BVI Gateway A Beaconite applauds the government’s move to eliminate arrival testing and quarantine for vaccinated travellers. However, she has observed that one of the major sources of frustration for …
COMMENTARY — Cops criticised for armed arrest over money owed to the court
Twice on Tortola, my vehicle and I have been stopped by armed human beings with guns drawn. The first time I was with my 20-year-old child. It was over a …
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24 become British overseas territory citizens
Twenty-four people recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty on May 27 to complete the process of becoming British overseas territory citizens of the Virgin Islands. Governor John …
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EDITORIAL: Unfair stimulus sidelined the unemployed
More evidence has surfaced in recent weeks suggesting that government’s taxpayer-funded economic stimulus package was grossly unfair to thousands of residents who lost their jobs during the pandemic. The unemployment …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 10, 2021)
Happy birthday, Beacon The BVI Beacon turned 37 on Monday. The newspaper’s first issue — a 12-page black-and-white edition — was published on June 7, 1984 after being composed on …
Notices (June 10, 2021)
RAINDROPS OVERSEAS INC. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1517022 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
CLASSIFIEDS (June 10, 2021)
For rent Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at Nottingham Estate. Contact Mr. Rhymer 443-9938 or 545-6623 Two (2) bedrooms apartment located at Horse Path. Call …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 3, 2021)
Redacted On Monday, the Commission of Inquiry posted a redacted transcript of its May 5 hearing with BVI Airports Authority Chairman Bevis Sylvester. However, because the unredacted transcript previously had …
Notices (June 3, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ALBATROS FINANCE CORP. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) ALBATROS FINANCE …
Classifieds (June 3, 2021)
For rent Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at Nottingham Estate. Contact Mr. Rhymer 443-9938 or 545-6623 Two Bedrooms apartment for rent located in Rouge’s Bay. …
EDITORIAL: Government must respond fully to COI requests
After the Commission of Inquiry was announced in January, Premier Andrew Fahie and other leaders promised that the government would assist investigators by providing requested information as transparently as possible. …
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EDITORIAL: Governance bills a test of leaders’ promises
Kudos to the House of Assembly for making steady progress in recent weeks on a raft of legislation designed to improve governance in the territory. We hope to see all …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 27, 2021)
Museum hop On Saturday, a Beaconite climbed aboard a safari bus in Road Town that whisked him away to several Tortola museums, none of which he had seen before. The …
Classifieds (May 27, 2021)
For rent Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Fahie Hill; includes water, satellite TV. $1,500 monthly. Call 542-2100 Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at …
Notices (May 27, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 JACAYS HOLDINGS LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) JACAYS HOLDINGS …
BVI Airways’ $10m claim flops, but gov’t still chasing $7.2m
After receiving $7.2 million in taxpayer money to launch a commercial airline that never got off the ground, BVI Airways partners took the government to arbitration in 2019 in an …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 20, 2021)
HOA transparency A Beaconite was troubled by a quote from opposition member Julian Fraser during a House of Assembly sitting last week. When debating a bill to update supplementary …
Notices (May 20, 2021)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Egbert Wheatley residing at The Settlement, Anegada, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to the Licensing Magistrate at the Special …
Classifieds (May 20, 2021)
For rent Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Fahie Hill; includes water, satellite TV. $1,500 monthly. Call 542-2100 Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at …
EDITORIAL: Prepare now for hurricanes
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an active year. The Virgin Islands must prepare now, especially given that storms have been coming early …
Fire station repairs on schedule, Rymer says
Work on the Road Town Fire Headquarters under a $332,000 contract issued on March 2 is on target to be completed by July, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister …
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