REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 18, 2019)
On a safari For many Virgin Islands residents who aren’t taxi drivers or schoolchildren, safari buses — those massive trucks painted with various themes — can be problematical. They are …
LETTER — Gov’t criticised for undoing predecessors’ climate work
Although among the smallest of Caribbean island states, the Virgin Islands has long been a leader in the region in formulating climate change policy and establishing a governance structure to …
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Classifieds (July 18, 2019)
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 …
Notices (July 18, 2019)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 204 of the BVI Business Company Act. ZRH Nominees (0043) Ltd. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Company No. 294154 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant …
EDITORIAL: Prospect Reef flop is a crying shame
It is embarrassing and disheartening that yet another proposed development at Prospect Reef has fallen through, leaving the resort to crumble further into disrepair 14 years after government purchased it …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 11, 2019)
Sister islands woes A Beaconite had the pleasure of visiting Jost Van Dyke this week for a meeting on disaster preparedness that turned into a town hall style event where …
POEM — Today
Say something kind to someone today. Too soon that someone could pass away, And you’d be left with pain in your heart, Wondering why you didn’t do your part. …
Notices (July 11, 2019)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 203 Of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 Janes Investments Ltd. In Voluntary Liquidation Company No.: 1593814 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant …
Classifieds (July 11, 2019)
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 …
Archers bring home 13 medals from tournament in DR
After three days of shooting, the Virgin Islands archery developmental team brought home 13 medals from a tournament in the Dominican Republic. The archers had one day of official practice …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 4, 2019)
Quiet support The Beacon, like other media outlets, occasionally finds itself embroiled in controversy (the reasons for which are far beyond the scope of this Reporter’s Notebook). When that happens, …
LETTER — Salt Island descendent seeks brother
My name is Maekiaphan Phillips, but my birth name was Marciana Marcola Rivera. My dad was Epifanio B. Rivera. At my dad’s funeral on May 16, 1972, a brother from …
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Notices (July 4, 2019)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 203 Of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 Janes Investments Ltd. In Voluntary Liquidation Company No.: 1593814 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant …
Classifieds (July 4, 2019)
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 …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 4, 2019)
No good deed… A Beaconite who recently bought a car decided it was only fair to pick up hitchhikers as often as possible, given that she certainly hitched her share …
EDITORIAL: Kudos to another class of post-Irma graduates
Congratulations to this year’s graduates, who have overcome challenges that would be unimaginable to most people their age, and to the educators who have helped them along the way during …
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EDITORIAL: Premier should start holding open press conferences
Premier Andrew Fahie should start holding regular press conferences that give journalists a chance ask about topics of their choosing. Though Mr. Fahie occasionally has met with the media about …
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Classifieds (June 27, 2019)
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 …
Notices (June 27, 2019)
EVERGREEN ASSOCIATES LIMITED First Floor Millennium House, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 4RW To The Department of Economic Development COMPANIES (TRANSFER OF DOMICILE) ACT 1998 Application for Consent …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 20, 2019)
‘A miracle’ As a Beaconite waited for a tow truck to come drag her vehicle out of the ditch last week (long story short, wear better sunglasses when driving up …