The pandemic recovery and climate change were among the topics on the agenda as Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley represented the territory at the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference …
HLSCC now a Fulbright host
A visiting scholar will teach next year at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, which on Friday announced its membership in the Fulbright Awards Programme administered by the United Kingdom …
Virgin Gorda library now back open
The Virgin Gorda Public Library re-opened on June 28 after an extended closure following hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, government announced on June 29. However, no information was provided …
Turnbull speaks at United Nations conference in Portugal
The Virgin Islands will do its part to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Turnbull pledged last week during a speech …
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Resident wanted for questioning in killing
Police yesterday asked for the public’s help in locating Arien Fahie, 26, who they said is wanted for questioning in the June 21 shooting death of Corey Butler near Scatliffe …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 7, 2022)
Roadside service During the recent roadworks in Fish Bay, a Beaconite noticed a refreshing example of excellent customer service. Twice, he drove up to the site from the Road Town …
Notices (July 7, 2022)
BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 Atlanna Group Ltd. (the “Company”) a BVI Business Company BVI Company N° 2009843 NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 204(1)(b) …
CLASSIFIEDS (July 7, 2022)
For rent Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp 543-2427 for viewing today. Short /Long term: Nightly, …
EDITORIAL: Reform detractors should put up or shut up
Make no mistake: The people of the Virgin Islands are fed up. For decades, they have watched their elected leaders waste taxpayer money, reward cronies, shun transparency, and otherwise break …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 30, 2022)
No rapid tests When returning to the Virgin Islands from St. Kitts this week, a Beaconite opted to get her Covid-19 rapid test upon arrival since government announced recently that …
CLASSIFIEDS (June 30, 2022)
For rent Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp 543-2427 for viewing today. Short /Long term: Nightly, …
Notices (June 30, 2022)
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. GLENGARY OVERSEAS LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 598464 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection 3 of the …
EDITORIAL: It’s time to stop flushing raw sewage into the ocean
In 1974, when the Virgin Islands’ population was less than 11,000, the government’s annual agenda included a national sewage treatment plant that would help eliminate the need to flush Tortola’s …
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EDITORIAL: Coming reports and audits must be published quickly
We applaud the specific deadlines in the reform proposal agreed this month by the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom governments. The targets are ambitious, but they represent exactly the sort …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 23, 2022)
Flower On her next hike, a Beaconite will keep her eye out for the highly endangered Marrón bacora, a 10-foot-tall flowering shrub that produces purple-and-yellow flowers. Why? Tortola is one …
Notices (June 23, 2022)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 KENLING GROUP S.A. BVI Company N° 1854313 (the “Company”) a BVI Business Company NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section …
Classifieds (June 23, 2022)
For rent Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp 543-2427 for viewing today. Short /Long term: Nightly, …
KATS to host boating camp
Virgin Islands students have a chance to learn about boating next month — for free. Throughout July, the youth programme Kids and the Sea will host four one-week summer camps …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 16, 2022)
Court of public opinion While former Premier Andrew Fahie’s release from custody on bond is covered in this issue of the Beacon and has been reported by other Virgin Islands …
NOTICES (June 16, 2022)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 REDFLOWER GROUP LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) REDFLOWER …
CLASSIFIEDS (June 16, 2022)
For rent 2- Two bedrooms apartment for rent located in Nottingham Esatete. Great views of surrounding areas. One at $1100 and the other at $750. Call 499-8424 for viewing. Spacious …
EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands democracy has dodged a bullet — for now
This democracy dodged a bullet on June 8. Kudos to Virgin Islands and United Kingdom leaders for mapping a route to comprehensive governance reform without resorting immediately to a partial …
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