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hurricane recovery

January 20, 2023

New ESHS buildings open

A new school semester is starting in an exciting way for students at Elmore Stoutt High School as they become the first to attend class at newly opened buildings on …

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by Dana Kampa
September 6, 2022

Irma, then and now: Five years later

The Virgin Islands has transformed in the five years since it was devastated by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017. Scroll down to compare scenes photographed shortly after Irma to …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
August 11, 2022

UK loan guarantee off the table

Several recovery projects are far behind schedule as the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma approaches, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a Aug. 8 press conference that the …

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by Dana Kampa
March 19, 2021

Work on Ralph T. O’neal Administration Complex continues

As repairs on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex continue, much of the western atrium has been demolished while contractors focus on ensuring the building is watertight, and tender documents …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 4, 2021

14th governor sworn in

Governor John Rankin first visited the Virgin Islands not on vacation, but to lend his support as leader of a fellow overseas territory in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in …

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by Dana Kampa
governor john rankin
September 11, 2020

Underfunded hurricane recovery still dragging

As the Covid-19 crisis has decimated the economy in recent months, leaders have sought to counter the dismal outlook while rolling out more than $10 million worth of contracts under …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 28, 2019

Still no date for Virgin Gorda medical centre

After at least a decade of promises, the first phase of construction on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda is now set to be completed by the …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
September 6, 2019

On The Street: “What do you think of the recovery so far?”

by Joey Waldinger
June 4, 2019

EDITORIAL: West End port should be a priority

It is good to hear that the new government plans to open the West End port to international ferries by August while plans proceed for a new facility. Now we …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 18, 2019

EDITORIAL: Trees, flowers go a long way in Road Town

The newly planted flowers and trees along the James Walter Francis Drive demonstrate that relatively minor improvements can go a long way toward beautifying Road Town and other population centres …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 21, 2019

Governor explains the recovery loan delays

During a press conference on Friday, Governor Gus Jaspert emphasised the importance of recovery and development, including the £300 million United Kingdom loan guarantee that would allow the Virgin Islands …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 27, 2018

EDITORIAL: Looking back on an emotional and turbulent year

In the Virgin Islands, 2018 was a rollercoaster of highs and lows. The hurricane recovery, of course, dominated the news, which ranged from inspiring tales of phenomenal heroism to heart-wrenching …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 22, 2018

RDA head earning $350,000 per year

Recovery and Development Agency CEO Paul Bayly is earning $350,000 per year in compensation, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith revealed during a House of Assembly sitting on Thursday in response to …

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by Nia Douglas
October 18, 2018

UK art therapists lead new set of school activities

M’Kyiah Turnbull took a brush doused in bright pink paint to a wall lining part of Cane Garden Bay’s beach. Though her favourite colour is blue, she chose pink because …

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by Conor King Devitt

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