For rent Two (2) Office spaces to rent located in Road Town. Call 547-3707 for viewing today! One lots on Wickham Cay one for rent or lease. Opposite the exit …
May 25, 2022
May 13, 2022
Armed robbery reported on Virgin Gorda
Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda was reportedly robbed after midnight on May 4 by two men brandishing apparent firearms, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas said last Thursday. Two slim masked …
April 22, 2022
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival returns
With an official list of events circulated by government on Good Friday, the 53rd Virgin Gorda Easter Festival was held over the weekend after being canceled for the last two …
April 20, 2022
CLASSIFIEDS (April 21, 2022)
For rent Office Space for rent in Road Town. Call 547-3707 for more information. Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding …
April 14, 2022
Gun Creek centre reopens
The same contractor who originally built the Captain Owen G. Harrigan Visitor Centre in 2005 said he took great pride in seeing the refurbished building ready to serve travellers in …
April 1, 2022
Joint Task Force detains some 23 migrants on Virgin Gorda
Following a public tip, Joint Task Force officers detained about 23 migrants on the south side of Virgin Gorda on March 23, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith told the Beacon on …
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March 3, 2022
Hikers observe Black History Month
The afternoon sun blazed as a group of nearly 30 people set out for a hike along the 99 Steps trail in Virgin Gorda last Sunday. Spanning Long Bay and …
February 24, 2022
Virgin Gorda administration building completed
Keys to the refurbished Vanterpool Administration Building on Virgin Gorda — which will house nearly a dozen government offices — were handed over to the government during a naming ceremony …
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February 23, 2022
Kew scientists return to Virgin Islands
It has been a long two years for the scientists at the United Kingdom-based Kew Gardens. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers who normally come to the territory …
February 21, 2022
VG eco-park looks to innovate
Raindrops cascaded over lush vegetable gardens and several large garbage bins filled to the brim with empty glass bottles on Feb. 4 at The Valley, Virgin Gorda eco-park while Green …
January 14, 2022
Woman hospitalised after Virgin Gorda dog attack
After dogs attacked a woman near Virgin Gorda’s Taddy Bay International Airport on New Year’s Day morning, leaving the victim hospitalised with lacerations on her leg, VG police officers are …
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December 16, 2021
Virgin Gorda airlift boosted as holidays ramp up
Efforts to make a grand holiday season are beginning this week with flights three times daily between Virgin Gorda and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow, Premier Andrew Fahie said during a …
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November 3, 2021
CLASSIFIEDS (November 4, 2021)
For rent Commercial Space for rent located in Road Town. Call 547-9393 for viewing. Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom …
October 29, 2021
70 tickets and 25 charges in one day
As part of an ongoing campaign to enforce the territory’s traffic laws, police issued 70 tickets, reported 25 people for charges, and seized two scooters in Virgin Gorda last Thursday, …
October 8, 2021
No foul play suspected after man found dead in his home
Responding to a report, police found a 74-year-old man dead in his home on Virgin Gorda on Sunday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said yesterday morning. “No foul play is …
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October 8, 2021
Gold chain stolen during Virgin Gorda armed robbery
A man had his gold chain stolen when he was robbed at gunpoint outside a Virgin Gorda bar last month, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton. One person was …
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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 …
October 1, 2021
23 migrants caught near Virgin Gorda
After being apprehended by Joint Task Force officers near Virgin Gorda on Sept. 22, 23 migrants were being detained by the Immigration Department as of Monday, JTF Chairman Wade Smith …
September 27, 2021
Three buildings unveiled at BFEC
Students and faculty celebrated a milestone during the handover of three buildings on Sept. 18 at Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division in Virgin Gorda. The reconstruction and refurbishment of …
September 24, 2021
Two arrested in Virgin Gorda immigration crackdown
During a Sept. 12 operation on Virgin Gorda targeting people suspected of being in the territory illegally, Joint Task Force officers issued three summonses for immigration-related offences and police arrested …
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September 10, 2021
Man stabbed at Virgin Gorda bar
A man was stabbed at a Virgin Gorda bar just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Monday. No one had been charged in the …
July 23, 2021
VG graduates focus on sustainable future
Even though the territory is seeing some of its strictest social distancing measures since the beginning of the pandemic, the students and staff of Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division …
July 20, 2021
The bees of Virgin Gorda
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Jahnai Caul and Ariq Flax-Clarke searched for signs of honey, larvae and queens during a routine check-up on their bee colonies on Virgin Gorda. “Those …
June 29, 2021
VG man found guilty of breaking cop car windshield
Following a trial on June 14, Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin found Elisha Barry guilty of possession of a controlled substance and criminal damage, charges that were laid after he was arrested …
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May 28, 2021
16 boats enter Virgin Gorda Wahoo Mania Fishing tournament
“We got a fish on the line!” shouted Chad Lettsome to the two crewmembers and four charter guests aboard the Salt Shaker. One of the guests scrambled to get into …
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