dynamic lineup of contenders, with Group A comprising Tola, Bahamas, and Sint Maarten, while Group B boasts VG, Santo, SKB, and Statia.
The action kicks off on Thursday, April 4, with a grand opening ceremony preceding three thrilling matchups. At 6 pm, SKB faces off against VG followed by a clash between Statia and Santo at 8 pm. The night concludes with Tola squaring off against SXM at 10 pm.
Friday, April 5, promises even more excitement as SKB takes on Statia at 6 pm, followed by VG battling Santo at 8 pm. The night’s finale sees Tola locking horns with Bahamas at 10 pm in what promises to be a clash of titans.
Saturday, April 6, sees the intensity reaching new heights with a full day of action-packed matchups. Starting at 8 am, Santo goes head-to-head with SKB, followed by VG versus Statia at 10 am, and Bahamas facing off against SXM at noon.
The crossover semifinals add another layer of drama as the winners and runners-up from each group battle for a spot in the championship round.
At 8 pm, the winner of Group B takes on the second-place finisher from Group A, followed by the much-anticipated King of the Court 3-Point Shootout. Then, at 10:00 pm, the winner of Group A clashes with the second-place finisher from Group B, setting the stage for an epic finale.
On Sunday, April 7th, the excitement continues with the third-place game at 7 pm, followed by the highly anticipated championship showdown at 9 pm.
The tournament concludes with an awards ceremony, where the standout performers will be celebrated.
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate, with adult admission priced at $10 and students under 16 able to attend for just $5. For fans looking to catch every moment of the action, season passes are available for $30 and can be purchased at Hazems Beauty Supplies.
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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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