Censorship fail Since there are no news outlets based in any of the sister islands, a Beaconie jumps on opportunities to report there whenever she can. When she saw a …
November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
CLASSIFIEDS (November 26, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …
November 25, 2020
NOTICES (November 26, 2020)
POCKET WEALTH HOLDINGS LIMITED Company No. 1922946 (the “Company”) (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
November 20, 2020
EDITORIAL: Massive drug bust is a wake-up call
The recent discovery of the largest cocaine stash in the territory’s history is an appalling wake-up call for the Virgin Islands. Clearly, something is very wrong. The drugs — which …
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November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 12, 2020)
Shut out of HOA While covering the Speech from the Throne last week, a Beaconite was politely but firmly asked to leave the House of Assembly session before it even …
November 18, 2020
Notices (November 19, 2020)
We, CAPRICCIO DI MARE LIMITED (acting by its directors and owners Mark Forte and Anton Goldstein) now residing at ABBOTT BUILDING, 196 WATERFRONT DRIVE, ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA do hereby give …
November 18, 2020
Classifieds (November 19, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …
November 16, 2020
EDITORIAL: A new day in the US — and the Caribbean
Change has come to the United States, and as usual this means change has come to the rest of the world as well. The election of Joe Biden and Kamala …
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November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (November 5, 2020)
Reopening response After a Beaconite reported on the latest announcements concerning the protocols for reopening the Virgin Islands’ borders to tourists, the newsroom put together a non-scientific online poll to …
November 10, 2020
Classifieds (November 12, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …
November 10, 2020
Notices (November 12, 2020)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Eustace Freeman dba Pancake Paradise residing at Purcell Estate, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply …
November 10, 2020
EDITORIAL: Government’s silence on stimulus is deafening
At a time when thousands of Virgin Islands residents are unemployed or otherwise struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are disturbed by the government’s failure to adequately account for …
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November 4, 2020
November 4, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 29, 2020)
Exploring A Beaconite had a jampacked weekend of wellness and fun: She attended Dr. Sharlon Lewis’ Wellness Weekend and experienced sailing after months of rules restricting activity on the water. …
November 4, 2020
Notices (November 5, 2020)
Pussers British West Indies Ltd of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, do hereby give notice that it is our intention to apply to the Licensing Magistrate at the next Special Sitting …
November 4, 2020
Classifieds (November 5, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …
November 2, 2020
EDITORIAL: Communication failure marred tourism reopening
Premier Andrew Fahie is right that the territory should proceed slowly and cautiously when restarting tourism, but his government’s abysmal communication surrounding the Dec. 1 reopening has needlessly exacerbated a …
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October 28, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 22, 2020)
VISAR volunteer Since a Beaconite moved to the territory in February 2019, she’s been amazed by the work of Virgin Islands Search and Rescue. For months, she has been …
October 28, 2020
Notices (Oct. 29, 2020)
CarlForce Management Corp. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 1709143 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company is in voluntary …
October 28, 2020
Classifieds (Oct. 29, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistance call …
October 27, 2020
Women’s league slated for Oct. 31
Following the Women’s Festival Cup and the national team training programmes both on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, the BVI Football Association is now preparing to launch its women’s league Oct. …
October 26, 2020
EDITORIAL: Market Square is a good start to remaking the capital
We are delighted that the government is finally remaking the Market Square in Road Town, and we hope that the project heralds the first step of a comprehensive rejuvenation of …
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October 21, 2020
