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 […]
Historic 42nd Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant Held in the Virgin Islands For the first time in its 42-year history, the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant left the shores of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, making its way to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from December 26-30, […]
This an excellent analogy to describe the mother/daughter pair, Rhonda Victor-Pinnock and Chanecia Pinnock; they are so closely connected that they are two parts of the same thing. Both of whom have persevered and was crowned Mrs. BVI Glove and Miss Junior BVI, respectively VI Islands Life & Style sat down with the mother/daughter team […]
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 […]
