VI, UN sign 2026 partnership plan
Government and United Nations officials met last week to hammer out the next phase of their sustainable-development partnership, with leaders saying the latest talks are meant to ensure a 2026 ... Continue reading "VI, UN sign 2026 partnership plan" The post VI, UN sign 2026 partnership plan appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-23 21:52:27

VI repped at climate workshop
A Virgin Islands delegation travelled to Barbados last month to participate in a regional workshop focused on strengthening water systems against the growing threats of climate change. The event, which ... Continue reading "VI repped at climate workshop" The post VI repped at climate workshop appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-22 04:05:52

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government’s controversial plan to extend the Beef Island runway to 7,000 feet to enable more direct flights to the United States mainland and beyond. To access funds for the project, ... Continue reading "" The post appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-22 04:05:49

20 universities attend fair
The third annual International University Fair last Thursday at Cedar International School drew representatives from nearly 20 schools in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Amid the after-school ... Continue reading "20 universities attend fair" The post 20 universities attend fair appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-22 04:05:48

Human rights bill back in HOA
After nearly two decades of promises and false starts, the House of Assembly is once again considering a proposed law that would create an agency responsible for protecting human rights ... Continue reading "Human rights bill back in HOA" The post Human rights bill back in HOA appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-22 04:05:41

Wheatley hopeful for Bank of Asia buyer
The questions surrounding the collapse of the Bank of Asia — and the $5 million of taxpayers’ money deposited in it shortly before it went into liquidation last year — ... Continue reading "Wheatley hopeful for Bank of Asia buyer" The post Wheatley hopeful for Bank of Asia buyer first appeared on The BVI Beacon . The post Wheatley hopeful for Bank of Asia buyer appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-19 21:53:08

Jazz artist to relaunch HLSCC’s arts series
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is bringing back its Performing Arts Series after an eight-year hiatus, with Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr. set to headline a Saturday concert ... Continue reading "Jazz artist to relaunch HLSCC’s arts series" The post Jazz artist to relaunch HLSCC’s arts series first appeared on The BVI Beacon . The post Jazz artist to relaunch HLSCC’s arts series appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-19 21:45:56

Sports, arts and more in Education Month
Laughter and shouts filled the Multi-purpose Sports Complex on Friday as children in potato sacks hopped toward parents and teachers who were smiling and taking photos. After crossing the finish ... Continue reading "Sports, arts and more in Education Month" The post Sports, arts and more in Education Month first appeared on The BVI Beacon . The post Sports, arts and more in Education Month appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-19 21:31:11

Direct-rule threat finally lifted
The United Kingdom’s long-running threat to implement direct rule over the Virgin Islands through a draft order in council officially ended Friday, closing a controversial chapter that began with the ... Continue reading "Direct-rule threat finally lifted" The post Direct-rule threat finally lifted first appeared on The BVI Beacon . The post Direct-rule threat finally lifted appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-19 20:57:57

EDITORIAL: Middle East crisis will hit hard here
The ongoing Middle East conflict may seem far away from these shores. It isn’t. For the Virgin Islands, the danger is immediate in at least two ways: first for any ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Middle East crisis will hit hard here" The post EDITORIAL: Middle East crisis will hit hard here first appeared on The BVI Beacon . The post EDITORIAL: Middle East crisis will hit hard here appeared first on The BVI Beacon .
2026-03-19 19:39:37

Smith counters report on Russia-VI trade links
An anti-corruption watchdog has turned the microscope on the Virgin Islands after finding that companies registered here have helped facilitate about $4.4 billion worth of trade with Russia since its ... Continue reading "Smith counters report on Russia-VI trade links"The post Smith counters report on Russia-VI trade links first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Smith counters report on Russia-VI trade links appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-09 17:26:05

Chamber hosts Curaçao delegation
New trade links with Curaçao have been heralded by the BVI Chamber of Commerce after business talks in Road Town. Curaçao-based entrepreneurs operating in tourism, fintech, beverage importation, retail distribution ... Continue reading "Chamber hosts Curaçao delegation"The post Chamber hosts Curaçao delegation first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Chamber hosts Curaçao delegation appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-09 17:19:44

Bites and sights at VG food fest
The culinary creations on offer at the Taste of Virgin Gorda food festival last Saturday night were “mind-blowing,” according to chef Radiance Modeste. The 25-year-old Virgin Islander drew a crowd ... Continue reading "Bites and sights at VG food fest"The post Bites and sights at VG food fest first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Bites and sights at VG food fest appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-09 17:06:43

122 naturalised as OT citizens
One hundred twenty-two people were naturalised as British overseas territory citizens during two ceremonies held Feb. 24 at Government House. They heard congratulatory remarks from Governor Daniel Pruce, acting Premier ... Continue reading "122 naturalised as OT citizens"The post 122 naturalised as OT citizens first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post 122 naturalised as OT citizens appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-09 14:49:23

Premier goes all in on Caricom
The Virgin Islands government is “vigorously” pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community, but it won’t sign on to a protocol that allows free movement of people across borders, according ... Continue reading "Premier goes all in on Caricom"The post Premier goes all in on Caricom first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Premier goes all in on Caricom appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-07 19:37:54

Youth symposium draws 200-plus
More than 200 teenagers and young adults gathered Friday at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom for a youth symposium that included sessions about health, spirituality and mental ... Continue reading "Youth symposium draws 200-plus"The post Youth symposium draws 200-plus first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Youth symposium draws 200-plus appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-07 14:08:31

College to offer bachelor’s degrees
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is on its way to offering bachelor’s degrees for the first time, according to Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sharie de Castro. During ... Continue reading "College to offer bachelor’s degrees"The post College to offer bachelor’s degrees first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post College to offer bachelor’s degrees appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-06 18:16:52

‘Great Catsby’ event nets $10k
As United States tourists Jeff Pelch and PJ Carlin walked down Waterfront Drive last Friday evening, the sound of the music from the Government House enticed them to check out ... Continue reading "‘Great Catsby’ event nets $10k"The post ‘Great Catsby’ event nets $10k first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post ‘Great Catsby’ event nets $10k appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-06 18:13:42

EDITORIAL: Cops must release full crime stats
For more than four years, The BVI Beacon newspaper has been making a simple request of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force: Provide us with comprehensive crime statistics. For more ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Cops must release full crime stats"The post EDITORIAL: Cops must release full crime stats first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post EDITORIAL: Cops must release full crime stats appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 20:29:03

VI centre stage in Mandelson ‘who done it?’
The Virgin Islands has found itself at the centre of international speculation after it became embroiled in an unusual aspect of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The territory made headlines across ... Continue reading "VI centre stage in Mandelson ‘who done it?’"The post VI centre stage in Mandelson ‘who done it?’ first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VI centre stage in Mandelson ‘who done it?’ appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 19:07:52

Sex-crime bill released for public input
For more than five years, successive governments have promised to reform the territory’s sex-crime legislation from the ground up. Now, the process is moving ahead with the release of a ... Continue reading "Sex-crime bill released for public input"The post Sex-crime bill released for public input first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Sex-crime bill released for public input appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 17:54:20

ASPS to break ground soon
This year will see the long-delayed groundbreaking for the new Althea Scatliffe Primary School along with $4 million in infrastructure works on existing schools across the Virgin Islands, officials said ... Continue reading "ASPS to break ground soon"The post ASPS to break ground soon first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post ASPS to break ground soon appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 16:41:29

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2026)
Love at first ride While hitching a ride to Road Town one day, a Beaconite fell in love. She was 22, floated like a cloud, and shone silver like sunlight ... Continue reading "REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2026)"The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (March 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 13:03:47

COMMENTARY — $225 parking ticket serves as ‘wake-up call’
A few weeks ago, while in Road Town midday, I returned to my parked car to see a ticket flapping in the breeze beneath my wiper. At first, I was ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — $225 parking ticket serves as ‘wake-up call’"The post COMMENTARY — $225 parking ticket serves as ‘wake-up call’ first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — $225 parking ticket serves as ‘wake-up call’ appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 13:02:31

COMMENTARY — VI not a handy hideout, writer notes
As a 54-year resident of the Virgin Islands, I have always admired Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s performance at the Wednesday Prime Minister’s Questions in the British House of Commons. However, I ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — VI not a handy hideout, writer notes"The post COMMENTARY — VI not a handy hideout, writer notes first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — VI not a handy hideout, writer notes appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 13:01:08

Notices (March 5, 2026)
COMFREY LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) BC No. 2192465 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the company is in voluntary liquidation. ... Continue reading "Notices (March 5, 2026)"The post Notices (March 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Notices (March 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 12:54:40

Classifieds (March 5, 2026)
For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bed- room, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water, gas, internet, TV, AC, ... Continue reading "Classifieds (March 5, 2026)"The post Classifieds (March 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Classifieds (March 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-05 12:51:54

Inmates take the stage at HMP
Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison swapped cells for centre stage as they mounted their inaugural drama exhibition as part of a broader push toward rehabilitation. The event brought together 10 ... Continue reading "Inmates take the stage at HMP"The post Inmates take the stage at HMP first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Inmates take the stage at HMP appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-03 18:51:34

VI hosts regional disaster training
The Virgin Islands sharpened its disaster-response skills last week as regional first responders converged on the territory for an intensive field deployment exercise. From last Monday through last Saturday, a ... Continue reading "VI hosts regional disaster training"The post VI hosts regional disaster training first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VI hosts regional disaster training appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-03 18:26:55

Incorporations hit four-year high
In 2025, incorporations in the Virgin Islands surged to their highest levels in four years, new figures show. A total of 31,134 new companies were registered in the territory last ... Continue reading "Incorporations hit four-year high"The post Incorporations hit four-year high first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Incorporations hit four-year high appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-02 20:15:59

Designers invited to shape Road Town landmark
The government has launched a national design competition to create a signature monument for the heart of Road Town. Announced on Feb. 24, the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition is ... Continue reading "Designers invited to shape Road Town landmark"The post Designers invited to shape Road Town landmark first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Designers invited to shape Road Town landmark appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-02 17:49:48

Boat wreck blamed on speed, lookout failure
Speed, darkness and an over-reliance on electronics led to a speedboat crash in the Sir Francis Drake Channel last July, investigators have found. The 31-foot powerboat Mojaito, which was visiting ... Continue reading "Boat wreck blamed on speed, lookout failure"The post Boat wreck blamed on speed, lookout failure first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Boat wreck blamed on speed, lookout failure appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-03-02 16:48:50

Panama office promised this year
The Virgin Islands is making a big push into the Latin American market for financial services with plans to open a business office in Panama this year. The Financial Services ... Continue reading "Panama office promised this year"The post Panama office promised this year first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Panama office promised this year appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 22:39:41

Again, cops tout cherry-picked stats
For more than four years, The BVI Beacon has been requesting comprehensive crime statistics from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. And for more than four years, the force has ... Continue reading "Again, cops tout cherry-picked stats"The post Again, cops tout cherry-picked stats first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Again, cops tout cherry-picked stats appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 21:09:17

Cane Garden Bay showcases food, rum
The sound of music and the smell of pork roasting on a spit drew beachgoers to try out local cuisine on Monday during the second annual Cane Garden Bay Rum ... Continue reading "Cane Garden Bay showcases food, rum"The post Cane Garden Bay showcases food, rum first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Cane Garden Bay showcases food, rum appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 20:21:01

EDITORIAL: Better late than never on plastic ban
Take a walk through Road Town and you will see Styrofoam and plastic wedged in bushes, floating in the harbour, snagged in mangroves, and piled in ghuts like it belongs ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Better late than never on plastic ban"The post EDITORIAL: Better late than never on plastic ban first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post EDITORIAL: Better late than never on plastic ban appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 17:23:02

Premier addresses House of Lords
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley urged the United Kingdom this month to overhaul its policy framework for the overseas territories, warning during an appearance before a House of Lords committee that ... Continue reading "Premier addresses House of Lords"The post Premier addresses House of Lords first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Premier addresses House of Lords appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 17:18:00

Students explore the ‘blue economy’
Students from across the Virgin Islands discussed the importance of developing the territory’s “blue economy” during a mock House of Assembly sitting last Thursday attended by visiting British House of ... Continue reading "Students explore the ‘blue economy’"The post Students explore the ‘blue economy’ first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Students explore the ‘blue economy’ appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-27 14:04:39

Trial visits site of record drug bust
On Friday morning, a convoy of vehicles left the Magistrates’ Court in Pasea and followed the flashing blue lights of a police jeep to the East End Police Station. Among ... Continue reading "Trial visits site of record drug bust"The post Trial visits site of record drug bust first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Trial visits site of record drug bust appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 21:06:09

Woman injured in hit and run
A female pedestrian was treated for minor injuries at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a hit-and-run last Thursday near Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate, police said. The ... Continue reading "Woman injured in hit and run"The post Woman injured in hit and run first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Woman injured in hit and run appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 20:42:52

Guv says cops had long been underfunded
Governor Daniel Pruce has criticised the government’s long-time “underfunding” of law and order prior to recent allocations that he said will help rectify the situation. The governor made the comments ... Continue reading "Guv says cops had long been underfunded"The post Guv says cops had long been underfunded first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Guv says cops had long been underfunded appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 20:37:23

VG med centre back after repairs
After a four-month suspension of services, the six-year-old Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda has resumed operations following the installation of an air-conditioning system and a deep cleaning, ... Continue reading "VG med centre back after repairs"The post VG med centre back after repairs first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VG med centre back after repairs appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 17:38:54

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 26, 2026)
Nature’s little hideaway? A Beaconite noted that the Virgin Islands has been splashed all over the British media this week. Unfortunately, it is not being portrayed as one of Nature’s ... Continue reading "REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 26, 2026)"The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 26, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 26, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 11:01:54

COMMENTARY — Historic docs deposited at HLSCC for now
I still remember the first time I tried to pay with cash in Scotland and was told, in that unmistakable local phrasing, almost apologetically, “Sorry, we’re card-only just now.” This ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — Historic docs deposited at HLSCC for now"The post COMMENTARY — Historic docs deposited at HLSCC for now first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — Historic docs deposited at HLSCC for now appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 11:00:48

COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains the economics of cash
I still remember the first time I tried to pay with cash in Scotland and was told, in that unmistakable local phrasing, almost apologetically, “Sorry, we’re card-only just now.” This ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains the economics of cash"The post COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains the economics of cash first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains the economics of cash appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 10:57:56

NOTICES (Feb. 26, 2026)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 ODAINA LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) ODAINA LIMITED ... Continue reading "NOTICES (Feb. 26, 2026)"The post NOTICES (Feb. 26, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post NOTICES (Feb. 26, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 10:55:36

CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 26, 2026)
FOR RENT Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bed- room, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water, gas, internet, TV, AC, ... Continue reading "CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 26, 2026)"The post CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 26, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 26, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-26 10:49:48

Eco-ministry to move to Palm Grove House
The Recovery and Development Agency has signed a $401,533.15 contract with Vanterpool Construction to renovate office space at Palm Grove House to accommodate the full staff of the Ministry of ... Continue reading "Eco-ministry to move to Palm Grove House"The post Eco-ministry to move to Palm Grove House first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Eco-ministry to move to Palm Grove House appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-24 17:52:27

Biz ‘one-stop shop’ promised soon
Red tape must be cut across the government to boost local businesses and attract other investment in the territory, according to Financial Services and Economic Development Junior Minister Lorna Smith. ... Continue reading "Biz ‘one-stop shop’ promised soon"The post Biz ‘one-stop shop’ promised soon first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Biz ‘one-stop shop’ promised soon appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-23 16:01:24

Eslyn Henley students get job experience
Senior students at the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre are gaining hands-on job experience through a structured work programme designed to build confidence, independence and practical skills, according to government. ... Continue reading "Eslyn Henley students get job experience"The post Eslyn Henley students get job experience first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Eslyn Henley students get job experience appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-23 15:41:05

Residents urged to ‘fight the bite’ after heavy rains
Heath officials are warning residents to take quick action to prevent mosquito breeding around their homes following recent heavy rainfall. The Environmental Health Division said last Thursday that property owners ... Continue reading "Residents urged to ‘fight the bite’ after heavy rains"The post Residents urged to ‘fight the bite’ after heavy rains first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Residents urged to ‘fight the bite’ after heavy rains appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-20 19:57:38

2026 Food Fete kicks off on JVD
The 2026 BVI Food Fete kicked off on Saturday as the month-long Jost Lime & Dine event series got under way with 15 restaurants celebrating Valentine’s Day on Jost Van ... Continue reading "2026 Food Fete kicks off on JVD"The post 2026 Food Fete kicks off on JVD first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post 2026 Food Fete kicks off on JVD appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-20 19:54:21

VI wants to expand in Mideast, premier says
A tourism and financial services push into the Middle East and South Asia was signalled by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley at a recent global gathering of political and business leaders ... Continue reading "VI wants to expand in Mideast, premier says"The post VI wants to expand in Mideast, premier says first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VI wants to expand in Mideast, premier says appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-20 18:18:59

Greenland field unveiled in evening tour
Work on the Greenland football arena is nearing completion as the BVI Football Association unveiled the newly finished turf field last week. During a Feb. 10 tour, BVIFA President Avanell ... Continue reading "Greenland field unveiled in evening tour"The post Greenland field unveiled in evening tour first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Greenland field unveiled in evening tour appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-20 14:33:48

Long-delayed EE sewer system promised soon
Elected leaders and other residents gathered in Long Swamp on Tuesday to inaugurate a pump station that takes East End and Long Look one step closer to getting a 5,000-population ... Continue reading "Long-delayed EE sewer system promised soon"The post Long-delayed EE sewer system promised soon first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Long-delayed EE sewer system promised soon appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 21:03:57

EDITORIAL: Finally, a tourism policy
At long last, the government has published a draft National Tourism Policy. After two decades of talk, false starts and missed deadlines — stretching through boom times, Hurricane Irma, Covid-19, ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Finally, a tourism policy"The post EDITORIAL: Finally, a tourism policy first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post EDITORIAL: Finally, a tourism policy appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 18:49:45

As cruise sector booms, pier park marks 10
As cruise tourists streamed through the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Monday morning, many paused to watch a lively procession of drummers, moko jumbies and cheerleaders marking the ... Continue reading "As cruise sector booms, pier park marks 10"The post As cruise sector booms, pier park marks 10 first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post As cruise sector booms, pier park marks 10 appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 18:32:46

Commons speaker in the House
In the first address to the House of Assembly by a speaker of the British House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle has pledged to be a voice for the Virgin ... Continue reading "Commons speaker in the House"The post Commons speaker in the House first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Commons speaker in the House appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 16:04:03

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 19, 2026)
Witness to a kindness A Beaconite witnessed a wholesome moment in Cane Garden Bay Sunday. The bartender was wedging a lime in a Corona for him when a man approached ... Continue reading "REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 19, 2026)"The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 19, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 19, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 11:40:38

COMMENTARY — USVI guv’s threats called out
A local difficulty has highlighted the fault line between this territory and the United States Virgin Islands. USVI Governor Albert Bryan has threatened to impose tariffs and take the matter ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — USVI guv’s threats called out"The post COMMENTARY — USVI guv’s threats called out first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — USVI guv’s threats called out appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 11:38:59

NOTICES (Feb. 19, 2024)
Amyntas International Inc. (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1941420 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204, subsection (b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company ... Continue reading "NOTICES (Feb. 19, 2024)"The post NOTICES (Feb. 19, 2024) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post NOTICES (Feb. 19, 2024) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 11:35:44

CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 19, 2026)
For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bed- room, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water, gas, internet, TV, AC, ... Continue reading "CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 19, 2026)"The post CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 19, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post CLASSIFIEDS (Feb. 19, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-19 11:13:23

Notices (Feb. 12, 2026)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 Aren International Incorporated (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) Aren ... Continue reading "Notices (Feb. 12, 2026)"The post Notices (Feb. 12, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Notices (Feb. 12, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-18 13:40:50

Boaters urged to slow down in busy bays
With boat traffic increasing in North Sound and other popular anchorages across the territory, safety officials are warning that one careless decision on the water could turn deadly. Virgin Gorda, ... Continue reading "Boaters urged to slow down in busy bays"The post Boaters urged to slow down in busy bays first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Boaters urged to slow down in busy bays appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-17 15:39:18

HOA tightens, clarifies tax rules
Continued efforts to crack down on tax cheats will boost the territory’s international reputation, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has stated. The premier was speaking after the House of Assembly passed ... Continue reading "HOA tightens, clarifies tax rules"The post HOA tightens, clarifies tax rules first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post HOA tightens, clarifies tax rules appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-16 20:09:01

Gov’t to crack down on taxi drivers
Taxi and livery drivers in the Virgin Islands are officially on notice: If they rack up violations, they will rack up points and risk being taken off the road. The ... Continue reading "Gov’t to crack down on taxi drivers"The post Gov’t to crack down on taxi drivers first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Gov’t to crack down on taxi drivers appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-16 14:07:20

VI repped again at Miami boat show
Tourism chiefs are banking on a big boost to the boating industry in the Virgin Islands as the territory returns to the Miami International Boat Show this week. The event, ... Continue reading "VI repped again at Miami boat show"The post VI repped again at Miami boat show first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VI repped again at Miami boat show appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-13 23:05:32

Series returns with lecture on Chagos Islands
Students and other residents packed the Green Room at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Learning Resource Centre to welcome history professor Dominic Alessio at the latest installment of the ... Continue reading "Series returns with lecture on Chagos Islands"The post Series returns with lecture on Chagos Islands first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Series returns with lecture on Chagos Islands appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-13 20:21:10

Draft policy aims to balance cruise, lux tourism
With its growing tourism industry at a “crossroads,” the territory must take urgent steps to strike the right balance between the high-end luxury sector and the high-volume cruise-ship sector, according ... Continue reading "Draft policy aims to balance cruise, lux tourism"The post Draft policy aims to balance cruise, lux tourism first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Draft policy aims to balance cruise, lux tourism appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-13 17:51:21

Flu on the rise throughout the region
Residents are being urged to stay alert as health officials report an uptick in flu-like illnesses across the territory. National Epidemiologist Harmonie Brewley-Massiah said global and regional surveillance has confirmed ... Continue reading "Flu on the rise throughout the region"The post Flu on the rise throughout the region first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Flu on the rise throughout the region appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-13 17:07:37

Government revives 2018 plastic-ban plan
More than seven years after a green light from Cabinet, the government is moving ahead with two long-delayed measures to curb plastic waste: a ban on certain single-use plastics and ... Continue reading "Government revives 2018 plastic-ban plan"The post Government revives 2018 plastic-ban plan first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Government revives 2018 plastic-ban plan appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-13 13:00:31

EDITORIAL: Prison museum shows how to tell Virgin Islands stories
Caribbean governments are forever talking about “diversifying the tourism product.” Far fewer consistently do the hard work of investing in attractions that tell the real story of a place, looking ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Prison museum shows how to tell Virgin Islands stories"The post EDITORIAL: Prison museum shows how to tell Virgin Islands stories first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post EDITORIAL: Prison museum shows how to tell Virgin Islands stories appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 20:56:36

Fahie appeal takes aim at informant, verdict and ‘undetectable’ coke
Two years after former premier Andrew Fahie was found guilty of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States, he is taking his fight to the next level. Last week, ... Continue reading "Fahie appeal takes aim at informant, verdict and ‘undetectable’ coke"The post Fahie appeal takes aim at informant, verdict and ‘undetectable’ coke first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Fahie appeal takes aim at informant, verdict and ‘undetectable’ coke appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 20:49:55

College fair features schools from here, abroad
High school students swarmed the Multi-purpose Sports Complex last Thursday for the 2026 College Fair, where they met with representatives from seven colleges and universities. The two-day event was a ... Continue reading "College fair features schools from here, abroad"The post College fair features schools from here, abroad first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post College fair features schools from here, abroad appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 19:59:13

Food Fete to kick off on sister islands
BVI Food Fete activities for 2026 will kick off this month with a sister-island event lineup aimed at attracting diners to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda. The Jost Lime ... Continue reading "Food Fete to kick off on sister islands"The post Food Fete to kick off on sister islands first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Food Fete to kick off on sister islands appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 19:25:57

VI cameos in Super Bowl LX
The Virgin Islands made two brief cameos during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, catching the spotlight during one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. The first was during ... Continue reading "VI cameos in Super Bowl LX"The post VI cameos in Super Bowl LX first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post VI cameos in Super Bowl LX appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 18:55:46

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 12, 2026)
London falling A Beaconite wonders what impact the extraordinary political psychodrama playing out in London this week will have on the Virgin Islands. Barely 18 months in power after winning ... Continue reading "REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 12, 2026)"The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 12, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 12, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 14:58:58

COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, part 46
I concluded part 45 of this series, which was published Jan. 8, by noting a confession that Mabel Wagner included in her memoir Lest I Forget: The Wagner Family, Pioneers ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, part 46"The post COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, part 46 first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — The Wagners of Trellis Bay, part 46 appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 14:55:31

COMMENTARY — Former chief archivist sounds alarm on VI records
Can anyone tell us what is happening with the Archives and Records Management Act, 2010? It is an act “to provide for the establishment of the Archives and Records Management ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — Former chief archivist sounds alarm on VI records"The post COMMENTARY — Former chief archivist sounds alarm on VI records first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — Former chief archivist sounds alarm on VI records appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 14:53:49

Classifieds (Feb. 12, 2026)
Rentals Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bed- room, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water, gas, internet, TV, AC, washer, ... Continue reading "Classifieds (Feb. 12, 2026)"The post Classifieds (Feb. 12, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Classifieds (Feb. 12, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-12 14:51:35

Biz issues aired at financial services meeting
Work-permit delays, belonger employment and expatriate children’s immigration status were among the topics discussed at a recent meeting between government leaders and representatives from the financial services industry. Following the ... Continue reading "Biz issues aired at financial services meeting"The post Biz issues aired at financial services meeting first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Biz issues aired at financial services meeting appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-10 21:00:44

As expected, EU adds VI to ‘high-risk’ list
The Virgin Islands has been added to the European Union’s list of countries at “high risk” for financial crime. The listing, which was decided in December and took effect last ... Continue reading "As expected, EU adds VI to ‘high-risk’ list"The post As expected, EU adds VI to ‘high-risk’ list first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post As expected, EU adds VI to ‘high-risk’ list appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-10 20:50:51

Gender equality gaps raised in talks with UK adviser
Challenges facing efforts to advance gender equality in the Virgin Islands — including weak data, limited public engagement and capacity constraints — were highlighted during a recent meeting between the ... Continue reading "Gender equality gaps raised in talks with UK adviser"The post Gender equality gaps raised in talks with UK adviser first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Gender equality gaps raised in talks with UK adviser appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-10 20:43:22

So many stories in a dozen cells
A radio with a plastic fork for a tuner played softly in the small room that serves as the lobby of the H.M. Prison Museum on Main Street. Museum guide ... Continue reading "So many stories in a dozen cells"The post So many stories in a dozen cells first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post So many stories in a dozen cells appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-09 16:31:54

Former chief minister’s home coming down
The McNamara home that previously served as the chief minister’s official residence will soon be torn down, according to the Recovery and Development Agency. Under a $47,850 contract the RDA ... Continue reading "Former chief minister’s home coming down"The post Former chief minister’s home coming down first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Former chief minister’s home coming down appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-06 20:54:05

HOA moves to align courts’ rules
The rules governing the Magistrates’ Court will better align with those governing the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court under a bill passed last week by the House of Assembly, leaders said. ... Continue reading "HOA moves to align courts’ rules"The post HOA moves to align courts’ rules first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post HOA moves to align courts’ rules appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-06 20:23:32

Premier in Dubai for global forum
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley attended a major global forum in Dubai this week that included efforts to strengthen regional ties and encourage sustainable development across the Caribbean, according to government. ... Continue reading "Premier in Dubai for global forum"The post Premier in Dubai for global forum first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Premier in Dubai for global forum appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-06 19:41:13

114 get belonger status
More than 100 people received belonger status at a ceremony last Thursday at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. The event, hosted by the Department ... Continue reading "114 get belonger status"The post 114 get belonger status first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post 114 get belonger status appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-06 15:20:18

HOA wraps up closed-door talks on Constitution
The House of Assembly has concluded lengthy closed-door discussions that will determine the way forward in coming constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom. But the public will have to wait ... Continue reading "HOA wraps up closed-door talks on Constitution"The post HOA wraps up closed-door talks on Constitution first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post HOA wraps up closed-door talks on Constitution appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-06 00:47:43

Cops called amid dispute over school playground
Playground equipment that was not approved by the government was removed from the grounds of Ivan Dawson Primary School last week following a confrontation between police and District Two Representative ... Continue reading "Cops called amid dispute over school playground"The post Cops called amid dispute over school playground first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Cops called amid dispute over school playground appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 20:49:35

Gov’t warns of entry-card fraud
A fraudulent website has been taking people’s money while falsely claiming to be the official government platform that travellers must use to provide information before entering the territory, according to ... Continue reading "Gov’t warns of entry-card fraud"The post Gov’t warns of entry-card fraud first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Gov’t warns of entry-card fraud appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 16:57:27

Utility merger plan sparks heated debate
The government’s plan to merge the territory’s power and water utilities sparked three days of heated debate in the House of Assembly before members entered a closed-door committee session on ... Continue reading "Utility merger plan sparks heated debate"The post Utility merger plan sparks heated debate first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Utility merger plan sparks heated debate appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 16:42:51

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 5, 2026)
Who wants to be a millionaire? Would you join TrumpLand for a million bucks? United States President Donald Trump has not disputed recent reports that he would be prepared to ... Continue reading "REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 5, 2026)"The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Feb. 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 11:26:21

COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains economic uncertainty
There is a quiet shift happening across the Virgin Islands, and you can hear it in everyday conversations if you listen closely. No alarms are sounding. Nothing dramatic is being ... Continue reading "COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains economic uncertainty"The post COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains economic uncertainty first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post COMMENTARY — UNDP consultant explains economic uncertainty appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 11:23:58

NOTICES (Feb. 5, 2026)
THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 MEDIA SERVICES INVESTMENTS, LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004: a) ... Continue reading "NOTICES (Feb. 5, 2026)"The post NOTICES (Feb. 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post NOTICES (Feb. 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 11:19:58

CLASSIFIEDS (Jan. 5, 2026)
For rent Short/Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bed- room, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Estate, water, gas, internet, TV, AC, ... Continue reading "CLASSIFIEDS (Jan. 5, 2026)"The post CLASSIFIEDS (Jan. 5, 2026) first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post CLASSIFIEDS (Jan. 5, 2026) appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 11:00:30

EDITORIAL: Lower Estate fire was a wake-up call
The destruction from the Lower Estate fire last month was heart-wrenching. Eighteen vehicles were reduced to ash and twisted metal, and a transportation business built over decades was gutted in ... Continue reading "EDITORIAL: Lower Estate fire was a wake-up call"The post EDITORIAL: Lower Estate fire was a wake-up call first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post EDITORIAL: Lower Estate fire was a wake-up call appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-05 02:07:53

With reform ongoing, public aid payouts up 16 percent
More than 500 people benefited from increased public assistance grants last year, with programme spending rising 16 percent and the number of recipients climbing 13 percent year-on-year amid an ongoing ... Continue reading "With reform ongoing, public aid payouts up 16 percent"The post With reform ongoing, public aid payouts up 16 percent first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post With reform ongoing, public aid payouts up 16 percent appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-03 20:01:18

Marine safety training back at HLSCC
Internationally recognised safety training for seafarers is returning to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College after a pause required to rebuild and upgrade facilities, the school announced. Starting next month, HLSCC ... Continue reading "Marine safety training back at HLSCC"The post Marine safety training back at HLSCC first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Marine safety training back at HLSCC appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-03 14:08:10

FSC warns about sanctions shake-up
Regulators have warned Virgin Islands firms to prepare for major changes in British sanctions systems. In the past, the territory has received praise for its work to enforce international sanctions, ... Continue reading "FSC warns about sanctions shake-up"The post FSC warns about sanctions shake-up first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post FSC warns about sanctions shake-up appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-02 19:18:56

‘Lit Circle’ celebrates Caribbean authors
Sitting in front of a full bookcase in his Boston home, Jamaican-American author Desmond Hall explained to a virtual book club in the Virgin Islands last Thursday evening how creating ... Continue reading "‘Lit Circle’ celebrates Caribbean authors"The post ‘Lit Circle’ celebrates Caribbean authors first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post ‘Lit Circle’ celebrates Caribbean authors appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-02-02 15:40:19

Government eyes salt pond in Cane Garden Bay
The government has allocated funds to purchase a small salt pond in Cane Garden Bay as part of efforts to tackle flooding and preserve beaches in the area, District Two ... Continue reading "Government eyes salt pond in Cane Garden Bay"The post Government eyes salt pond in Cane Garden Bay first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Government eyes salt pond in Cane Garden Bay appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-01-30 20:34:55

Work-permit system now fixed, gov’t says
The government’s work-permit system is back up and running after more than two weeks of technical issues that delayed processing and sparked frustration among Virgin Islands businesses, officials said. The ... Continue reading "Work-permit system now fixed, gov’t says"The post Work-permit system now fixed, gov’t says first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Work-permit system now fixed, gov’t says appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-01-30 20:10:29

Property market ‘steady’ after post-Covid peak
Nearly $700 million worth of property has changed hands in the Virgin Islands in the past five years, according to a new report by realtors Smiths Gore and Christie’s. Tortola ... Continue reading "Property market ‘steady’ after post-Covid peak"The post Property market ‘steady’ after post-Covid peak first appeared on The BVI Beacon.The post Property market ‘steady’ after post-Covid peak appeared first on The BVI Beacon.
2026-01-30 19:05:10