A report published last week by the United States government lists the Virgin Islands
1st female VIslander ordained Episcopal priest
Erminie George has wanted to be a priest from the time she was 17 years old.
Performers share Afro-Cuban culture at HLSCC
Virgin Islands students were introduced to Afro-Cuban music and dance
Young musicians grab the spotlight
It was a red carpet affair on Saturday at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall
Work progresses on VG developments
David Johnson stopped the golf cart he was driving around the grounds of Oil Nut Bay
VI officials attend OCT-EU forum
Communications and Works Minister Julian Fraser is leading the territory’s delegation
Watching the whales go round
The Environmental Association of St. Thomas and St. John held a whale watch Sunday
Police make arrests in burglaries
Police recently have charged seven males with burglary,
HLSCC plans more financial services offerings
An H. Lavity Stoutt Community College initiative to certify students in the financial services
North Sound readies for ‘superyacht’ race
With less than a week before more than two dozen “superyachts”
Asson, Whiley start 5k series with a win
A large field of runners toed the line for the start of the first Blenheim Trust 5k series
Team INTAC leads the way at St. Maarten regattas
Team INTAC returned victorious from St. Maarten on Tuesday after a clean sweep in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Dateline: Paradise (March 10, 2011)
Tortola celebrates water ‘miracle’ Road Town residents were shocked and gratified Monday night by what some have dubbed a modern-day miracle:
Profile: Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas, acting general manager of Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, got started in the boat business more than 30 years ago
Business Briefs (March 10, 2011)
Virgin Islands H. Lavity Stoutt Community College will continue its short course in business communication
Red Cross volunteers, nurses praised
… and kudos to BVI Red Cross workers Ruth Evans, now living in Jacksonville, Florida
Answers offered for CGB problems
What are the problems that plague Cane Garden Bay,
Writer poses several questions
People often ask me to write to the paper about their pet peeves, or other “important” stuff,
Editorial (March 11, 2010)
Women’s day marks 100 This week’s International Women’s Day observance should spur the territory to redouble its efforts to achieve equality for women and men.
Reporter’s Notebook (March 10, 2011)
Happy holiday The Beacon office will be closed for the Commonwealth Day holiday on Monday.
Complaints commish reports on residency process
Immigration isn’t supposed to be easy. Of necessity, governments must first protect their own
Pair shot in Purcell Estate
Two men were shot Tuesday night in Purcell Estate near the Sunrise Bakery,
Kite Jam comes to a close on Necker Island
Sir Richard Branson didn’t get a chance to participate in this year’s Kite Jam,
US warns of visa scams
Fraudulent United States visa schemes are on the rise,
VI leaders’ wives honoured
Four Virgin Islands women were honoured Tuesday afternoon at Maria’s by the Sea