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. …
June 24, 2020
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 …