It is a simple fact. There is simply no Christmas without a black cake on the table along with the other goodies that make the season merrier. Food, in general, livens the mood and the black cake is the definition of a Caribbean Christmas. In most cases, unlike normal cakes, the preparations of this special […]
Long before the splendid sight of the colourful array of territorial wear won by hundreds of Primary School students told of their approach, the sounds of the Police sirens and the pounding of drums, did the work. The children along with their teachers and parents were taking part in a Cultural March from the 1780 […]
Fungi music, storytelling, a cultural fashion show and an exhibition at the popular Althea Scatliffe Primary School caused them to steal the limelight today, Thursday 17th November 2016. Dubbed a cultural extravaganza, the event formed part of the culture week, currently ongoing in the Virgin Islands. It started from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th November […]
The rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Virgin Islands will be showcased this week from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th November 2016 in the Culture and Heritage Week, previously known as Culture Week in various forms across the territory. It will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage through […]
Eight men involved in the Horse Racing Sport were the reason for the celebration at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s bay on Sunday 13th November 2016. Seated at the high table, decked out in their Sunday’s best, they sat underneath a white tent, facing their families and friends also seated at tables of […]
Today the Government of the Virgin Islands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) to strengthen the fisheries sector, forge closer collaborative opportunities and co-operation over a three year period between Britain and British Overseas Territories. The signing of a MoU was undertaken by Deputy Premier […]
Seventy-two yachts, shined, polished and presented at their best, sat in the blue waters at the Nanny Cay Marina and will be there for four days. Astride them, are their boat captains and admirals; who welcome over 130 Charter Yacht Brokers, who are specialized travel agents from all over the world. The reason? Marketing. They […]
For the past 37 years, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Diabetes Association has been performing a very important task. Located on the busy main street of Road Town, their office, equipped with one full-time and one part-time worker and under 60 members in the entire territory, have been shining the light on the disease, by […]
Mr. Elliot Walwyn Brewley’s name is synonymous with softball in the Virgin Islands simply because he has dedicated many, many years of his life to the sport. Now a retired auditor at 75, Brewley’s involvement in the sport began from a young boy when he played with coconut bats and balls made from young coconuts, […]
