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 …
September 18, 2021
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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March 21, 2021
Episode 4: Power52
Last June, a Maryland engineer won a $4.6 million contract to build a solar plant on Anegada. Over the course of a six-month investigation, the Beacon learned that he faces …
February 28, 2021
Episode 3: Black History Month
The month of February has been designated in the United States as Black History Month, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t observed here in the Virgin Islands. In this special …
February 25, 2021
Episode 2: Our Interview with Governor John Rankin
Reporter Dana Kampa shared what she discussed during an interview with the new governor of the Virgin Islands, John Rankin.
February 25, 2021
Episode 1: A Look Back at 2020
We’re diving into some of the biggest headlines of 2020 in the Virgin Islands including the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways deal, the largest drug seizure in VI history, the …
February 25, 2021
Shuttle service to end tomorrow
The free park-and-ride service implemented as part of the government’s pandemic stimulus package will end tomorrow after serving 15,479 passengers since it launched last June, government announced this week. The …
February 25, 2021
Tsunami drill set for March 11
As part of efforts to prepare the territory for earthquakes and tsunamis, residents are invited to take part in the regional Caribe Wave exercise on March 11, government announced. Held …
February 8, 2021
College to resume mariner courses
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has received “provisional approval” to schedule Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers courses at its Paraquita Bay campus, the school announced Monday. …
January 30, 2021
Government offers grace period for water service
Government is offering a grace period of three months on water disconnections for customers of the Water and Sewerage Department. Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said the grace …
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January 30, 2021
HLSCC gets $50k solar grant
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to install a solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its Learning Resource Centre building, the school announced …
