By Rachel Nall, RN, BSN, CCRN Lemongrass is an herb that grows in many countries around the world. The plant’s stalks are a common ingredient in Asian cooking, but it is also possible to brew lemongrass to make tea. The plant has long leaves that are similar to those of Guinee Grass. While an […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Whenever Conservation and Fisheries Officer Austin Freeman calls, whatever I’m doing, I know that I have to drop it and run. “How quick can you get here? They’re hatching,” Austin’s voice beamed on the call. “A lot of them. Hope they’re still here by the time you get here.” He’d given me […]
Since the early ’90s, the BVI National Culinary Team has been showcasing the many talents and tastes found in the British Virgin Islands. The team is managed by the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), whose overarching mission is “To empower, educate and equip BVI businesses for success and growth.” Important to note […]
Every November, the British Virgin Islands comes alive with flavor with events celebrating the culinary richness and heritage of the islands. Beginning on the 7th of the month with a Gourmet Soiree and ending with the two-day Anegada Lobster Festival on the last day of the month, experience the Food Fete this year at any […]
By Abigail Harewood Humble, resilient, passionate and determined: these are the words that describe Chef Brentfield Lettsome. As a child growing up in Vanterpool Estate, East End, Chef Brentfield could be found in the kitchen cooking his favorite meal at the time, macaroni and ground beef. He loves to eat and naturally his passion for […]
By Cathy Richards When the rhythm and vide of calypso of the ‘back-a-days’ touches your soul, no matter where you are its hard not to groove and especially when we are of that time and age when the calypsos bring back the memories of our younger years, boi oh boi do we hop around like […]
Words and photos by Elton Callwood According to owner Liston Potter, of Potter’s by the Sea on Anegada, the secret to his success is love, expertise and location. “Once you love what you do, the rest will fall in place. But don’t excuse the fact that location has a lot to do with the […]
By Keiyia J. George If you have not experienced the best of the best of the best of Tortola, WELL, you have not experienced Bananakeet Café. Can we say voilà! C’est bon! No, it’s not a French restaurant, but it zips you away as if you are sitting next to The Lourve sipping on a […]
by Keiyia J. George Kaylee Smith is like your typical 9-year-old. She loves dancing with Adagio Dance School’s Acrobatics and Majorettes dance teams (Majorettes is her favorite). She enjoys hanging out with girlfriends and playing in make-up. She likes frilly clothing and cute shoes. She likes to do what she calls ‘chillax’: watch movies, colour, […]
