In my previous four commentaries, I imagined the Virgin Islands of 2030 through the eyes of a 10-year-old Guyanese girl named Maria, her older brother Zak, and their father Troy. …
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In my previous four commentaries, I imagined the Virgin Islands of 2030 through the eyes of a 10-year-old Guyanese girl named Maria, her older brother Zak, and their father Troy. …
Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Dispatches from 2030 continue”
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THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 CLEARCAPIAL Advisors Ltd. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) CLEARCAPIAL …
In my previous three commentaries, I imagined the Virgin Islands of 2030 through the eyes of a 10-year-old Guyanese girl named Maria, her older brother Zak, and their father Troy. …
This small territory of about 30,000 people, less than half of whom are Virgin Islanders (some would say “indigenous”), is rife with nepotism, favouritism, tribalism and victimisation, not to mention …
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The BVI Football Association plans to host a football Festival Style at its national stadium in East End / Long Look from Aug. 1-4. The Men’s Festival Cup kicks off …
Some of Bria Smith’s early memories of playing softball were in primary school with a broomstick and tennis ball. “It was our little way of bush ball, but it was …
Lockdown, part two A Beaconite’s household is once again under quarantine after her roommate came in contact with someone from Jost Van Dyke, which is under 24/7 lockdown because a …
Some years ago, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation launched a marketing campaign under the tagline “life needs the Caribbean.” It positioned the region’s tourism experience of peace and relaxation as the …
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In the 1960s there was one street in Road Town: Main Street, which had two lanes. Eventually, traffic was diverted to Wickhams Cay and the government of the day permitted …
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In my previous two commentaries, I imagined the Virgin Islands of 2030 through the eyes of a 10-year-old Guyanese girl named Maria and her older brother Zak. This week, I’ll …
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Praise where it’s due A Beaconite’s recent writings in this space have not been particularly complimentary of government in general or its policy decisions in particular. But she must give …
The road to Virgin Islands independence is a long and winding road that starts with public discussion and debate leading to a referendum where two thirds of a territory’s citizens …
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The fact that the House of Assembly passed 15 bills in June does not necessarily mean that much is going to happen in a hurry — unless someone at Gorda …
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The big stink Beaconites have been hearing complaints about the sewage-smelling water that has been washing over the road near Road Reef Marina in recent days. They hope government officials …
Imagine a scene from the Virgin Islands of the year 2030. Maria put on the new headset her parents had given her for her 10th birthday, adjusted the controls on …
Covid-19 — not any type of stimulus — will determine the length of recession, the trajectory of recession, and the type of economic recovery the world experiences. Stimulus in the …
What is wrong with our legislators? We all know why the National Health Insurance system is failing. It’s because the private medical facilities increased their fees by around 300 percent …
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Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 204 of the BVI Business Companies Act AGF2B1 Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company Number 1447482 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section …
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Library plans As summer approaches, a Beaconite is saddened by the thought that students in the territory still don’t have access to a public general library. She warmly remembers the …