September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Sept. 5, 2024)
Good God God must have been late back from his summer holidays, then? Asked previously if the government would complete the Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations for improving governance by the …
September 5, 2024
Notices (Sept. 5, 2024)
2024 PRELIMINARY VOTERS LIST The Office of the Supervisor of Elections wishes to advise the public that the 2024 Preliminary Voters List for the Virgin Islands will be available from …
September 5, 2024
Classifieds (Sept. 5, 2024)
For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate. Water, gas, internet, TV, AC, washer, …
August 29, 2024
EDITORIAL: Public needs answers on giant salary mistake
Like many residents, we are dumbfounded. We cannot even begin to understand how the government’s laudable attempt to update all public officers’ salaries to a “living wage” misfired so badly …
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August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 29, 2024)
‘Bleat’ to pass While riding his motorcycle recently, a Beaconite nearly experienced what would have been a very messy and very painful accident when he almost collided with a goat …
August 29, 2024
Classifieds (Aug. 29, 2024)
For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate. Water, gas, internet, TV, AC, washer, …
August 29, 2024
NOTICES (Aug. 29, 2024)
Strong Power Worldwide Company Limited (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 2135197 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1) (b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company …
August 23, 2024
EDITORIAL: Ernesto’s outages lasted too long
With the worst of this year’s hurricane season yet to come, Tropical Storm Ernesto brought many lessons when it passed over the Virgin Islands in the middle of last week. …
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August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
NOTICES (Aug. 22, 2024)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 203 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 SOLARIS OVERSEAS LTD. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1395255 Notice is hereby given pursuant …
August 22, 2024
CLASSIFIEDS (Aug. 22, 2024)
Real estate Fantastic 5.2 parcel of land in Carrot Bay for sale – $550,000 firm. Mount Sage 2336B parcel 341. Interested parties call or WhatsApp (284) 546-2438. For Sale: 2 …
August 22, 2024
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 22, 2024)
Axe-tivities Seemingly out of nowhere, axe throwing has become a popular bar activity in the past few years. A Beaconite remembers first seeing the phenomenon and wondering if it is …
August 20, 2024
EDITORIAL: Opposition should stop resisting COI reforms
For decades, successive Virgin Islands governments have shamelessly wasted the public’s money by awarding pork-barrel contracts to cronies and other unqualified bidders. Last month, a divided House of Assembly barely …
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August 15, 2024
CLASSIFIEDS (August 15, 2024)
For rent Unfurnished Studio Apartment located in Nottingham Estate, East End, Tortola is available for rent. Asking price: $600.00 monthly. Persons interested may call 544-8361/442-7769. Real estate Fantastic 5.2 parcel …
August 15, 2024
Notices (Aug. 15, 2024)
Business Companies Act, 2004 FORMATIN LIMITED BVI COMPANY NUMBER 1468550 Voluntary Liquidation Notice is hereby given that FORMATIN LIMITED, has been dissolved and has been struck from the Register of …
August 15, 2024
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 15, 2024)
Bank crank Jean-Paul Sartre was wrong. The legendary French existentialist philosopher found lasting fame with his observation that “Hell is other people.” Clearly, Mr. Sartre had never experienced the horrors …
August 1, 2024
EDITORIAL: 70th Festival is a time to celebrate and reflect
During this August Emancipation Festival, there is much to celebrate. Most importantly, of course, today marks 190 years since emancipation. This year also commemorates 70 years of Festival, an annual …
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August 1, 2024
Cops tight-lipped on weekend shootings
One man was killed and another seriously wounded in separate weekend shootings that officials described as unrelated. Police, however, have provided few details. Jareem Todman, 34, was shot multiple times …
August 1, 2024
Classifieds (August 1, 2024)
FOR RENT Unfurnished Studio Apartment located in Nottingham Estate, East End, Tortola is available for rent. Asking price: $600.00 monthly. Persons interested may call 544-8361/442-7769. Semi-furnished One bedroom apartment for …
August 1, 2024
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 1, 2024)
Festival schedule Because of the August Emancipation Festival holiday, the Beacon won’t publish a print edition next Thursday. Advertising and editorial deadlines will return to normal for the Aug. 15 …
August 1, 2024
NOTICES (Aug. 1, 2024)
MANFORD PROPERTIES (BVI) LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. (178199) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204, subsection (1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company …
July 29, 2024
EDITORIAL: Minimum wage needs more regular review
The government’s decision to increase the minimum wage from $6 to $8.50 per hour at the end of November is an important step in the right direction. But for too …
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July 25, 2024
NOTICES (July 25, 2024)
Torino Investments Holdings Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1925526 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company …