First, members of the Virgin Islands’ ruling party resigned because they did not like their newly elected leader. Now, in the United Kingdom seven members of the opposition Labour Party …
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First, members of the Virgin Islands’ ruling party resigned because they did not like their newly elected leader. Now, in the United Kingdom seven members of the opposition Labour Party …
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I cannot deny that there’s room for improvement in the teaching of world history in our schools, including African history (or “black history,” as it is commonly called in this …
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The table is set for the Virgin Islands’ general election. Premier Dr. Orlando Smith dissolved the House of Assembly in January and set an election date for Monday. Last Thursday …
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I am following up my letter of last week, “Cyberattack victim recounts his ordeal,” to alert voters to possible external interference in our election, without compromising police investigations into the …
As Election Day approaches, this Virgin Islands resident pleads with the voting and nonvoting public to exercise patience, civility and cordiality throughout the whole electoral process through the voting on …
During the month of February, several more contracts were signed and awarded under the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank rehabilitation and reconstruction loan. Now, nine of 18 consultancy contracts have …
The following is a condensed version of the speech Ms. Flax-Brutus delivered at the International Women’s Day information fair on Friday at Peebles Hospital. If anyone here knows me …
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On Tuesday, the European Union added 10 more jurisdictions to its expanding blacklist, tripling the number of jurisdictions already listed. The Virgin Islands was not one of them. In an …
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STRUCK OFF WITAN HOLDINGS LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1614842 NOTICE is hereby give pursuant to Section 208, subsection (3) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the …
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This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Feb. 28. As it became clear on Monday evening that the Virgin Islands Party would make up the next government, …
On Monday for the first time in recent memory, voters didn’t have to wait until the early morning to hear all the winners of the general election. By about 10:30 …
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To gauge voters’ thoughts on the new voting machines and their general opinions about the 2019 election, the Beacon reported from several districts on Monday. District Two After a raucous …
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This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Feb. 21. For almost a year and a half, students from Enid Scatliffe Pre-primary School have packed into the classrooms …
The recently passed election code of conduct, which aims to better police the behaviour of political parties, candidates and their supporters, includes many lofty goals for improving the territory’s often-testy …
Last weekend, the Loyal West End Yacht Club hosted the 40th annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean Regatta. “It was a perfect weekend with clear skies and steady breeze of 12 …
With 41 candidates vying for votes, there’s plenty of variety to choose from — in some ways, more than ever before. This year, four political parties, each with an experienced …
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The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement was born late last year when legislators Ronnie Skelton and Mitch Turnbull publicly broke rank with the governing National Democratic Party, which Mr. Skelton helped …
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There has been a recent rise in the theft of dinghies and dinghy engines over the past two weeks, particularly at night and around marinas, police reported last week. In …
Three men were arrested on Feb. 6 in connection with the recent murder of Erran Charles, but by the next morning they had been released without charges pending further investigations, …
Three individuals are facing charges for assisting Khori Prince, who is charged with the burglary of Mi Amor Jewellers and two counts of escaping police custody, according to a police …
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It’s February. February. Are they here yet? Where are they? Who? Why, the 450 medical students who were to arrive this month to begin, or continue, their studies. Perhaps the …
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Last July, I had occasion to write to your newspaper about the postal services in the Virgin Islands. I had hoped to be able to write a follow-up letter some …
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The European Union’s blacklisting threat against smaller territories is undemocratic and brutal. It also reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of what Virgin Islands companies do. Repetition is to be avoided in …