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 …
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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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Police force gets three new dogs
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 6. Last week one of the latest police recruits — a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois named Reddick — was tasked …
HOA rescheduled after ‘illegal’ sitting
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 6. A House of Assembly sitting has been officially rescheduled after concerns were raised last week over alleged violations …
As EU blacklist looms, House to fast-track law
With less than a month to spare, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith on Tuesday announced Cabinet’s approval of a draft law designed to keep the Virgin Islands off a European Union …
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Premier promotes VI amidst Brexit
This week Premier Dr. Orlando Smith led a delegation to the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London, where he planned to emphasise the importance of the Virgin Islands within the …
Incinerator down as officials wait for report
After a fire broke out at the Pockwood Pond incinerator facility last week, officials are still waiting for a final report about damage to the machinery and what necessary repairs …
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Progressive Virgin Islands Movement to launch Friday
The breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, led by recently ousted Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton, is officially launching tomorrow. But even before the launch, the new political party …
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VIP picks four at-large candidates
On Saturday four at-large candidates were chosen to represent the Virgin Islands Party in the upcoming general election. The VIP’s 76-member congress selected Sharie De Castro, owner of Write to …
Father found guilty of incest with daughter
A 43-year-old man was found guilty of incest on Monday after allegedly forcing his teenage daughter to have sex with him in 2015. The jury reached a verdict of eight …
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$766k contract awarded for VG police barracks
More than a year after the police barracks on Virgin Gorda were heavily damaged during Hurricane Irma, the Recovery and Development Agency has handed out a roughly $766,000 contract to …
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EDITORIAL: Climate Change Trust Fund should get eco-levy money
In 2015 the Virgin Islands proudly set an example when it became the first government in the Caribbean to pass a legal framework for a climate change trust fund. To …
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Virgin Islands Party to choose at-large slate Saturday
The Virgin Islands Party will choose a slate of four at-large candidates from at least nine hopefuls on Saturday, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie announced Monday. Mr. Fahie, the VIP chairman, …
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No answers one year after double murder
On Nov. 22, 2017, Franklin Penn Jr. and 11-year-old Trinity Moses Thomas were shot to death while driving down a public road in West End. A year later, detectives still …
$200 million Norman Island project moves forward
Last Thursday, government officially signed a development agreement with Dr. Henry Jarecki to begin plans for a roughly $200 million project on Norman Island, which is expected to span at …
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