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July 10, 2023

EDITORIAL: Third time the charm for Virgin Islands Day

We were elated by the full schedule of traditional activities organised for the territory’s third celebration of Virgin Islands Day on July 3. The way forward for the observance is …

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by BVI Beacon
June 7, 2023

Museums bring VI history to life

Life in the Virgin Islands looked quite different for most residents in the 1960s than it does today, and artist Reuben Vanterpool dedicates much of his time to showcasing his …

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by Dana Kampa
April 4, 2023

EDITORIAL: Proposed culture policy is most welcome

Kudos to the government for drafting the five-year Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy, which promises to preserve, revitalise and study a cultural heritage that has been neglected …

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by BVI Beacon
December 6, 2022

Great March holiday passes very quietly

Though last year’s commemoration of the 1949 march that led to the restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislative Council inspired a spirited re-enactment, the second celebration of the 1949 Great …

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by Dana Kampa
October 24, 2022

EDITORIAL: Heroes, foreparents forgotten?

Around this time last year, we sang the government’s praises for the decision to replace St. Ursula’s Day with Heroes and Foreparents Day as part of a larger programme of …

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by BVI Beacon
July 19, 2022

Historians reflect on 2nd VI Day

Local historians contemplated what it takes to foster a resilient legacy during a panel discussion hosted by H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on July 4 in observance of the second …

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by Dana Kampa
March 28, 2022

EDITORIAL: Where, oh where, is the new library?

All too frequently in recent months, we have found ourselves writing about another hurricane recovery project that is far behind. This week, it’s the public library. The main branch in …

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by BVI Beacon
March 21, 2022

One Mart continues expansion

One Mart owner Mark Vanterpool thinks Virgin Islands residents should have more local places to shop. And by that, he means they shouldn’t have to go more than a few …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 18, 2022

Education reform highlighted at memorial

With waves crashing against the rocks, community members dressed all in white tossed bouquets of pink and yellow flowers into the sea on Feb. 13 to memorialise victims of the …

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by Dana Kampa
November 25, 2021

1949 march brought to life

Partway through an evening of storytelling, poetry and music on Nov. 21, event organisers called everyone’s attention to the clock at 5:30, the exact moment when about 1,500 people arrived …

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by Dana Kampa
October 26, 2021

VI heroes heralded on historic holiday

Past and present collided as some of the Virgin Islands’ brightest minds looked back on history’s change-makers during the inaugural Heroes and Forefathers Day on Oct. 18, drawing comparisons between …

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by Dana Kampa
July 8, 2021

First VI Day celebrated quietly

With Virgin Islandsthemed balloons decorating tables, the territorial song playing from speakers, tarts and guavaberry rum being shared, and employees sporting T-shirts with popular sayings like “One hand can’t clap,” …

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by Dana Kampa
May 20, 2021

Virgin Islands celebrates museums

The Department of Culture celebrated International Museum Day on Tuesday under the banner “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine.” “Museums at their best are inspiring places,” Governor John Rankin …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 31, 2020

House votes to review 2007 Constitution

As the Virgin Islands prepares to celebrate emancipation, elected leaders also turned to the history books this week before greenlighting a constitutional review. Premier Andrew Fahie referenced the political groundswell …

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by Dana Kampa
July 29, 2020

COMMENTARY — History tapped for RT traffic ideas

In the 1960s there was one street in Road Town: Main Street, which had two lanes. Eventually, traffic was diverted to Wickhams Cay and the government of the day permitted …

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by Elroy Turnbull
July 24, 2020

Scaled-back August Festival is on

Though the celebrations will look notably different from typical years, the August Emancipation Festival will still happen in the coming weeks despite the complications of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to …

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by Dana Kampa
July 2, 2020

EDITORIAL: Black Lives Matter fight hits home in Virgin Islands

In the weeks since the world watched a white police officer kneel on George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the response to Mr. Floyd’s death has rightly …

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by BVI Beacon
June 24, 2020

Virtual exhibits open window to VI history

Though the pandemic threw a wrench into the Department of Culture’s plans to produce an exhibition at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Building and several satellite locations, the agency got …

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by Dana Kampa
March 12, 2020

Repairs begin on Old Government House Museum

Krezmore Construction has begun the first phase of repairs to the Old Government House Museum — which was shuttered after the 2017 hurricanes— and expects to finish these renovations in …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 7, 2020

12th African Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony held

Behind Crafts Alive Village on Sunday afternoon, four men knelt in a circle and chanted as they poured libations. It was one of many traditions the Afrikan Studies Klub performed …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 4, 2019

COMMENTARY — Previous arts festivals recalled

In his recent Budget Address, Premier Andrew Fahie promised to build on the arts festival previously organised by late District Five Representative Delores Christopher. Yes, indeed, we are forever grateful …

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by Verna Penn Moll
August 10, 2019

EDITORIAL: In Facebook age, emancipation is increasingly on VI’s radar

For decades, we have encouraged residents during this season to remember the real reason for the August Emancipation Festival. As we do the same this year, we are pleased to …

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by BVI Beacon
August 1, 2019

Festival kicks off with music, pageants

The 65th August Emancipation Festival is well under way, with upcoming performances by local and international bands as well as the Rise and Shine Tramp and the August Monday Parade. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 4, 2019

‘Virtual museum’ highlights Virgin Islands culture

The Department of Culture has launched its first “virtual museum” as part of efforts to motivate young people around the territory, according to government. The initiative, which launched on May …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 25, 2019

COMMENTARY — African history seen as neglected here

I cannot deny that there’s room for improvement in the teaching of world history in our schools, including African history (or “black history,” as it is commonly called in this …

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by Sandra Phillip Hodge

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