April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 26, 2020)
Digital editions As the coronavirus crisis deepens and many people are retreating to their homes, the Beacon is pleased to announce the rollout of digital subscriptions that will allow readers …
April 1, 2020
COMMENTARY — Call made to start considering a post-virus economic strategy
The Caribbean is about to experience a crisis of a kind that no one in the region or anywhere else in the world could have predicted. The COVID-19 coronavirus, which …
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April 1, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged to learn from other responses
As the newscasters on the BBC World Service read out their reports on the campaigns against COVID-19 being fought in various countries, it became apparent that the Virgin Islands would …
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April 1, 2020
Notices (April 2, 2020)
Business Companies Act, 2004 Metro Financial Holdings Limited BVI COMPANY NUMBER 585954 Voluntary Liquidation Notice is hereby given that Metro Financial Holdings Limited has been dissolved and has been struck from the Register of …
April 1, 2020
Classifieds (April 2, 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 …
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 19, 2020)
Covering coronavirus As the COVID-19 pandemic plays out here and abroad, readers and advertisers can rest assured that The BVI Beacon will continue covering the issue — and other news …
March 25, 2020
LETTER — Open letter calls out Digicel
Dear Digicel, Congratulations to the ownership and marketing and salespeople. You apparently convinced certain members of our government (or whoever) that you could come in and do a better job …
March 25, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged to learn from COVID-19
I continue below the timeline I traced verbally in my March 5 commentary “Writer reassured by gov’t responses,” showing the rapidity with which COVID-19 has spread to the Eastern Caribbean …
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March 25, 2020
COMMENTARY — Major recession seen on horizon
The United States stock exchange has dropped into bear market territory. There has been a sustained downturn in the US stock market for the first time since Donald Trump became …
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March 25, 2020
Classifieds (March 26, 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 …
March 25, 2020
Notices (March 26, 2020)
AgChem, Corp. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 663733 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 203, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is in voluntary …
March 18, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 12, 2020)
Saving the coral On Saturday, a Beaconite attended a meeting where scientists and a community outreach specialist explained to an attentive crowd their efforts to combat a disease that …
March 18, 2020
COMMENTARY — Call made to celebrate legislature’s 70th year
The Virgin Islands’ freedom to make its own political and economic decisions is often taken for granted by Virgin Islanders and other residents who are unfamiliar with the modern history …
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March 18, 2020
COMMENTARY — Trump’s Cuba policy draws scrutiny
Two weeks ago, Caribbean Community heads of government passed a resolution critical of United States’ policy towards Cuba. Under normal circumstances, this would not be worthy of comment: The region …
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March 18, 2020
COMMENTARY — Virus fallout expected to get worse
With the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the best countries can do for now is to expect the worst but hope for the best. Thanks to the virus, United States and United …
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March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020
Notices (March 19, 2019)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 BALVANIE LIMITED (the “Company”) A BVI Business Company BVI Company N° 1775138 NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 204(1)(b) …
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 …
March 11, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2020)
It’s getting chilly After reaching out to her former law professor about the recently passed Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2019, a Beaconite was pleasantly surprised to receive a …
March 11, 2020
COMMENTARY — Writer reassured by gov’t response
Naturally, I welcome the comprehensive statement by Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone on the government’s response to the rapidly evolving spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. …
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March 11, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged not to panic over coronavirus
Is the world already experiencing a pandemic? Many people may feel this way because of the geographic reach of the coronavirus strain known as COVID-19, which has already touched more …
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March 11, 2020
Notices (March 12, 2020)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 204 of the BVI Business Company Act. Super Titan Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) IBC No. 2021908 NOTICE OF LIQUIDATOR’S APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS …
March 11, 2020
Classifieds (March 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 assistance …