For rent Nice pleasant, spacious unfurnished two (2) bedrooms apartment located at Nottingham Estate with fantastic view of the area. Contact Mr. Rhymer at 499-8424 for more details. Short /Long …
October 6, 2021
April 21, 2021
January 6, 2021
CLASSIFIEDS (January 7, 2021)
For rent Spacious unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom available at Belle Vue. Contact 343-0745 for more information. Serious inquires only. Efficient apartment for rent located at Lambert, Stevens Estate. Contact …
December 9, 2020
July 1, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged to tackle discrimination
The Black Lives Matter movement is prompting the Virgin Islands to look at both racial injustice abroad and discrimination at home as global protests continue around the world against police …
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July 1, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged to prepare for 5G
We might view contemptuously United States President Donald Trump’s attempts to revive the US coal industry against global moves towards cleaner energy, but he gave an enormous boost to the …
February 26, 2020
LETTER — Driver calls out bikers, police
Driving in Tortola has always been a challenge, but now we have some new issues. The motorbike operators seem to have their own rules — or should I say they …
February 19, 2020
Notices (February 20, 2020)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 KEMPSON INDUSTRIES CORP. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) KEMPSON …
February 19, 2020
Classifieds (February 20, 2020)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistance …
June 12, 2019
Classifieds (June 13, 2019)
For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air- conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers, available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form …
April 30, 2019
Commentary — Call made for national vision
Once a government has decided upon its short-, medium- and long-term strategy, leading to realisation of a national vision, economics is the tool and vehicle to get the territory to …
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January 31, 2019
VIP not in support of airport expansion
The Virgin Islands Party is “not in support” of the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lett- some International Airport at this time, according to party Chairman Andrew Fahie. Speaking …
August 31, 2018
Meetings on UK-OT relations wrap up
Last week, residents from around the territory attended public meetings to discuss the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie (R-D1) organised the meetings …
August 15, 2018
Photo highlights from the 2018 August Emancipation Festival
The 2018 August Emancipation Festival may be over now, but below are some of the Beacon‘s best photos from the festivities to help you relive it. Although this year’s Festival …
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July 25, 2018
Man shot at Baughers Bay bar
A man was shot in the back shortly after midnight last Thursday at Elm’s Bar in Baughers Bay, police said. The victim was in stable condition as of Monday afternoon …
July 25, 2018
Girl, 16, goes missing for the second time
Isabelle George, 16, has gone missing again, police reported on Tuesday. The girl, who is approximately 5 feet 3 inches and 105 pounds, was last seen on June 14 but …
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July 25, 2018
Static likely caused VI Motors fire, officer says
A large blaze that engulfed VI Motors over the weekend was likely caused by spilled fuel and a spark, acting Deputy Fire Chief Melvin Jeffers confirmed on Tuesday. At about …
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July 13, 2018
CARICOM backs OTs in public registers spat
More than a dozen Caribbean leaders, including Premier Dr. Orlando Smith, gathered in Montego Bay, Jamaica last week for the 39th Caribbean Community heads of government meeting. During the three-day …
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June 20, 2018
VI named best place to visit in the Caribbean
As the Virgin Islands works to recover from Hurricane Irma, U.S. News & World Report has ranked it the best place to visit in the Caribbean. The publisher on Tuesday …
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June 20, 2018
In their Words: Doug Arter
Doug Arter, the founder and owner of Journeys Health Spa, lost the space that housed his business on Main Street after Hurricane Irma. But since the storm, Mr. Arter and …
June 19, 2018
Springette charged with five burglaries
Walter Springette, 32, of Sea Cows Bay, was charged with five counts of burglary last week for allegedly breaking into churches and a primary school. Mr. Springette was charged with …
June 19, 2018
Purcell Estate man hit with coke charges
Junior Bradford Prince, 56, of Purcell Estate was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of cocaine with intent and one count of unlawful possession of marijuana, police reported on …
June 18, 2018
Tortola included in Honey Smacks recall after Salmonella outbreak
Kellogg Company announced last Thursday that it is voluntarily recalling Honey Smacks cereal sold in grocery stores across several countries, including the Virgin Islands. The popular cereal has been linked …
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