After hours of deliberating behind closed doors, legislators passed a law on Tuesday designed, in part, to facilitate electronic voting and eliminate the need to count ballots by hand. Most …
Runway extension returns to spotlight
Though extending the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has been on government’s agenda since 2011, the proposal is front-and-centre again following the fall completion of the latest environmental …
NHI expenses exceed revenue
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 17. From 2016 through last year, the National Health Insurance programme paid out roughly $1.95 million more than it …
Global Water suit still not settled
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 17. After several years in court, a lawsuit between government and the company Global Water Associates Ltd. still has …
PVIM releases ‘business plan’ for VI
The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement continued to ramp up its campaign for the 2019 general elections with public events held across the territory over the past week. In addition to …
Walwyn takes aim at rivals during NDP rally
The National Democratic Party rally on Saturday was a night full of music, dancing, cheering and political promises. The roughly three-hour event was held in the Road Town Market Square …
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Incinerator still down from fire
Almost two months after a major fire broke out at the Pockwood Pond incinerator, no repairs have been made to the system and trash is being landfilled on the nearby …
D-9 candidates go head-to-head
During a much-anticipated debate between three contenders for the Ninth District seat last week, candidates discussed their respective plans for the territory — while also making pointed jabs at one …
Lawmakers tackle e-voting
If the government has its way, electronic voting will be used for the first time in the next general election, ideally eliminating the need to count votes by hand late …
Classifieds (January 17, 2019)
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‘Watchdog’ political group launches
This article was originally published in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 10. A recently launched civic group called Reform Action Alliance plans to run four candidates in the upcoming …
Three tourists die over holidays
This article was originally published in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 10. On Dec. 20, the body of Dr. Joseph Horgan, a 65-year-old cardiologist visiting from the United States, …
Thieves hit Rite Way, Mi Amor
At about 9 p.m. on Dec. 29, police were called about a robbery at the Rite Way in Road Town. Hours earlier, a burglary had taken place nearby at Mi …
NDP launches 11 candidates
National Democratic Party Chairman Myron Walwyn stood before a lively crowd on Saturday night at Maria’s by the Sea and posed a series of questions. “Who was it that provided …
HOA passes seven appropriation laws
During a Dec. 28 House of Assembly sitting, several legislators expressed concern that seven supplementary appropriation bills spanning from 2007 to 2013 had been delayed by many years. Though Premier …
Notices (January 10, 2019)
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Classifieds (January 10, 2019)
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17 police recruits sworn in
Seventeen police recruits were officially sworn in by Police Commissioner Michael Matthews on Dec. 14 to fill vacancies in the force. Virgin Islanders make up almost half of the cohort, …
Only $2.4 million charged to $65 million CDB loan
Though $15 million has been drawn down from the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank rehabilitation and reconstruction loan, only about $2.4 million worth of initiatives have been formally charged to …
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House rushes law to avoid blacklist
In hopes of avoiding a European Union blacklist, the House of Assembly spent several hours in closed-door committee discussions this week to fine-tune the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) …
Amid turmoil, NDP tweaks public image
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 13. After weeks of high-profile defections and criticism from former members, the National Democratic Party is working hard to …
No word yet on incinerator repairs after fire
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 13. More than two weeks after a large fire broke out at the Pockwood Pond incinerator, government officials have …
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Amid Brexit turmoil, UK reassures overseas territories
Brexit was at the top of the agenda when Premier Dr. Orlando Smith and other overseas territory leaders met with United Kingdom officials during the 20th Joint Ministerial Council last …
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PVIM names new candidates
Sporting colour-coordinated outfits and weaving through a room full of supporters, five candidates running with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement were announced during the party’s official launch on Friday night. …
House of Assembly to debate ‘economic substance’ law
During a House of Assembly sitting scheduled for today, lawmakers plan to fast-track and debate the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018. On Dec. 4 Premier Dr. Orlando …
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