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Poor governance is a road to hell on earth for a country or territory’s residents. Once upon a time, there was a land in Africa sitting on the fertile and …
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Money management The House of Assembly passed budget adjustments last week approving about $29 million in extra recurrent expenditure, among other changes. A Beaconite, however, continues to be perplexed …
The Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry is a watchdog that acts as a guarantee of good behaviour by the powerful. VI residents today understand the true meaning of checks and …
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Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 204(1)(B) of the BVI Business Company Act, 2004 Glory Eternity Holdings Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 2000248 NOTICE is hereby given …
For rent Available 06 Sept 2021. Furnished one-bedroom apartment for rent. Located in Palestina mountain, Tortola. Overlooking Nanny Cay, with a beautiful view of Peter Island and surrounding islands. Please …
The Commission of Inquiry is a shock to a number of “highly entitled” Virgin Islanders. One reason for some of the anger by a tiny number of people against the …
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The Commission of Inquiry is presenting a mirror for all residents to look at. What it reveals is not good. The investigation into Virgin Islands governance is showing up this …
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ROBIN OVERSEAS LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 479338 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is in …
Commercial space Commercial Space for rent located in Road Town. Call 547-9393 for viewing. Office/Commercial space in Road Town – 1st and 2nd floor with fine water views. Overlooking Main …
A few mornings ago, as I thought about current local affairs, a map of the Virgin Islands popped into my mind with the words “We the people” on the back. …
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For rent One semi furnished apartment available at the end of July in Sea Cow’s Bay. Interested? Call 499-0796 for more information and viewing. Real estate Land for sale: Pock …
The final frontier Beaconites were thrilled to see Virgin Islands-based billionaire Sir Richard Branson launch Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo into space on Sunday. After a mid-air launch, Sir Richard and three …
FOR RENT Two (2) bedrooms apartment located at Horse Path. Call 496-8343 or 442-1603 for viewing. Available August 1st, 2021 One semi furnished apartment available at the end of July …
For rent 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, semi furnished house, with office space and pool overlooking Lambert Beach, paved driveway and parking. This house has stainless steel kitchen appliances, convention oven, …
Help wanted Local medical company seeking to employ Medical Office Assistant and Laboratory Assistant. Please send resumés to: phoenixmedicalclinicbvi@yahoo.com For rent Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located …
For rent Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at Nottingham Estate. Contact Mr. Rhymer 443-9938 or 545-6623 Two (2) bedrooms apartment located at Horse Path. Call …
Redacted On Monday, the Commission of Inquiry posted a redacted transcript of its May 5 hearing with BVI Airports Authority Chairman Bevis Sylvester. However, because the unredacted transcript previously had …
For rent Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at Nottingham Estate. Contact Mr. Rhymer 443-9938 or 545-6623 Two Bedrooms apartment for rent located in Rouge’s Bay. …
Museum hop On Saturday, a Beaconite climbed aboard a safari bus in Road Town that whisked him away to several Tortola museums, none of which he had seen before. The …
I didn’t realise how short of money we have become. The BVI Ports Authority puts out a tender and receives three quotes for old boats, not new ones. Where is …
For positive change in the era of Covid-19, a Commission of Inquiry that is throwing a fog over the future, and a terrifying new culture of crime, social democracy is …
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In the House of Assembly, members can get away with saying almost anything under privilege without fear of retribution, except perhaps for calling another member a liar. It is not …
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