The six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on Saturday after setting at least two records and bringing an above-average number of storms for the ninth year in a row. But …
December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024
Vanterpool ‘bullish’ on tourism as hotel launches
As businessman Mark Vanterpool launched his newly acquired hotel on Friday, he expressed optimism about the territory’s tourism industry but noted ongoing challenges with the physical appearance of many areas. …
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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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December 5, 2024
Lobster, music and fun in Anegada
A record number of restaurants took part in the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival over the weekend, drawing praise from enthusiastic visitors despite attendance that participants said was down from …
December 5, 2024
No end in sight for incinerator fix
Nearly three years after a fire shut down the Pockwood Pond incinerator, the Virginia company hired to supply replacement parts still has not delivered most of them, and the government …
December 5, 2024
Fair features art, crafts, books
Adina Penn gripped the handle of a folding knife as she trimmed excess straw from a hat she was almost finished weaving. It didn’t matter that dozens of people circulated …
December 5, 2024
Government to review cost of living
A review of duties on essential items imported into the territory is likely to come soon, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Responding recently to concerns about the high cost …
December 5, 2024
Shots fired after ‘home invasion’ attempt
Shots were fired and one suspect was taken into custody after police responded to a report of a home invasion shortly after 3 p.m. Monday in the Cocodella area near …
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December 5, 2024
Captain charged in North Sound boat death
A South African captain was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the Nov. 22 boat wreck in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound that resulted in the death of St. …
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December 5, 2024
Base wage increase delayed
A surprise move this week saw the long-heralded boost to the minimum wage indefinitely delayed without an explanation from Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The announcement, which drew fire from the …
December 2, 2024
35 registered as British citizens
Thirty-five people were registered as British citizens this month after previously being naturalised as British overseas territory citizens. During a Nov. 7 ceremony at the Government House, the group recited …
December 2, 2024
Police force fully staffed with officers
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is up to its full complement of officers after 18 recruits completed training this month, police announced last week. The recruits were honoured during …
November 29, 2024
Leak-detection workshop under way
Twenty plumbers from the public and private sectors registered for a leak-detection workshop that got under way this week as part of efforts to promote water conservation and improve infrastructure …
November 29, 2024
Assistant top cop to stay six extra months
Assistant Police Commissioner Pam Trevillion will stay in her position six extra months as part of efforts to ensure stability after the recruitment process for a new commissioner was delayed, …
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November 29, 2024
Premier hails ‘reset’ with Britain
Britain is seeking a “reset” of relations with the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said following discussions in London between United Kingdom ministers and OT …
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 28, 2024
Fair to feature books, art, food
The Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book and Art Expo will be held tomorrow as part of Culture and Tourism Month. “This year’s theme, ‘Telling Our Story Through Tourism: Sharing …
November 28, 2024
Virgin Islands hosts regional meteorologists
Weather, climate change and disaster management were on the agenda last week when the territory hosted leaders and meteorologists from around the region at the 67th Session of the Caribbean …
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November 28, 2024
Virgin Islands represented at dive trade show
A team showcased the Virgin Islands’ reefs, wrecks and other dive sites during a trade show last week that drew thousands of people from around world. The Diving Equipment and …
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November 28, 2024
St. Thomas man killed in boat wreck near Saba Rock
A 39-year-old St. Thomas resident died from injuries sustained during a boat collision that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Friday near Saba Rock in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, police said. …
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November 28, 2024
Jost Van Dyke teen charged with burglaries
In what police described as a “significant breakthrough” in an ongoing investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Jost Van Dyke was arrested and charged recently in connection with a string of …
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November 28, 2024
VI marks 75 years since Great March
Hundreds of residents marched down Main Street on Sunday afternoon, following in the footsteps of some 1,500 protestors who took the same route 75 years earlier to demand greater political …
November 28, 2024
Man dead after East End crash
A man died in a single-vehicle crash shortly after 6 a.m. Nov. 21 in the Major Bay area of East End, police said. “Initial investigations indicate that the vehicle was …
November 26, 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2016: New hospital dedicated
On June 7, The BVI Beacon turned 40. To celebrate, it is re-publishing some of the biggest stories from its archives over the past four decades. The article below was …
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November 25, 2024
West End terminal faces new bid delay
More than seven years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the West End ferry terminal, the plan to replace the facility continues to face delays. The deadline for bids for the construction …
