Since the emancipation of slavery, the British Virgin Islands has shared significant moments in history during the first August Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each year. For years, the fete on the field provided various entertainment for the populace. However, the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1953 was one of the factors that […]
The BVI has been fortunate and splitting at the seams with Young Entrepreneurs spreading their wings and making a mark in the BVI Economy. Today, we had a sit down with Chelsea Hodge, owner of CAHSS L&S: What does CAHSS stand for? CH: It’s an acronym of my name – Chelsea Anneka Hodge’s Secretarial Services […]
As most millennials typically do, I woke up on July 1, 2022, turned on my phone and got ready to catch up on the news via social media. My curiosity was peaked as I came across a video of what seemed to be a pod of Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala Macrorhynchus) navigating through the turquoise […]
With the rise of chronic diseases, some form of exercise is being advocated for everyone, even the very young and the elderly. Exercise becomes especially important as we age because of the physical condition sarcopenia, which is an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. While there is always a precaution to consult your […]
The Virgin Islands observed World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, 2022, when the public was encouraged to remain vigilant in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters. World Drowning Prevention Day, was declared on April 2021 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 and is observed annually. The day highlights the tragic […]
The British Virgin Islands is quickly becoming the place to be for the average tourist. Since the passage of Hurricane Irma, the average BVIslander is also taking the time to visit the islands and enjoy what they have to offer. Nonetheless, there are several things that are understated on these islands. Whilst Anegada is known […]
Toloma is a root crop. In many countries Toloma and Arrowroot are often referred as the same, however in the Virgin Islands Toloma and Arrowroot grows from two different species of the same plant family. Arrowroot is starchier. Toloma is an old time staple that could be found in the garden of just about every […]
This month I am celebrating my fourth anniversary of writing for Virgin Islands Life & Style. As I honour this milestone, I thought it would be fun to look back on the first article I wrote for the magazine and see if there is anything I would change. After all, a lot has happened since […]
In a BVI devoid of effective leadership, a territory straying from our biblical teaching and struggling to understand who we are culturally and spiritually; and what we were born to do, the Bible give us guidance. Isaiah 6:8 KJV [8] Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and who […]
