Call me Ishmael This weekend, I was invited to sail in the Spring Regatta aboard Veritas, a 1962 ketch competing in the Classics Division.
April 7, 2011
April 7, 2011
Mauritius seen as example for the VI
This perennial observer has been reading an article about the beautiful island of Mauritius,
April 7, 2011
Culture and heritage contrasted
In a quest to understand what constitutes national identity, I had a very interesting conversation the other day about culture and heritage.
April 7, 2011
Beacon editorial draws fire from reader
The editorial in last week’s Beacon regarding the tragic death of a young scooter rider showed me that this newspaper
April 7, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (April 7, 2011)
Edited out A Beacon photographer was fortunate enough to get a ride in a helicopter
April 7, 2011
Editorial (April 7, 2011)
Questions linger about Biwater contract We are disappointed that Governor Boyd McCleary decided against calling an inquiry
March 31, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (March 31, 2011)
Interrupted This week’s column is about — whoops: Hold on a second. I just received a news alert.
March 31, 2011
Concern voiced over insensitivity
I would just like to voice my concern about something I observed at the community open-air meeting that was hosted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on March 21 …
March 31, 2011
VI politics scrutinised closely
There is a new preacher — sorry, I mean parliamentary candidate — in town.
March 31, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (March 31, 2011)
Goodbye, BBC Caribbean One Beaconite woke up on Friday morning, turned on the radio and was disappointed to hear the news
March 31, 2011
Editorial (March 31, 2011)
Time to review scooter safety Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the 15-year-old who died after in a tragic scooter accident over the weekend.
March 23, 2011
Belonger-status hurdles recounted
The experience of “Mr T.” — who, according to the complaints commissioner, tried unsuccessfully for 30 years to obtain residency here
March 23, 2011
High school student’s essay praised
I have been coming to the Virgin Islands for more than 30 years and have kept my sailboat,
March 23, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (March 24, 2011)
Re: Application for gov’t contract Dear Government: Please consider my application for a lucrative government contract.
March 23, 2011
Editorial (March 24, 2011)
Time to get guns under control The recent spate of shootings and armed robberies underscores the need for the Virgin Islands to take serious measures to combat gun crime.
March 23, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (March 24, 2011)
JVD safari A Beaconite went on assignment looking for plant life on Jost Van Dyke this week,
March 17, 2011
Student explains how to bring tourists
Jhaved, a student at Agape Total Life Academy, was the territory’s junior division finalist
March 17, 2011
High schooler suggests tourism ideas
Ms. Wheatley, a student at St. George’s Secondary School, was the territory’s senior division finalist in the recent Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association essay contest.
March 17, 2011
Reporter’s Notebook (March 17, 2011)
New website change The Beacon recently has received a few inquiries from concerned readers wondering why the newspaper’s website hasn’t been updated.
March 17, 2011
Editorial (March 17, 2011)
FCO letter investigation should be made public Now that Governor Boyd McCleary has announced an investigation into a recently leaked letter
March 17, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (March 17, 2011)
VI puts US on ‘most annoying’ list The Virgin Islands has placed the United States on its list of “The Most Annoying Countries of All Time.”
March 10, 2011
Dateline: Paradise (March 10, 2011)
Tortola celebrates water ‘miracle’ Road Town residents were shocked and gratified Monday night by what some have dubbed a modern-day miracle:
March 10, 2011
Red Cross volunteers, nurses praised
… and kudos to BVI Red Cross workers Ruth Evans, now living in Jacksonville, Florida
March 10, 2011
Answers offered for CGB problems
What are the problems that plague Cane Garden Bay,
March 10, 2011
Writer poses several questions
People often ask me to write to the paper about their pet peeves, or other “important” stuff,