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British Virgin Islands Players Face Tough Matches at PanAm Squash Championships
The British Virgin Islands men’s squash team competed in the individual stage of the Pan American Senior Squash Championships, held Aug. 21–27 in Rio de Janeiro.
Joe Chapman of the BVI lost 3-0 to Matias Lacroix of Chile, with game scores of 11-5, 11-3, 11-4. Danny Henderson lost 3-2 to Seth Thong of Trinidad and Tobago, 11-5, 9-11, 11-7, 13-15, 11-5. Oliver Henderson fell 3-0 to Roberto Pezzota of Argentina, 11-2, 11-8, 11-9, and Luca Reich lost 3-0 to Noah Browne of Bermuda, 11-6, 11-9, 11-3.
Coach Adam Murrills said the tournament provides a higher level of competition compared with regional play. “Playing the PanAm Champs is always a big step up from simply competing within the Caribbean as the standard amongst some of the bigger countries within the region is very strong, with the likes of the USA, Colombia, Canada, Mexico, etc. being strong forces within the squash world,” Murrills said.
He noted that despite the results, he was encouraged by the team’s performance. “Overall I was very happy with the standard that our players performed at,” Murrills said. “It was great to see Joe back in action for the BVI after a break from competitive squash.
Our young group of players — Danny, 17, Oli, 19, and Luca, 22 — have been training hard over the past few months including intensive training camps with input from England’s former national coach and also the World No. 59 from Colombia, Matias Knudsen. I can definitely see the improvements.”
The squad will next compete in the team event portion of the championships later this week.
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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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