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 …
COMMENTARY — Gov’t spending questioned
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 …
COMMENTARY — Case made for social democracy
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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COMMENTARY — Show host, others called out
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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Classifieds (May 20, 2021)
For rent Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Fahie Hill; includes water, satellite TV. $1,500 monthly. Call 542-2100 Unfurnished two bedrooms, one bathroom apartments with nice view located at …
COMMENTARY — EE library plans applauded
I was pleased to read in a recent issue of The BVI Beacon that Cabinet has approved a new location at Major Bay for the East End/Long Look Community Library. …
NOTICES (May 13, 2021)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Douglas Riegeis residing at Valley, Virgin Gorda, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to the Licensing Magistrate at the Special …
COMMENTARY — Regional tourism recovery predicted
Recently published visitor arrival figures indicate that Caribbean tourism has started down the long road to recovery. Following a disastrous 2020 during which governments closed borders to try to halt …
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COMMENTARY — UK’s post-Brexit plans analysed
What global role should a post-imperial, post-Brexit Britain play? Can it reinvent itself in a manner that convinces a population increasingly divided by education, age, race, location and inequality, let …
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COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for UK-Caribbean relations
There is an old saying that you wait ages for a London bus and then two (or even three) come along at once. It is not an expression, as far …
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COMMENTARY — VI urged to use diplomacy with UK
For the Virgin Islands and other British overseas territories, the weapons of diplomacy, tact and negotiation are better options in moving towards self-determination than banging an anticolonial drum. Indeed, tact …
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Classifieds (Feb. 18, 2021)
For rent Two (2) bedrooms semi-furnished apartment for rent located at Rouge’s Bay. Ocean view & private parking. Call 443-6879 1 semi-furnished 2-bedroom Apt set in garden. 15 minutes from …
Notices (January 28, 2020)
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. Salsal Holdings Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1629027 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection (3) of …
CLASSIFIEDS (January 7, 2021)
For rent Spacious unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom available at Belle Vue. Contact 343-0745 for more information. Serious inquires only. Efficient apartment for rent located at Lambert, Stevens Estate. Contact …
Classifieds (Dec. 3, 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 assistancecall (284) …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (September 17, 2020)
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 …
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 …
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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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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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. …
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 …
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, …