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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, and also covers regional and international news of interest to …
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. Thomas resident Stephen Cross Jr., police said Friday morning. Lesley Joubert, 36, appeared at the Magistrates’ Court and was granted $120,000 cash bail to return
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 that he and other officials wanted to hear from them. Mr. Smith, the BVI Airports Authority’s director of special projects, explained that the Nov. 27 meeting
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 about the high cost of living, Mr. Wheatley noted that most of the food consumed in the Virgin Islands comes from abroad, and he said residents can help the
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 ...
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 American Eagle flight last year at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
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 boasted, “Yes, We’re Different.” It was that difference that endeared me to these islands and prompted my book Virgin Island Sketches. But that difference is now cast
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 heavy rain as it passed directly over the territory last night and this morning. In its wake were downed trees, widespread power outages, obstructed roads, flood damage 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 row. But officials warned against complacency, with Department Disaster Management Director Jasen Penn urging residents to be prepared all year long. “It is vital that all of
West End terminal faces new bid delay - The BVI Beacon
Nov 25, 2024 · 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 of a new terminal has been bumped from Oct. 25 to Jan. 17, according to the Recovery and Development Agency, which is overseeing the project.