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 …
Classifieds (November 12, 2020)
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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 …
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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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. …
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 …
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) …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 15, 2020)
Reading A Beaconite was thrilled this week to see the launch of Reading is Fun Week. This year’s theme is “Read to Empower,” promoting the idea that reading gives authority …
Notices (Oct. 22, 2020)
Dawn iZettle Holdings Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1882515 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company …
CLASSIFIEDS (Oct. 22, 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: Sniping at the UK is not the way toward independence
As the Virgin Islands prepares for a constitutional review, Premier Andrew Fahie should stop picking petty fights with the United Kingdom. Instead, he should use diplomacy to lay the groundwork …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 8, 2020)
Public registers poll Last month, the premier announced that the Virgin Islands would join the other overseas territories and crown dependencies in working with the United Kingdom to implement public …
Classifieds (October 15, 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 …
Notices (October 15, 2020)
Lord Capital Opportunity X Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) (BBC NO. 1866768) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208(1) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company was …
EDITORIAL: Public holiday reform an easy win for government
If the government is looking for easy win, a golden opportunity has arisen. Last week, the Public Holidays Review Committee published a list of recommendations that it now plans to …
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