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June 16, 2025

Non-profit to honour creatives

An award-winning singer, a fashion designer with her own brand, and a Golden Globe-nominated actress are just a few of the creative professionals who will be honoured when the local …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 16, 2025

Measuring an earthquake

In the Virgin Islands, a network of 10 devices called “strong motion sensors” record constantly. In the event of an earthquake, they capture information about it. Otherwise, the data they …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 14, 2025

Airport business case still secret

The two completed parts of the ongoing business case for the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion will remain private for now, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “The draft …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 13, 2025

‘This is a public health emergency’

The number of residents in need of dialysis could soon eclipse the territory’s ability to administer the treatment, BVI Health Services Authority CEO Dr. June Samuel warned Friday at the …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 13, 2025

Smith leads delegation to Cayman

A four-member delegation recently visited the Cayman Islands to learn how the sister territory facilitates business. “The team is focused on identifying best practices and transferable lessons that can support …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 13, 2025

Premier on three-country trip

New York, Brazil and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are on Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s itinerary during a 12-day trip to attend three meetings. On Sunday, he headed to New …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 12, 2025

Three bodies found in four days

Three men were found dead in separate incidents over the past week, police said. The first body — of Vincent Warner, 47, of Free Bottom — was recovered from the …

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by The BVI Beacon
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 10, 2025

Premier aims to build Caribbean ties

An ongoing effort to strengthen regional alliances in the face of global instability was among the topics on the table when Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley attended the Association of Caribbean …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 10, 2025

Water meters installed at reservoirs

As part of government’s ongoing efforts to better track water usage, large-flow meters are being installed at reservoirs around the territory, according to the Recovery and Development Agency. Already, 11 …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 9, 2025

Festival to focus on culture

As musicians from Elmore Stoutt High School played the territorial song and other numbers, a crowd grew at the Market Square in Road Town for the launch of the 71st …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 6, 2025

Gov’t had $5m in Bank of Asia

Five days after financial regulators’ surprise announcement that they are winding down the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley dropped another bombshell on Tuesday in the House …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 6, 2025

Controlling powers urged to back territories

The United Kingdom and other “administering powers” should set aside their national interest to support self-determination for the Virgin Islands and the 16 other non-independent territories they control, according to …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 6, 2025

Branson backs bid to boost VI oceans

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson is a key player in the launch of a $200,000 initiative to invest in Virgin Islands entrepreneurs seeking to launch businesses that will benefit the territory’s …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 5, 2025

Walwyn resurrects no-confidence vote

For the first time under Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn, the opposition has renewed its attempts to topple Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s government through a no-confidence vote. The vote Mr. Walwyn …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 5, 2025

Small protest occupies roundabout

Pacing around the Road Town roundabout on the morning of June 2, about half a dozen protestors called for the government to address problems ranging from water lock-offs and crumbling …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 3, 2025

Spring Bay could reopen by year-end

Nestled between vacation villas on Virgin Gorda’s southwestern tip, Spring Bay National Park is a more accessible beach experience for people unable to circumnavigate The Baths less than a kilometre …

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by Rushton Skinner
June 2, 2025

Gov’t aims to boost marine safety

Marine accidents, pollution and climate change were among the topics addressed when stakeholders from the public and private sectors met this month to discuss maritime safety in the territory. At …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 30, 2025

Speedboats go all in for poker run

Northbound and loud out of Virgin Gorda’s Leverick Bay Sunday morning, more than 80 speedboats with names such as Diamond, BackShot and D’Menace roared around Mosquito Island before turning west …

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by Rushton Skinner
May 29, 2025

Premier stands firm on company register

Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has struck a defiant tone by insisting that the Virgin Islands will go its own way despite pressure from British politicians to publicly disclose who owns …

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by Shaun Connolly
May 29, 2025

The OECS backs push for greater autonomy

The government’s ongoing push for greater autonomy has received a boost from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. The regional block threw its weight behind Virgin Islands leaders at a …

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by Shaun Connolly
May 29, 2025

69 registered as British citizens

Sixty-nine people were registered as British citizens during a recent ceremony at Government House after previously being naturalised as British overseas territories citizens. As part of the May 6 proceedings, …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 29, 2025

How to spell S-E-N-I-O-R-S

Seniors tested their spelling skills on Sunday afternoon at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College as part of a month of activities held in their honour. When the smoke cleared, former …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 28, 2025

New film festival coming soon

A film festival set to launch this fall will highlight work from here and abroad and help “bridge the gap” between Caribbean cinema and literature, organisers said. The inaugural 284 …

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by The BVI Beacon
May 28, 2025

New network to boost sustainable development

Sixteen Caribbean governments have formed a new network designed to strengthen regional collaboration on sustainable development. The Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network was formalised recently at a virtual debriefing on …

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by The BVI Beacon

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