CTL Donates $10,000 to Bvioc
On January 2, 2026 CTL presented a $10,000 donation to the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee at a press conference in Fish Bay. The announcement was attended by BVIOC President Ephraim E. Penn, Mr McMaster and the President of the BVI Athletics Association.
CTL presented a $10,000 donation to the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) at a press conference held at its Fish Bay offices on January 2, 2026. The event brought together representatives from the local sporting community, including BVIOC President Ephraim E. Penn, Mr McMaster and the President of the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA).
The BVIOC is the national umbrella body that governs sports associations in the Virgin Islands and coordinates local participation in regional and international competitions. CTL’s contribution is intended to support the committee’s work in developing athletes, strengthening programmes and helping cover costs associated with training, equipment and travel.
Organisers said further details on how the funds will be allocated will be announced in due course. For BVI residents, private-sector donations such as this provide important supplemental funding at a time when many sporting bodies face tight budgets. Smaller national Olympic committees typically rely on a mix of government support, sponsorships and community donations to prepare athletes for events such as CARIFTA, CAC Games, regional championships and the Olympic cycle.
CTL’s gift underscores a continuing trend of corporate engagement in local sport. BVIOC leaders at the press conference stressed the value of partnerships with businesses and community organisations. While specifics on programme distribution were not disclosed at the event, BVIOC officials said the donation will be used to assist athletes and associations under their remit.
The presence of the BVIAA president highlighted athletics—long a strong area for the Territory—as a key focus for training and competition support. Officials also indicated that more information will be provided in the coming weeks about initiatives supported by the donation, including any targeted athlete scholarships, equipment purchases or travel assistance.
Residents and stakeholders interested in updates can expect announcements from both CTL and the BVIOC as plans are finalised. The donation was welcomed by local sports administrators as a practical demonstration of how private sector contributions can help sustain and grow sporting opportunities for young athletes across the Virgin Islands.
More details to follow as the BVIOC and CTL confirm how the $10,000 will be applied.
Primary source: VINO