The end is in sight. As an exceedingly difficult year winds down, we hope the Virgin Islands will use this holiday season to reflect on the lessons of 2020 while …
Sailors to compete in Boxing Day regatta
The Loyal West End Yacht Club will host the North Sound Boxing Day Regatta on December 26-28 for the first time. The three-day pursuit regatta will start Saturday in Road …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (DEC. 10, 2020)
Holiday schedule With somewhat less-than-heavy hearts, Beaconites are reminding readers and advertisers that this edition is the last Beacon of 2020. Advertising and editorial deadlines will be as usual for …
Notices (Dec. 17, 2020)
MATERNELLE HOLDINGS LTD. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1876106 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is in …
CLASSIFIEDS (December 17, 2020)
For rent New attractive office/commercial space available immediately in Road Town. Centrally located, near everything. Units range in size from 700+ to 800+ sq. ft. Call 441-0896 / 345-0234 …
EDITORIAL: Legislature’s 70th is a time to reflect on the way forward
In November 1950 the Virgin Islands held its first general election in nearly half a century, choosing the members of the soon-to-be-restored Legislative Council in accordance with a constitution adopted …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (December 3, 2020)
Follow the money A Beaconite is no stranger to covering budget meetings, including those of student clubs, port districts, and capital cities. But last month was her first introduction to …
Notices (December 10, 2020)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Michael Thomas now residing at Slaney Hill, Tortola, British Virgin Islands and doing business as Clarence Thomas Ltd Belle’s Café do hereby give notice that …
Classifieds (December 10, 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) …
EDITORIAL: As borders reopen, better safe than sorry
In recent weeks, there has been much debate about the border reopening that got under way last week, but now everyone must work together to achieve success as tourism returns. …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 26, 2020)
Library launch Saturday was a very special day for one Beaconite, as it marked the official launch of the Turtle Dove Library. Several moments from the grand opening will stick …
Notices (Dec. 3, 2020)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ERZULIE ENTERPRISES LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) Erzulie …
Classifieds (Dec. 3, 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) …
EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands should celebrate culture every month
This Culture and Tourism Month has been a great success, and we hope that such celebrations will continue and expand into a long-term renaissance of Virgin Islands heritage. Events held …
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Lady Wolues too much for Panthers
The Wolues women’s football club picked up a win in the BVI Football Association’s Women’s Futsal League after overcoming an early deficit against the Panthers on Saturday at Cedar International …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (November 19, 2020)
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 …
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) …
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 …
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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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 …