The Virgin Islands government signed agreements with the governments of Portugal and Germany last week,
October 20, 2010
October 20, 2010
Businesses count losses after floods
Last week’s flooding was supposed to have sent thousands of government and private sector workers home.
October 20, 2010
Business Briefs
Virgin Islands The assets of the bankrupt Innovative Communications Corporation were transferred
October 20, 2010
Poem: Break the Silence!
With swollen lips they were unable to conceal
October 20, 2010
Letter: VI sinking under garbage
Thanks, Beaconites, for publishing two great pieces last week. In a commentary, Mike Burrill stressed the need to move to alternative energy sources.
October 20, 2010
Reporter’s Notebook
Gone but not forgotten On Monday, a Beaconite was preparing to leave the office for the day when she received a phone call that made her very sad.
October 20, 2010
Editorial
Get ready for elections The Virgin Islands should start preparing now for next year’s elections, which may prove to be among the most important in the territory’s history.
October 20, 2010
Interline Regatta starts season
The 39th annual Interline Regatta wrapped up on Tuesday at The Moorings after representatives from various airlines raced around the Virgin Islands during the five-day event.
October 20, 2010
Football league kicks off with 9 teams
The BVI National Football League continued last weekend with several matches at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
October 20, 2010
VI observes World Food Day
“Grow your own food; they are good for you. Drink your bush tea, eat your vegetables; they are good for you,” 4- and 5-year-olds from Paradise Preschool sang on Friday …
October 20, 2010
WSD gets new truck
The Water and Sewerage Department recently purchased a new vehicle that officials said will help expand the department’s capacity.
October 20, 2010
Speech from the Throne set for today
Governor Boyd McCleary is to deliver his first Speech from the Throne today at the first sitting of the fourth session of the first House of Assembly.
October 20, 2010
State of emergency revoked
The decision came two days after Opposition Leader Dr. Orlando Smith criticised the continuance of the designation, saying it sent the wrong message to visitors who may want to visit …
October 20, 2010
U.P’s owner gets more time to clean up
A magistrate gave Elton Leonard, the owner of U.P.’s Cineplex and Bobby’s Supermarket, two more months to comply with government orders to clean up the ghuts adjacent to both businesses.
October 20, 2010
Swimming teacher named ‘unsung hero’
As Annie Gardner’s contributions to the territory were being recounted, all she could do was wipe away the tears that flowed from her eyes.
October 20, 2010
Magistrate asked to recuse herself
Two lawyers defending five men accused of cocaine smuggling asked a magistrate to recuse herself Monday, alleging that her actions caused the “appearance of bias.”
October 20, 2010
Bank robbery case goes to jury
Are Oran Jones and Craig Stoddard guilty of playing a part in robbing the National Bank of the Virgin Islands, shooting two customers and escaping with $56,000, or are they …
October 20, 2010
New tender dock
The completion of a new tender dock and renovated cruise ship pier at Wickhams Cay I gave government something to celebrate this week.
October 20, 2010
Govt breaks silence on Labour Code
Two weeks after the official launch of the new Labour Code, government officials made their first public TV appearance to discuss a little about what the monumental legislation will mean …
April 28, 2010
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August 10, 2008
Navy ship visits VI
By NGOVOU GYANG ngyang@bvibeacon.com The Royal Navy warship HMS Manchester arrived on Monday for a four-day visit as part of its mission to support the United Kingdom overseas territories …
