Recent developments suggest that government may be rethinking a previous plan to award a controversial contract for 38 miles of roadwork, but the minister in charge says no final decisions …
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
Chess tourney draws seven schools
Students got into the competitive spirit as they tested their chess skills last week during the second annual Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament. Seven high schools across the territory — both …
December 19, 2024
Work starts on Beef Island vending zone
Construction is under way on a new vending zone as part of the Beach Management Project at Long Bay, Beef Island, government announced last week. “Construction activity began with clearing …
December 19, 2024
70 kilos of pot found at Port Purcell
Marijuana weighing 71.84 kilograms was found last week during a routine inspection of a container at the Port Purcell port, police said. The drugs were discovered on Dec. 10 after …
December 17, 2024
Food Fete to go year-round again
Continuing a new format first used this year, the annual BVI Food Fete will be held throughout 2025 with culinary events for residents and visitors alike on all four main …
December 16, 2024
Prison gets boost from UK support
Expert advice and new equipment were part of a recent United Kingdom-funded support package for His Majesty’s Prison Service, according to government. The package — which was designed to enhance …
December 16, 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2017: Down, but not out
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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December 13, 2024
Roadside sewage plagues residents
A putrid odour hung heavy in the air near Fort Burt early this week, but the experience was nothing new for businesspeople working in the area. For more than seven …
December 13, 2024
Welcome centre opens at Trellis Bay
If there was an overarching theme at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, it was that the Recovery and Development Agency gets things done. At a podium set up in front …
December 13, 2024
Virgin Islands critic is new UK anti-corruption czar
A long-time critic of the Virgin Islands’ financial services sector has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s new “Anti-Corruption Champion.” Baroness Margaret Hodge has pledged to end “dither and delay” …
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December 12, 2024
LIAT return hailed as tourism boost
The Virgin Islands’ soaring air connectivity received another uplift this week as LIAT Airlines returned to the skies over Beef Island. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hailed the move as a …
December 12, 2024
Cop charged after ‘domestic’ incident
After an investigation into a “domestic violence incident” that allegedly occurred on Nov. 10, police officer Jellian Hobson of Paraquita Bay was arrested and charged, police said Friday in a …
December 12, 2024
Green VI attends summit on plastic pollution
Studies suggest that as many as 200,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometre litter the seas of the northeastern Caribbean. As part of efforts to address the issue here, representatives …
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December 12, 2024
Chess comp to start today
Seven high schools from across the territory are scheduled to compete in the Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament hosted today and tomorrow by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. …
December 12, 2024
Santa comes to town
Residents got into the holiday spirit over the weekend as they browsed vendor stalls, enjoyed musical performances, and received gifts from Santa Claus during the 26th annual Christmas in the …
December 11, 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES, 2016: Pier park launches with fanfare
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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December 10, 2024
Remembering the manatees through art
The ghostly shapes of two manatees took up the bulk of the metre-square canvas, a lack of hard outlines representing the marine mammals’ fading presence in the Virgin Islands. The …
December 6, 2024
Record-setting storm season ends
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
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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