Team BVI FIRST Global

A robot called Artemis In the information technology room at Elmore Stoutt High School, the air buzzed with concentration. Small screws, wheels and metal shafts lay scattered across a long table where five students worked on a machine about the size of a toddler. “Try the spacer there,” said Denae Scatliffe-Chalwell

We will be LIVE tonight on Public Eye at 6:00 PM! 🎉

Tune in as we highlight our incredible achievements at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge!

Catch us live on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ page as we share our journey, challenges and success at this prestigious global event.

Join us for this special broadcast! 📺

Celebrating Our Incredible Mentors! 🇻🇬💙

Behind every great team are great mentors — and for Team BVI, that’s Mr Andre Roberts and Mrs Caren Cuffy-Jules! 🌟

Their unwavering dedication, guidance and belief in us have been the driving force behind our success at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama. From long hours of preparation, strategy sessions to encouraging every team member to push beyond their limits — they have led us with heart, patience and passion.

We are beyond grateful for their leadership and belief in what’s possible. Thank you for helping us shine on the global stage! 🌍

✈️🇻🇬 Travel Day: Heading Home! 🇻🇬✈️

After an unforgettable week at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, we are officially on our way back home!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us!

Next stop: Home! 🇻🇬🇻🇬🇻🇬

🌍🤖 Team BVI Final Ranking Update! 🤖🌍

After three days of intense and exciting ranking matches at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025, we are thrilled to announce that Team BVI has achieved a final rank of 42 out of 181 countries! 🇻🇬💪

This remarkable achievement makes us the highest-ranked team in the OECS, third in the entire Caribbean and third among Overseas Territories!

This milestone marks incredible progress for our team — from 143rd in 2023, to 111th in 2024 and now 42nd in 2025!

We couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of our mentors, sponsors, families and the entire VI community. Thank you for cheering us on every step of the way!

🇻🇬🤖 Ranking Match 354 Update! 🤖🇻🇬

In our final ranking match, Team BVI formed the Blue Alliance alongside Team Ghana🇬🇭 and Team Germany🇩🇪. We faced off against the Red Alliance — Team Tajikistan (TJK)🇹🇯, Team Yemen🇾🇪 and Team Palestine🇵🇸.

At the end of the match, the score was 81–66 in favour of our alliance!

We now await our final ranking position to see if we advance to the quarterfinals scheduled for later today. 🌍🔥

🌍🤖 Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🤖🌍

Team BVI – FIRST Global extend heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors, The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Harneys and NAGICO Insurances, for their generous support in making our participation in the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama possible!

Your investment has opened doors for us to explore innovation, on a global platform.

Because of your commitment, our team continues to learn, grow and inspire as we showcase our creativity and potential.

Thank you for believing in us and empowering the next generation of innovators!

🌍🤖 Ranking Match 307 Update! 🤖🌍

In Ranking Match 307, Team BVI joined forces with Team Madagascar 🇲🇬 and Team Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 to form the Blue Alliance! Together, we faced off against the Red Alliance — Team Morocco 🇲🇦, Team Benin 🇧🇯 and Team Argentina 🇦🇷.

It was a close and exciting match that kept the crowd on edge, with the final score 50–55 in favor of the Red Alliance. 🔥

We’re proud of our team’s performance and teamwork on the field! 💪

Up next — Ranking Match 354 at 12:35 p.m. (AST). Keep cheering us on! 🇻🇬

🤖 Team BVI Ranking Matches – Saturday 1st November! 🤖

It’s another exciting day here at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025 in Panama! 🇵🇦✨

We will take the field in two ranking matches today as we aim to climb the leaderboard:

🔹 Ranking Match 307 – 10:50 a.m. (AST)
🔹 Ranking Match 354 – 12:35 p.m. (AST)

We’re ready to give it our all alongside our alliances! 💪🇻🇬

We’re beyond excited to share that Team BVI is currently ranked 30th out of 181 teams in this year’s FIRST Global Challenge!

This incredible milestone reflects the teamwork, determination, and passion our students have poured into every match so far.

We hit the field again tomorrow in Ranking Match 307 at 10:50 a.m. (AST) — continue cheering us on as we represent the Virgin Islands with pride here in Panama! 🌍🔥