The league, named in honor of longtime commentator Winston Bolus, is scheduled to reestablish structured play after no official national league was held since 2022.

Basketball activity in the territory declined after internal disputes within the BVI Basketball Federation, including unresolved election matters and governance concerns, led to the expiration of its executive body without new leadership being installed.

The breakdown prompted intervention from the BVI Olympic Committee and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which supported efforts to restore governance and facilitate the organization of new elections.

During that period, stakeholders, including players and local organizers, raised concerns about the absence of competition and its impact on the sport’s development.

In response, a separate group established the BVI Amateur Basketball Association to organize local leagues and maintain basketball activity while efforts to address governance issues continued.

The current initiative, led by the BVI Basketball Association in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, is intended to reintroduce a structured national league and provide a pathway for athlete development.

Registration for the 2026 Winston Bolus National Basketball League has been extended to April 4, 2026, according to organizers.

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Mr. Parkins will serve as an assistant referee and Mr. Ramprashad as a referee, representing the Territory among match officials from across the Concacaf region.

The Dallas Cup, scheduled from March 29 to April 5, is an international youth football tournament that includes teams competing in multiple age categories, including the Under-19 Super Group. The event also serves as a development platform for referees, offering match assignments alongside coaching, mentorship and evaluation.

The British Virgin Islands Football Association said the selection reflects ongoing efforts to develop officiating standards locally and provides exposure to international competition.

BVIFA President Avanell Morton said the appointments recognise the officials’ dedication and professionalism and noted that such opportunities contribute to strengthening refereeing within the Territory.

Both officials are expected to officiate multiple matches during the tournament while participating in training sessions aimed at improving performance at the regional level.

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The championships, held from March 4 to March 27, brought together primary schools from across the Territory in track and field competition.

Enis Adams Primary School placed second with 270 points, followed closely by Bregado Flax Educational Centre with 269.5 points. Joyce Samuel Primary School finished fourth with 232 points, while Ebenezer Thomas Primary School rounded out the top five with 197 points.

Photos: Francis Lettsome Primary School

Francis Lettsome Primary’s performance included individual division titles in multiple categories. Geanna Gordon won the Under-9 division, Jonathon Gordon claimed the Under-11 division and Cliffon Logan secured the Under-13 division.

The school’s overall result reflected contributions from 34 athletes competing across eight divisions.

The Inter-Primary Athletics Championships are organized annually and serve as a key platform for youth athletics development in the Virgin Islands, bringing together students to compete in sprint, relay and field events.

The latest result extends Francis Lettsome Primary School’s winning streak and maintains its position at the top of primary school athletics in the Territory.

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The CARIFTA Games are scheduled for April 4–6 at the Kirani James Stadium. The delegation includes athletes, coaches and technical officials, including NACAC-appointed referee Rosalind Leonard-Fahie and pole vault official Dezarre Woodley.

Kelly, an Olympian, encouraged the athletes to remain focused on their development. “Your participation in the CARIFTA Games is a starting block to international competitions,” she said, urging athletes to “work hard, train hard and trust the process.”

Hon. De Castro congratulated the team and announced additional government support for athletics, including $100,000 in funding. She also confirmed that the resurfacing of the national track has been approved, with preliminary work expected to begin during the off-season later this year.

Augustine noted that 2026 marks 50 years of the Virgin Islands’ participation in the CARIFTA Games and pointed to the progression of former athletes who have advanced to collegiate and professional levels. He also highlighted the association’s “100 for 100” sponsorship initiative, which encourages community contributions toward athlete development.

The delegation is led by Team Manager Tarika Moses and Head Coach Annabelle Skelton-Malone, with coaches Erwin Telemaque and Winston Potter, and Safeguarding Officer Rhennie Phipps.

The athletes selected to represent Team BVI are:

Under-17 Girls: M’Kenzii Crabbe (100m, 200m, 4x100m), Macayla Logan (100m, 4x100m), Kaeja Creque (400m, 4x100m), Sam’Asia Leonard (200m, 4x100m), T’Keiya Smith (High Jump), Shanai Morgan (4x100m).

Under-20 Girls: Taryn Augustine (100m, 200m, 4x100m), Shannia Johnson (200m, 4x100m), Deneil Clarke (400m, 4x100m), Jah’Kyla Morton (High Jump), Cristal Daly (Long Jump, 4x100m), Shyra Stoutt (Long Jump, 4x100m), Jameila Chambers (100m, 4x100m).

Under-17 Boys: Ty-Rique Charles (100m, 200m), Bryson Walters (High Jump), Caedon Fraites (400m), Audony Gangoo (200m, 4x100m), Ethan James (100m, 4x100m), Shamahni Scatliffe (4x100m).

Under-20 Boys: J’Den Jackson (100m, 200m, 4x100m), Mario Carter (200m, 400m, 4x100m), Othniel Gillings (High Jump, 4x100m), Tiondre Frett (4x100m), Paul Hewlett (Decathlon), Jaheem Lennard-Joseph (100m, 4x100m), Latriel Williams (4x100m), Shaumal Donovan (4x100m).

The CARIFTA Games remain the premier junior track and field competition in the Caribbean, serving as a pathway for athletes to advance to regional and international competition.

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The camp will run daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to participants across the territory. Organizers said the initiative is designed to provide structured training and skill development opportunities for young athletes during the Easter holiday period.

The program will focus on fundamental basketball skills, including ball handling, shooting, and teamwork, while also promoting discipline and physical fitness among participants.

Registration is free, with a deadline of March 30, 2026. Interested parents and guardians can contact Mr. Milton McLean at 542-0555 for additional information and registration details.

The camp forms part of ongoing efforts by local sporting organizations to engage youth in positive activities and strengthen grassroots basketball development in the Virgin Islands.

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Bascombe advanced to the final after winning his preliminary heat on Friday with a time of 11.43 seconds. He improved in the medal round on Saturday, clocking 11.35 seconds to finish third overall.

The regional Masters Championships bring together veteran athletes from across the Americas and the Caribbean, competing in track and field disciplines across multiple age categories. The event is sanctioned by the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) and recognises athletes over 35 years of age.

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The licenses were granted as part of Concacaf’s club licensing program, which establishes minimum standards for club operations and eligibility to compete in regional competitions. The move comes ahead of the start of the 2025 National League, scheduled to begin on Sept. 27.

In addition to licensing, the BVIFA distributed training balls to support the clubs’ preparations for the new season. Association officials said the equipment is intended to strengthen readiness and maintain competitive standards as teams gear up for league play.

The National League is the BVIFA’s top domestic competition, and the newly licensed clubs are expected to participate when matches begin later this month.

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Defreitas, running in the women’s event, placed fifth in her heat with a time of 22.30 seconds, missing out on the top-three automatic qualifying spots needed to advance.

Croal, making his World Championships debut, ran one of the fastest non-qualifying times of the round. He clocked 20.46 seconds to finish fourth in Heat 5 — just 0.03 seconds shy of moving on.

Though the pair did not advance, their performances added to the territory’s continued presence on the international track and field stage.

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The tournament, held from Aug. 28–31 at the Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Squash, brought together competitors from 17 countries across the region. Pease defeated her opponents in the final to secure gold, becoming the U13 Girls champion.

In addition to her Pan Am victory, Pease has earned other regional titles. She won back-to-back golds in the U13 division at the Caribbean Junior Squash Championships and made history in December 2024 by becoming the first BVI player to win the Girls Under-11 category at the Canadian Junior Open.

Pease’s performance at the Pan Am Junior Open placed her ahead of top regional competitors and is being celebrated as a milestone for squash in the Virgin Islands.

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Jaleel Croal has solidified his position among the world’s top 200-metre runners with a national record-setting time of 19.95 seconds, earning him a spot in the global rankings and qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Croal’s qualification places him in a fiercely competitive field that includes Olympic and world medalists such as Noah Lyles, Bryan Levell, Letsile Tebogo and Wayde van Niekerk — a testament to his rise onto the world stage.

Earlier this year at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, Croal earned silver in the 200m with a time of 20.39 seconds, also securing bronze in the 100m earlier in the meet. These performances capped a season in which he broke the BVI national record, signaling his readiness for elite-level competition.

Born in 2003 in Road Town, Croal competes collegiately at the University of South Florida and holds multiple sprint titles and records. His personal bests include 10.13 seconds in the 100m and 20.38 in the 200m, showcasing his rapid improvement across both distances.

The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo run from Sept. 13–21, where Croal will match strides with the fastest men in the sport. His presence in the heats underscores the BVI’s emerging status on the global sprinting scene.

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