We bid farewell to our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Noel Uriah Berley, aka “Maxie” age 90, of Estate Strawberry/Diamond Ruby who departed this world on June 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

A pillar of strength and hard worker, Maxie migrated to St. Croix from Antigua in 1979.  His presence will truly be missed.  He is survived by his loving wife Cassilla “Jean” Berley, sons Barrymore Berley and Jody Berley, daughters Wendy Berley-Davis, Laurie Berley and Sunita Berley. 

He is survived by his only living sibling, the loving, Ida Chatham in Canada.  He is also survived by grandchildren: Shakeel, Le’Darius, Shakira, Shakeema, Yamari, Bry’Nice, Andre, Jeremiah, Shanelle, and Yelena. Great-grandchildren: S’ven, Romero, Gabriel, Miracle, Yasmin, Amarii, and Kaelani.  Son-in-laws: Dennis Davis and Roderick Armstrong, daughter-in-law, Eunice Berley as well as other relatives & friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Gregory B Levett & Son Gwinnett Chapel. Viewing will be at 12 pm followed by the service at 1 pm. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gregory B Levett & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Lawrenceville Georgia.  

The US Virgin Islands Soccer Federation is pleased to announce that its Under-15 Boys National Team will hold a training camp from Thursday, July 3 through Monday, July 7 on St. Croix. This camp will serve as the final local preparation for the 2025 Concacaf Under-15 Boys Championship, scheduled for August 2–10.

The USVI team will compete in Group Stage matches in Aruba against Turks and Caicos Islands and Saint Martin. The camp will include daily training sessions focused on technical development, tactical preparation, and match readiness. Coaching staff will use the camp to finalize the tournament roster and ensure the squad is prepared to represent the Virgin Islands at a high standard.

The Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship is a key regional development tournament designed to provide international experience in a competitive setting. Participation supports the long-term growth of football in the territory by exposing young athletes to higher levels of competition and fostering their development.

USVISF remains committed to supporting youth football development and thanks all local clubs, coaches, parents, and partners for their continued collaboration in preparing the team for international competition.