In a Jan. 27 interview with the Beacon, Governor John Rankin confirmed that there was a Covid-19 outbreak at Her Majesty’s Prison, saying he was “very concerned” about the situation …
February 11, 2022
February 11, 2022
Police work with international partners to keep children safe online
To mark Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, police highlighted their initiatives to help keep Virgin Islands children safe when they spend time online. By working with international partners like the …
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February 11, 2022
75-year-old tourist found dead near Peter Island
A 75-year-old tourist was pronounced dead on Monday after being found unresponsive in the water near Peter Island, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “Initial inquiries suggest that …
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February 11, 2022
BVI Cancer Society rebrand focuses on central mission
Since its inception in the late 1990s, the BVI Cancer Society has been dedicated to supporting residents diagnosed with any kind of cancer. But with some residents mistakenly believing the …
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February 10, 2022
Six-shuttle fleet launches in Road Town
What started as a temporary test run around the holidays a few years ago has turned into a free, regularly scheduled public shuttle service for Road Town. Leaders stepped aboard …
February 10, 2022
West End terminal designs unveiled
Some online commenters celebrated the possibility of soon getting a modern, 12,000- square-foot West End ferry terminal when updates were given at a public meeting on Feb. 6. “This will …
February 9, 2022
The 3 Cs: Governor talks Covid, COI, crime
Managing the pandemic, keeping up with the Commission of Inquiry, and overseeing changes within the public service made for a busy first year in office for Governor John Rankin. Mr. …
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February 7, 2022
Premier pushes for direct US flights
During his annual address to his First District, Premier Andrew Fahie provided updates on initiatives including plans for direct flights to the United States using the existing runway at the …
February 3, 2022
30 migrants found near Kingston
Customs officers detained 30 migrants on Saturday after responding to a report of a suspicious vessel in the Kingstown area, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith said on Tuesday. After returning from …
February 3, 2022
Premier hypes plans for post-Covid recovery
During a Friday press conference, Premier Andrew Fahie rehashed his administration’s policy objectives outlined during the recent Speech from the Throne, emphasising laws and other government plans that he said …
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January 28, 2022
Director of Public Prosecutions struggles to hire new prosecutors
As Director of Public Prosecutions Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit struggles to fill prosecutorial and administrative posts in her office, human resources issues and low salaries continue to deter new recruits, she reportedly …
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January 27, 2022
Teachers trained in distance learning
Thirteen teachers recently received training designed to help them deliver distance education and use information and communications technology during and after the Covid-19 crisis, according to government. The training was …
January 27, 2022
New Elmore Stoutt High School designs unveiled
By August, three new buildings will be erected on the Elmore Stoutt High School campus in Road Town to accommodate senior students who currently attend classes at the former Clarence …
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January 27, 2022
Standing Finance Committee: Relocating Magistrates’ Court would cost $168k
For years, government has promised to construct a new Magistrates’ Court as the first phase of a larger “Halls of Justice” project, after understaffing and inadequate facilities at Johns Hole …
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January 25, 2022
All VI laws to be posted online, AG says
Government is finalising an “accessibility of the laws” scheme that will consolidate Virgin Islands legislation on a website on an ongoing basis, Attorney General Dawn Smith said during the closed-door …
January 24, 2022
2017 gov’t audits promised soon
The Office of the Auditor General has received and reviewed the Treasury Department’s financial statements for 2017 and hoped to have long-delayed audits for that year completed in 2021, Auditor …
January 21, 2022
Fire destroys house and car on Virgin Gorda
Firefighters responded to a blaze at an unoccupied house at Princess Quarters in Virgin Gorda 15 minutes after it was reported on Tuesday night, extinguishing the flames just after midnight …
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January 21, 2022
Six bills introduced during HOA meeting
Six bills were introduced after the Speech from the Throne during the House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday afternoon. First, Premier Andrew Fahie motioned to introduce the first readings of …
January 21, 2022
Input sought for development plan
The Virgin Islands soon will have a roadmap for development until 2036, leaders hope. The government recently released a 233-page draft version of a National Sustainable Development Plan — something …
January 21, 2022
Painkiller Cup held despite Covid
With the water smooth and glassy, conditions were perfect for the 2022 Painkiller Cup, where paddle-boarders raced to win prizes on Saturday. Because of the pandemic, this year’s race was …
January 21, 2022
Speech from the Throne lays out House of Assembly agenda
About a month after the House of Assembly passed a nearly $400 million budget that members said would be used to steer the economic recovery following recent crises, a new …
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January 14, 2022
Top cop details new cold case unit, training programmes and other plans for 2022
Shortly after the end of a year that saw frequent violence and a string of high-profile drug busts, Police Commissioner Mark Collins on Friday congratulated his officers for their hard …
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January 14, 2022
Two missing, likely after boarding boat on New Years Eve
Police are asking the public to help locate Khori Prince, 22, of West End, and Kelvin Turnbull Jr., 20, of Little Dix Hill, who were reported missing on Jan. 4 …
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January 13, 2022
Schools delay opening, stay online
Public schools remain closed for in-person learning at the start of the new semester as cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in the territory. “We started online because of the …
January 13, 2022
35 bird species spotted in Anegada
Birdwatching is easier when you know where to look. Luckily for those on the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Anegada on Jan. 5, Rondel Smith Jr. is an expert. …
