By Z Golden After Hurricane Irma hit the British Virgin Islands, Valerie Rhymer and Beverly Martin put their heads together to find a way to help their community. They found the answer: provide affordable, durable, portable, and effective hurricane shutters that can withstand a high-caliber storm. They first heard the idea of Cat5 hurricane shutters […]
Old and new businesses are springing up all over the BVI post-Irma. In this time of renewal and rebirth, Nutmeg & Co. is a bit of both: the old AND the new. Born out of a partnership between Lisa Gray and Annie MacPhail, these ladies combined the best of their collective 25 years in retail […]
A husband and wife who was tasked by God to proclaim His word in efforts to win the lost by any means necessary. Here’s a Life & Style inside scoop on this Kingdom pushing duo. How did TGM come about? Shiloh – Before I was a Christian I would go hard to entertain my audience […]
In the age of Millennials and Generation “Z”, the need to find a balance between “Fast Fashion” and “Long-standing brands” is at an all-time high. For major fashion houses throughout the world, major changes are taking place to keep the legacy and brand niche within the millennial and GenZ minds that are ever so fast-paced […]
by Julian Putley The unique and varied nature of the BVI’s archipelago makes it a paradise for both sailors and land-based visitors alike. Now, after two devastating hurricanes in 2017, the BVI is back! The BVI, like many tropical destinations, offers a warm and sunny climate, many distinct sandy beaches and outstanding coral reefs […]
By Z. Golden “Collaboration versus Competition: Because you need a business bestie,” was the theme surrounding a networking event for women in the British Virgin Islands. CaribbeanPOSH magazine, a lifestyle brand dedicated to being a platform for Caribbean talent, held its fourth annual POSH Girl Power Brunch. This year, the brunch was extended from a […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Ever since I split two Jamaicans for Carifta Games 400m silver in 1978—the BVI’s first medal— I’ve been waiting for us to have a sprint gold medal in the premier regional U17 and U20 competition, now in its 48th year. Male sprinting has not been our strong point within the […]
By Angela U Burns It’s interesting and humbling how 32-year old Dexter Penn, Neurologist in training at the University College London, describes himself. “I’m just a boy from East End, Tortola,” he says, bursting with pride about his familial upbringing and the community in which he was raised. With a mother who was a Chief […]
by Angela U Burns Let’s face it. Every woman needs to feel special some time. Ok, well every time. And there’s nothing like a make-over to do that for you. Meet the Virgin Islands’ very own Makeup Artist extraordinaire – Felicia Burke. Felicia’s love for makeup blossomed as she delved into the […]
