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 …
Notices (June 11, 2020)
Zemmet Industries Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1842325 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204, subsection (b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company is …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 4, 2020)
Double threat Hurricane season, a first-time experience for one Beaconite, is just around the corner. She has received helpful tips from friends, including the importance of knowing evacuation routes and …
COMMENTARY — VI warned against celebrating too soon
I overheard a conversation recently in which the persons involved were lamenting, “Covid not playing with us, and we playing with it.” I reflected on the essence of the discussion …
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COMMENTARY — Covid-19 compared to hurricanes
The Virgin Islands’ economic recovery from Covid-19 will be very different from its economic bounce-back after hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the public must prepare for a challenging economic period …
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COMMENTARY — ‘Commuting home’ considered
In May 1986, shortly after being appointed head of the Virgin Islands Library Services Department, I presented a paper to a regional conference on St. Croix, foreseeing a bright future …
Classifieds (June 4, 2020)
For rent FULLY FURNISHED 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATHROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. Located in Mount Sage, Tortola. Beautiful view of Carrot Bay and the surrounding islands of Jost Van Dyke. Please …
Notices (June 4, 2020)
Troymark International Limited BC# 438834 (the Company) (In voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given that the liquidation of the Company commenced on 18th day of Mau 2020, and that Phanos …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 21, 2020)
The press conference On Tuesday of last week, a Beaconite attended the first coronavirus press conference in more than six weeks. Though he appreciated the government’s attempt to answer questions …
COMMENTARY — ‘Seven stages of coronavirus’
Public reaction to the sudden and drastic change from the new coronavirus pandemic is worthy of assessment. The pandemic has had a major impact on public psychology in every country …
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COMMENTARY — Residents warned to use sanitisers safely
As a former power walker, I sympathise with the runners who are now allowed to exercise outdoors but are expected to wear face masks that obstruct their breathing. However, recent …
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NOTICES (May 28, 2020)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Emma Paull now residing at 4 Waterfront Apts, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to …
CLASSIFIEDS (May 28, 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 …
BVIOC prez talks sports during pandemic
BVI Olympic Committee President Ephraim Penn recently answered some questions about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting sports in the territory and its Olympians. Below are his responses. When do …
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 14, 2020)
Follow the rules When the announcement that beaches would open again came last week, a Beaconite let out a shriek of excitement. There was no way anything was stopping her …
COMMENTARY — Roadmap offered for tourism return
The time will come, and hopefully soon, when tourists will be allowed to return to the Virgin Islands. Tourism is a part of the economy that is just too big …
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COMMENTARY — Residents urged to handle sanitisers, wipes with care
I recently read the subtitles on a video as a bright young girl led viewers round her refugee camp. She took us to a communal standpipe, filled a small jerrycan …
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Notices (May 21, 2020)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I, Allyn Callwood dba Cool Spot now residing at Brewer’s Bay, Tortola, British Virgin do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to …
Classifieds (May 21, 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 …
Guv: Fiscal protocols aren’t blocking Covid stimulus
Amid growing calls for a comprehensive economic stimulus package to help the territory weather the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Andrew Fahie has blamed the delays largely on the restrictions included in …
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Looking ahead in sports
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley spoke to the Beacon on Tuesday about the fate of sports in the territory admist the Covid-19 pandemic. When …
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 …
COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for reopening tourism
With the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, and the quarantine and lockdown that have come with it, the Virgin Islands economy has taken some serious blows, and none harder than the one …
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