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 …
COMMENTARY — Inquiry further analysed
So, the commission of inquiry is searching for information to verify, or not, the claim that there is corruption in the Virgin Islands. Who would be interested in providing this …
Classifieds (March 11, 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. Apartment …
CLASSIFIEDS (March 4, 2021)
Office space Office Space for rent located on Main Street. Please call 547-3707. FOR RENT: 1,045 square feet of air conditioned commercial space centrally located on Main Street in …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 18, 2021)
Impeachment A Beaconite watching the Senate impeachment trial of former United States President Donald Trump last week was captivated by the important role played by Stacey Plaskett, the delegate to …
COMMENTARY — Governance questions posed in light of ongoing inquiry
In August 2020, I wrote a commentary discussing the Constitution being a tool for good governance, and it turned out to be a prelude to current affairs. The launch of …
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COMMENTARY — Vaccine passports expected soon
A second critical travel document — a vaccine passport — is looking inevitable. But issues are mounting on the why, what, where, how and when of such a passport. Will …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 11, 2021)
‘Exclusion zone’ Some charter companies and other marine businesses are becoming exasperated with the ongoing existence of the so-called “exclusion zone,” which bars most boats from the area between Jost …
Classifieds (Feb. 11, 2021)
For rent Furnished 2 beds/ 1 bath apartment near Nanny Cay, 15 mins to Road Town, 5 mins from Supermarkets. Open living, dining, and kitchen area with free water. Terrific …
Classifieds (January 21, 2021)
For rent SEEKING A MALE ROOMMATE: Seeking a responsible male roommate to share a semi furnished two-bedroom apartment. Bedroom has a private bath and balcony. Location is at Palestina Tortola. …
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 …
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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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) …
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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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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …