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January 13, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS (January 14, 2021)

For rent Efficient apartment for rent located at Lambert, Stevens Estate. Contact Ms. Chalwell by WhatsApp at 17863525151. SEEKING A MALE ROOMMATE: Seeking a responsible male roommate to share a …

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by BVI Beacon
December 9, 2020

COMMENTARY — Writer says democracy alone is ‘not enough’ in Caribbean

This was the year when much of the Caribbean went to the polls. General elections were held in Anguilla, Belize, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, …

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by David Jessop
December 9, 2020

Classifieds (December 10, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers,       available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …

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by BVI Beacon
November 25, 2020

Three former Beacon sports reporters reflect on their tenure

For the last 34 years — 11 of which I was The BVI Beacon’s sportswriter — I told everyone that I was the second Beacon sportswriter behind Karl Dawson since …

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by BVI Beacon
November 25, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (November 19, 2020)

Censorship fail Since there are no news outlets based in any of the sister islands, a Beaconie jumps on opportunities to report there whenever she can. When she saw a …

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by BVI Beacon
November 10, 2020

Classifieds (November 12, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers,       available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …

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by BVI Beacon
October 14, 2020

Classifieds (October 15, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email:             arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall …

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by BVI Beacon
October 7, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (October 1, 2020)

The Turtle Dove Library A Beaconite was absolutely floored last week at the outpouring of support for the new Turtle Dove Library. Readers may recall from months ago that plans …

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by BVI Beacon
September 16, 2020

COMMENTARY — Banking, policing seen through 2030 lens

In my recent commentaries, I have been imagining the Virgin Islands of 2030 through the eyes of a 10-year-old Guyanese girl named Maria, her older brother Zak, and their father …

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by Peter Moll
July 22, 2020

Commentary — Questions raised about pot plan

The fact that the House of Assembly passed 15 bills in June does not necessarily mean that much is going to happen in a hurry — unless someone at Gorda …

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by Roger Harris
June 17, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 11, 2020)

Scooter ban It’s no secret that irresponsible and noisy scooter riders have long been a nuisance and danger in the Virgin Islands. Last week, a new curfew order enacted a …

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by BVI Beacon
May 27, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 21, 2020)

The press conference On Tuesday of last week, a Beaconite attended the first coronavirus press conference in more than six weeks. Though he appreciated the government’s attempt to answer questions …

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by BVI Beacon
May 27, 2020

NOTICES (May 28, 2020)

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Emma Paull now residing at 4 Waterfront Apts, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to …

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by BVI Beacon
May 20, 2020

Classifieds (May 21, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistance …

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by BVI Beacon
May 13, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 7, 2020)

Diving plans The waters of the Virgin Islands grow clearer with each passing day as ocean beds have been undisturbed by swimmers and boats. A Beaconite was happy to learn …

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by BVI Beacon
May 13, 2020

COMMENTARY — Call made to ‘revive our pride’

The shocking way in which a few greedy people took advantage of the efforts of the government and voluntary services to feed the hungry during the recent lockdown reminds us …

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by Peter Moll
May 13, 2020

Classifieds (May 14, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistance …

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by BVI Beacon
April 29, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 23, 2020)

Homecourt For the first time, a Beaconite attended Magistrates’ Court this week from the comfort of his own living room. It was another example of how bizarre daily life has …

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by BVI Beacon
April 28, 2020

Pandemic not benching BVIFA

Luca Reich plays football for the under-17 BVI National Team, but due to the government-imposed lockdown to combat Covid-19 he has been spending a lot of time at home. However, …

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by BVI Beacon
April 22, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 16, 2020)

Virtual Seder “Why is this night different from all others?” That is the central question of the Passover Seder, a Jewish tradition in which families gather to feast, drink, and, …

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by BVI Beacon
April 8, 2020

Classifieds (April 9, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistance …

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by BVI Beacon
April 1, 2020

Cartoon (March 26, 2020)

by BVI Beacon
Cartoon (March 26, 2020)
April 1, 2020

COMMENTARY — VI urged to learn from other responses

As the newscasters on the BBC World Service read out their reports on the campaigns against COVID-19 being fought in various countries, it became apparent that the Virgin Islands would …

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by Peter Moll
February 26, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (February 20, 2020)

St. Croix visit On Saturday, a Beaconite joined other media outlets and a group of farmers from Tortola on a journey to St. Croix for the island’s annual Agricultural Fair. …

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by BVI Beacon
January 22, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (January 16, 2020)

A hopeful start During a Monday sitting in honour of the beginning of the 2020 Law Year — in the fourth floor of the Sakal Place, the new home of …

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by BVI Beacon

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