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June 13, 2022

Hurricane season brings first named storm

Hurricane season began last week, bringing with it the first named storm of the year. The system that became Tropical Storm Alex on Sunday killed three people in Cuba, flooded …

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June 13, 2022

14 trained in search and rescue

The Virgin Islands is a step closer to establishing a Rescue Coordination Centre after 14 members of the territory’s search-and-rescue response teams received five days of training last month. The …

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April 1, 2022

Department of Disaster Management touts weather stations

The Virgin Islands’ network of 24 weather monitoring stations helps support preparedness in the short and long term, Department of Disaster Management acting Director Jasen Penn said last week as …

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April 1, 2022

Virgin Islands poet to rep territory at Commonwealth Games

Virgin Islands poet Anika Christopher has been chosen to represent the territory at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Ms. Christopher’s selection by the event’s organisers has made the …

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January 27, 2022

Teachers trained in distance learning

Thirteen teachers recently received training designed to help them deliver distance education and use information and communications technology during and after the Covid-19 crisis, according to government. The training was …

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January 7, 2022

Two honoured by UWI alum group

Educator and author Dr. Patricia Turnbull and Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services Dr. Domnick Frazer each have been awarded The University of the West Indies Alumni Association BVI Pelican …

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January 7, 2022

VI-UNDP agreement extended into 2023

The extension of an agreement between the Virgin Islands and the United Nations Development Programme will see the territory receive support for sustainable development, the Covid-19 recovery, the blue economy …

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December 9, 2021

19 residents with disabilities honoured

Nineteen people with disabilities or other special needs received certificates on Friday for completing various activities as part of the Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network. The award ceremony was …

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November 8, 2021

Contract awarded for Anegada shelter repairs

Lawrence Wheatley Construction recently received a $475,611 contract to repair the Emile E. Dunlop Community Centre in Anegada, which was damaged more than four years ago in Hurricane Irma, government …

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September 18, 2021

19-year-old female pilot stops in VI

The Virgin Islands this month welcomed 19-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport as she continued her mission to become the youngest woman to fly solo …

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September 18, 2021

Roadwork underway in Long Trench

Construction work is underway on a section of the Johnsons Ghut road, which is expected to be reduced to one lane for about four months while the project in ongoing, …

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September 6, 2021

Penn: Illegal entrants nabbed on Beef Island

Nine Haitians were apprehended on Beef Island after illegally entering the territory, according to Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn. The arrests came after a motor vessel circling the island on …

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September 6, 2021

Man fined $10k for quarantine breach

A man received a $10,000 ticket last Thursday for breaching quarantine after he violated a mandatory order to remain at home until today, police said the day they issued the …

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September 6, 2021

Police warn VI of rash of thefts from cars, farms

Police warned this week about recent thefts from purses and wallets left on the seats of unsecured vehicles. In two recent incidents, $700 was stolen from a wallet and $1,000 …

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July 12, 2021

8 days given to register for income support

On July 2, government announced that residents experiencing economic hardship during the pandemic had eight days to register online for assistance under a temporary cash transfer initiative. Registration closed Friday …

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June 18, 2021

27 more naturalised at government House

In the second naturalisation ceremony in two weeks, 27 people became the newest group of British overseas territory citizens in the Virgin Islands after taking the oath to complete the …

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June 18, 2021

Government warns of surge in ciguatera poisoning

The Ministry of Health and Social Development warned last Thursday about a surge in ciguatera fish poisoning within the previous three weeks. National Epidemiologist Harmony Massiah said ciguatera is mainly …

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June 7, 2021

Virgin Islands rep leads talk on Caribbean sustainability

The Virgin Islands was represented during a May 21 virtual regional workshop organised by the United Nations system in the Caribbean to support preparation of the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development …

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May 15, 2021

Premier slams fake news

Premier Andrew Fahie on Monday condemned a fake news article he said has been circulating via social media under the headline “Financial inspection: Andrew Fahie risks 10 years in prison …

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April 22, 2021

Envoy shares Virgin Islands’ ideas on reopening

A Virgin Islands representative recently shared the government’s ideas for safely reopening an island economy with political leaders, industry executives, civil society representatives and other stakeholders in the Pacific. Special …

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April 22, 2021

Virgin Islands shares Irma lessons with United Nations partners

A Virgin Islands representative recently shared the lessons of Hurricane Irma with delegates from the United Nations and other agencies from across the region. Patlian Johnson, recovery and development cooperation …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 15, 2021

Busy hurricane season predicted

The Atlantic Hurricane Season will start on June 1, and weather researchers at the Colorado State University are warning that this year will likely bring above-average storm activity. The school’s …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 15, 2021

Jost Van Dyke clinic to get solar power

The Recovery and Development Agency recently awarded a $65,500 contract to Amandla Engineering to supply and install a solar facility at the Jost Van Dyke Clinic by the end of …

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April 14, 2021

EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports could help jump-start tourism

As the Virgin Islands reopens its seaports to international arrivals this week, leaders should expedite plans for a system designed to ease entry requirements for anyone who has been vaccinated. …

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March 31, 2021

Premier: Covid set back UN development goals

The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed many Caribbean islands’ progress toward meeting the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Premier Andrew Fahie said last week while chairing a virtual regional meeting. …

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