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BVI National Surf Team Competes at ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador
The British Virgin Islands national surf team, comprising Rush Broderick, Zebedee Bamford and Teshawn Jones, is representing the territory at the 2025 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games, which runs September 5-14.
All three athletes are competing in the Men’s Open Division. Bamford advanced to Heat 2 in Repechage 1 of Podium 2 but was eliminated in the final seconds when an opponent secured points on the last wave. Jones advanced from Heat 5 to Repechage 2, where he placed fourth in Heat 3. Broderick, who moved to Repechage 2 after finishing second behind Italy in Heat 24, placed fourth in Heat 23 and did not advance further.
As of Day 5, the BVI team has earned 1,905 points, ranking 41st in the Men’s competition and 45th overall among 61 nations and 297 competitors.
The delegation includes coaches Trevor Jones of the BVI and Antoine Allain of El Salvador, team manager Ben Bamford, and media and team development officer Alex Dick-Read.
This year marks the 12th ISA World Championship in El Salvador and the third World Surfing Games. It is the BVI’s second appearance at the event, following the team’s international debut at the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico.
Broderick, who won the BVI National Surfing Championships last December, has also qualified for the 2025 World Junior Surfing Championships, scheduled for December 5-14 in Punta Rocas, Peru.
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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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