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2017 hurricanes

December 30, 2024

Peter Island rebirth hailed as big tourism boost

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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by Shaun Connolly
premier and david andel at peter island resort
November 8, 2024

$100m loan deal to focus largely on Irma recovery projects

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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by FREEMAN ROGERS
February 29, 2024

Money laundering report brings threat of ‘grey list’

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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by Shaun Connolly
February 12, 2024

Climate project brings new digital maps

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 …

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by Rushton Skinner
February 12, 2024

Peter Island blames Covid for rebuild delays

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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by Shaun Connolly
November 17, 2023

Government promises to tackle high insurance costs

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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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 16, 2023

Overseas territories ministers meet with UK leaders in London

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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by Rushton Skinner
November 16, 2023

Jost Van Dyke students ferried to Tortola, ministry confirms six days later

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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by Rushton Skinner
September 7, 2023

Six years later, residents remember

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
August 31, 2023

Stage set for new learning centre

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
April 3, 2023

19th social home handed over on Anegada

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. …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 20, 2023

New ESHS buildings open

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
November 10, 2022

VI youth makes history in UK

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
September 9, 2022

Community reflects on passage of Irma

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
September 9, 2022

VI has come a ‘long’ way with recovery, but some still struggling

“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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by Dana Kampa
August 11, 2022

UK loan guarantee off the table

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
December 15, 2021

Government aims for growth in 2022 budget

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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by Dana Kampa
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn holds up a page from the Ministry of Health and Social Development report on budget cuts to social programmes during Tuesday’s debate of the 2022 budget in a virtual House of Assembly sitting. (Screenshot: HOA)
December 15, 2021

Sports complex getting an HVAC upgrade

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
September 2, 2021

Housing issues persist four years post-Irma

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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by Dana Kampa
May 14, 2021

Junior high schools promised in east, west

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
May 7, 2021

Irma survivors still living in VG centre

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
January 21, 2021

Interview: Departing governor reviews tenure

  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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by Dana Kampa
January 14, 2021

Irma housing aid stops taking applications

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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by Dana Kampa
October 1, 2020

Housing project slowed but progressing

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
August 26, 2020

Another contract signed for admin building

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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by Dana Kampa

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