Censorship fail Since there are no news outlets based in any of the sister islands, a Beaconie jumps on opportunities to report there whenever she can. When she saw a …
November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
COMMENTARY — Caribbean expected to feel the effects of US election
It is easy to share the excitement felt across the Caribbean at United States President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the polls. However, a calmer voice within suggests that while the …
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November 25, 2020
COMMENTARY — Race seen as defining factor in US history
The core culture that defines the United States is not its military, technological and economic power. Race and segregation are the defining factors in the US’s 250 years of history …
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November 25, 2020
NOTICES (November 26, 2020)
POCKET WEALTH HOLDINGS LIMITED Company No. 1922946 (the “Company”) (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
November 18, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 12, 2020)
Shut out of HOA While covering the Speech from the Throne last week, a Beaconite was politely but firmly asked to leave the House of Assembly session before it even …
November 18, 2020
COMMENTARY — Call made for ‘new economics’
With the onset of the worst pandemic in modern times in terms of global reach, the time has arrived for a new economics: a new model of economy driven by …
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November 18, 2020
COMMENTARY — Pot law delay seen as a money-saver
The premier says that the governor has cost us millions in income by not signing the Cannabis Licensing Act. On the contrary, I think he has saved us millions in …
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November 18, 2020
Notices (November 19, 2020)
We, CAPRICCIO DI MARE LIMITED (acting by its directors and owners Mark Forte and Anton Goldstein) now residing at ABBOTT BUILDING, 196 WATERFRONT DRIVE, ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA do hereby give …
November 18, 2020
Classifieds (November 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 assistancecall (284) …
November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (November 5, 2020)
Reopening response After a Beaconite reported on the latest announcements concerning the protocols for reopening the Virgin Islands’ borders to tourists, the newsroom put together a non-scientific online poll to …
November 10, 2020
COMMENTARY — Brexit blamed for UK ills
This writer, to the consternation of his army of critics, never believed Brexit was a good idea. He understood that in a world where regions were integrating and where the …
November 10, 2020
COMMENTARY — US’s Caribbean policy analysed
A few days ago, the United States ambassador in Kingston, Donald Tapia, gave an exclusive interview to the Jamaica Observer. In it, he said that Jamaica has to make a …
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November 10, 2020
Classifieds (November 12, 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) …
November 10, 2020
Notices (November 12, 2020)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Eustace Freeman dba Pancake Paradise residing at Purcell Estate, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply …
November 4, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 29, 2020)
Exploring A Beaconite had a jampacked weekend of wellness and fun: She attended Dr. Sharlon Lewis’ Wellness Weekend and experienced sailing after months of rules restricting activity on the water. …
November 4, 2020
POEM — I HAVE
I’ve seen the mighty fallen and I’ve seen the fallen rise I have travelled to the hilltops as I asked God to open my eyes I’ve roared like a …
November 4, 2020
COMMENTARY — Writer responds to Beacon editorial
I write in support of The BVI Beacon’s Oct. 15 editorial titled “Premier should stop bickering with the UK.” I do, however, have certain reservations, particularly your assumption that constitutional …
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November 4, 2020
COMMENTARY — Covid response strategies compared
The evidence from Asia suggests that voters want their governments to suppress the Covid-19 pandemic over and above fixing broken economies. And the latest indicators are that the west is …
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November 4, 2020
Classifieds (November 5, 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) …
October 28, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Oct. 22, 2020)
VISAR volunteer Since a Beaconite moved to the territory in February 2019, she’s been amazed by the work of Virgin Islands Search and Rescue. For months, she has been …
October 28, 2020
COMMENTARY — Islands lauded for Covid response
The 12 Caribbean countries and territories with the lowest number of active Covid-19 cases as of Oct. 12 were the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, …
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October 28, 2020
COMMENTARY — Covid seen to worsen poverty
Thirty years from today, a new world powered by robotics, artificial intelligence and quantum physics will be upon us. In that future, if a person incidentally ventures into a virtual …
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October 28, 2020
Notices (Oct. 29, 2020)
CarlForce Management Corp. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 1709143 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company is in voluntary …
October 28, 2020
Classifieds (Oct. 29, 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 call …