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From August 16-18, teams from across the Caribbean, including the British Virgin Islands, USVI—St. Thomas and St. Croix, Antigua and St. Eustatius, competed for the championship.

When all was said and done, it was the teams from the USVI and the BVI that took home the top honours in their respective divisions.

In the 12-15 category, The Process from St. Thomas, pulled off a nail-biting 51-49 victory over St. Croix’s Alliance. This matchup had everything you could ask for in a championship game—intense defense, lead changes, and a dramatic finish that left fans on the edge of their seats. 

In the 9-12 Division, it was the SVA All Star Juniors from the British Virgin Islands who claimed the title. They overpowered Antigua & Barbuda’s Wadadli Jr. Elite with a dominant 40-21 victory.

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Early Wednesday morning, August 14, Ernesto was upgraded to a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center as it moved through the Atlantic Ocean north of Puerto Rico. The upgrade occurred around 11:00 AM local time when Ernesto’s maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, as forecasters had predicted. The storm is expected to strengthen further, potentially becoming a major hurricane in the next couple of days.

As of 11:00 AM AST (1500 UTC), Hurricane Ernesto was positioned near latitude 20.5 North and longitude 67.6 West, approximately 175 miles (280 km) northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and around 835 miles (1340 km) south-southwest of Bermuda. The storm is currently moving northwest at 16 mph (26 km/h), with a turn toward the north-northwest and then north expected later today and tonight. The storm is forecasted to continue a generally northward motion at a slower pace through Saturday.

Ernesto’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 75 mph (120 km/h), with higher gusts reported, and the storm’s minimum central pressure has dropped to 991 mb (29.27 inches), signalling further intensification. Hurricane-force winds now extend up to 35 miles (55 km) from the storm’s center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach out as far as 230 miles (370 km).

The forecast track indicates that Ernesto will continue to move away from Puerto Rico today, gradually shifting across the western Atlantic over the next few days. The hurricane is expected to approach Bermuda by Friday and Saturday, potentially strengthening further as it progresses.

For residents in the affected areas, the combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds presents a serious threat. The persistent rains are likely to lead to significant flooding, particularly in low-lying areas and regions already saturated from previous downpours. Flooding could become widespread and severe, prompting local authorities to urge residents to remain vigilant and prepared.

The U.S. and British Virgin Islands, along with Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra, are advised to continue monitoring the situation closely, heed all warnings, and take necessary precautions to protect life and property. As Ernesto advances, the situation remains fluid, and updates from the National Hurricane Center and local disaster management agencies will be critical for ensuring safety.

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In the Groovy Soca segment, LJ captivated the audience with his hit “Don’t Stop,” securing the crown and also taking home a $4,000 prize. Demonstrating his versatility, LJ also earned second place in the Power Soca segment, adding an additional $1,000 to his winnings.

J Versatile is the first runner-up in both the Power and Groovy segments. His impressive performances earned him $2,000 for each category, totaling $4,000.

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Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred finished first in heat two of the opening round of the women’s 100m.

The Olympic Champion clocked a time of 10.95 seconds, comfortably securing her place in the semifinals.

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