Cavel “Avonella” Russ, fondly known as Ava or Avonella, graced the world with her presence in 1955 in the serene village of Sea View Farm, Antigua. Her journey led her to the Virgin Islands in the early seventies, where she planted her roots in Long Bay, Tortola, alongside her beloved late husband, John Russ Jr. […]
Initiative, creativity, and spontaneity drive the unique dishes that Main Street Restaurant brings to Road Town on a weekly basis. From oxtail tacos to seafood jambalaya, there’s rarely a set menu that customers can expect, and owner Kai de Castro says it’s to keep people on their toes. The menu is designed to keep […]
Boasting a net-worth in 2022 of $528B, with an expected 8% increase in 2023, it is exciting to see many Virgin Islanders taking the entrepreneurship plunge into the beauty industry. While there is no shortage of major brands, many take comfort in knowing that quality products are made locally. We sat down with 26 years […]
Visitors to the Caribbean will enjoy sunny skies, deep blue oceans, white sandy beaches, and an abundance of fresh tropical fruits, delectable cuisine, exotic drinks and mouth-watering deserts. The rich blend of locally produced fruits and vegetables and the availability of fresh seafood make these islands a magic kingdom for intrepid diners. Caribbean cuisine has […]
In each home across the BVI, and the Caribbean, even with its varied culture, one of the staples, especially on weekends, is Johnny Cakes. Also, there are very few mobile/stationary food vans that don’t use the Johnny Cake as a side alongside rice, pasta and ground provisions. The simplicity of producing such flavours in a […]
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 […]
