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Eight years after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Virgin Islands on Sept. 6, 2017, we wish we could finally report that the government has kept its promise to “build back stronger.” … Continue reading “...
Eight years after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Virgin Islands on Sept. 6, 2017, we wish we could finally report that the government has kept its promise to “build back stronger.” … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Government’s Irma recovery still far behind” by The BVI Beacon Eight years after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Virgin Islands on Sept. 6, 2017, we wish we could finally report that the government has kept its promise to “build back stronger.” … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Government’s Irma recovery still far behind” On Sept. 10, a single bullet to the neck assassinated Charlie Kirk, a far-right influencer and youth leader in the Make America Great Again movement.
This tragic event took place … Continue reading “‘Charlie Kirk and World War III’” by Dickson Igwe On Sept. 10, a single bullet to the neck assassinated Charlie Kirk, a far-right influencer and youth leader in the Make America Great Again movement. This tragic event took place … Continue reading “‘Charlie Kirk and World War III’” The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad.
The matter is of urgent concern not … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens” by Donaldson Romeo The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad.
The matter is of urgent concern not … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens” As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches in Brazil this November, the Virgin Islands government is rushing to tackle long-delayed reforms needed to prepare the territory for a … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Climate-change progress must accelerate” by The BVI Beacon As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches in Brazil this November, the Virgin Islands government is rushing to tackle long-delayed reforms needed to prepare the territory for a … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Climate-change progress must accelerate” Later this month, assuming the sudden reshuffle of the United Kingdom government does not intervene, the Virgin Islands will receive a visitor on a mission.
Baroness Margaret Hodge has had … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Virgin Islands urged to prep for ‘Hurricane Hodge’” by Tom Keatinge Later this month, assuming the sudden reshuffle of the United Kingdom government does not intervene, the Virgin Islands will receive a visitor on a mission.
Baroness Margaret Hodge has had … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Virgin Islands urged to prep for ‘Hurricane Hodge’” I remarked in part 38 of this series (which was published on Aug. 5), that I wanted to test the accuracy of Mabel Wagner’s description of events in Lest I … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, Part 39” by Peter Moll I remarked in part 38 of this series (which was published on Aug. 5), that I wanted to test the accuracy of Mabel Wagner’s description of events in Lest I … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, Part 39” Travel travail A Beaconite recently took a daytrip to St.
John to visit family who were on holiday from the mainland United States. But next time, … Continue reading “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 28, 2025)” by BVI Beacon Travel travail A Beaconite recently took a daytrip to St. John to visit family who were on holiday from the mainland United States.
But next time, … Continue reading “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Aug. 28, 2025)” In May 2024, the Virgin Islands — and Virgin Gorda in particular — suffered record flooding which caused overwhelming damage to Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals (VGVR) properties, particularly our beachfront … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — VG villa manager sends gov’t open letter on road hazards” by Christina Yates In May 2024, the Virgin Islands — and Virgin Gorda in particular — suffered record flooding which caused overwhelming damage to Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals (VGVR) properties, particularly our beachfront … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — VG villa manager sends gov’t open letter on road hazards” For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract.
Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water- gas, internet, TV, AC, washer, … Continue reading “CLASSIFIEDS (Aug. 28, 2025)” by BVI Beacon For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water- gas, internet, TV, AC, washer, … Continue reading “CLASSIFIEDS (Aug. 28, 2025)” Like many residents, we felt great pride last week as Virgin Islands artists, singers, writers and other creatives waved the territory’s flag at the Caribbean Festival of the Arts in … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Three cheers for Carifesta” by The BVI Beacon Like many residents, we felt great pride last week as Virgin Islands artists, singers, writers and other creatives waved the territory’s flag at the Caribbean Festival of the Arts in … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Three cheers for Carifesta” We were heartened by the strong turnout at the recent march and rally launching the lead-up to government’s three-day crime summit next month.
Fighting crime, after all, is a community … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Crime summit must aim high” by BVI Beacon We were heartened by the strong turnout at the recent march and rally launching the lead-up to government’s three-day crime summit next month. Fighting crime, after all, is a community … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Crime summit must aim high” Shortly after the April 2023 general election, the six House of Assembly members then on the opposition talked a good game.
Promising to work closely together to hold the government … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: A fractured opposition won’t get the job done” by The BVI Beacon Shortly after the April 2023 general election, the six House of Assembly members then on the opposition talked a good game. Promising to work closely together to hold the government … Continue reading “EDITORIAL: A fractured opposition won’t get the job done” Thanks to the government for the valuable public information provided at a Monday press conference announcing the territory’s delegation to Carifesta XV in Barbados.
Congratulations and best wishes to the … Continue reading “COMMENTARY — Carifesta team congratulated, but questions raised over launch” by Patricia Turnbull Thanks to the government for the valuable public information provided at a Monday press conference announcing the territory’s delegation to Carifesta XV in Barbados.
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