BVIOC President, Ephraim Penn, and Chef de Mission, Veracruz 2014, Cleave Farrington at the flag raising ceremony for the 22nd CAC Games. Photo: Provided

The 22nd Central American and Caribbean Games’ welcome ceremony for the British Virgin Islands, held jointly with Aruba and Bahamas, took place on November 12, 2014 at the World Trade Center in Veracruz, Mexico.  BVI Olympic Committee President,  Ephraim Penn, and Chef de Mission for the games, Cleave Farrington were in attendance.

Speeches on behalf of the organizing committee of Veracruz were given by representative of the General Director of the Organizing Committee, Lic Carlos de Jesus Sosa Ahumada who welcomed the participating countries. Cleave Farrington spoke on behalf of the BVI and thanked Mr. Sosa Ahumada for his warm hospitality and wished the organisers success with the Games.

The BVI flag was raised following the speeches and signaled the closing of the welcome ceremony. Prior to closing, there was an exchange of gifts between BVI and Veracruz organizing committee.