About two months ago, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn made comments on the radio that seemed to me to suggest that there is racism in the real estate market in …
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May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014
Jury trials under microscope in region
Recently, The BVI Beacon carried a special report about the jury system and an editorial calling for the amendment of certain aspects of the Jury Act 1914. Meanwhile, several prominent …
May 6, 2014
Lost sheep, archives and buried treasure
I must add another question to those I raised in my commentary last week about “cultural icons:” Why are valuable livestock turned into traffic hazards? I also want to clarify …
May 6, 2014
A Mother’s Love
For Janette Legair From the comfort of your womb
April 9, 2014
EDITORIAL — ‘Role profiles’ a positive step, but transparency is critical
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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April 9, 2014
DATELINE: PARADISE — Media’s secret agenda exposed
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.
April 9, 2014
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (APRIL 10, 2014)
‘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.
April 9, 2014
New political party’s prospects weighed
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 …
April 9, 2014
Various issues spark comments, questions
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 …
April 9, 2014
Couple denied approval for VG burial
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.
April 9, 2014
Expat ban proposed for Festival parade called ‘preposterous’
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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April 9, 2014
Writer distressed about man who was set on fire
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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August 15, 2013
Politics: No-confidence motion analysed
If a day is a long time in politics, a week can be a near eternity.
August 15, 2013
‘Spaghetti’ recalls working on resort
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 …
August 15, 2013
Dateline: Paradise (Aug. 15, 2013)
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 …
August 15, 2013
Editorial (Aug. 15, 2013)
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 …
August 15, 2013
Reporter’s Notebook (August 15, 2013)
Trouble in the sky A Beaconite feels incredibly fortunate. Last year he flew from here to Barbados:
June 21, 2013
Privatisation considered for VI
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 …
June 21, 2013
Captain wants tougher salvage rules
Seeing a vessel on the rocks is always a sad sight, and it makes you wonder what went wrong. Bad seamanship?
June 21, 2013
‘Festival’ and ‘carnival’ explained
A carnival is a festive season that occurs immediately before Lent, and the main events are usually during February.
June 21, 2013
Editorial (June 20, 2013)
Tax evasion fight a global effort Premier Dr. Orlando Smith has deftly walked a fine line in recent days.
June 21, 2013
Reporter’s Notebook (June 20, 2013)
When boats collide During the past month a Beaconite has witnessed a two minor boat collisions near Virgin Gorda.
June 19, 2013
Reporter’s Notebook (June 20, 2013)
When boats collide During the past month a Beaconite has witnessed a two minor boat collisions near Virgin Gorda.
June 19, 2013
Editorial (June 20, 2013)
Tax evasion fight a global effort Premier Dr. Orlando Smith has deftly walked a fine line in recent days.
June 19, 2013
‘Festival’ and ‘carnival’ explained
A carnival is a festive season that occurs immediately before Lent, and the main events are usually during February.
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