One of the most important plants said to have been brought to the Virgin Islands by the ancient voyaging Indians is the breadfruit. This beautiful plant played a major role in colonizing the West Indies and was a key staple food. This plant is also an important source of wood, craft materials, and medicines. Today few of […]
By Angela U Burns With advances in technology exposing more persons to the finer things of life now available globally, especially in the United States, local business Aeropost BVI quickly became a much sought after service. Aeropost BVI (also referred to as Tortola Express) was established about 30 years ago by the late John Rathbun, […]
By Z Golden For the interior designers at House, nothing is impossible. If you want classic French baroque furniture or a hand-made wooden table from Thailand, the team at House will make it happen. No corner of the world is too far. And that’s what the 15-year old company has always strove to do: provide […]
By Elton Callwood When it comes to needing windows, doors, and anything else needed for a commercial or residential customer in a fair turnaround time, Wells Glass Shop, locally owned and operated, is the place to call. Tough Love – was the start Becoming an entrepreneur for most of us is a dream. We think […]
By Fran Morrell The following are tips and guidelines for designing a home you want to live in and how to get the most of your space. Harmony. Carefully plan for real life and how you live in your house. Create a vision and a concept for the space. What look, feel and vibe are […]
By Meleni Khan and Nadine Edwards Picture this: a very young, vibrant and ambitious Dr. Heskith Vanterpool returning to the BVI from the United Kingdom with a degree in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology along with his wife, Mrs. Jean Vanterpool, their three children, and big dreams. His dream was to have a medical facility […]
I spent the better part of my life in the design field designing buildings and urban spaces, reading blueprints, and reviewing floor plans. While that was something I thoroughly enjoyed doing, I’ve since moved on to management consulting, training and coaching, and you might think the world of design is all behind me. But guess […]
