By Angela U Burns With advances in technology exposing more persons to the finer things of life now available globally, especially in the United States, local business Aeropost BVI quickly became a much sought after service. Aeropost BVI (also referred to as Tortola Express) was established about 30 years ago by the late John Rathbun, […]
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 […]
By Meleni Khan and Nadine Edwards Picture this: a very young, vibrant and ambitious Dr. Heskith Vanterpool returning to the BVI from the United Kingdom with a degree in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology along with his wife, Mrs. Jean Vanterpool, their three children, and big dreams. His dream was to have a medical facility […]
by Angela Burns What makes a house a home? Others would say it’s that bond that links the owner or occupants to the material fabric. Whatever it is that makes your house your home, we fully endorse the team at Blinds & Tings on Tortola who promises to help you to truly make your place […]
Alzheimer’s Dementia is a devastating disease and when you know someone who is affected by this disease you either ignore the situation or become a staunch advocate. In 2012 when Edna Williams noticed a change in her fellow Rotarian’s behaviour, she immediately sensed that something was wrong. As soon as her friend told her that […]
By Z Golden After Hurricane Irma hit the British Virgin Islands, Valerie Rhymer and Beverly Martin put their heads together to find a way to help their community. They found the answer: provide affordable, durable, portable, and effective hurricane shutters that can withstand a high-caliber storm. They first heard the idea of Cat5 hurricane shutters […]
by Angela U. Burns INÑERE. In German, the word means interior. So yes, here we will focus on this budding interior design firm in the British Virgin Islands, whose CEO is Pamisha Wright. INÑERE’s vision is to create homes and spaces with an ambience of INÑERE joy and its mission is to provide elegantly superior […]
Old and new businesses are springing up all over the BVI post-Irma. In this time of renewal and rebirth, Nutmeg & Co. is a bit of both: the old AND the new. Born out of a partnership between Lisa Gray and Annie MacPhail, these ladies combined the best of their collective 25 years in retail […]
Joanne Ramoutar McGuire considers herself lucky because she gets to do something that not everyone has the pleasure of doing: what she truly loves – and she truly loves beauty. As the owner of Oasis Beauty Salon and Spa, Joanne says feeling beautiful is important for everyone, because if you don’t feel beautiful there is […]