Virgin Islands athletes have had many challenges and sacrifices, as well as balancing emotions and focus to perform at the highest level, Olympic Games Paris 2024, Virgin Islands 2016 Olympian, Ashley Kelly shed some light on what it takes to make a great Olympian, the importance of being in a healthy space and building the […]
Poise! Intelligent! Confident! From the first sash as Miss Poise, an emotional wave came over Asha as she and her fellow contestants patiently waited for the name of the title holder to be revealed. Hearing her name announced as the title holder, Asha reflected, “I wanted to do a victory lap, but then I immediately […]
In celebration of Women’s month, I wanted to speak with a powerful voice in the Territory. I got the opportunity to sit with the phenomenal Kishmet Brookes on her spiritual walk, aspirations for her children and the future of the Territory. BB: Who is Kishmet Brookes KB: I am a woman that stands and operates […]
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 […]
The love story of Ethlyn and Danley Rhymer started in 1951, unbeknownst to either of them. Morris and Lilian Turnbull gave birth to a bouncing baby girl and Thomas and Sylvaneta Rhymer gave birth to a baby boy. Ethlyn shared that they both attended the then Cane Garden Bay Methodist Church School as they grew […]
Boasting a net-worth in 2022 of $528B, with an expected 8% increase in 2023, it is exciting to see many Virgin Islanders taking the entrepreneurship plunge into the beauty industry. While there is no shortage of major brands, many take comfort in knowing that quality products are made locally. We sat down with 26 years […]
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 […]
“There will be moments in your life that seem surreal, like a dream. There will be experiences that you can never truly put into words. That was the experience I had when I was crowned.” Miss Anika M Christopher reflects on being crown Miss BVI 2023 on Sunday, 6th August 2023 in front of a […]
There is beauty and fulfilment in living in one’s purpose. The ability to tap into our thoughts, dreams and imaginations to unlock the creativity that lives within each of us, is something we can all do. However, not everyone is fortunate to channel the energy, focus and will power to lend a voice to the […]
