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2017年11月22日 · 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 …
Local News - The BVI Beacon
After more than a year of promises, the government has signed a $100 million loan deal to develop critical infrastructure including several recovery projects that have been stalled for lack … A no-confidence vote the opposition has been pushing for more than two months may now be delayed until as ...
Public airport meetings to start Tuesday in Road Town
2 天之前 · The government still hasn't released the completed part of an ongoing review of the proposed airport expansion, but residents will get a chance to weigh in on the long-delayed project next week during the first public meetings held to discuss it in nearly six years. Three meetings on the controversial plan — which would be
Crime - The BVI Beacon
Two inmates have been charged in connection with a stabbing at His Majesty’s Prison shortly after 4 p.m. on May 12, police said last week. Andreas Norford and Essadro Jefferson … A drug plane seized last August after landing at the Captain …
$600k ‘vending zone’ coming to Long Bay, Beef Island
2024年10月18日 · A $600,000 “vending zone” and $133,000 worth of environmental restoration are the latest works planned for Long Bay at Beef Island as government continues implementing its beach management plan for the area. The vending zone, which is expected to be fully operational at the start of next tourism season, will feature three restaurants and bars
53 boats attend yacht show - The BVI Beacon
3 天之前 · A record 140 brokers attended the Fall Charter Yacht Show last week to meet captains and crewmembers aboard the 53 participating boats, organisers said. The broker number represented a 20 percent increase from last year’s 117, and the vessel attendance was up from 45 last year, according to Janet Oliver, the executive director of the
EDITORIAL: New vessel a big win for the environment
2024年10月29日 · We welcome news of an important tool that will help address mounting threats to the Virgin Islands’ marine environment. This month, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change launched the Vigilate, a government-operated powerboat that will carry out multiple environmental missions. The vessel was funded under a grant from the European Union’s regional
Governor has assented to 4 of 15 COI bills - The BVI Beacon
2024年10月24日 · Four of the 15 bills the House of Assembly passed recently pursuant to recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry have now received assent from Governor Daniel Pruce, according to Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Of the remaining bills, two are currently under review by the government and four are on the governor’s desk, Dr. Wheatley
Opportunity, risk seen in virtual assets - The BVI Beacon
2024年11月4日 · Virtual asset businesses could provide a big boost to the Virgin Islands’ financial industry, but they must comply with international standards in order to avoid damaging the territory’s reputation, stakeholders said during a recent outreach event hosted by BVI Finance at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. “The virtual assets sector is moving rapidly in this
Brokers from around the world - BVI Beacon
2023年11月22日 · A bit of rain couldn’t keep members of the Virgin Islands’ boating community away from one of their industry’s biggest events this month. The BVI Charter Yacht Society held its Fall 2023 Charter Yacht Show at Nanny Cay, kicking off on Nov. 7 and ending Nov. 10. CYS Executive Director Janet Oliver said the 37th
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