The future holds many possibilities for the governance of the Virgin Islands, and one expert said last week that the territory has a solid foundation for exploring ways to take …
April 8, 2022
May 19, 2021
COMMENTARY — Politicians warned of rising anger
Politicians who ignore specific sections of the population to focus on channelling public resources to a select group are usually in for a rude awakening. Politics and economics are joined …
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December 14, 2020
EDITORIAL: Legislature’s 70th is a time to reflect on the way forward
In November 1950 the Virgin Islands held its first general election in nearly half a century, choosing the members of the soon-to-be-restored Legislative Council in accordance with a constitution adopted …
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February 12, 2019
Commentary — Campaign rhetoric, promises mocked
It’s February. February. Are they here yet? Where are they? Who? Why, the 450 medical students who were to arrive this month to begin, or continue, their studies. Perhaps the …
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January 21, 2019
Progressives United launches four candidates, promises more
Opposition member Julian Fraser (R-D3) is fielding three candidates to run with him under the banner of his newly launched Progressives United party, and is promising more to come. “Not …
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January 14, 2019
EDITORIAL: A new year, a new Virgin Islands
It’s a new year, and the Virgin Islands should strive to make 2019 the fresh start it desperately needs. To that end, the time for excuses is over. Instead of …
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January 14, 2019
‘Watchdog’ political group launches
This article was originally published in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 10. A recently launched civic group called Reform Action Alliance plans to run four candidates in the upcoming …
December 27, 2018
Only $2.4 million charged to $65 million CDB loan
Though $15 million has been drawn down from the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank rehabilitation and reconstruction loan, only about $2.4 million worth of initiatives have been formally charged to …
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December 19, 2018
Amid turmoil, NDP tweaks public image
This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 13. After weeks of high-profile defections and criticism from former members, the National Democratic Party is working hard to …
December 13, 2018
PVIM names new candidates
Sporting colour-coordinated outfits and weaving through a room full of supporters, five candidates running with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement were announced during the party’s official launch on Friday night. …
December 13, 2018
House of Assembly to debate ‘economic substance’ law
During a House of Assembly sitting scheduled for today, lawmakers plan to fast-track and debate the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018. On Dec. 4 Premier Dr. Orlando …
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December 6, 2018
VIP picks four at-large candidates
On Saturday four at-large candidates were chosen to represent the Virgin Islands Party in the upcoming general election. The VIP’s 76-member congress selected Sharie De Castro, owner of Write to …
November 28, 2018
April 3, 2018
Unknown ‘client’ pays for political survey
A recent poll claims that a majority of some 700 respondents want to see a new political party in the Virgin Islands. However, the survey’s backers remain nameless, raising questions …
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