“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’. […]
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 […]
Bell-bottom jeans! Tie-dyed tee shirts! Polyester leisure suits! Peasant blouses! Hot Pants! Halter-tops! Platform Shoes! Patent Leather! Fashion of the 60s and 70s. It was a time before cell phones, WHATSAPP, Facebook, Instagram or any of the other social media platforms and apps that make connecting easier. Igniting the sparks in a relationship involved well […]
“I love people. I love the act of business. I love to sell. I love to meet people’s expectations and needs.” Sinclair Flemming is the owner and CEO of P3, Paper Plastic Products Inc., a business he started in 2013, that provides single-use dining and sanitation items. Offering FREE delivery on their wide range of […]
This is what KillaTooma has to say about his latest project, “Vision Builds Kingdoms” (VBK). Jacoy Brathwaite, also known as KillaTooma, is a 30-year old lyricist from the Virgin Islands who has been rapping and writing since the age of 16. KillaTooma started his rap career with a former local group, V-ET-NOM Soldiers. Despite the […]
His culinary style tells the story of his Italian heritage and international influences. Italian-born Chef Christian Esposito has come a long way in his culinary career. His grandmother, a chef, was enthusiastic about preparing home-cooked meals such as pasta, ravioli, sauces, etc. This was where his fascination with food preparation and culinary curiosity was first […]
Although we didn’t get into this, I don’t feel that Ronn Grant became a gentleman overnight. I’m sure there were events that led to him becoming the positive beacon he is in the Virgin Islands community, and while we didn’t discuss this, I think it’s simply who he’s always been. Being the youngest of his […]
Music is the language we speak, the sway of our bodies, and the sound of the waves. Our Territory’s rich history and culture are rooted in music. Fungi Music (folk music), the Virgin Islands’ official music, dates back to slavery. It is the music of our Annual Emancipation and every holiday celebration. Due to exposure […]
Write your story. There’s power in that story. Share your own experience! Newly published local author Marva Titley-Smith didn’t have the time or interest in writing before 2015, but she found solace in blogging with her father’s passing. “I started this blog really to process through the pain,” she recalls. “I literally had gotten tired […]
