Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …
Continue reading “Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR”
Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …
Continue reading “Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR”
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Feb. 28. As it became clear on Monday evening that the Virgin Islands Party would make up the next government, …
For the youngest voters in next week’s general election, a coalition government may be an unfamiliar concept. For their entire lives, Virgin Islands politics has been dominated by a two-party …
Continue reading “Potential coalition would be first in 33 years”
After long-time Virgin Islands Party leader Ralph O’Neal retired in 2015, Third District Representative Julian Fraser took the reins. The result was a resounding 11-2 loss to the National Democratic …
Continue reading “Andrew Fahie promises big things from a VIP government”
Progressives United announced its first two at-large candidates on Monday night during a “pep rally” in Sea Cows Bay: Verna Smith and Rajah Smith will both run under the banner …
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Water issues and tourism were at the forefront of the agendas of the two Virgin Islands Party candidates who launched their campaigns over the past week: John Samuel in District …
Continue reading “VIP’s John Samuel, Arlene Smith-Thompson launch in D-3 and D-6”
The Virgin Islands Party is “not in support” of the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lett- some International Airport at this time, according to party Chairman Andrew Fahie. Speaking …
Though most of his fellow candidates are political newcomers, Virgin Islands Party Chairman Andrew Fahie believes his own 20 years as First District representative and the VIP’s storied history set …
Continue reading “Virgin Islands Party emphasises experience”
The estimated cost to complete the Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda is some $900,000, and the facility is expected to be finished in February, according to Health and …
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This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 17. The total cost of the new Peebles Hospital has exceeded $114 million, Health and Social Development Minister Marlon …
The general election could come as late as April 16, but in a campaign meet-and-greet on Saturday on Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands Party Chairman Andrew Fahie (R-D1) predicted that …
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The government will soon invite proposals for rebuilding the Palm Grove Shopping Centre, which was demolished in August after being gutted by Hurricane Irma, according to Premier Dr. Orlando Smith. …
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At-large representative Ronnie Skelton has been appointed opposition leader, replacing First District Representative Andrew Fahie, Governor Gus Jaspert announced Friday. Mr. Jaspert said he received a letter from Mr. Skelton …
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Years ago, nurse Theresa Smith Blyden singlehandedly delivered babies for the entire West End community, including helping save the life of a mother of twins. And on Tuesday, she was …
Continue reading “Reopened clinic renamed for West End midwife Theresa Smith Blyden”
The establishment of the long-delayed Human Rights Commission has been postponed once again. Last week, after debating a bill designed to bring forward the commission, House of Assembly lawmakers broke …
Attorney General Baba Aziz issued a legal opinion on Tuesday backing Speaker of the House Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe’s decision to continue serving in her role despite press reports indicating that she …
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In a long-awaited move to increase government transparency, the first set of weekly Cabinet decisions was released to the public last Thursday. “The publicising of Cabinet decisions marks another milestone …
West End customs and immigration will be temporarily housed in a 20-foot trailer donated this week, according Anthony McMaster, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works. Meanwhile, designs …
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Lawmakers plan to debate and vote on the Human Rights Commissions Act 2018 in the House of Assembly sitting scheduled to begin today. The commission — which is provided for …
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On Monday, the Virgin Islands Party rolled out a partial list of new candidates for the territory’s next general election, including Luce Hodge-Smith, Kye Rymer, John Samuel, Natalio “Sowande Uhuru” …
More than two dozen protesters took to the streets of Road Town on Friday afternoon, demanding “more accountability” and “better money management” from the government of the Virgin Islands. “We …
Continue reading “Marchers demand accountability, transparency from government”
This is the third story in a series on the public company registers amendment passed in the House of Commons on May 1. The first piece looked at the background behind …
Continue reading “Premier: No public register here until it’s a global standard”
House of Assembly lawmakers unanimously passed the 2018 Appropriation Act on Friday, budgeting for a deficit for the first time in recent memory. The budget passed with amendments, and though …