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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 20, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 14, 2020)

Follow the rules When the announcement that beaches would open again came last week, a Beaconite let out a shriek of excitement. There was no way anything was stopping her …

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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
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 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 15, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 9, 2020)

Thanks, health workers Recently, after coming in contact with someone who displayed symptoms consistent with COVID-19, a Beaconite was officially placed under quarantine. Though the government’s handling of his quarantine …

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by BVI Beacon
April 8, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 2, 2020)

E-editions The Beacon can now be delivered each Thursday to your smart phone, tablet or computer. To subscribe or purchase single digital issues, go to bvibeacon.com and click the link …

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by BVI Beacon
April 1, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 26, 2020)

Digital editions As the coronavirus crisis deepens and many people are retreating to their homes, the Beacon is pleased to announce the rollout of digital subscriptions that will allow readers …

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by BVI Beacon
March 25, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 19, 2020)

Covering coronavirus As the COVID-19 pandemic plays out here and abroad, readers and advertisers can rest assured that The BVI Beacon will continue covering the issue — and other news …

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by BVI Beacon
March 18, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 12, 2020)

  Saving the coral On Saturday, a Beaconite attended a meeting where scientists and a community outreach specialist explained to an attentive crowd their efforts to combat a disease that …

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by BVI Beacon
March 11, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2020)

It’s getting chilly After reaching out to her former law professor about the recently passed Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2019, a Beaconite was pleasantly surprised to receive a …

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by BVI Beacon
March 4, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (February 27, 2020)

Public beaches On Sunday, a Beaconite got an unexpected tour of some new-to-her places in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda: Eustatia Island, the back of Cooper Island, and a …

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by BVI Beacon
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
February 19, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 13, 2020)

A risky bet Multiple Beaconites attended the Humane Society of the BVI’s Gaming Night on Saturday, but only one of them volunteered as a blackjack dealer on a whim after …

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by BVI Beacon
February 12, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 06, 2020)

  Belongership poll Last week, the Beacon published an article on its website about a group called VI Voice complaining about the large number of people granted belongership status last …

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by BVI Beacon
February 5, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Jan. 30, 2020)

Medical pot The Bahamas, like the Virgin Islands, is among several Caribbean countries that have recently announced plans to consider a medical marijuana initiative. The country’s plan resembles the VI’s …

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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
January 9, 2020

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Jan. 9, 2019)

Rastafarians in the service The Telegraph recently reported that the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy has adjusted its rules to allow Rastafarians to keep their long hair and beards. This is …

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by BVI Beacon
December 18, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Dec. 12, 2019)

Fake news No, the Virgin Islands is not moving to an all-bitcoin-based-economy or doing away with the United States dollar, despite what more than a few fake news sites suggested …

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by BVI Beacon
December 11, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (December 5, 2019)

On the water Given that the charter yacht industry is one of the biggest tourism industries in the Virgin Islands, a Beaconite couldn’t believe it took her so long to …

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by BVI Beacon
December 4, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 28, 2019)

Not a miſprint While looking over a pair of advertisements from a St. Croix newspaper published in the late 1700s (see page four), a Beaconite noticed something odd. In many …

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by BVI Beacon
November 27, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 21, 2019)

‘Whataboutism’   Readers may be familiar with the concept of “whataboutism:” When disagreeing on a certain issue, some people will not use facts to make their case but instead merely …

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by BVI Beacon
November 20, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 14, 2019)

Culinary success The Virgin Islands is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming a renowned culinary destination if last week’s Gourmet Soiree at Scrub Island Resort was …

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by BVI Beacon
October 17, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 17, 2019)

The lizard and the nail A Beaconite was first amused, then dismayed, last week when two restaurant patrons claimed to have found objects in their food that shouldn’t have been …

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by BVI Beacon
October 9, 2019

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 3, 2019)

Air anxiety A Beaconite, who suffers from major anxiety in the air, refused to travel by plane for a large portion of her teen years. Until last month, she had …

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