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The BVI Beacon brings you the latest news and views from the British Virgin Islands. We produce both a weekly newspaper and an online site. Get in touch with us on (284) 494-3434 or email [email protected]

Since 2024, plans to renovate and revitalize the Old Administration Building on Main Street into a national museum and a...
28/08/2026

Since 2024, plans to renovate and revitalize the Old Administration Building on Main Street into a national museum and archive has proceeded in fits and starts. After completing the first two phases of construction at the end of 2025, the project has resumed this month with its third phase. Click the link below to read more:
https://www.bvibeacon.com/work-resumes-on-old-admin-building/

Over the past week, reactions from Virgin Gordians and other residents to a plan that would periodically restrict public...
27/08/2026

Over the past week, reactions from Virgin Gordians and other residents to a plan that would periodically restrict public access to The Baths and Devils Bay have included a legal-demand letter, a denunciation from a government minister, and a protest petition with thousands of signatures and counting.
Check out the link below to read more:
https://www.bvibeacon.com/residents-slam-npt-plan-for-baths/

The 72nd Emancipation Festival’s activities and events were not confined to Road Town. Click the link in our bio to chec...
15/08/2026

The 72nd Emancipation Festival’s activities and events were not confined to Road Town. Click the link in our bio to check out the Beacon’s articles on how different communities across Tortola embraced their culture, heritage and history in their celebrations.
Photos 1-10 show donkey races and other activities held in Carrot Bay. (Credit: Joaquin Contreras)
Photos 11-20 feature different troupes taking part in the East End/Long Look parade on Aug. 5. (Credit: Allison Vaughn)

Take a look at some highlights from the 72nd Emancipation Festival this year.
14/08/2026

Take a look at some highlights from the 72nd Emancipation Festival this year.

The Virgin Islands came alive for its 72nd Emancipation Festival this year. From a parade to the Rise and Shine Tramp to...
14/08/2026

The Virgin Islands came alive for its 72nd Emancipation Festival this year. From a parade to the Rise and Shine Tramp to nights of entertainment at Lavida Cottoy Festiville, click the link below to check the Beacon’s coverage of the celebrations held in Road Town. https://www.bvibeacon.com/marking-emancipation/

Sargassum has been hitting coastlines in the Virgin Islands and wider region in what experts expect to be a year of reco...
08/05/2026

Sargassum has been hitting coastlines in the Virgin Islands and wider region in what experts expect to be a year of record levels of the seaweed. The influx has already caused a fish die-off in Anegada and overwhelmed shorelines, with some VI residents growing frustrated with the lack of mitigation efforts.
Click the link below to read more.
https://www.bvibeacon.com/sargassum-kills-fish-clogs-ports/

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