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April 4, 2018

COMMENTARY — Malawi chronicles continue

By Peter Moll Before Hurricane Irma, I narrated a series of chronicles about my time as a librarian in Malawi. The most recent instalment, which appeared in the Beacon the …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

EDITORIAL — Loan is too crucial to turn down

Legislators were right to pass the Recovery and Development Agency Act, which will enable the territory to obtain a badly needed $400 million-plus loan guarantee from the United Kingdom for …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

Challenging conditions for round Tortola race

“We looked behind us and didn’t see anyone at all, we were pretty far ahead of the fleet,” said David Liddell, co-owner of WOW, the Stealth 14GT catamaran and the …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

Sugar Boys top team in league

On Sunday, the Islanders made it back-to-back wins in the National League after beating One Love, 3-1, in the early game at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Ranalie Cain, unfortunately, …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

Cartoon (March 29, 2018)

by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

Notices (March 29, 2018)

VALUABLE JOY LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1886326 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

Classifieds (March 29, 2018)

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
March 28, 2018

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 29, 2018)

What’s happening? Does your business or organisation have an event coming up? Is so, you can now add it to the calendar on the Beacon’s new website. Just go to …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

‘Gia’ Malone surpasses qualifying Carifta mark

Xiomara “Gia” Malone of Fast Lane Track Club clocked a time of 15.11 seconds in the 100-metre hurdles to surpass Carifta Games qualifying standard of 15.25 seconds at the Brian …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

BVISR ready to set sail

The 47th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival hosted by Nanny Cay will be the first major international event held since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the Virgin Islands last …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

Sea Argo wins first match, ever

On Sunday, Sea Argo and the Islanders took their first three points of the season, while the Sugar Boys cemented their spot as the top team in the BVI Football …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

Classifieds (March 22, 2018)

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

Notices (March 22, 2018)

THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 SUMMIT PROTECTION LIMITED (in VOLUNTARY liquidation) (BBC NO. 1804603) NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204, subsection (1)(b) of …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

Cartoon (March 22, 2018)

by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

EDITORIAL — Possibilities endless in Road Town

At a time when Road Town is steadily rebuilding, the bustling farmers market held Saturday in the Sir Olva Georges Plaza showcased the capital city’s boundless potential. The eveant, which …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2018

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 22, 2018)

Loan guarantee A Beaconite would like to voice agreement with Premier Dr. Orlando Smith’s reasoning for accepting the United Kingdom’s loan guarantee and the conditions that come along with it. …

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by BVI Beacon
March 19, 2018

11 residents become British citizens

Eleven people were registered as British citizens during a March 13 ceremony at Government House. At the event, the residents — who previously had been naturalised as British overseas territories …

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by BVI Beacon
March 14, 2018

Notices (March 15, 2018)

Bundtee Portfolio Limited In Voluntary Liquidation Company No. 1908831 NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with section 204 (b) of the BVI Business Company Act: the aforementioned Company is …

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by BVI Beacon
March 14, 2018

Classifieds (March 15, 2018)

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
March 14, 2018

Cartoon (March 15, 2018)

by BVI Beacon
March 14, 2018

EDITORIAL — Billboard pundits should go public and present their own recovery ideas

The anonymous billboard recently erected in Road Town to criticise the government’s recovery effort was ill advised and lacking in the kind of political maturity that is urgently needed after …

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by BVI Beacon
March 14, 2018

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 15, 2018)

Website launch The Beacon is proud to announce the launch of its new website at bvibeacon.com. The interactive site boasts features including photo galleries and other multimedia, and it allows …

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by BVI Beacon
March 7, 2018

Classifieds (March 8, 2018)

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
March 7, 2018

Cartoon (March 8, 2018)

by BVI Beacon
March 7, 2018

EDITORIAL — Post-Irma, long-promised laws are more urgent than ever

Last week’s Speech from the Throne laid out many laudable goals for the coming legislative session. Unfortunately, however, promises made by the government in past Throne speeches often have not …

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