Despite technical glitches during a public opening ceremony on Friday, the BVI Electricity Corporation received 19 applications for pre-qualification for a proposed Caribbean Development Bank funded microgrid project in Paraquita Bay, officials said. “Unfortunately, the virtual public opening was plagued with numerous technical problems which...
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
Q3 incorporations up again
Incorporations soared in the third quarter of 2021, continuing a turnaround that began early last year. More new companies formed in the Virgin Islands in Q3 than in any quarter since 2018. The news of the continued resurgence of incorporations after a disappointing record-low performance...
January 17, 2022
Online system now limited to new work permits
The much-touted online work permit system has gone partially offline again after launching less than six months ago, acting Labour Commissioner Michelle McLean said last month. Effective Dec. 15, the online system, which rolled out in July, stopped accepting renewals and only accepts new work...
January 14, 2022
Top cop details new cold case unit, training programmes and other plans for 2022
Shortly after the end of a year that saw frequent violence and a string of high-profile drug busts, Police Commissioner Mark Collins on Friday congratulated his officers for their hard work and outlined his plans for the new year. While he acknowledged that difficulties lie...
January 13, 2022
35 bird species spotted in Anegada
Birdwatching is easier when you know where to look. Luckily for those on the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Anegada on Jan. 5, Rondel Smith Jr. is an expert. Just off the island’s main road is a small dirt road. It’s unmarked and would...
January 14, 2022
Two missing, likely after boarding boat on New Years Eve
Police are asking the public to help locate Khori Prince, 22, of West End, and Kelvin Turnbull Jr., 20, of Little Dix Hill, who were reported missing on Jan. 4 after they were believed to have boarded a private vessel on Dec. 31, Police Information...
January 13, 2022
Omicron brought new Covid surge
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the Virgin Islands rose yesterday to 1,387, marking the second-largest surge since the pandemic started, according to numbers released by government. Numbers have been steadily increasing since the start of December, health officials said during an emergency update...
January 13, 2022
Dame Janice opens law year for last time
Dame Janice Pereira, who is starting her 10th and final year of serving as chief justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, virtually opened a new law year on Jan. 11 by explaining how two years of operating in a pandemic has transformed the way...
January 12, 2022
Crowley cuts back, but VI safe for now
The maritime shipping giant Crowley has pulled out of parts of the Leeward Islands, but it will continue to serve the Virgin Islands, a company spokesman told the Beacon this week. On Oct. 9, Crowley announced that it would cease shipping to much of the...
January 7, 2022
A warm welcome for an uncertain year
With encouragement from radio host and emcee HBH Da Don, a woman stood at the edge of the stage, held out her arms, and fell back into the crowd. Capping off another year defined by the pandemic and its accompanying uncertainties, the scene at Foxy’s...
January 9, 2022
PAW BVI founder honoured by Queen
Natasha Ruscheinski, founder of the Virgin Islands organisation responsible for sending hundreds of pets to new homes before and during the pandemic, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her contributions to animal welfare as part of the Queen’s New Year Honours List. PAW...
