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On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2016: Pier park launches with fanfare”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2014: NHI launches to mixed reactions”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2016: New hospital dedicated”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2010: Quake rocks Haiti”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2006: Telecom Bill passed”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2005: Record revenue expected in 2006”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2002: New airport opened”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2001: Financial Act passes LEGCO”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2000: Constitutional changes approved”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1999: Looking back at 1949”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1994: O’Neal steps down”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1993: New college campus opened”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1990: 500% increase in cruise tourists”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. Written by James Harris, …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1988: Panama’s loss is BVI’s gain”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. Written by Rick Bruner, …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1987: Government plans to take the Baths”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. Written by Edith Dotson, …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1986: Governor dissolves LEGCO”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1985: LEGCO gets 1985 $21 million budget”
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below originally …
Continue reading “FROM THE ARCHIVES, 1984: BVI pins its hopes on tax haven bill”
Much has changed in the 40 years since The BVI Beacon was born in a small wooden house on Main Street in Road Town. But one thing that has not …
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: From us to you, 40 years later”