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June 17, 2025

EDITORIAL: Gov’t must explain $5m Bank of Asia deposit

We were shocked to hear Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn claim convincingly last week that the government deposited more than $5 million in Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited at a time …

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by BVI Beacon
June 6, 2025

Workshop tackles plastic pollution

Environmental consultant Amar Munnolimath stood in a conference room at Treasure Isle Hotel on May 29 arranging large post-it notes on the wall. Each note listed a problem believed to …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Amar Munnolimath
April 9, 2025

EDITORIAL: ‘Minister of state’ plan is half-baked

Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley appears to be getting ahead of himself in his haste to lure opposition members to the government bench. He should slow down. When announcing recently that …

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by BVI Beacon
December 18, 2024

EDITORIAL: Raise the minimum wage already

Government’s recent decision to suddenly postpone the long-planned minimum-wage increase was not acceptable. The $2.50-per-hour increase to $8.50 per hour, approved by the House of Assembly earlier this year, was …

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by BVI Beacon
November 14, 2024

Big barge tilts as government treads water

A partially sunk barge linked to a Virgin Gorda construction company has been in Fat Hogs Bay for more than two months as government officials attempt to work with the …

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by Rushton Skinner
November 1, 2024

Public not invited to ‘stakeholder’ meetings for airport project

A series of “stakeholder consultations” on the planned airport expansion was scheduled to start on Oct. 29, but the Beacon’s attempts to find out when and where the meetings are …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Airport sidebar
October 8, 2024

EDITORIAL: Funds from new loan must be spent wisely

The government’s plan to borrow $100 million to rebuild critical public infrastructure is a big step in the public sector’s long-delayed recovery from the 2017 hurricanes. However, given the scale …

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by BVI Beacon
July 11, 2024

Minimum wage to jump to $8.50

The minimum wage in the Virgin Islands will soon increase to $8.50 an hour, Deputy Premier Lorna Smith announced today. The new baseline salary will come into effect on Nov. …

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by Shaun Connolly
Lorna Smith
June 13, 2024

Eyeing minimum, Fahie asks for 10 years

An attorney for ex-premier Andrew Fahie argued last week that he was accused of acting only as a “figurehead” in the cocaine-trafficking scheme that led to his conviction and should …

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by Jason Smith
May 9, 2024

Penn questions 1-bid road tender

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer claimed last week in the House of Assembly that his approach to repairing roads in the territory will ensure that taxpayers get good value …

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by Rushton Skinner
March 18, 2024

Students hold mock HOA sitting

Nineteen fifth graders from Ebenezer Thomas Primary School got a taste of leadership on Friday when they took part in a mock sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 19, 2024

Government promises work for unemployed

A registration drive set to kick off next week is designed to bring employment, training and education opportunities to unemployed residents in the Virgin Islands, government announced Tuesday. The effort …

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by The BVI Beacon
November 14, 2023

EDITORIAL: HOA should stop bickering and get down to business

Elected officials’ recent squabbles in the House of Assembly reflect a failure to work together and carry out the important business of governing the Virgin Islands. During the HOA meeting …

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by BVI Beacon
October 9, 2023

Gov’t aims to reform debt management

As part of ongoing efforts to implement reforms suggested by the 2022 Commission of Inquiry report, the government is working with the Commonwealth Secretariat to improve the way public debt …

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by BVI Beacon
May 23, 2023

New environment ministry created

While detailing his recent efforts to shore up relations with the United Kingdom during a May 16 press conference, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley also announced the creation of the …

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by Dana Kampa
May 6, 2023

VIP-led government announces ministries

The new House of Assembly is taking shape. The past week saw the appointment of Progressive Virgin Islands Movement leader Ronnie Skelton as opposition leader and the setting of ministerial …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Meet the Candidates

As voters head to the polls today and Monday, they have plenty of choices. The 42 candidates for the 13 House of Assembly seats — who include 25 district hopefuls …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 5, 2022

EDITORIAL: VI strong, but government recovery far behind

For the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma, we asked a handful of residents to grade the territory’s recovery on a scale of one to ten. Their scores averaged nearly seven, …

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by BVI Beacon
Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex
January 7, 2022

RDA completed 7 projects in 2021

The Recovery and Development Agency oversaw seven projects last year and is looking to complete more in 2022, including works at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, RDA acting CEO …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 16, 2021

Main Street stays up late

Christmas shopping metamorphosed into an informal barbecue and dance party last Thursday night in hopes of coaxing night-time shoppers to a small but thriving area across from the Road Town …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
Main Street
October 6, 2021

COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for better gov’t

The institution of government matters, and it is legit. Nonetheless, the government is often criticised, maligned and raked mercilessly over hot coal. Some of the criticism is self-inflicted and well-deserved. …

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by Edgar Leonard
September 27, 2021

Vaccinated can soon skip BVI Gateway

Starting Oct. 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering the territory will no longer have to register online through the BVI Gateway portal, Premier Andrew Fahie announced Tuesday night on Virgin Islands …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 18, 2021

Young leaders tackle self-determination

During the historic first session of the second Virgin Islands Youth Parliament on March 11, young representatives drew on extensive research as they shared their hopes for the territory’s future …

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by Dana Kampa
December 13, 2020

As legislature turns 70, HOA looks ahead

As he spoke about the 1950 restoration of the Legislative Council, Premier Andrew Fahie compared the Virgin Islands to a lab rat that doesn’t realise the familiar glass borders to …

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by Dana Kampa
September 7, 2020

EDITORIAL: Last month’s press conference should be repeated weekly

Kudos to government for hosting a comprehensive press conference last month in a format that we hope will become the new normal going forward. The session was ideal for several …

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by BVI Beacon
press conference august 25, 2020

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