August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021
LETTER — Hospital praised for handling crisis
My husband, Jim Troup, suddenly lost his sight in the midst of the recent Covid-19 outbreak. Our lives, we feared, were about to change forever. However, we now know that …
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August 18, 2021
COMMENTARY —Covid, Festival, Olympics addressed
Covid-19, the August Emancipation Festival and the Olympics are all worthy of a separate commentary. Nonetheless, there is currently a confluence of these issues, so I will take the bold …
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August 18, 2021
COMMENTARY — Inquiry seen to expose ‘culture of silence’
Make no mistake. The vast majority of Virgin Islands residents breathe easy these days because of the investigations driven by the Commission of Inquiry. There is a feeling that “This …
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August 11, 2021
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (August 12, 2021)
Celebrate good times The Virgin Islands has had no shortage of things to celebrate the past few weeks: all three Olympians in the 2020 Tokyo games performed incredibly, setting national …
August 11, 2021
POEM — Salvation
Caught in the sphere of despair, When you see trouble, run. Capture all fear! Conspiracy theory? Well, the truth has none. Coronavirus: Can it survive in the sun? Biological weapon? …
August 11, 2021
LETTER — Inquiry called a ‘blessing’ for VI
Make no mistake: The Commission of Inquiry is a good thing for the majority of residents in these majestic Virgin Islands — especially taxpayers. The only people nervous and bothered …
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August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
Notices (August 12, 2021)
Smash Hit Games Inc. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 1851537 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company is in …
July 29, 2021
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 29, 2021)
Holiday schedule Because of the August Emancipation Festival holiday, the Beacon won’t print next week, but advertising and editorial deadlines will return to normal for the Aug. 12 edition. Beaconites …
July 29, 2021
LETTER — Plan to hire ‘political advisers’ for ministers draws scepticism
It has taken government ministers 70 years to realise they need help, and thus to decide to hire “ministerial political advisers.” This in effect will almost double the size of …
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July 29, 2021
CLASSIFIEDS (July 29, 2021)
For rent One semi furnished apartment available at the end of July in Sea Cow’s Bay. Interested? Call 499-0796 for more information and viewing. Real estate Property for Sale at …
July 21, 2021
NOTICES (July 22, 2021)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 Incast Management Limited (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) Incast Management …
July 14, 2021
COMMENTARY — VI gentrification, part two
This commentary, continued from last week’s edition, is the second of a two-part series. The debate on the equity and inequity of gentrification is heated and controversial. The following …
July 14, 2021
COMMENTARY — Residents urged to vaccinate
The Virgin Islands — like the British overseas territory of Gibraltar — should have been approaching herd immunity and getting back to normal. Instead, conspiracy theories and anti-vaccinators have held …
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July 14, 2021
NOTICES (July 15, 2021)
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. Miss Molly Ltd. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 2033467 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection (3) of …
July 14, 2021
CLASSIFIEDS (July 15, 2021)
FOR RENT Two (2) bedrooms apartment located at Horse Path. Call 496-8343 or 442-1603 for viewing. Available August 1st, 2021 One semi furnished apartment available at the end of July …
July 7, 2021
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 8, 2021)
Jellyfish advisory During a spike in Covid-19 cases, the isolation of a beach trip becomes even more attractive. But a Beaconite will pass along a Virgin Islands Search and Rescue …
July 7, 2021
COMMENTARY — VI ‘gentrification,’ part one
Land is a scarce non-renewable resource and a tangible asset in the Virgin Islands. But at the current rate of sale, in a few short generations most Virgin Islanders will …
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July 7, 2021
COMMENTARY — VI seen to have a ‘stark choice’
The Virgin Islands has arrived at a proverbial crossroad in the Covid-19 pandemic. The territory will have to decide on two choices in the midst of a Commission of Inquiry …
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July 7, 2021
Notices (July 8, 2021)
Notice of Appointment of a Liquidator under Section 204 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004. WHITE ANGEL LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 476592 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to …
June 30, 2021
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 1, 2021)
Acting on acts A Beaconite was glad to see this week that more than a dozen laws received assent from Governor John Rankin. As legislators noted during last Thursday’s sitting, …
June 30, 2021
CLASSIFIEDS (July 1, 2021)
For rent 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, semi furnished house, with office space and pool overlooking Lambert Beach, paved driveway and parking. This house has stainless steel kitchen appliances, convention oven, …
June 30, 2021
NOTICES (July 1, 2021)
Business Companies Act, 2004 SHALRICH INVESTMENTS LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 601765 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection 3 of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 …
June 30, 2021
LETTER — An open letter to the COI
It was not my intention to make a submission to the Commission of Inquiry, nor do I have any interest in appearing before it, but after hearing the evening news …