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Dec 19, 2024 · The BVI Beacon newspaper in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, publishes a weekly print edition as well as daily online news at bvibeacon.com. It focuses on local news, …
Captain charged in North Sound boat death - The BVI Beacon
Dec 5, 2024 · 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. …
Classifieds (Nov. 28, 2024) - The BVI Beacon
Nov 28, 2024 · For rent Beautiful, spacious semi furnished Three Bedroom apartment (available 15 December) at Havers, Estate, Tortola. B.V.I Tele: (284) 544-9895 evenings. Email ...
Government to review cost of living - The BVI Beacon
Dec 5, 2024 · 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 …
Government gets earful at airport meetings - The BVI Beacon
Dec 6, 2024 · 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 …
Online entry system to cut wait at ports - The BVI Beacon
Sep 26, 2024 · Officials said a new online entry system will cut wait times at ports of entry by allowing travellers to submit their details before arrival. Above, passengers disembark from an …
COMMENTARY — ‘Yes, we were different’ - The BVI Beacon
Dec 5, 2024 · “The defence of the individuality of places is the defence of the individuality of ourselves,” wrote British architectural critic Ian Nairn. In the 1970s, the Virgin Islands proudly …
With gusts up to 85 mph, Ernesto batters Virgin Islands
Aug 14, 2024 · Shortly before growing into a Category One hurricane early this afternoon, Tropical Storm Ernesto battered the Virgin Islands with more than 12 hours of high winds and …
Record-setting storm season ends - The BVI Beacon
Dec 6, 2024 · 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 …
Virgin Islands heroes celebrated on Monday holiday
Oct 25, 2024 · H. Lavity Stoutt Community College encouraged residents to interview an elder. The premier unveiled “official portraits” of the territory’s national heroes and a plan to build a …