Within the Caribbean lies many mountains of talent seen and unseen and our creative diaspora spans far and wide from the Southern tip of Guyana to the Northern tip of The Bahamas. From Art to Music, Photography to Culinary, Dance and even Fashion, the evolution of Caribbean brands continues to grow in numbers that have […]
Makeup artistry has become an indispensable part of the beauty industry, with skilled professionals creating transformative looks. One such talented artist is Kaywanna Pope, the founder of Slay by Kay Glam Artistry. VI Life&Style magazine got a chance to explore various aspects of her career and business, including marketing strategies, creative inspiration, work specialization, rewards […]
“There will be moments in your life that seem surreal, like a dream. There will be experiences that you can never truly put into words. That was the experience I had when I was crowned.” Miss Anika M Christopher reflects on being crown Miss BVI 2023 on Sunday, 6th August 2023 in front of a […]
There is beauty and fulfilment in living in one’s purpose. The ability to tap into our thoughts, dreams and imaginations to unlock the creativity that lives within each of us, is something we can all do. However, not everyone is fortunate to channel the energy, focus and will power to lend a voice to the […]
Sensual! Sexual! Feminine! Luxurious! Seductive! It’s the game of the mind. Prayers! Meaning! Spiritual! Purpose! Powerful! These are many of the feelings I get when I wear the customized gifted waist bead made by my dear friend Ama McKinley of ILium Wing, Waist Jewelry. She reminded me that “beauty is because of what’s inside, not […]
“Ice Crystals,” to many might sound like an exquisite drink created by one of the Virgin Islands finest mixologist or a fancy piece of jewellery from one of the many jewellers on the island. However, this is the chosen name for the carwash business owned and operated by 27-year-old Shoko Isaac otherwise called ‘Ice Clear’. […]
To many, the name “Mama” is usually a term of endearment most likely associated with a close relative. However, if you traverse Tortola and ask people for “Mama”, more often than not, they will point you to a two-storey house in Pasea Estate. She got the name Mama because she was the oldest of 12 […]
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 […]
