As the Water and Sewerage Department struggles with leaks and other issues, it has been paying about $27 million to its water suppliers each year even though it makes only …
Man gunned down in broad daylight in Fish Bay becomes fifth violent or unexplained death since February
Deverson Williams, 38, a native of St. Vincent, was shot dead in his car in broad daylight in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon, the latest casualty in a string of at …
Maryland solar contractor brings with him ten years of legal troubles
Though Rob Wallace Jr.’s forthcoming projects in the Virgin Islands present a new opportunity for the Power52 brand, he brings with him more than a decade of legal and …
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With no sealed bids, tender process for Anegada solar was highly unusual
The ritual was familiar to any Virgin Islands journalist. Before awarding a major contract in past years, the BVI Electricity Corporation typically would call a press conference where BVIEC officials …
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The faces of Power52: Multiple entities, one brand
When the three Power52 founders talk publicly about their endeavours, they often refer to their organisation simply as “Power52.” But at least two separate entities have collaborated under the brand …
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BVIEC bypassed VI solar firms for US bidder accused of fraud, debt
After a United States company won a contract last June to build a major solar grid on Anegada, Virgin Islands leaders defended the choice even though it sidelined two local …
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Police encourage special security measures as tool thefts spike for second week in a row
Contractors, foremen and other members of the public are urged to keep a close eye on their tools as tool thefts spiked for the second week in a row, police …
Two charged for loaded gun after a weapon is found in Butu Mountain
Dwight Callwood, 41, and Pia King, 22, both of Butu Mountain, were arrested and charged with keeping an unlicensed firearm after police executing a search warrant found a loaded gun …
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Police and restaurant staff clash over shutdown
When musicians 3G’s took the stage at Sebastian’s on the Beach on Feb. 26 to debut their new single, they performed to a crowd so large that restaurant staff prepared …
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Government announces key high court positions
Three new officials recently have been appointed to the upper echelons of the Virgin Islands legal system, including a new Criminal Division head, a new High Court justice, and a …
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Top law enforcement officers take Covid-19 vaccine
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews and Customs Commissioner Wade Smith sat next to each other while receiving their first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine at Police Headquarters last Thursday morning. Outside, …
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Cops quiet after fourth dead body found this month
On Friday, police recovered the body of Waleid Kachhour from the ocean next to the Sea Cows Bay Community Centre, making him the fourth victim in a string of violent …
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Man charged with carrying unlicensed Glock pistol
Following a spate of recent armed robberies, police charged Dabari Jonique Mercer, 26, of Baughers Bay, with carrying an unlicensed firearm and illegal tinting following a traffic stop on Sunday …
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Ballast Bay man wanted for seized handgun
Police are asking the public to help them locate Ballast Bay resident Shamori “Savage” Callwood, who is wanted in connection with “a number of firearm-related” incidents, they stated last week. …
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Police tight-lipped on Feb. 6 deaths
As of Feb. 10, police had released no further information about the Feb. 6 deaths of Rodney Simmonds Sr. and Andrew Skerritt other than their names and the areas where …
Earl “Bob” Hodge shot and killed in Hannahs Estate home
Earl “Bob” Hodge, who in recent years successfully dodged the United States’ repeated attempts to extradite him on drug-trafficking charges, was shot and killed at his home in Hannahs Estate …
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Customs officers seize $360,060 cash
On Feb. 4, customs officers found $360,060 cash on a boat in the Port Purcell wharf that had arrived from St. Maarten, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith told the Beacon yesterday. …
Pair of robbers abscond with cash and jewellery after robbing two Sea Cows Bay businesses at gunpoint
Two adjoining businesses in Sea Cows Bay were robbed at gunpoint on Jan. 28, and police said the next day they are seeking witnesses who might be able to help …
Record-breaking coke bust shipped away from territory
After some 2.3 tonnes of cocaine was seized from a police officer’s property during a Nov. 6 raid at Balsam Ghut, the confiscated drugs were shipped out of the territory …
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Police warn they will continue to enforce social distancing rules
Police will continue to enforce the territory’s mask and social distancing rules by issuing fines to people and establishments that violate them, they warned on Monday. The rules, as outlined in …
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Government employee denied bail after being charged in 259 kilo coke bust
Devon Bedford, 32, of Harrigan Estate, was denied bail during a virtual Magistrates’ Court hearing on Jan. 29 after being charged in connection with a Jan. 19 police seizure of …
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Virgin Gorda business owner accuses neighbouring shopkeeper of threatening him with an axe
Although they had been friends for years and owned neighbouring businesses in Virgin Gorda, Paget Jarvis and Mohamed Kaddoura found themselves facing off in Magistrates’ Court on Jan. 25, with …
Police record high number of “random” assaults in January
Police have recorded several seemingly “random” assaults this month, they stated in a Tuesday press release. Police Commissioner Michael Matthews expressed his disappointment with these apparently indiscriminate attacks on community …
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Court requires 14-day waiting period for recent arrivals
After completing their mandatory four-day quarantine period, travellers to the Virgin Islands must now wait an additional ten days before appearing at the Magistrates’ Court, Court Manager Annette Williams-Sylvester announced …
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Police record more scooter scooter wrecks and more injuries
Scooters continue to be involved in dangerous traffic accidents in the Virgin Islands, with three of the five wrecks resulting in injuries last week involving the vehicles, police stated on …
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