Menu
Road Town, VG (light rain)
27°C temperature

The BVI Beacon

"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"

Search
  • Sections
  • Business
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Inquiry
  • Classifieds
  • Notices
  • Cartoons
  • Special Reports
  • Andrew Fahie Trial
  • BVI Beacon 40th Anniversary
Subscribe Search
Subscribe or purchase issues >

article under the tag
london

February 17, 2025

Premier wants governor out of Cabinet

The Virgin Islands governor should be stripped of his role overseeing Cabinet meetings, leaving the elected members to manage the territory’s affairs on their own, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” …

Continue reading “Premier wants governor out of Cabinet”

by Shaun Connolly
November 21, 2024

Premier seeks ‘respect’ at London summit

Seeking respect for the Virgin Islands is at the top of the government’s agenda at a key summit in London this week as several United Kingdom parliamentarians push for the …

Continue reading “Premier seeks ‘respect’ at London summit”

by Shaun Connolly
September 23, 2024

Climate cash still locked at home as premier seeks funding abroad

An environmental war chest of some $13 million could be freed up for climate change projects as early as next month following nearly a decade of delays, Premier Dr. Natalio …

Continue reading “Climate cash still locked at home as premier seeks funding abroad”

by Shaun Connolly
September 19, 2024

Financial sector defended in London

A London meeting with more than 30 high-level figures from the British financial services sector was hailed a success by Deputy Premier Lorna Smith. The gathering at BVI House last …

Continue reading “Financial sector defended in London”

by Shaun Connolly
August 30, 2024

COI reform deadline missed again, but new target set for next week

The government won’t meet tomorrow’s deadline for completing the sweeping reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, but it aims to finish the job by the end of next week, …

Continue reading “COI reform deadline missed again, but new target set for next week”

by Shaun Connolly
governor and premier
May 21, 2024

Concerns raised about Chinese fishing boats

In recent years, opposition member Stacy Mather has been hearing about evidence that Chinese boats may be fishing illegally in the territory’s waters, he said this month in the House …

Continue reading “Concerns raised about Chinese fishing boats”

by Rushton Skinner
May 11, 2023

Premier, governor attend coronation

As one of his first orders of international business since his re-election last month, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley joined world leaders in witnessing the coronation of King Charles III …

Continue reading “Premier, governor attend coronation”

by Dana Kampa
December 1, 2021

Self-determination discussed at UK meetings

Fresh off their diplomatic travels to Europe last month, government leaders explained their progress on planning for the future of environmental management, national security, marijuana legalisation, and greater self-determination. During …

Continue reading “Self-determination discussed at UK meetings”

by Dana Kampa
March 20, 2020

Tortola travellers took flight linked to COVID-19 cases

Though no cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Virgin Islands, government officials here were working early this week to track down passengers who shared a plane from London …

Continue reading “Tortola travellers took flight linked to COVID-19 cases”

by Dana Kampa
December 1, 2019

De Castro attends UK seminar on parliaments

Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro is representing the government this week at the 2019 Westminster Seminar on Effective Parliaments in London. The annual seminar — the United Kingdom …

Continue reading “De Castro attends UK seminar on parliaments”

by BVI Beacon

Polls

How would you rate the territory's recovery from Hurricane Irma on a scale of one (the worst) to 10 (the best)?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an Event
©2025 The BVI Beacon
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Classifieds
  • Inquiry
  • Notices
  • Special Reports
    • Climate Change Series
    • COVID-19
  • Multimedia
  • Events
  • Submit an Event
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Login
  • My Account
  • Logout
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT