Last week former Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering announced his intention to contest an at-large seat in next year’s general election. During a rally last Thursday at The Stickett in …
September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022
Walk and vigil held for Alzheimer’s
More than 50 people attended an annual march and candlelight vigil hosted by the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association on Friday evening as part of its observance of World Alzheimer’s Month. …
September 29, 2022
Loans worth $50 million sought for recovery
The government is seeking at least $50 million in new loans to fund hurricane recovery projects, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a press conference on Friday. “I’m hopeful …
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September 23, 2022
Three statutory bodies get new leadership
The boards overseeing three statutory bodies have been replaced in recent weeks, bringing new leadership to the BVI Ports Authority, the BVI Airports Authority, and the BVI Tourist Board, according …
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September 23, 2022
Recovery and Development Agency hosts procurement workshop
During a procurement workshop hosted by the Recovery and Development Agency on Tuesday, RDA CEO Anthony McMaster and other officials explained the procurement process in detail and fielded questions from …
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September 22, 2022
Shelter sought help for dogs during storm
As Tropical Storm Fiona approached the territory on Sept. 14, the Humane Society of the BVI made a plea to residents. “With the storm heading our way, we would like …
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September 22, 2022
Fiona spares Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands braced for the effects of Tropical Storm Fiona from Friday, but the system barely brushed the territory, depositing some five inches of rain as its eye passed …
September 20, 2022
UNICEF funds review of benefit systems
A four-month project funded by UNICEF will review social assistance benefits and grants in the Virgin Islands with an eye toward strengthening such programmes in keeping with the reforms recommended …
September 15, 2022
Queen’s death renews debate; some wrestle with history
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday, debate across Britain’s territories and former colonies has intensified longstanding criticism of the monarchy’s history of overseas exploitation — and complicated …
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September 15, 2022
A royal farewell: Virgin Islands mourns the Queen
In the Road Town park named for Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday at age 96, government officials and other residents gathered on Friday afternoon to commemorate the late …
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September 14, 2022
Commission of Inquiry supporting documents now public
More than 11,000 pages of supporting documents that Governor John Rankin received with the Commission of Inquiry report on April 4 were posted last week on government’s website — more …
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September 8, 2022
Virgin Islands’ known Covid cases drop to 12
As of Tuesday, there were 12 known active Covid-19 cases in the territory with no hospitalisations, according to the government’s most recent Covid-19 dashboard. Prior to that, the dashboard reported …
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September 8, 2022
Earl brushes Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains
Heavy rains, flooding and inter- mittent squalls hit the territory on Monday and Tuesday as Tropical Storm Earl passed to the north. “There were damages,” Jasen Penn, director of the …
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September 5, 2022
Recovery and Development Agency boss fields questions about recovery process
Recovery and Development Agency CEO Anthony McMaster answered the Beacon’s questions about his agency’s progress with the recovery on Aug. 21. This interview was conducted, condensed and edited by Zarrin …
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September 5, 2022
Five years after Irma: Private sector leaves goverment far behind
To understand the Virgin Islands’ recovery five years after Hurricane Irma, consider Sopers Hole. The bay — which was devastated by the storm, with yachts turned topsy-turvy and buildings ripped …
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September 2, 2022
Virgin Islands had 23 Covid cases as of Monday
As of Monday, there were 23 active Covid-19 cases known in the territory, according to a government dashboard released that day. Before that, government said in its most recent update …
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September 2, 2022
House of Assembly approves $12.6 million in spending variations
After spending nearly seven hours in closed-door committee on Tuesday, the House of Assembly unanimously passed a motion approving a schedule of additional provisions, freeing up almost $12.6 million in …
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August 26, 2022
Virgin Islands to host vaccine drive
A vaccination drive will be held on Saturday and Sunday and again next weekend at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, the BVI Health Services Authority announced on Friday. “The …
August 18, 2022
Governor gets second Covid booster
Governor John Rankin has received his second booster shot at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, government announced Friday. Mr. Rankin encouraged other residents to get vaccinated, noting that the …
August 18, 2022
Festival report promised in weeks
Following August Emancipation Festival events held for the first time in three years, Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee Chairman Dirk Walters said that the organisation is already drafting a …
August 12, 2022
HOA okays extending duty relief
Among other business completed on Tuesday, the House of Assembly signed off on government’s plan to extend an import-duty reduction by three months, and it green-lighted regulations that give more …
August 11, 2022
House of Assembly tackles water woes with new bill
The House of Assembly is currently debating a bill that would create a new statutory body for water and sewerage, and most legislators expressed overwhelming support for the plan before …
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August 11, 2022
Governor: Commission of Inquiry reforms still on track
Despite a few delays in recent weeks, Governor John Rankin said yesterday that he has “no major concerns” with the government’s progress toward its commitment to implement a series of …
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August 11, 2022
Carrot Bay celebrates culture
It was a hot day last Friday, but that didn’t stop crowds of people from partaking in races and enjoying other events during the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta. Plenty of …
August 6, 2022
Emancipation Service held on August Sunday
Within the first two lines of the territorial song — “out of the huts of history’s pain, our ancestors bled and died” — lie a commemoration, one that was celebrated …
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