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March 18, 2019

New government holds prayer service for hundreds

Elected officials took seats at the back of the Praise and Thanksgiving Service held by the newly appointed government on March 6 at the Cyril B. Romney Pier Park. “It …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
The Virgin Islands Party cabinet kneel while receiving prayers and blessings during the Praise and Thanksgiving Service on March 6 at the Cyril B. Romney Pier Park
March 17, 2019

Virgin Islands Sloop Foundation launches in Nanny Cay

When Jamel Davies was a child, he watched his uncle build a Virgin Islands sloop. He didn’t know he would be restoring the same boat 20 years later, eager to …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Three young women are restoring historical sloops - a cause supported by the newly launched Virgin Islands Sloop Foundation.
March 17, 2019

Two more charged in “Snoopy” murder

Three men were brought to the Magistrates’Court on Friday charged with the murder of Devern “Snoopy” Stanley, whose decomposed body was found in Rogues Bay on July 28, 2016. Dakheme …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 14, 2019

VIP running Hodge-Smith in by-election

At the first sitting of the House of Assembly on Tuesday, an empty seat marked the absence of former National Democratic party Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool, who resigned last …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 14, 2019

Willock appointed Speaker of the House

Julian Willock has a controversial past. He was dismissed from the public service in 2012 following allegations of impropriety, he was briefly imprisoned in 2016 after he allegedly missed scheduled …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 14, 2019

HOA sworn in at first sitting

Legislators across parties called for unity and collaboration on Tuesday as all 13 members of the House of Assembly and Speaker Julian Willock were sworn in at the first HOA …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
Speaker of the House Julian Willock
March 12, 2019

Shore fix in Cane unlikely to last, experts say

About a month ago, excavations began along the beach in the north end of Cane Garden Bay as part of a government project designed to protect a shoreline that slips …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Cane gabion baskets
March 8, 2019

‘Wacky’ hair, debate and bingo at 2019 Police Week

Three ladies came to slay at the Royal Virgins Police Force Talent Show on Sunday night, showing off their wacky hairdos. Constables Karina Brea, Germma Williams and Tresan Sharpe competed …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 8, 2019

D-2 and D-6 candidates dropped recount requests

Carnel Clyne and John Samuel, Virgin Islands Party candidates for the Second and Sixth districts, respectively, both said they requested recounts after the Feb. 25 election but then opted not …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 8, 2019

Residents go ‘back to basics ’ to honour Stoutt

Residents of the Virgin Islands went “back to basics” at the Cappoons Bay cemetery on Monday, donning territorial dress for the 24th official celebration of the birthday of H. Lavity …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 8, 2019

Witness testifies against three cops; claims $10k missing in one search

In a trial that has been ongoing since January, former Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officer Michael Isles testified last week against three other officers with his account of a …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 7, 2019

Voters have high expectations for new government

The feverish campaigns of recent weeks included promises that ranged from practical to outlandish. And now voters have high expectations for the newly elected Virgin Islands Party government. “We need …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
March 7, 2019

Outrage spreads through social media over heightened BVIAA fees

In a notice posted on the government website at 4:58 p.m. Friday, the BVI Airports Authority announced a $30 “airport development fee” that had taken effect the same day. For …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 7, 2019

Vanterpool retires from politics

Mark Vanterpool announced his retirement from his 20-year career in politics on Tuesday, just eight days after winning the Fourth District seat for the National Democratic Party. Now a by-election …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 7, 2019

Walwyn blames social media and PVIM for NDP loss

Social media and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement were the main reasons for the National Democratic Party’s loss in the Feb. 25 election, according to NDP Chairman Myron Walwyn. At …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 7, 2019

New government reshuffles ministries

During a Friday ceremony held to swear in the new government ministers, Premier Andrew Fahie announced an extensive reshuffling of the previous ministerial portfolios. “I’m an unconventional leader for an …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 7, 2019

Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR

Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
March 5, 2019

What happened: Why the VIP won

This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Feb. 28. As it became clear on Monday evening that the Virgin Islands Party would make up the next government, …

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by Amanda Ulrich
March 5, 2019

Man shot in Little Apple Bay: suspect still on the loose

Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Friday in Little Apple Bay. The police described the suspect as being dressed in all black with a …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 5, 2019

Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for incest with daughter

A 43-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday for committing incest by having sex with his 15-year-old daughter against her will. “It is a detestable offence,” …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 3, 2019

In a first, women win three seats in the House of Assembly

In the final moments of the election on Monday, Sharie de Castro sat hunched over, staring intently at the screen displaying the election results in the Multi-purpose Sports Complex. When …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 1, 2019

What’s next for VIP? A “massive task”

The easy part is over. On Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Fahie (R-D1) was officially sworn in as premier by Governor Gus Jaspert, a day after his party soared to a decisive …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 28, 2019

$876k contracted for road rehab with FDL Consult

In his last public contract signing ceremony as the minister of communications and works, Mark Vanterpool last week inked an $876,250 deal with St. Lucia-based FDL Consult. The firm, he …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 28, 2019

UK report takes aim at belongership, same-sex marriage

A long-awaited report on the United Kingdom’s governance of its overseas territories has stated that belongership systems like the one in the Virgin Islands are wrong and their “discriminatory elements” …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
February 28, 2019

VI makes ‘historic’ transition to ballot scanning

On Monday for the first time in recent memory, voters didn’t have to wait until the early morning to hear all the winners of the general election. By about 10:30 …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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