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July 1, 2025

Cops to probe sand mining

The government has asked police to investigate recent reports of illegal sand mining at locations including Long Bay, Beef Island, officials said. At Long Bay, the mining has compromised the …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 28, 2025

Grey-listing ‘not a setback,’ Smith claims

The government has scrambled to put a brave face on the news that the Virgin Islands was recently placed on a “grey list” of jurisdictions subject to increased scrutiny by …

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by Shaun Connolly
June 27, 2025

Water declared ‘critical’ priority

To address the widespread water shortages that have infuriated residents in recent months, the government has allocated $8 million and made an official declaration that will allow it to bypass …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 24, 2025

Funds, staff low as clinics face struggles

The clinic in East End has closed its doors. Staff at the Anegada clinic recently fell ill because of poor working conditions. Major repairs at the main clinic on Virgin …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 12, 2025

Only 10% of $100m loan drawn down

Only $10 million of the government’s $100 million loan from CIBC Caribbean bank has been drawn down so far, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. That $10 million was made …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 5, 2025

EDITORIAL: Hurricane season is here

Have you prepared for this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season? If not, you’re already behind. The official season started on June 1, meaning that a major storm could form at any …

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by BVI Beacon
May 12, 2025

UK review could tip VI onto ‘grey list,’ expert says

Britain’s recent inquiry into the Virgin Islands’ law-enforcement agencies could tip the scales when global financial watchdogs consider whether to sanction the territory next month, according to a leading expert. …

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by Shaun Connolly
May 2, 2025

New strategy to guide money-crime fight

More reforms to combat money crime are on the way as the Virgin Islands works to avoid censure from international financial watchdogs. With a crunch meeting of the Paris-based Financial …

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by Shaun Connolly
April 28, 2025

EDITORIAL: Another Library Week with no national library

We are glad the government celebrated Library Week, and we don’t doubt that the public officers organising school visits and promoting digital services did their best. However, it is shameful …

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by BVI Beacon
April 24, 2025

Minimum wage to go up after delay

The lowest paid workers in the Virgin Islands will belatedly get a wage boost after a high-profile salary increase was snatched from them shortly before Christmas. But instead of the …

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by Shaun Connolly
April 22, 2025

USVI adds to chorus of Trump warnings

In the Caribbean, calls have grown louder for United States President Donald Trump to rethink his tariff trade war due to price hikes expected across the region. Democrat Stacey Plaskett, …

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by Shaun Connolly
March 7, 2025

Money-crime reforms to expand cops’ powers

Police surveillance powers are set to expand under one of three bills the House of Assembly passed Friday as part of ongoing efforts to comply with international anti-money-crime standards. The …

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by Shaun Connolly
February 20, 2025

West End port bids dwarf budget

After more than 15 years of broken promises and false starts, the future of the long-delayed West End ferry terminal has been thrown into serious doubt once again after private-sector …

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by Shaun Connolly
January 9, 2025

Leaders endorse VI’s call for climate help

Caribbean territories and other small island states facing climate-change threats received a show of support from leaders around the region following an international meeting last month in St. Kitts and …

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by The BVI Beacon
November 15, 2024

New incorporations spiked in Q2

The number of new companies incorporated in the Virgin Islands rose sharply in the second quarter of 2024, according to figures released recently by the Financial Services Commission. The tally …

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by Shaun Connolly
November 14, 2024

38-mile road project could cost $100m, Penn says

Of the $100 million loan the government signed Oct. 31, $36 million is earmarked for roadwork. The allocation may fall far short. The cornerstone of leaders’ plan to repair the …

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by Rushton Skinner
October 25, 2024

Two more community centres refurbished

More than seven years after Hurricane Irma, the government has finished repairing the fifth and sixth community centres damaged by the storm. In two ceremonies held last week, the Ministry …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
East End/Long Look Community Centre
October 8, 2024

EDITORIAL: Funds from new loan must be spent wisely

The government’s plan to borrow $100 million to rebuild critical public infrastructure is a big step in the public sector’s long-delayed recovery from the 2017 hurricanes. However, given the scale …

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by BVI Beacon
September 26, 2024

Skelton: pay flub may cost $19 million

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton warned this week that government’s accidental overspend on public service pay raises could cost $19 million instead of the $13 million previously estimated by Premier Dr. …

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by Shaun Connolly
September 16, 2024

Old Admin Building gets exterior work under $74k contract

After delays caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, preliminary rehabilitation works are under way on the exterior of the Old Administration Building on Main Street, government announced. The work is an …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Old Administration Building exterior works
September 12, 2024

Virgin Gorda health crisis sparks cries and demands

With emotion audible in her voice, Charlene Henderson spoke slowly in short sentences that commanded the room’s attention. “Bucky was dying. He could hardly breathe. He was breathing through his …

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by Jason Smith
September 9, 2024

First-half tourism record driven by cruise ships

The first six months of 2024 set a tourism record, bringing the most visitor arrivals of any first half in Virgin Islands history and causing Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …

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by Allison Vaughn
September 3, 2024

Businesses urged to prep for storms

With another three months of hurricane season stretching ahead, businesses in the territory have been warned to get their disaster plans up to speed. The call came as BVI Finance …

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by Shaun Connolly
August 30, 2024

Bidders to visit site of planned West End port today

Thanks to a recent green light from the Caribbean Development Bank, the procurement process for the construction of a new West End ferry terminal is moving ahead following years of …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
New West End ferry terminal design
August 22, 2024

For many, Ernesto cut power for days

The day after Tropical Storm Ernesto passed over the territory, BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr. Neil Smith told ZBVI Radio that he expected power to be restored by last …

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by Rushton Skinner

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