Thirty-five people were registered as British citizens this month after previously being naturalised as British overseas territory citizens. During a Nov. 7 ceremony at the Government House, the group recited …
December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024
Police force fully staffed with officers
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is up to its full complement of officers after 18 recruits completed training this month, police announced last week. The recruits were honoured during …
November 29, 2024
Leak-detection workshop under way
Twenty plumbers from the public and private sectors registered for a leak-detection workshop that got under way this week as part of efforts to promote water conservation and improve infrastructure …
November 29, 2024
Assistant top cop to stay six extra months
Assistant Police Commissioner Pam Trevillion will stay in her position six extra months as part of efforts to ensure stability after the recruitment process for a new commissioner was delayed, …
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November 29, 2024
Premier hails ‘reset’ with Britain
Britain is seeking a “reset” of relations with the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said following discussions in London between United Kingdom ministers and OT …
November 28, 2024
Three airport options unveiled at public meetings
The government’s latest proposals to expand the runway at the Virgin Islands’ main airport were unveiled at a public meeting the evening of Nov. 26, but major details about the …
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November 28, 2024
Fair to feature books, art, food
The Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book and Art Expo will be held tomorrow as part of Culture and Tourism Month. “This year’s theme, ‘Telling Our Story Through Tourism: Sharing …
November 28, 2024
Virgin Islands hosts regional meteorologists
Weather, climate change and disaster management were on the agenda last week when the territory hosted leaders and meteorologists from around the region at the 67th Session of the Caribbean …
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November 28, 2024
Virgin Islands represented at dive trade show
A team showcased the Virgin Islands’ reefs, wrecks and other dive sites during a trade show last week that drew thousands of people from around world. The Diving Equipment and …
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November 28, 2024
St. Thomas man killed in boat wreck near Saba Rock
A 39-year-old St. Thomas resident died from injuries sustained during a boat collision that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Friday near Saba Rock in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, police said. …
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November 28, 2024
Jost Van Dyke teen charged with burglaries
In what police described as a “significant breakthrough” in an ongoing investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Jost Van Dyke was arrested and charged recently in connection with a string of …
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November 28, 2024
VI marks 75 years since Great March
Hundreds of residents marched down Main Street on Sunday afternoon, following in the footsteps of some 1,500 protestors who took the same route 75 years earlier to demand greater political …
November 28, 2024
Man dead after East End crash
A man died in a single-vehicle crash shortly after 6 a.m. Nov. 21 in the Major Bay area of East End, police said. “Initial investigations indicate that the vehicle was …
November 26, 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2014: New hospital dedicated
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
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November 25, 2024
West End terminal faces new bid delay
More than seven years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the West End ferry terminal, the plan to replace the facility continues to face delays. The deadline for bids for the construction …
November 25, 2024
Lorna Smith launches project series
A painting project, cultural gatherings and tree planting are among the activities planned as part of a community initiative launched this week by opposition member Lorna Smith. The at-large representative, …
November 24, 2024
Three islands, three days of fungi
Children played and danced in the grass while adults bobbed their heads and swayed to the music on Saturday evening as fungi bands performed on the lawn of the Cyril …
November 22, 2024
Launching career expo, BVIEC promises to do better
Amid a recruitment drive designed to attract new workers, the BVI Electricity Corporation has promised to “raise its game” after facing challenges in recent months. The BVIEC’s billing system was …
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November 21, 2024
Peter Island to reopen in 10 days
Peter Island Resort didn’t manage to relaunch last month as planned, but it is nevertheless gearing up to open its doors before Christmas. The “reimagined” and remodeled property is set …
November 21, 2024
Roadworks under way across Tortola
With works under way across Tortola’s transportation network, several areas are currently closed to traffic, Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer announced Tuesday. “Although we planned to start these works …
November 21, 2024
Pair arrested at sea at Frenchmans Cay
Two men were arrested at sea shortly after 11 a.m. last Thursday after police and customs officers on routine patrol found a firearm and ammunition on a boat they stopped …
November 21, 2024
Premier seeks ‘respect’ at London summit
Seeking respect for the Virgin Islands is at the top of the government’s agenda at a key summit in London this week as several United Kingdom parliamentarians push for the …
November 21, 2024
53 boats attend yacht show
A record 140 brokers attended the Fall Charter Yacht Show last week to meet captains and crewmembers aboard the 53 participating boats, organisers said. The broker number represented a 20 …
November 19, 2024
Back-to-work programme to get $2 million this year
More than $2 million will be spent this year on a programme aimed at helping the unemployed back to work, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said. During his Monday budget address, …
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November 19, 2024
EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands should expect the worst from Trump presidency
It has been said that when the United States sneezes, the whole world catches a cold. We fear much worse than a proverbial cold for the Virgin Islands and the …
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