Open doors Sometimes, the work of a journalist involves making oneself uncomfortable, which is how a Beaconite felt when he set off to knock on the doors of strangers in …
September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020
Notices (September 17, 2020)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ORANGEBOW MANAGEMENT LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) ORANGEBOW …
September 8, 2020
Footballers prepare for World Cup qualifier
On August 19, Concacaf announced that the BVI National Football Team will compete in Group C in the first round of the World Cup qualifier. Group C also includes Curacao, …
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July 22, 2020
COMMENTARY — Writer imagines VI in 10 years
In last week’s commentary, I imagined the perspective of a Guyanese girl named Maria in the Virgin Islands of 2030. This week, I’ll imagine her older brother’s perspective from the …
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June 24, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 25, 2020)
Black lives matter A Beaconite is a first-generation Asian American in a family of immigrants. Her elders came to the United States in the 1980s, worked hard and settled down. …
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 …
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, …
March 18, 2020
Classifieds (March 19, 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 …
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 …
August 20, 2019
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 15, 2015)
Three Beaconites unite Being a journalist gives you access to places and events around the world, and former coworkers sometimes cross paths while on the job. At the Pan American …
July 24, 2018
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 19, 2018)
News next door Sometimes Beaconites have to find the news; other times it finds them. On Monday, Virgin Gorda recycler Julie Swartz of Green and Clean VI was next door …