For the first time since the 2017 hurricanes, businesses from around the territory showcased their offerings last week at the Buy BVI Trade Expo. The event — which the BVI …
November 3, 2023
June 30, 2023
Red cross gets a new board
The BVI Red Cross appointed a new board at its annual general meeting on June 19. New Chairwoman Rennea Powell — who previously served as secretary and vice-chair — replaced …
March 27, 2023
Men’s health fair coming this weekend
Men in the territory, especially ages 40 and up, will be offered a host of free health services in the coming days as part of the annual BVI Red Cross …
January 27, 2023
14 graduate from home care programme
Graduates of a three-month intensive course in home care facilitated by the BVI Red Cross accepted their certificates, joined in a song, and revelled in the camaraderie of their shared …
May 15, 2021
BVI Red Cross marks 65
Solar-powered and wind-up lanterns, handheld saws, portable radios, waterproof boots, power banks, pocket toolkits, fire spray, and survival kits were among the items on display at the Clarence Thomas Ltd. …
June 26, 2020
HOA passes 9 laws in 12 days, 2 sittings
Liquor, gambling and marijuana were some of the topics legislators debated over the past two weeks as they worked at an unusually fast past to consider 13 pieces of legislation …
April 10, 2020
Non-profit organisations scramble as need grows
In recent days, Family Support Network Executive Director Sasha Stout has seen firsthand the social fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. “I want to say I’m shocked, but I’m not,” Ms. …
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February 10, 2020
Vulnerable Sea Cows Bay plans for safety
Sea Cows Bay is the target of renewed disaster-preparation efforts spurred by a report from the BVI Red Cross, which aims to help residents identify what risks they face and …
October 4, 2018
In looking back at Irma, hindsight is 20/20
This article appeared in the Beacon’s “Irma Anniversary” special edition on Sept. 6. Sharleen DaBreo, the director of the Department of Disaster Management, is trained to think about all the …
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September 26, 2018
‘Doing a little bit towards something big’
Before volunteers started reconstructing Wonder Years Daycare & Preschool, there was essentially no upper floor left at all. “The roof was completely gone,” project manager Mitch Lederman said while giving …
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June 27, 2018
In their Words: Ralph Lewis
Ralph Lewis is an emergency medical technician and the founder of Lifeline Transport Service, which this month received a Kickstart microloan from Unite BVI. Besides his efforts to revive his …
