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July 18, 2022

Cartoon (July 14, 2022)

by BVI Beacon
Cartoon (July 14, 2022)
October 6, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS (October 7, 2021)

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
April 21, 2021

Cartoon (April 22, 2021)

by BVI Beacon
Cartoon (April 22, 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 …

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by BVI Beacon
December 9, 2020

Cartoon (Dec. 3, 2020)

by BVI Beacon
Cartoon (Dec. 3, 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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by Benito Wheatley
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 …

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by Peter Moll
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 …

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by Eddie Schuster
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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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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by Dickson Igwe
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 …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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 …

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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by Amanda Ulrich
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 …

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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by FREEMAN ROGERS
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 …

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by Amanda Ulrich
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 …

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by Amanda Ulrich
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 …

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by Amanda Ulrich
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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by Amanda Ulrich

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