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Friday, Feb 28, 2020

What happens when a homeless couple move in with a millionaire?

What happens when a homeless couple move in with a millionaire?

After living on the streets of California for a decade, Greg and Marie received a remarkable invitation. A local businessman asked if they wanted to share his $4m home.

The case for a President Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

The case for a President Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

The case for a President Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

The case for a President Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

The case for a President Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

The 3 cases for the leading Democratic candidates in the 2020 election

Modular Homes: The Future of Real Estate

Modular Homes: The Future of Real Estate

What if every time you bought a new car, they had to build it on your driveway? It would be way too expensive, take way too long, and be an overall stupid business decision.

Anthony McMaster appointed Acting RDA boss after ‘rigorous review’

Anthony McMaster appointed Acting RDA boss after ‘rigorous review’

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication & Works, Anthony McMaster, has been appointed to act in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA).

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Inside Vladimir Putin’s Outrageous Underground Wine Cellar In Moldova

Separated from Russia by Ukraine, the tiny Republic of Moldova operates the state-owned Cricova wine cellar, and is President Vladimir Putin’s personal wine playground when he visits.

Here are all the things that could go wrong in 2020, according to Nouriel Roubini

Here are all the things that could go wrong in 2020, according to Nouriel Roubini

A number of potential disruptive ‘white swans’ can be seen on the horizon. Any of them could trigger severe economic, financial, political, and geopolitical.

Just heard advice from Italians on how to avoid coronavirus

Just heard advice from Italians on how to avoid coronavirus

Chew garlic. It does not stop the virus but it keeps people away from you 😅😅

Planes Found, Monies Missing & Names Behind The Failed BVI Airways Deal

Planes Found, Monies Missing & Names Behind The Failed BVI Airways Deal

Government has tracked the planes bought in the failed BVI Airways deal, but are still seeking to recover the the $7.2M of tax payer funds even as some expatriate directors of the company are still residing in the Territory.

Immigration Fees To Increase

Immigration Fees To Increase

Residents can brace themselves to pay more for services at the Immigration Department as an increase in fees is imminent.

Coronavirus hampers digital yuan research

Coronavirus hampers digital yuan research

As China is about to introduce a digital version of its yuan currency, research on China’s digital yuan has been hampered by the deadly coronavirus epidemic sweeping the country.

Cruise Ship Denied Entry Following Coronavirus Concerns

Cruise Ship Denied Entry Following Coronavirus Concerns

A decision was made by local officials to stop a cruise ship from calling on the Virgin Islands today, February 26 following Corona Virus concerns.

Gov't owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers -Premier

Gov't owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers -Premier

Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has said the Government of the Virgin Islands owes more than $5 million in unpaid vouchers.

Quote of the Day

He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career.
George Bernard Shaw

Here are all the things that could go wrong in 2020, according to Nouriel Roubini

Here are all the things that could go wrong in 2020, according to Nouriel Roubini

A number of potential disruptive ‘white swans’ can be seen on the horizon. Any of them could trigger severe economic, financial, political, and geopolitical.

Deepfake technology will make you question what's real

Deepfake technology will make you question what's real

As the United States enters a presidential election year, experts have named deepfakes as one of the biggest cybersecurity risks of 2020. Deepfakes, which are fake videos and images created using computers and machine learning, can be ma...

Vanessa Bryant’s inspirational and moving speech at Celebration of Kobe & Gianna Bryant

Vanessa Bryant’s inspirational and moving speech at Celebration of Kobe & Gianna Bryant

Vanessa Bryant, wife of Kobe and mother of Gigi, spoke to each one, addressing each of her lost loved ones individually. Vanessa illustrated the Mamba mentality as she remained stoic and heroic throughout her speech.

The Profitable Business of Enslaving Third World Countries

The Profitable Business of Enslaving Third World Countries

Back in the good old days, if you were an empire builder, you’d just round up the troops and invade where-ever you please.

Michael Jordan gives an emotional speech at Celebration of Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Michael Jordan gives an emotional speech at Celebration of Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Michael Jordan gives an emotional speech at Celebration of Kobe and Gianna Bryant

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan delved deep into how much Kobe Bryant meant to him personally, and how he felt like Kobe was his little brother. Jordan could not hold back tears yet was somehow able to provide a moment of levity.

The U.S Supreme vs. justice: Court Said The Family Of A Mexican Teen Can't Sue A Border Patrol Agent Who Fatally Shot Him

The U.S Supreme vs. justice: Court Said The Family Of A Mexican Teen Can't Sue A Border Patrol Agent Who Fatally Shot Him

It was Hitler who said that rights and justice belongs only to one race, and not equally to all humans. However, the U.S Supreme court's ruled that a Border Patrol agent who fired from US soil and fatally shot a child on the Mexican side...

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

5 Female Chefs In The Caribbean Who Are Changing The Way We Look At Food

Women have long ruled the kitchens of the Caribbean, but sadly the restaurants of the region do not depict this norm. Surveys have revealed anywhere between 7 percent and 20 percent female representation within the global restaurant sect...

Marriott Keeps Up Caribbean Expansion, With More in the Pipeline

Marriott Keeps Up Caribbean Expansion, With More in the Pipeline

Marriott Keeps Up Caribbean Expansion, With More in the Pipeline

Marriott Keeps Up Caribbean Expansion, With More in the Pipeline

From all-inclusives in Barbados to design-focused hotels in Jamaica, Marriott continued its expansion with 10,000 rooms in the Caribbean and Latin America.

BVIBEACON EDITORIAL must read: Freedom of speech is under attack in Virgin Islands

BVIBEACON EDITORIAL must read: Freedom of speech is under attack in Virgin Islands

Freeman Rogers

February 12 was a dark day for freedom of speech in the Virgin Islands. That morning, Governor Gus Jaspert assented to an absurd law that could mean an astronomical fine and prison time for anyone who sends an email or posts an online co...

Premier Fahie assures his Gov’t 'will never do anything to silence the media’

Premier Fahie assures his Gov’t 'will never do anything to silence the media’

Premier Fahie assures his Gov’t 'will never do anything to silence the media’

Premier Fahie assures his Gov’t 'will never do anything to silence the media’

Citing concern for youths, women and young girls, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime (Amendment) Act of 2019 brings protection by allowing authorities to prosecute those who...

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Territory-wide For Visitors

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Territory-wide For Visitors

The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) is looking to set up Wi-Fi hotspots for tourists at strategic locations throughout the territory.

BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017

BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017

By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that the two aircraft associated with the botched BVI Airways deal under the previous NDP administration have been found and are presently operating in Australia.

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