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May 25, 2023

Trio of Virgin Island nurses honoured

Three Virgin Islands nurses were honoured this month as part of activities held in observance of International Nurses Day. Marla Alvarez and Pam Edwards received the Excellence in Nursing Award, …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 25, 2023

North Sound Clinic re-opens

The North Sound Clinic in Virgin Gorda sustained extensive damage during the passage of Hurricane Irma in 2017, but it is now repaired, refurbished and back in business with the …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 25, 2023

Snorkeller dies near Norman Island

A 56-year-old American tourist died suddenly on Sunday morning in the area of Norman Island, police said Tuesday. Initial investigations show that Virginia native Carrol Gilbert III was snorkelling with …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 25, 2023

Virgin Gorda man dies after Anegada boat wreck

A 28-year-old Virgin Gorda man died of injuries sustained on May 17 when a 17-foot speedboat collided with a dock in Anegada, police said. Bakimba George, 28, of The Valley, …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

From Dubai to Panama

Last week was a busy one for BVI Finance. Over the course of five days, the agency attended two events on opposite sides of the world as part of its …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Incorporations rose slightly in Q3 2022

Incorporations increased slightly in the third quarter of 2022 over Q2, but they fell well short of the corresponding quarter in 2021, according to a quarterly report from the Financial …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Facilities unit upgraded to become department

The former Facilities Management Unit has been upgraded to a “full-fledged department” as part of the ongoing Public Service Transformation Programme, government announced this month. Communications and Works Minister Kye …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Territory repped at United Nations forums

Representatives from the Virgin Islands attended recent United Nations forums on sustainable development and climate change as part of efforts to prepare for the implementation of the territory’s new National …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Health care review is now under way

Consultations are under way as part of a review designed to assess and improve the territory’s primary health care system, according to government. To carry out the exercise, the Ministry …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Student charged for gun, ammo

The police Armed Response Team recently charged an 18-year-old high school student with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, police said last Thursday. Brandon Benjamin, of Belle Vue, was …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 20, 2023

Students taught to ‘fight the bite’

Search and destroy. That was the message environmental health officers delivered to students last week as part of efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites in the territory, according to government. …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 18, 2023

Census to start next month

After more than three years of delays, the 2023 Population and Housing Census will get under way on June 15 with the aim of completion in December, the Central Statistics …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 12, 2023

Survey to assess election process

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is asking voters to take a survey to provide feedback on the execution of the general election last month. The 13-question survey is …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 12, 2023

Cops seize 9 scooters

The Road Policing Unit collaborated with officers from other units in recent days to crack down on scooter riders who disturb residents by forming noisy, illegal motorcades, particularly on the …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 12, 2023

500 kilos of suspected coke seized in boat chase

Two men have been charged following a boat chase early Tuesday morning that ended on Beef Island with the seizure of a speedboat and more than 500 kilograms of suspected …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 12, 2023

Virgin Islands delegation attends education forum

Education challenges, disruptions and changes are among the topics to be addressed by a Virgin Islands delegation attending the 2023 Education World Forum in London, according to government. The group …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 9, 2023

Cops host East End businesses

As part of ongoing efforts to forge closer relationships with residents, community police officers in East End and Long Look organised a drive to give local businesses a place to …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 6, 2023

Senior month kicks off with service, hiking

Hiking, painting and an open house are among the activities ongoing during the 34th annual Senior Citizens Month, which kicked off Monday with a service at the Road Town Methodist …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

Six Atlantic hurricanes predicted this year

Around 13 named storms, including six hurricanes, are likely to form this year during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to recent predictions by meteorologist Dr. Philip Klotzbach of the Tropical …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

District councils coming soon to territory

The Cabinet recently approved the formation of district councils to help advance the development of communities across the territory, government announced Saturday. As a next step following the April 5 …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

Cabinet approves culture policy

In a move designed to protect and develop the territory’s culture, the Cabinet recently approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy 2023 to 2028, government announced Saturday. …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 27, 2023

Rules eased for paying lawyers from frozen assets

Following the implementation of wide-ranging new sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Governor John Rankin has been swamped with requests for the licence needed to use frozen …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 27, 2023

BVIIAC ‘incubation period’ extended

The BVI International Arbitration Centre opened its doors in 2016, and it was supposed to become financially independent after being financed and overseen by the Financial Services Commission for a …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 16, 2023

Government pushes back against child abuse

A fence-and-gate-decorating competition and a run/walk event are among the activities planned in April for the territory’s 20th observance of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, according to government. “All …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 13, 2023

RATED Programme trains 45

Forty-five people were trained recently as part of the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development Programme, government announced. The RATED Programme — which is designed to promote career development — …

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