Private sector steps up to support BVIOC’s roster of elite athletes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More private sector businesses and individuals have committed their support to the BVI Olympic Committee’s (BVIOC) roster of elite athletes as they look ahead to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

National Bank of the Virgin Islands ($5,000), The Guana Fund ($3000), Republic Bank ($2,500), BDO ($2,500), Scrub Island Resort and Smiths Gore (each at $1000) pledged their support to the Tahesia Harrigan-Scott Elite Athlete Scholarship (THSEAS) fund over the last few weeks.

This is according to the BVIOC in a press release today, April 17, 2024.

Inspiring ‘future Olympians’

In presenting the cheque from the National Bank of the Virgin Islands to BVIOC and Commonwealth Games Association President, Ephraim E. Penn on Thursday, April 11, Mrs Joy N. Penn, the bank’s CEO said, “We are delighted to join as a bronze sponsor of the Tahesia Harrigan-Scott Elite Athlete Scholarship Programme.

“NBVI firmly believes in supporting community initiatives that foster the nation's development and progress. Athletes representing our country at the highest level not only excel as incredible ambassadors but also inspire future Olympians. We eagerly anticipate cheering on our champions at the Paris Olympics and celebrating their future successes.