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Last Update: Mar 13th, 2009 - 16:15:59 |
BVIOC News
Caribbean Games update
TORTOLA – Exactly four months from today is the opening of the Inaugural Caribbean Games in Trinidad & Tobago. The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee will be sending a contingent that includes competitors from both Athletics and Tennis.
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Mar 13, 2009, 16:13
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Russ Penn Selected as Chef de Mission for YOG
TORTOLA – The BVI Olympic Committee has selected Stephanie Russ Penn to serve as Chef de Mission for the Inaugural Youth Olympic Games next year. The Games will be staged in Singapore between August 14 and 26, 2010.
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Feb 19, 2009, 12:12
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BVIOC Selects Chef de Missions for Upcoming Games
TORTOLA – The BVI Olympic Committee has selected four individuals to serve as Chef de Mission in upcoming regional and international games: Cleave Farrington, Guy Malone, Mark Chapman and Xavier “Dag” Samuels.
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Jan 22, 2009, 12:08
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Penn Elected Third BVIOC President
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| BVI Olympic Committee executive committee: L-R; Mark Chapman, Neville "Sheep" Smith, Roy Barry, Dean "Sportsman" Greenaway, Zebalon McLean, Ephraim Penn and Rey O'Neal. Photo>Gordon French |
TORTOLA--Ephraim Penn was elected as the third president of the BVI Olympic Committee in the 28-year history of the organization. Penn—who succeeded founding member Rey O’Neal, who stepped down after being at the helm of the organization for 24 its 28 years—defeated John Lewis, 10-2. The post of 1st Vice President was the keenest contested, with BVI Softball Association president Neville “Sheep” Smith, defeating Lewis 7-5 after a 6-6 first round tie. Lewis had been a member of the committee since 1988. Roy Barry, BVI Volleyball Association Vice President, got the nod for 2nd Vice President, when Cycling Federation President David Thomas withdrew. Treasurer Mark Chapman and Secretary General Dean Greenaway were elected by acclimation. Zebalon McLean became the athlete’s representative by a 10-2 margin over Gloria Fahie. Thomas, who was unopposed, remains as Public Relations Officer.
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Nov 27, 2008, 07:36
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BVIOC Gearing up For New Leadership
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| Hon Elvis Harrigan, right, presents a plaque to BVIOC president Rey O'Neal, during a meeting with federations and associations. The plaque was given by PASO president Mario Vasquez Rana, during the October PASO General Assembly in Acupulco, which Hon. Harrigan attended. Photo>Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway |
TORTOLA—The BVI Olympic Committee is gearing up for major changes in leadership during its November 26 General Assembly, where elections will be held. President and founding member Rey O’Neal–who has been at the helm of the organization for 24 of its 28-year existence is stepping down. He will become the committee’s first immediate past president. The BVIOC executive body will be decided on by its membership during the elections. Nominations for positions on the executive wrapped up on Nov 5. The list of nominees has to be circulated to member federations and associations at least 14 days before elections according to the constitution.
The constitution also states that incumbent members are automatically contesting their positions unless notice is received to the contrary.
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Nov 12, 2008, 09:13
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