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The reopening of Peter Island Resort shows that the tourism industry in the Virgin Islands is returning to its “former glory,” according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The resort, which …
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After more than a year of promises, the government has signed a $100 million loan deal to develop critical infrastructure including several recovery projects that have been stalled for lack …
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A major international report released Monday raises serious concerns about the territory’s ability to deal with money laundering and other financial crime, leading one expert to warn that “red lights” …
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For decades, the National Parks Trust has researched and monitored the Virgin Islands’ natural environment as part of its efforts to manage the territory’s 21 protected parks and identify potential …
The Covid-19 pandemic was to blame for the four-year delay in reopening Peter Island Resort, operators told the Beacon. The upmarket tourist property has been shuttered since sustaining heavy damage …
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As natural disasters caused by climate change drive up insurance prices here and abroad, the government is planning a raft of measures to ease the burden in the Virgin Islands, …
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The United Kingdom’s planned overseas territory strategy, public company registers, and other topics were on the agenda this week in London when OT leaders met with senior UK officials at …
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Students from Jost Van Dyke Primary School began attending class on Tortola last week as the school building on their home island is apparently no longer fit for education. After …
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The past six years have dealt some serious blows to the Virgin Islands community as residents worked to rebuild from hurricanes Irma and Maria, then had to deal with the …
As the sixth anniversary of hurricanes Irma and Maria nears, the students at Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre will return to class at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in …
Carlton Benners and his caretaker received the keys to a new home in The Settlement, Anegada as part of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, government announced last week. …
A new school semester is starting in an exciting way for students at Elmore Stoutt High School as they become the first to attend class at newly opened buildings on …
Youths from across the United Kingdom overseas territories were invited to appear before a special sitting of the UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons on Nov. 4 to …
Amid rain and wind that lasted much of the week, leaders and other community members reflected on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma, with a largely virtual remembrance of how …
“I would say we have a lot to be proud of,” Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a recent press conference when asked about the upcoming fifth anniversary of …
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Several recovery projects are far behind schedule as the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma approaches, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a Aug. 8 press conference that the …
Two contrasting pictures of the territory’s economic future emerged during the budget debate this week in the House of Assembly. Government legislators described 2021 as a successful year despite the …
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A breath of fresh air is coming to the Multi-purpose Sports Complex with the pending installation of a new HVAC system, but that may not be the only change coming …
When Covid-19 hit early last year, many Virgin Islands residents were still living in homes that had not been fully repaired from the damage they sustained during hurricanes Irma and …
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Several updates to school infrastructure are coming soon, according to Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “We need more schools,” Dr. Wheatley put it bluntly while debating a bill concerning …
Continue reading “Junior high schools promised in east, west”
Construction is under way at some of the territory’s hurricane-damaged community centres, with an eye toward reviving activities that can take place as the world recovers from the pandemic, Health …
After arriving just 16 days before Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in 2017, Governor Gus Jaspert has since been largely focused on the territory’s recovery and the Covid-19 …
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Though the government’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme was allocated a $9 million boost in May under the umbrella of a Covid-19 pandemic stimulus package funded mostly by the Social Security …
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Though the Covid-19 pandemic slowed work on government’s planned housing complex in Joes Hill, construction is still on track to be completed within the planned three-and-a-half years from when the …
Repair work will accelerate at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex following the signing of a contract to install impact-resistant windows and doors, officials said last week, adding that plans …
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