If you love desserts, then you know James Ishmael Lettsome, the Dessert King of the Virgin Islands, who knows how to make the most irresistible deserts; from tarts, to cakes to guava berry liqueur, a simply amazing treat. Well, James, like many, learnt the skillful art from his grand-mother, the late Esther Penn, who was […]
He has been wowing the entire Virgin Islands community for over 25 years in his craft, and on the 2nd of August 2016, Andrew “Charlie” Turnbull was given the high honor of having the East End/Long Look emancipation celebration grounds, named after him. A cultural stalwart, and a well- known stilt walking giant, Turnbull founded […]
We all know that these days it’s hard to find organic foods in our local supermarkets. We are all becoming more aware of what we are eating. The chemicals, the processing, the horror stories of genetically modified everything. Supermarkets are now becoming aware of our wants and needs for more organic fruits and vegetables, […]
He began illustrating fashion pieces, sewing and dressing up his sister’s Barbie dolls as a young boy and today he is one of the most highly respected designers in the world, dressing up the crème de la crème models, including those from the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean for the past seven years in the […]
Is the heat getting you down ? These tips will help you keep your cool Drink plenty of Water… We all know that we need to drink plenty of water. As it gets hotter we need to drink more. The CDC explains, ‘Whenever your body heats up, your internal air conditioner turns on and you […]
The dream of Dr. Michael Turnbull owning his very own Wellness Center, Behavioral Health Clinic at home in the Virgin Islands had been a burning desire deep within him for a long time. Sketches, business plans, ideas, dating back several years, was finally made real when he uprooted his family of four from the United […]
A natural stone wall surrounds a wooden door. A door that hides a secret. A secret you will want to keep. Open that door and you enter into a different world. A world of peace, calm and tranquility. The pinks and violets of the exterior, with the natural stone and tropical greens create a […]
By Chef John Albright Backyard and Beach BBQs make for a perfect excuse to get your family and friends together for a good time. But first a little history. Let’s first get one thing straight: merely throwing meat on a grill is not barbecue — at least not in the traditional sense. While many believe […]
You ever saw someone and thought they were just another person until someone tells you something phenomenal about them? I am guilty! This was the case with Alberto Francis. I saw him being hospitable with tourist and said that’s what Taxi men do. Then someone said he is 89 years old and I was blown […]
