We are all searching within to discover who we are! On my roller coaster ride of LIFE, I’ve had the opportunity to explore many of my passions, and I’m enjoying the ride. Slowly I’m embracing all the colours of me and all the pages to my story. I embrace that I am passionate about discovering […]
It happens to many; you are passionate about a hobby or an activity as a child. For various reasons, you discard it when you reach the teenage years, only to rediscover that this childhood activity was so much more. It was actually a talent or a gift that, if honed, can be life-changing. This is […]
Part of growing is discovering who we are through fashion. As far back as I can recall, standing in front of my mirror in a dressing room always puts a smile on my face. I specifically loved when there were multiple mirrors as this allowed me to get a better picture of how the garment […]
When I was growing up, Whitley from a Different World taught me that if I wanted a bright smile, I should put Vaseline on my teeth. Girls today (and not too far back ‘yesterdays’) have found another way. They use lip gloss instead. Lip gloss is such a popular thing for pre-teens and teens alike […]
Ms. Aqueelah Frett, a Senior Administrative Officer/Personal Assistant to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Government of the Virgin Islands, was looking forward to her December 10, 2017 birthday. That day she had planned to take the big step and launch her business, Afrotherapy—a Natural Hair Care and Lifestyle Boutique. But […]
Spanning 60 islands, cays and rocks with seas covering approximately 575 square miles of beautiful crystal clear waters, the Virgin Islands is not only the Sailing Capital of the World, but also a beach lover’s paradise. In our phase opening as a result of COVID-19, we are stealing every opportunity to enjoy our beaches. Whether […]
by Keiyia J. George Imagine this: you are 14 years old and you have an idea for a natural product that is hard to find within the Territory. Imagine you are 15 and have nearly perfected the recipe your grandmother passed down to you. Just think if you were 16 and owned your own business. […]
By Keiyia J. George The name Kea in Hawaiian means white. So picture a white rose that has newly budded, closed around itself tightly, protected by its petals. Nothing can get in but it’s slowly coming out. With each day, it welcomes new opportunities to grow. With each passing moment, it learns who it is: […]
BeYond BeauTi “The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you” – Coco Chanel Research for a definition of beauty revealed words such as shape, form, colour, and aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. Words that I fail to embrace as my beauty. Determined to find a meaning that is […]
