Strutting the catwalk in the Multi-purpose Sports Complex July 26, models from the Virgin Islands and abroad showcased outfits from 15 designers for the 15th anniversary of Summer Sizzle BVI. …
August 5, 2025
February 3, 2025
Bonds could fuel airport project, premier says
Government bonds could be issued to pay for the long-delayed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. In an exclusive interview with the …
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December 6, 2024
Government gets earful at airport meetings
At the start of the second of three public meetings held last week to discuss the government’s proposal to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport, Clive Smith told attendees that …
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November 28, 2024
Three airport options unveiled at public meetings
The government’s latest proposals to expand the runway at the Virgin Islands’ main airport were unveiled at a public meeting the evening of Nov. 26, but major details about the …
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November 22, 2024
Public airport meetings to start Tuesday in Road Town
The government still hasn’t released the completed part of an ongoing review of the proposed airport expansion, but residents will get a chance to weigh in on the long-delayed project …
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November 1, 2024
Public not invited to ‘stakeholder’ meetings for airport project
A series of “stakeholder consultations” on the planned airport expansion was scheduled to start on Oct. 29, but the Beacon’s attempts to find out when and where the meetings are …
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July 26, 2024
Premier defends airport expansion plan
The premier has defended plans to proceed with a major airport expansion despite the decision being made ahead of promised public meetings and the completion of a high-level business case. …
February 16, 2024
KPMG to carry out airport biz case after submitting lowest bid
KPMG (BVI) Ltd. will carry out the business case slated to guide the way forward for the long-delayed expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, the BVI Airports Authority …
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November 21, 2023
In a first, government seeks full business case for airport expansion
The BVI Airports Authority is seeking proposals for a comprehensive business case to decide the way forward for the development of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. The study — …
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September 28, 2023
Government plans to beef up airport soon
Following the June launch of much-anticipated direct flights between the Virgin Islands and Miami, leaders are now considering airport upgrades to accommodate an increase in travellers at the Terrance B. …
December 8, 2022
Direct MIA flights coming in June
Following more than 10 years of failed attempts by successive governments to secure direct flights to the United States mainland — and vigorous debate about whether such flights were even …
July 22, 2020
EDITORIAL: Before airport expansion, transparency needed
If leaders in the new government proceed with their predecessors’ plan to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, they must turn over a new leaf by being fully transparent …
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February 27, 2020
BVI Airports Authority explores nonstop flights from US to VG
Flights from the continental United States to Virgin Gorda could be a reality in the near future with the completion of renovations to the Taddy Bay Airport, Premier Andrew Fahie …
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August 1, 2019
Summer Sizzle returns for 11th year
The event that has gathered international talent to the runway has come back for the 11th time, shining a literal spotlight in the Virgin Islands. Summer Sizzle, a fashion show …
July 24, 2018
COMMENTARY — Will runway project bring enough planes?
If the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway is extended and terminal upgraded, will major airlines from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and so on dash to start nonstop …
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