RAINDROPS OVERSEAS INC. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1517022 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
COMMENTARY — ‘Is the beach enough?’
Sometime in the next 12 months, when the pandemic is fully brought under control in North America and Europe, visitors will return to the Caribbean in significant numbers. Once that …
COMMENTARY — Call made for greater social equality
Social democracy means a bottom-up economy, with public spending directed at alleviating the burdens of the poor; public policy that drives greater social equality; and public investment in infrastructure that …
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Notices (June 3, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ALBATROS FINANCE CORP. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) ALBATROS FINANCE …
COMMENTARY — ‘Random act of art’ in UK had VI link
I am writing to the Virgin Islands community from a small village in Cornwall in the United Kingdom about a figure we share in common: the late Reverend Ralph Perry-Gore, …
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Classifieds (May 27, 2021)
For rent Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Fahie Hill; includes water, satellite TV. $1,500 monthly. Call 542-2100 Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at …
Notices (May 27, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 JACAYS HOLDINGS LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) JACAYS HOLDINGS …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 20, 2021)
HOA transparency A Beaconite was troubled by a quote from opposition member Julian Fraser during a House of Assembly sitting last week. When debating a bill to update supplementary …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 13, 2021)
No good deed… Last week, a Beaconite received a text message that no one wants to read: He had recently come into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 6, 2021)
Cool birds Over the past few days, a Beaconite has noticed some interesting birds in the territory. At the Farmers and Fishers Fair, a peacock showed off his colourful plumage. …
COMMENTARY — Politics spark questions, quips
Mark your diaries for early August 2027. Yes, talk show host and government consultant Claude Skelton-Cline has decreed that is the date when the British flag will be lowered and …
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COMMENTARY — Two-party politics under microscope
On a Facebook thread recently, there were very interesting assertions on Virgin Islands politics. First, there was a call to move away from two-party system which has been a feature …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 29, 2021)
Helping hands A Beaconite feels moved by the widespread offering of support she’s seen from the Virgin Islands and Caribbean neighbours in response to the volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent …
COMMENTARY — Inequality seen to foster crime
Rising drug, gun and gang crime threatens to destroy the Virgin Islands community. At the root of crime, whether here or elsewhere, is neither poor policing nor poor social leadership. …
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CLASSIFIEDS (April 29, 2021)
Commercial space Office Space for rent located on Main Street. Please call 547-3707 or 543-9924. For rent Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Fahie Hill; includes water, satellite TV. …
Notices (April 29, 2021)
We, Ocean 7 Limited (Prime) with administrative office situated at Road Town, Tortola do hereby give notice that it is our intention to apply to the Licensing Magistrate at the Special Sitting of the …
NOTICES (April 22, 2021)
SKY REGENT GROUP LIMITED Company No. 1642443 (the “Company”) (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
Classifieds (April 22, 2021)
For rent Two Bedrooms apartment for rent located in Rogues Bay. Secluded area with private parking. Call 543-7034 for further information. Real estate Property for Sale at Mahoe Bay, Virgin …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 8, 2021)
No fishy business A Beaconite has had fish on the brain. Recently she reported on the Blue Belt fish monitoring programme coming to the overseas territories; discussed proposed changes to …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 1, 2021)
Register of interests A Beaconite was not impressed by legislators’ recent bragging about their commitment to transparency when they voted to make the Register of Interests available to the commission …
COMMENTARY — Division seen as threat to VI
Strong and wholesome community is a great tool against adversity: That has been a lesson from the pandemic. The social, economic and physical health of the Virgin Islands community is …
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Classifieds (April 1, 2021)
For rent FOR RENT: 1,045 square feet of air conditioned commercial space centrally located on Main Street in Road Town. Call 442-3017 or 494-2140, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-F. Office …
Classifieds (March 25, 2021)
For rent FOR RENT: 1,045 square feet of air conditioned commercial space centrally located on Main Street in Road Town. Call 442-3017 or 494-2140, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-F. One …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 11, 2021)
Online and onward A Beaconite was glad to see a series of digital-focused bills make their way through the House of Assembly over the past week. One of her friends …