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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 …
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Marijuana weighing 71.84 kilograms was found last week during a routine inspection of a container at the Port Purcell port, police said. The drugs were discovered on Dec. 10 after ...
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.
St. Thomas man killed in boat wreck near Saba Rock
Nov 28, 2024 · A 39-year-old St. Thomas resident died from injuries sustained during a boat collision that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Friday near Saba Rock in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, police said. “Preliminary reports indicate that a 21-foot RHIB collided with a dinghy, resulting in serious injuries to one individual,” police said in a Tuesday statement.
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
Santa comes to town - The BVI Beacon
Dec 12, 2024 · Residents got into the holiday spirit over the weekend as they browsed vendor stalls, enjoyed musical performances, and received gifts from Santa Claus during the 26th annual Christmas in the City event. Shore Way Drive in Road Town was closed to vehicles on Friday and Saturday to make room for vendors selling gifts and traditional
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
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 ...
Jost Van Dyke teen charged with burglaries - The BVI Beacon
Nov 28, 2024 · In what police described as a “significant breakthrough” in an ongoing investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Jost Van Dyke was arrested and charged recently in connection with a string of burglaries in Butu Mountain, East End, Great Mountain and Mount Healthy, police said last Thursday. The boy was charged with one count of criminal damage
Fair features art, crafts, books - The BVI Beacon
Dec 5, 2024 · Adina Penn gripped the handle of a folding knife as she trimmed excess straw from a hat she was almost finished weaving. It didn’t matter that dozens of people circulated around her or that a nearby band filled the air with bright Caribbean-style Christmas music. Ms. Penn simply sat behind her wares, working and letting