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Brathwaite Claims Bronze for BVI at NACAC Championships
Rikkoi Brathwaite delivered a podium finish for the British Virgin Islands on Thursday, securing bronze in the men’s 100 meters at the 5th North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Senior Championships.
Competing from lane seven, Brathwaite crossed the line in 10.15 seconds, aided by a slight tailwind (+0.4). He had advanced to the final with a time of 10.27.
Long jumper Chantel Malone came within centimeters of joining Brathwaite on the podium. Her leap of 6.60 meters (21 feet, 8 inches) left her just 0.04 shy of the bronze medal mark. In the throws, Djimon Gumbs turned in a strong showing, placing fifth in the shot put with 18.87 meters (61 feet, 11 inches) and sixth in the discus at 56.44 meters (185 feet, 2 inches).
On the track, hurdler Deya Erickson clocked 13.46 in the 110-meter hurdles but missed advancement, finishing ninth overall. Joshua Hill’s 47.76 in the 400 meters ranked 17th, while sprinter Beyoncé DeFreitas posted 11.44 in the women’s 100 meters, placing 11th.
The championships, held August 13–17, brought together top regional athletes. According to the BVI Athletics Association, the territory had initially planned to send 17 athletes, but collegiate schedules and seasonal considerations reduced the final team to seven.
Still, officials said the competition provided invaluable exposure. “The NACAC Championships is a great regional opportunity for athletes to get the exposure they need before taking the next steps,” said BVI Athletics Association President Steve Augustine, who expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to contend at the highest level.
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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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