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 …
April 4, 2018
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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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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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, …
March 28, 2018
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
March 21, 2018
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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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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
March 14, 2018
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 …
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 …
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 …
March 7, 2018
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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