On Monday, the government unveiled “official portraits” of the 10 national heroes named during last year’s Heroes and Foreparents Day. The portraits of the five who lived most recently are …
Burt Point sewage plant back online
The Burt Point sewage treatment plant is operational again for the first time since it sustained major damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Extensive repairs on the facility were completed …
After Rutley visit, premier ‘confident’ on reforms
Nearly half an hour late to the press conference he called on Friday morning, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley stepped into the multimedia room on the first floor of his …
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Businesses can now apply for grants
According to Karia Christopher, director of the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, “99 percent of businesses that apply will qualify” for the government’s $6.5 million Small Business …
FSC gives women financial advice
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Nov. 22. At a “Money Matters” discussion last Thursday, almost any topic relating to women and finance was fair game. …
Consumer protection policy passes through Cabinet
Cabinet has approved a consumer protection policy framework that will now move to the Attorney General’s Chambers to be worked into potential legislation, according to Marlon Penn, the junior minister …
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