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The recent rash of violence across Tortola should serve as a wake-up call to police, policymakers and other residents to work together to tackle gang activity and other crime in …
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Timely and accurate data about the Virgin Islands’ population would lead directly to a better public service, a more dynamic business sector, and stronger non-profit organisations. And that’s just a …
Across the street from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s main campus last Thursday, two sloops recently refurbished by students were on display in front of the HLSCC Centre for Applied …
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A grocery store founder and a youth leader in the Virgin Islands made the Queen’s New Year Honours list for their service to the territory. Peter Haycraft, founder of Road …
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The Rotary Club of Road Town led 10 community projects in a day on the first Saturday of the month, the non-profit organisation announced. The activities ranged widely. At the …
In recent months, about half of all assault cases were domestic related, Police Commissioner Michael Matthews told the Beacon this month, adding that domestic violence remains prevalent in the community …
Following two fatal shootings last week, the entire Virgin Islands community must take an unequivocal stand against violence and recommit to stamping it out over the long term with sustained …