"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"
We are pleased that government has started reforming the civil service in keeping with recommendations laid out in the 2012 Job Analysis Project. Moving forward, however, the analysis should be …
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Several media outlets have inexplicably condemned a new law that is expected to make journalists happier, confirming government’s fears about a massive conspiracy designed to tarnish the territory’s good name.
‘Officer Willis’ In a Beaconite’s opinion, one of the lighter-hearted moments of the trial of two men for allegedly failing to declare currency came during Customs officer Darwin Scatliffe’s testimony.
There was great hullabaloo at the establishment of a third political party on March 29. This launch clearly showed that there has been a split in one of the contenders …
Glad to see that the government is gradually catching up with the 21st Century by abolishing the illegitimacy laws, so that children born out of wedlock (as some 60 percent …
I await with great anticipation the results of Necker Island BVI Limited’s application “to use his/her property Virgin Gorda East” as a private cemetery.
I read with dismay the preposterous statement made by Donald De Castro, who has been described as a social commentator in the territory, calling on the chairman of the Festivals …
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While perusing the Beacon’s website in a search of news on the recent plethora of dinghy thefts by rampaging youths, I saw reported in last week’s “Journal” a short announcement …
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If a day is a long time in politics, a week can be a near eternity.
In 1960, Laurance Rockefeller, the owner of the world-famous Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, began the construction of yet another resort on Virgin Gorda. Little Dix Bay Resort was …
Gov’t solves runway dilemma After bids for the airport project exceeded preliminary cost projections by a factor of 10, government has announced a new plan to construct the runway extension …
QEII Park plans are most welcome We are glad that government is once again working to complete the Queen Elizabeth II Park, which we hope will prove to be a …
Trouble in the sky A Beaconite feels incredibly fortunate. Last year he flew from here to Barbados:
Is privatisation the way forward for the Virgin Islands economy? Big government is one of the bogeymen negatively affecting VI commercial and economic progress. The very large size of the …
Seeing a vessel on the rocks is always a sad sight, and it makes you wonder what went wrong. Bad seamanship?
A carnival is a festive season that occurs immediately before Lent, and the main events are usually during February.
Tax evasion fight a global effort Premier Dr. Orlando Smith has deftly walked a fine line in recent days.
When boats collide During the past month a Beaconite has witnessed a two minor boat collisions near Virgin Gorda.
When boats collide During the past month a Beaconite has witnessed a two minor boat collisions near Virgin Gorda.
Tax evasion fight a global effort Premier Dr. Orlando Smith has deftly walked a fine line in recent days.
A carnival is a festive season that occurs immediately before Lent, and the main events are usually during February.
Seeing a vessel on the rocks is always a sad sight, and it makes you wonder what went wrong. Bad seamanship?
Is privatisation the way forward for the Virgin Islands economy? Big government is one of the bogeymen negatively affecting VI commercial and economic progress. The very large size of the …
A message, without a bottle A couple of years ago, I read an article about Clint Buffington, a Kentucky teacher and blogger who visits the Caribbean to hunt for messages …
Charged up On Tuesday, a Beaconite received one of the most useful gifts ever: a solar phone charger.