Community
'It has to move now!'- Havers residents blast new site for derelict vehicles
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- District Three residents, particularly residents of Havers, have expressed their extreme disappointment in their community being selected as the new site for the storing of derelict vehicles.
VI ranked among safest islands in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s turquoise waters and beautiful beaches make the Virgin Islands one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Most importantly, it is one of the safest islands to visit in the Caribbean.
Patsy C. Lake’s 80th birthday party décor was just breathtaking & magical
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the talk of the town remains the ‘Mother of All Parties’ hosted by cultural icon, national shero and prominent businesswoman Ms Patsy C. Lake, the transformation of the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex to an oasis and allure of beauty, splendour, style and high-end sophistication has also gotten attention.
Oil spill & ‘multiple vehicular accidents' @ Windy Hill
WINDY HILL, Tortola, VI- There are reports of an oil spill and multiple vehicular accidents on the Windy Hill public road.
The Mother of all Parties! Patsy C. Lake turns 80 in high grandeur!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town was transformed into an oasis of beauty, splendour, oh it was pleasurable to behold. The décor was a work of art, with high-end taste, colours and you would not have missed the red carpet.
Failing pressure-valve & transportation issues blamed for JvD water woes- SFC Report
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mr Brian Davis has advised that a failing pressure-reducing valve and transportation issues are the reasons for the water issues being experienced on Jost van Dyke since April 2024.
Carvin Malone’s vision lives on! One VI Agenda to become NPO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A year after the passing of former legislator and community advocate Carvin Malone, his vision for a united and empowered Virgin Islands is being brought to life in a powerful way.
Man found dead in derelict vehicle identified as Courtney Fahie
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI- A man who was found unresponsive in a derelict vehicle in Long Swamp on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, has been identified as Courtney Fahie, 68.
Fake BVI Beacon website reporting false info about tax refunds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands have been alerted to a website mimicking the BVI Beacon and falsely reporting that the Virgin Islands Government is in the process of returning taxes and that people could receive up to $3000.00 per month.
Local Calypso icon Bennet L. Brewley aka ‘The Mighty Lord Strawn’ passes
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI- Close family and friends are still mourning the passing of local calypso icon, former civil servant and father Bennet Lawrence Brewley aka ‘The Mighty Lord Strawn’, an indigenous Virgin Islander.