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, […]
One of the newest artists on the scene in the BVI and represented in the Images Gallery at Nutmeg & Co. on Waterfront Drive is Matt Clark. Landscapes painted on exotic bird feathers, large acrylic and ink paintings on paper, and a scaled model of a cargo-filled Tortola Sloop (including functional rigging!) are just a […]
The tale of TICO is 50 years long this year, and going strong. It is an extraordinary legacy that has touched the lives of many individuals and families in the BVI. So, what better time to share the story that began in 1969 with John and Ginny Morrell and their sons Andrew and Adam. Home […]
One of the most important plants said to have been brought to the Virgin Islands by the ancient voyaging Indians is the breadfruit. This beautiful plant played a major role in colonizing the West Indies and was a key staple food. This plant is also an important source of wood, craft materials, and medicines. Today few of […]
By Elton Callwood When it comes to needing windows, doors, and anything else needed for a commercial or residential customer in a fair turnaround time, Wells Glass Shop, locally owned and operated, is the place to call. Tough Love – was the start Becoming an entrepreneur for most of us is a dream. We think […]
