What inspired you to start your own business, and how did you first become interested in graphic design? Artsman: I attended Joyce Samuel Primary School, and that’s where I first found my love for drawing, particularly vehicles like heavy equipment. In my first few years at ESHS, I majored in music instead of art, but […]
There is an old adage that says, “Partnership is a leaky ship.” That’s probably true when all partners do not share equal passion. Leo Callwood and Don Carlos Hardaway, both bodybuilders, both with equal passion for bodybuilding joined forces and that’s a ship you can feel safe sailing in. How did you both get into […]
In a close-knit community like the British Virgin Islands, our youth face mounting pressures, while navigating a complex landscape dominated by media influences and various forms of addiction. As we strive to bridge the generational divide, we also turn to our young people for inspiration, recognizing their resilience and their potential to lead us toward […]
In the sun-soaked paradise of the Virgin Islands, a local brand is carving out its place in the beauty industry with passion and purpose. Founded by Shamahnea Simmons at just 17 years old, Eclipse has embarked on a five-year journey of growth and innovation. Specializing in high-quality, signature lip care products, Eclipse aims to instill […]
It is said that one of the best businesses to own is a driving school. Why? Because every year there is a new set of teenagers desperately trying to get their independence. So, each year you have a ready market. Daylan Hodge realized that from his experience working for his uncle and VI Life&Style magazine […]
VI Life & Style magazine is all about community life, hence the slogan Our Life – Our Style – Our Islands, and we love to shine the spotlight on all ages, gender, creed or colour. But when the youngins’ are doing positive things – it is our joy to put them on blast. We have […]
It is often cited in a variety of spaces that you are the company you keep; therefore, it is not farfetched to say Rami Garcia was destined to become an entrepreneur immersed in the creative industry. He routinely engages with other creative and motivated persons and growing up with a family of other entrepreneurs, the […]
Mahkayla Pickering, otherwise called Kayla, is a 22-year-old entrepreneur and owner of VI Sweet Treats. She describes herself as a confident yet humble and optimistic young person who is aided by her ambitious nature which makes her truly happy, She officially started her business some ten years ago and since then it has picked up […]
The BVI is in the throes of expanding at the seams with the ingenuity of its young people who have continued to come up with amazing ways to leave their mark on our world. Virgin Islands Life and Style Magazine explores the world of Art with Strungé Stevens. Strungé is a 22 year old entrepreneur. […]
