The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) defines organic farming: “Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, … Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good […]
Whether experienced sailors or newbies to the sport, bareboat and race charters for groups or individuals offer a last minute opportunity to join the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Sun. Warm. Cocktails. Beach. Sailing. If any part of this sounds good, get yourself to the Caribbean for the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing […]
by Keiyia J. George Imagine this: you are 14 years old and you have an idea for a natural product that is hard to find within the Territory. Imagine you are 15 and have nearly perfected the recipe your grandmother passed down to you. Just think if you were 16 and owned your own business. […]
Girl Up is a United Nations Foundation that provides the opportunity for girls worldwide to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds that help change some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls’ environment. Origin – Inspiration Our world continuously changes. We have the choice to change the world or be driven by […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Driving through Fahie Hill late one August morning on my way to Cane Garden Bay for a one-mile walk then a one-mile swim, I spotted area resident, Ruben Vanterpool, at the Fahie Mural with his paint set finishing up a grape tree leaf. After exchanging pleasantries, I took off for […]
By Keiyia J. George The name Kea in Hawaiian means white. So picture a white rose that has newly budded, closed around itself tightly, protected by its petals. Nothing can get in but it’s slowly coming out. With each day, it welcomes new opportunities to grow. With each passing moment, it learns who it is: […]
What is Arrowroot? Arrowroot is a food starch that has been cultivated for thousands of years. The Arawak who were native to the Caribbean originally named it aru-aru meaning the ‘meal of meals’. These native Caribbean islanders put the plant to great use in cooking and various other applications. The common name ‘Arrowroot’ is derived […]
by Z Golden If Summer Paige Dunkley were to advise fellow photographers, she would tell them to focus on the emotion. At just 14 years old, the young photographer encourages others to find the emotional side to things and look at things from a different point of view. “Emotion in a picture,” she said, “helps […]
by Keiyia J. George In the quiet village of Cane Garden Bay, situated almost directly across the road from the beach, sits a boutique type restaurant with just enough ambiance to make you feel like you are in elegance but small enough to ensure you will never be overlooked. Bananas Bar and Grill is its […]
