From starfruit to soursop, guava to guinep, coconut to callaloo,
February 11, 2011
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 …
August 10, 2008
Public spending cuts announced
Government has announced plans to alter the spending habits of the public service in an attempt to shrink costs that account for 78 percent of the territory’s operational expenditure. The …
August 10, 2008
Driver in court over fatal crash
The trial of Mr. James, who is accused of reckless driving and causing death by reckless driving, began in High Court yesterday. Mr. James has denied the charges. Senior …
August 10, 2008
Editorial: Prepare now for hurricanes
Weather experts are predicting a busy year, with as many as 14 hurricanes. Of those, between three and seven are predicted to be Category Three or larger. Fortunately, the VI …
August 10, 2008
Former AG fires back at premier
after it was widely reported that he used the podium at a public meeting in East End earlier this month to harshly criticise her work in office. Ms. Quartey vacated …
August 10, 2008
MPs defend OFCs in debate
Three United Kingdom parliamentarians hashed out the usefulness of offshore finance centres in a Westminster Hall debate last week, during which a ranking UK Treasury officer praised the Virgin Islands’ …
August 10, 2008
Editorial: Remembering emancipation
As the territory celebrates the August Emancipation Festival with pageantry, parades and performances, residents should take time to remember the reason for the season. On Aug. 1, 1834, the Emancipation …
August 10, 2008
DR man busted with $66k in bag
A Dominican Republic man who illegally entered the territory with a bag containing $66,000 was sentenced on Monday to six months in prison. Eddy Medina Baez, 42, pleaded guilty Monday …
August 10, 2008
Opposition calls for a Biwater inquiry
Opposition member Dr. Kedrick Pickering (R–D7) called for a public inquiry.into the government’s relationship with Biwater on Monday night’s National Democratic Party radio programme. The move came one week after …
August 10, 2008
Festival opens with cultural celebration
A little before 8 p.m. the smoke was already coming from vendors’ grills, the scent of frying fish filled the air and music was playing. Children headed off smiling …
