Podcast On Friday, the Beacon launched a podcast, “The Wave.” The first episode, which was posted on the Beacon’s Facebook page, featured a recap of 2020’s biggest articles from each …
Notices (Feb. 4, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ALM Legal Alliance Ltd. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: …
Classifieds (Feb. 4, 2021)
For rent Furnished 2 beds/ 1 bath apartment near Nanny Cay, 15 mins to Road Town, 5 mins from Supermarkets. Open living, dining, and kitchen area with free water. Terrific …
EDITORIAL: Inquiry will need a tightly focused strategy
With a monumental task to complete in only six months, the commission of inquiry must devise a tightly focused strategy for shining its powerful spotlight into the dark corners of …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (January 28, 2021)
Inquiry poll Elected leaders have criticised the United Kingdom corruption inquiry in recent days, but a Beacon poll suggests that the probe has very strong support in the community. The …
Notices (January 28, 2020)
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. Salsal Holdings Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1629027 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection (3) of …
Classifieds (January 28, 2020)
For rent Furnished 2 beds/ 1 bath apartment near Nanny Cay, 15 mins to Road Town, 5 mins from Supermarkets. Open living, dining, and kitchen area with free water. Terrific …
EDITORIAL: Unfortunately, the corruption inquiry is needed
Monday was a dark day for the Virgin Islands, with the United Kingdom flexing its colonial muscle and announcing a wide-ranging corruption inquiry in the territory. However, we are sad …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Jan. 14, 2021)
Housing hiatus A Beaconite found it somewhat shocking when government announced retroactively this month that the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme was no longer accepting applicants as of November because …
NOTICES (January 21, 2021)
WENCHENG HOLDINGS LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 1979574 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company is in voluntary …
Classifieds (January 21, 2021)
For rent SEEKING A MALE ROOMMATE: Seeking a responsible male roommate to share a semi furnished two-bedroom apartment. Bedroom has a private bath and balcony. Location is at Palestina Tortola. …
EDITORIAL: Public holiday reforms a cause for celebration
Kudos to the government for finally reforming the territory’s public holidays to better accord with the Virgin Islands’ own history and culture. The changes unveiled last month are comprehensive and …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Jan. 7, 2021)
Gateway glitches For the first time in two years, a Beaconite has family visiting her from overseas, and she has been using the BVI Gateway application and learning about the …
NOTICES (January 14, 2020)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator Pursuant to Section 204 of the BVI Business Company Act, 2004. KWAN & HON INTERNATIONAL CORP. Company Number: 525337 (the “Company”) NOTICE is hereby …
CLASSIFIEDS (January 14, 2021)
For rent Efficient apartment for rent located at Lambert, Stevens Estate. Contact Ms. Chalwell by WhatsApp at 17863525151. SEEKING A MALE ROOMMATE: Seeking a responsible male roommate to share a …
EDITORIAL: A better 2021? Here’s how.
Following the struggles of the past year, we know we’re not alone in wishing for a much brighter 2021. The following is our list of a few ways to help …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (December 17, 2020)
19 calls A Beaconite has already complained on this page about the government’s “Customer Care Service Centre,” which in May replaced the former system of switchboard operators who were …
NOTICES (January 7, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 QUINTANA PROPERTIES LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) QUINTANA PROPERTIES …
CLASSIFIEDS (January 7, 2021)
For rent Spacious unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom available at Belle Vue. Contact 343-0745 for more information. Serious inquires only. Efficient apartment for rent located at Lambert, Stevens Estate. Contact …
Old Government House to reopen soon
The first floor of the Old Government House Museum is ready to reopen to the public following three years of renovations carried out after the building sustained extensive damage in …
National Parks Trust launches eco-atlas
As the culmination of a project that started in 2002, the National Parks Trust launched its first environmental atlas during a ceremony at Government House. “This initiative will help us …