When you sing about God, that should be a reward in itself–but it doesn’t hurt to take home some major hardware, too. With eight nominations in last year’s Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards (CGMA) and a win for Inspirational Recording of the Year, BVI native Gabrielle Hoyte, who records under the name Gabrielle Denae, is […]
By Esther K. Durand The male model who stole the Spotlight with his golden mane at the 9th annual Summer Sizzle BVI! Bright lights, hot fashionable displays, models, runway, the kaleidoscope of colours, fresh styles from powerful international designers; destination: British Virgin Islands, event: Summer Sizzle BVI, number: nine. The dates were July 21 and […]
We all know that one person who’s always smiling. Never looking down. Always in good spirits. What is their secret? Could it be their positive outlook on life? Have you ever stopped to think that maybe they choose to look at the brighter things in life rather than the negative? Sometimes we look around and […]
My black ballerina flats hit the pavement in a low thump as I quickened my steps towards the source of the action. It was the very first staging of the Jazz and Style Festival at the Tortola Pier Park and I was anxious to witness what was going down. The stage was set, with all […]
Have you ever heard the name Elizabeth Island? Well, this is the name that Beef Island was sometimes referred to in those days of long ago. It is said the name Beef Island came from the island’s earlier settlers (Buccaneers), whose main stock of trade was smoking beef (called Boucan) perfect for long voyages aboard […]
By: Adrianna Soverall Thursday, March 23, 2017- The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival sets the stage in gold for this year’s 50th Golden Jubilee with several unforgettable headline performances including Rock City, Jah Cure, Destra, Asa Bantan and many more. Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn highlighted that this year’s theme, ‘Showcasing the pioneers […]
The hyped, humid interiors of the Sir Breircliffe Hall rose to a crescendo when history was made with the first crowning of the Mister and Miss Senior Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on January 21, 2017. 17-year-old Mya A. Walwyn and 18-year-old Calden K.A. James were victorious in the close to four-hour long battle for […]
Meet McKenzie “B’More” Baltimore Jr. 28, of Tortola, VI, who has been making waves in the musical arena, and is about to release his latest video called-What the world needs. Baltimore’s song, is about 3 minutes long, speaks to various global issues such as police brutality and racism that have been on a high of […]
Someone was once quoted as saying “Dancing is an art. The floor is my canvas, and I am the brush. And whatever I create comes from the heart.” Since the age of seven, Sarah Penney has been creating breathtaking artwork right at home in the Virgin Islands and is more involved now than ever with […]
