Customer service A Beaconite would like to thank the hard-working public officers at government’s Customer Service Care Centre, who must be tired of hearing his voice but never show it. …
October 25, 2023
October 18, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (October 19, 2023)
Reading is fun A Beaconite’s book club helped celebrate “Reading is Fun Week” once again this year, but in a new way. Last year, the club visited schools to read …
October 4, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (October 5, 2023)
Mr. Weatherman Any resident who isn’t familiar with Mr. Weatherman should seek him out immediately. The meteorologist — whose real name is Brian Shields — creates daily YouTube videos that …
September 13, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (September 14 ,2023)
Recovery newsletter A Beaconite was pleased to see that the Recovery and Development Agency recently launched a “Recovery Matters” newsletter focusing on the impact of the agency six years after …
August 30, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 31, 2023)
Whale of a time The float of a humpback whale that dazzled crowds at the August Monday Parade with its working blowhole, recorded whale songs, and immense scale has found …
August 17, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 17, 2023)
Miss BVI Beacon Beaconites are pleased and proud that frequent Beacon contributor Anika Christopher won the Miss BVI Pageant on Aug. 6. They also applaud her platform of spreading climate …
August 2, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (August 3, 2023)
Printing schedule Because of the August Emancipation Festival holiday, the Beacon will not print next Thursday. Printing will resume Aug. 17, and advertising and editorial deadlines will return to normal …
July 26, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (JULY 27, 2023)
Celebrating D’Moi A Beaconite has called Cane Garden Bay home for more than three years, and she was moved by the astounding support her neighbours gave to D’Moi Hodge as …
July 20, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 20, 2023)
Support for sharks While covering a recent lecture about coral reefs, a Beaconite took interest in an aside about shark fishing by Oxford University researcher Dr. Bryan Wilson. He recently …
July 13, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 13, 2023)
Tourism concerns In two separate court cases a Beaconite covered Tuesday, prosecutors brought up the vital nature of tourism to the Virgin Islands’ economy and how crime can affect the …
July 5, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (July 6, 2023)
What’s in a name? A Beaconite arriving at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport early this week was pleased with the overall arrival process. It was quick and easy, and …
June 28, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 29, 2023)
Airport surprises A Beaconite who travelled out of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport last Thursday had a couple surprises. First and foremost was the simple fact that he was travelling …
June 21, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 22, 2023)
Historic views A Beaconite joined a group of volunteers and staff from Beyond the Reef last weekend to clean up the beaches of Great Thatch Island. It was her first …
June 14, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 15, 2023)
Creative outlet A Beaconite has been busy snapping photos at a wide variety of events this month, but this weekend afforded her some time to test out a new underwater …
June 8, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 8, 2023)
A question of import A Beaconite who imported a Toyota jeep from Japan shortly after Hurricane Irma was confused by a recent claim made by the director of the Department …
May 31, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (June 1, 2023)
Slices of history A Beaconite recently made her first visit to Jenesis Studios and met artist Reuben Vanterpool for a tour. The site was one of many in the territory …
May 17, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 18, 2023)
New ministry While covering a press conference with the premier and deputy premier this week, a Beaconite was happy to learn of plans to establish a new Ministry of Environment, …
May 10, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 11, 2023)
Stained-glass history On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Parliament announced that all British overseas territories and Crown dependencies have been immortalised in two stained glass windows within Speaker’s House in London. …
May 3, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 4, 2023)
No business like dog show business On Saturday, a Beaconite once again had the pleasure of covering the Humane Society of the BVI’s annual dog show, which brings together the …
April 26, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 27, 2023)
With a twist There’s nothing quite as invigorating as being on the ground on Polling Day, seeing so many people actively engage in the democratic process. It started with a …
April 19, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 20, 2023)
Home stretch Voting in the Virgin Islands starts today, and a Beaconite is excited to be one of many in the crowd waiting to see who forms the new government. …
April 12, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 13, 2023)
Race to the finish This week’s newspaper is the last regular Beacon edition covering the 2023 elections before the special pre-election issue next week, and sending it to print is …
April 5, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (April 6, 2023)
Making the rounds A Beaconite’s home of District Two got the limelight over the past week, when candidates from various parties and independent campaigns made their appearances in Cane Garden …
March 29, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 23, 2023)
Drag racing is back Early on a recent Tuesday evening, a Beaconite drove to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to pick up an arriving colleague. While he was waiting, …
March 22, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 23, 2023)
Hard-won rights Election season is kicking into high gear, and covering it has brought back fond memories for a Beaconite. She remembers the first time she cast her ballot in …