This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 6. A House of Assembly sitting has been officially rescheduled after concerns were raised last week over alleged violations …
Premier promotes VI amidst Brexit
This week Premier Dr. Orlando Smith led a delegation to the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London, where he planned to emphasise the importance of the Virgin Islands within the …
Incinerator down as officials wait for report
After a fire broke out at the Pockwood Pond incinerator facility last week, officials are still waiting for a final report about damage to the machinery and what necessary repairs …
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Progressive Virgin Islands Movement to launch Friday
The breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, led by recently ousted Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton, is officially launching tomorrow. But even before the launch, the new political party …
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VIP picks four at-large candidates
On Saturday four at-large candidates were chosen to represent the Virgin Islands Party in the upcoming general election. The VIP’s 76-member congress selected Sharie De Castro, owner of Write to …
Father found guilty of incest with daughter
A 43-year-old man was found guilty of incest on Monday after allegedly forcing his teenage daughter to have sex with him in 2015. The jury reached a verdict of eight …
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$766k contract awarded for VG police barracks
More than a year after the police barracks on Virgin Gorda were heavily damaged during Hurricane Irma, the Recovery and Development Agency has handed out a roughly $766,000 contract to …
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No answers one year after double murder
On Nov. 22, 2017, Franklin Penn Jr. and 11-year-old Trinity Moses Thomas were shot to death while driving down a public road in West End. A year later, detectives still …
$200 million Norman Island project moves forward
Last Thursday, government officially signed a development agreement with Dr. Henry Jarecki to begin plans for a roughly $200 million project on Norman Island, which is expected to span at …
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‘Illegal’ House of Assembly sitting adjourned
Despite a packed legislative agenda, a House of Assembly sitting was adjourned on Tuesday after concerns were raised about various technical “violations” in how the session was scheduled and held. …
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In their Words: Eddie Young
After Hurricane Irma, Mr. Young has worked both for his father’s business on Virgin Gorda — Young’s Maintenance Services — and as a bartender at the Coconut Lounge in the …
FSC gives women financial advice
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 22. At a “Money Matters” discussion last Thursday, almost any topic relating to women and finance was fair game. …
Cracks deepen within NDP government
The National Democratic Party government continued to splinter over the past week as three elected members left the party, including a minister and junior minister who were fired from their …
Green energy scores big win
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 15. Long-delayed renewable energy regulations took effect at the start of this month, lifting a major obstacle that had …
UK’s OT director hopes for ‘rapid progress’ on recovery
Ben Merrick, director of the overseas territories in the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visited the Virgin Islands last week. Over the course of three days, Mr. Merrick had …
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Kalik Aaron found not guilty of attempted murder
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 15. After a weeklong trial, a nine-member jury found Kalik Aaron not guilty of attempted murder, reaching a verdict …
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Keno Allen given 12 years for robbery, assault
Keno Allen was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Monday morning for attacking a woman in an alleyway in 2012. In handing down her decision, Justice Ann-Marie Smith called …
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VI marks 100 years since World War I
Dr. Robert Wright knows what it means to be a soldier. “When I say soldier, I’m not talking about gender,” he said. “I’m not talking about whatever branch of service …
Willy T told to move again; owners ‘in limbo’
Only about six months after it settled into its new home off Peter Island, the iconic Willy T floating restaurant and bar is being asked to move yet again, according …
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After months of questions, basic details given about one Irma fund
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 1. A few days after Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands last September, the BVI Tourist Board launched an …
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Questions about Irma donations still unanswered
In spite of a promise made more than two weeks ago, Premier’s Office officials have not provided any further information about an incomplete list detailing $16 million worth of hurricane …
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HOA passes recovery plan
On Tuesday night, legislators unanimously passed the latest iteration of the “Recovery to Development Plan” in the House of Assembly. Before the official adoption of the plan — which government …
Norwegian makes triumphant return
Thousands of visitors arrived in the territory aboard the Norwegian Getaway last Thursday, marking the first time the cruise line has returned to the Virgin Islands since Hurricane Irma more …
Two shot dead on Monday
Two men were shot to death on Tortola on Monday, police reported. Tyrone Thomas, 30, of Greenland, was killed during the early hours of Monday morning in Brady Ghut, East …
Press conference on vague donations list delayed
Earlier this month, officials released a spreadsheet listing limited information about more than $16 million worth of donations that government received after Hurricane Irma. In response, the Beacon asked government …
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