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Anegada

July 1, 2025

Cops to probe sand mining

The government has asked police to investigate recent reports of illegal sand mining at locations including Long Bay, Beef Island, officials said. At Long Bay, the mining has compromised the …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 24, 2025

Funds, staff low as clinics face struggles

The clinic in East End has closed its doors. Staff at the Anegada clinic recently fell ill because of poor working conditions. Major repairs at the main clinic on Virgin …

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by Allison Vaughn
May 12, 2025

Standing against child abuse

Alexandre Wilson was nervous to step on stage before a crowd and give a speech he wrote himself. But he remained focused and steadfast. “Every child deserves to feel supported, …

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by Allison Vaughn
April 29, 2025

Diabetics screened on Jost Van Dyke

Twenty-two patients received a free diabetic eye screening on April 12 at the community clinic in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke to determine if they are showing any signs of …

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by Allison Vaughn
April 17, 2025

HOA blasts UK security review as guv stays tight-lipped

A proposal to give the governor sweeping new powers over areas including customs, immigration and financial investigations has been roundly condemned by both sides of the House of Assembly. HOA …

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by Allison Vaughn
April 17, 2025

A sampling of security suggestions

The second volume of the law enforcement review is extensive. It examines nine public-sector bodies and seven other public service organisations in their roles connected to the criminal justice system. …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 24, 2025

Rights watchdog in the works again

The territory’s 2007 Constitution provided for the creation of a commission charged with helping protect human rights in the Virgin Islands. It was never formed. But now, after 18 years …

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by Allison Vaughn
January 13, 2025

New year, new bird count

The team of birders piled into a truck on Anegada on Monday to make the usual route around the island for the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Led …

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by Allison Vaughn
December 5, 2024

Lobster, music and fun in Anegada

A record number of restaurants took part in the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival over the weekend, drawing praise from enthusiastic visitors despite attendance that participants said was down from …

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by Allison Vaughn
September 30, 2024

Lobster Festival to set restaurant record

Seafood, music, family games and more will be on offer at a record 13 restaurants this year at the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival, organisers announced. “We are excited about …

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by The BVI Beacon
September 27, 2024

Cleaning up the coast

The sun had barely crested the Ridge Road when more than 50 people began to gather at Cane Garden Bay on Saturday for the annual International Coastal Cleanup. From about …

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by Rushton Skinner
September 16, 2024

EDITORIAL: Sister islands face a healthcare crisis

Virgin Gorda residents who spoke at a recent community meeting argued forcefully that improving their island’s healthcare system should be an urgent government priority. They are right. And the same …

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by BVI Beacon
Virgin Gorda meeting attendees
July 26, 2024

Premier defends airport expansion plan

The premier has defended plans to proceed with a major airport expansion despite the decision being made ahead of promised public meetings and the completion of a high-level business case. …

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by Shaun Connolly
July 25, 2024

Aspiring lawyer crowned Miss BVI 2024

A cultural costume with an elaborate headpiece depicting flamingos. A quick response to a complex question. An energetic performance of the Cynthia Erivo song “Stand Up” from the soundtrack to …

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by Sariah Lake
July 3, 2024

BVIEC mum on cost of 3-year fuel deal

Despite weeks of requests from the Beacon, the BVI Electricity Corporation has withheld basic details of a major fuel deal signed recently with SOL St. Lucia Limited. The utility, which …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 22, 2024

Wreck Week held on land and sea

On the morning of June 16, five scuba divers rolled off a boat near Jost Van Dyke and disappeared into the ocean. It was the first day of Wreck Week, …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 20, 2024

Crown land legislation passes with amendments

After six days in closed-door committee, the House of Assembly passed a law on Monday that aims to provide a transparent framework for the acquisition, management and disposal of crown …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 7, 2024

HOA tackles crown land reforms

The 2022 Commission of Inquiry report blasted the government’s handling of crown land and called for comprehensive reforms after finding evidence that “serious dishonesty” may have occurred in at least …

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by Allison Vaughn
May 20, 2024

Anegada drug plane to be sent to US

A drug plane seized last August after landing at the Captain Auguste George International Airport in Anegada will soon be sent to the United States, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …

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by Rushton Skinner
April 5, 2024

Tourney sees strong turnout, smaller fish

A hanging scale was the centre of the Virgin Islands’ sportfishing world Saturday as nine boats motored into the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour with their catches just before 5 p.m. …

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by Rushton Skinner
April 5, 2024

After mould clean-up, Anegada airport accepting foreign flights again

After a nearly six-month hiatus, international flights can once again operate out of the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, the BVI Airports Authority announced on March 28. The …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Anegada airport
April 4, 2024

Virgin Gorda celebrates Easter

While sitting behind Buck’s Food Market in Virgin Gorda, members of the Filipino troupe Tribo Pilipinas talked and laughed as they awaited the start of the Easter Monday Parade. They …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 15, 2024

QEII Park roadwork at standstill

The Public Works Department spent $180,743 on roadwork alongside the Queen Elizabeth II Park before workers discovered shallow utility lines and a high water table that have stalled the project, …

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by Rushton Skinner
January 12, 2024

Avians of Anegada

One birder called to the others, pointing to a distant dead tree adjacent to Anegada’s runway. To the naked eye, the bird perched there was barely more than a small …

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by Rushton Skinner
December 8, 2023

Anegada airport back open after sudden closure

The Anegada airport closed without warning over the Dec. 2-3 weekend after its fire truck was taken to replace a malfunctioning truck at the Virgin Gorda airport, but it reopened …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
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