The 2022 Commission of Inquiry report blasted the government’s handling of crown land and called for comprehensive reforms after finding evidence that “serious dishonesty” may have occurred in at least …
Two migrants captured on Peter Island
More migrants allegedly entered the territory illegally last week, but most of them had not been reported apprehended as of Beacon press time yesterday afternoon. After receiving a tip about …
Premier eyeing full Caricom membership
The government is considering pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community under an arrangement that would not require signing on to all the regional organisation’s agreements, according to Premier Dr. …
11 kids among 34 migrants captured at Cooper
Eleven children younger than 6 were among 34 migrants apprehended on Feb. 14 and 15 on Cooper Island and in nearby waters, according to police and immigration officials. Police initially …
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Cooper Island hosts Rum Fest
For more photos, visit the Beacon’s Facebook page. As the first boatload of visitors to this year’s festivities walked up to the Cooper Island Beach Club on Nov. 18, they …
Police call off “active search” for missing Canadian
Police have concluded the “active search” for Dennis Yuki Enomoto, 75, of Canada, who went missing while snorkeling near Cooper Island on Oct. 25, but officers will keep an eye …
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Food Fete continues with rum and pork
At the Cruzan stand, rum was cut with a splash of passionfruit nectar and a spritz of mango bitters, the end product a drink inspired by the Sunshine Killer Bee, …
Virgin Islands economy takes new shapes after Irma
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s Sept. 6 “Irma Anniversary” edition. Like many people throughout the Virgin Islands, Courdney Williams has a very different daily routine than he did 12 months …
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