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 …
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.
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.
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.”
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 …
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.
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …