By: Agronomist & Horticulturist: Arona Fahie-Forbes Pineapple! Pineapple! Pineapple! How sweet and tropical is your aroma! I long for the summer months on vacation! In the beautiful British Virgin Islands! I look forward to Grandma peeling the pineapple! Laying it on the kitchen table in big chunks! My heart is beating quickly in anticipation! […]
When I think of the summertime, I think of freedom, fun and fabulous relaxation. However, that is not always the case. The feeling is all too familiar. The overwhelming sense of too much to do and everything is working against you. The disconcerting sensation of being pulled from every direction. It seems as though everything […]
Quite apart from the scenic sites, the exotic flora and fauna, the magnificent translucent water, and snow white beaches, the British Virgin Islands is home to an intriguing and colourful past, the remnants still visible today. Tales of pirates, slavery, the fishing and the agricultural industries all add to the folklore of these islands. Experiencing […]
By Cirilla Bennett Our obsession with cleaning is surely a curious beast. Our urge to avoid the things that make us sick has driven us to a whole new level of cleaning. Sometimes so extreme, that it may be actually making us sick. After all, having a clean place feels much nicer. One would think […]
Life is Always Better at the Beach. A short walk from two of the most beautiful beaches in the BVI, Smugglers Cove and Long Bay at the West End of Tortola. Maison de la Mer is a charming beach style home for those who wish to look out onto the turquoise waters of the Caribbean […]
We all know that one person who’s always smiling. Never looking down. Always in good spirits. What is their secret? Could it be their positive outlook on life? Have you ever stopped to think that maybe they choose to look at the brighter things in life rather than the negative? Sometimes we look around and […]
Invigorate your mood and let your senses take flight! There is something deliciously luxurious and artistically exhilarating about being able to feel a burst of tropical fruits or to be in a near tipsy state, with just the tip of one’s tongue. Luxury comes in many shapes and forms, and in the British Virgin Islands, […]
Saturday 20th May 2017 will be a date that perhaps will be forever engraved in the minds of most of the people of the British Virgin Islands, but especially in that of 20-year-old Kyron Anthony McMaster. History happened for McMaster during an Invitational Meet in Jamaica where he won a gold medal after emerging winner […]
My black ballerina flats hit the pavement in a low thump as I quickened my steps towards the source of the action. It was the very first staging of the Jazz and Style Festival at the Tortola Pier Park and I was anxious to witness what was going down. The stage was set, with all […]
