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The following familiar motto is attributable to Benjamin Franklin: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Another familiar unofficial slogan for the British Army states, “Preparation prevents piss-poor …
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Diving A Beaconite who first became a certified scuba diver in the Virgin Islands has done all but one of her dives in VI waters. This week, she finally got …
The present discomfort and nervousness with United Kingdom indirect rule of the Virgin Islands is a very necessary wake-up call for the territory. We all know that the grandstanding and …
For rent Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Eatate- water, gas, internet, TV, AC, …
Roadside service During the recent roadworks in Fish Bay, a Beaconite noticed a refreshing example of excellent customer service. Twice, he drove up to the site from the Road …
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. GLENGARY OVERSEAS LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 598464 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection 3 of the …
Since watching the recent press conference where the governor and premier discussed overdue police service increments, I have been waiting for the wider conversation. Payment of increments should be step …
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THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 KENLING GROUP S.A. BVI Company N° 1854313 (the “Company”) a BVI Business Company NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section …
For rent Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp 543-2427 for viewing today. Short /Long term: Nightly, …
APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION Notice is hereby given that Joshanna Neil Rankine, Huntum’s Ghut, Tortola, British Virgin Islands is applying to the Governor for naturalization as a British Overseas Territories citizen …
For most, a passport denotes citizenship, belonging, certain rights, and residence. For others, especially the world’s wealthy, obtaining a “stronger” additional passport than the one provided by their country of …
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For rent Office Space for rent in Road Town. Call 547-3707 for more information. Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding …
Nothing better illustrates the divide that exists between today’s Caribbean and its past than two unfortunate images of Prince William and his wife Catherine during their recent visit to Jamaica: …
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Rising inflation diminishes the economic and social well-being of consumers, especially people on fixed incomes: employees, retirees, students on scholarship, small business owners of nonessential products and services, and unemployed …
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Halls of justice While covering High Court this week, a Beaconite saw the transition from the Sakal building in Pasea back to the official Virgin Islands Supreme Court building. In …
For rent Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Eatate- water, gas, internet, TV, AC, …
COI report The Commission of Inquiry has been absent from the headlines recently, as the hearings have wrapped up and Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom is presumably hard at work on …
For rent Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate- water, gas, internet, TV, AC, …
For rent One bedroom apartment situated at Havers Estate, Tortola, available for rent immediately, Tele: 284 544 9895 evenings Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished …
Learn and teach history for right context — not emotion. History should teach fact, not act as a crutch for patriotism and nationalism. Now, in this writer’s opinion, history is …
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The report of the Commission of Inquiry stands between normal and abnormal. Consequently, there is no certainty with today’s governance. The “tea leaves” are impossible to read presently. And there …