Since the early ’90s, the BVI National Culinary Team has been showcasing the many talents and tastes found in the British Virgin Islands. The team is managed by the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), whose overarching mission is “To empower, educate and equip BVI businesses for success and growth.” Important to note […]
Every November, the British Virgin Islands comes alive with flavor with events celebrating the culinary richness and heritage of the islands. Beginning on the 7th of the month with a Gourmet Soiree and ending with the two-day Anegada Lobster Festival on the last day of the month, experience the Food Fete this year at any […]
By Abigail Harewood Humble, resilient, passionate and determined: these are the words that describe Chef Brentfield Lettsome. As a child growing up in Vanterpool Estate, East End, Chef Brentfield could be found in the kitchen cooking his favorite meal at the time, macaroni and ground beef. He loves to eat and naturally his passion for […]
By Cathy Richards When the rhythm and vide of calypso of the ‘back-a-days’ touches your soul, no matter where you are its hard not to groove and especially when we are of that time and age when the calypsos bring back the memories of our younger years, boi oh boi do we hop around like […]
Words and photos by Elton Callwood According to owner Liston Potter, of Potter’s by the Sea on Anegada, the secret to his success is love, expertise and location. “Once you love what you do, the rest will fall in place. But don’t excuse the fact that location has a lot to do with the […]
By Angela U Burns Dr. Smith was often asked as Premier: “Which do you prefer – Medicine or Government?” And he would always reply: “I love them both because they both have the same goal of helping people.” And indeed, this highly qualified physician and surgeon has continued to see and treat patients on a […]
by Keiyia J. George Kaylee Smith is like your typical 9-year-old. She loves dancing with Adagio Dance School’s Acrobatics and Majorettes dance teams (Majorettes is her favorite). She enjoys hanging out with girlfriends and playing in make-up. She likes frilly clothing and cute shoes. She likes to do what she calls ‘chillax’: watch movies, colour, […]
RFA Mounts Bay Remains in the Region Throughout the Hurricane Season In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, many in the Territory felt safer knowing that UK military commandos, Royal Navy sailors and other professional first responders stationed aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mounts Bay were on hand to help distribute relief […]
One of the newest artists on the scene in the BVI and represented in the Images Gallery at Nutmeg & Co. on Waterfront Drive is Matt Clark. Landscapes painted on exotic bird feathers, large acrylic and ink paintings on paper, and a scaled model of a cargo-filled Tortola Sloop (including functional rigging!) are just a […]
