Social workers visited schools last week as part of outreach activities conducted by the Social Development Department.
March 29, 2011
March 28, 2011
Expo showcases VI jobs
On Saturday afternoon, Rhoda Joseph sat under a tent at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, filling out job applications.
March 28, 2011
Guv says no to Biwater contract inquiry
Governor Boyd McCleary will not form a commission of inquiry into government’s contract with United Kingdom-based Biwater as requested by petitioners last August, he said in a written response to …
March 28, 2011
Boy dies after scooter accident
A 15-year-old boy from West End died this morning following a scooter accident on the Beef Island Public Road, police said.
March 25, 2011
Youths urge energy conservation
Some Virgin Islands youths are asking residents to turn off their non-essential lighting
March 25, 2011
Boat show starts at The Moorings
Prospective buyers milled around the docks of The Moorings’ Wickhams Cay II facility today,
March 25, 2011
Penn sentence set for Thursday
A sentencing hearing was conducted Friday in High Court for Andre Penn,
March 24, 2011
Cline to contest District 2
Improving the Second District’s education, businesses, environment and infrastructure
March 24, 2011
Willock challenges gov’t investigation
A High Court judge has granted Julian Willock leave to challenge the legality of a government investigation of his actions — and today she is hearing his case in court.
March 23, 2011
VG 5k run boast largest turnout this series
The third race of the Dive BVI 5k series continued on Virgin Gorda last Saturday with its largest turnout
March 23, 2011
Belonger-status hurdles recounted
The experience of “Mr T.” — who, according to the complaints commissioner, tried unsuccessfully for 30 years to obtain residency here
March 23, 2011
High school student’s essay praised
I have been coming to the Virgin Islands for more than 30 years and have kept my sailboat,
March 23, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (March 24, 2011)
Re: Application for gov’t contract Dear Government: Please consider my application for a lucrative government contract.
March 23, 2011
Editorial (March 24, 2011)
Time to get guns under control The recent spate of shootings and armed robberies underscores the need for the Virgin Islands to take serious measures to combat gun crime.
March 23, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (March 24, 2011)
JVD safari A Beaconite went on assignment looking for plant life on Jost Van Dyke this week,
March 23, 2011
Profile: Julia Howe
Ms. Howe opened her store Mother N Me on March 12, catering to expectant mothers.
March 23, 2011
Business Briefs (March 24, 2011)
Virgin Islands The Marina, a 1,159-passenger cruise ship, made its inaugural visit to the territory last week,
March 23, 2011
EIA released for Nanny Cay expansion
A study assessing a $30 million proposal for the Nanny Cay Marina found
March 23, 2011
VI holds place in finance centre ranking
The Virgin Islands maintained its 40th place ranking in a biannual list of 75 global financial centres,
March 23, 2011
18 primary schools compete in championships
Education officer for early childhood education Jerelyn Callwood was busy handing out hundreds of medals
March 23, 2011
Soulful show at HLSCC
It was an “old-school party” on Saturday at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College auditorium when Nicole Jackson
March 23, 2011
Lennard named Ms. Gorgeous
On Saturday evening at the Virgin Gorda Catholic Community Centre, residents gathered to watch as five ladies competed for the title of Miss Gorgeous 2011.
March 23, 2011
‘Superyachts’ race in North Sound
More than 20 “superyachts” cruised in to North Sound last week for an event
March 23, 2011
Youths urge VI to conserve water
Steps as simple as turning off the tap while you brush your teeth
March 23, 2011
Sex assault reported at Prospect Reef
A sexual assault was reported to have taken place at Prospect Reef