Once upon a time, for over two hundred years, when persons entered through those red impressive metal gates of Her Majesty’s Prison on Main Street, it meant two things: imprisonment or execution. These days, the only guards there will be are the tour guides who will eagerly give you a firsthand look at the penal […]
Nothing cheers up your spirits and adds character to your home like a few strings of light and some decorations during the holiday season, despite having a small space to work with. Being festive during the holiday season is really fun. It makes your home come alive and makes you merrier even though you have […]
The capital of the Virgin Islands-Road Town, was a Christmas Wonderland for children when Christmas came to Decastro Street on the 2nd and 3rd of December, 2016. Christmas carols, fungi music, lured patrons from near and far and the great deals and good food kept them for hours, late into the night. The road was blocked […]
It is a simple fact. There is simply no Christmas without a black cake on the table along with the other goodies that make the season merrier. Food, in general, livens the mood and the black cake is the definition of a Caribbean Christmas. In most cases, unlike normal cakes, the preparations of this special […]
Long before the splendid sight of the colourful array of territorial wear won by hundreds of Primary School students told of their approach, the sounds of the Police sirens and the pounding of drums, did the work. The children along with their teachers and parents were taking part in a Cultural March from the 1780 […]
Fungi music, storytelling, a cultural fashion show and an exhibition at the popular Althea Scatliffe Primary School caused them to steal the limelight today, Thursday 17th November 2016. Dubbed a cultural extravaganza, the event formed part of the culture week, currently ongoing in the Virgin Islands. It started from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th November […]
The rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Virgin Islands will be showcased this week from Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th November 2016 in the Culture and Heritage Week, previously known as Culture Week in various forms across the territory. It will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage through […]
Eight men involved in the Horse Racing Sport were the reason for the celebration at the Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s bay on Sunday 13th November 2016. Seated at the high table, decked out in their Sunday’s best, they sat underneath a white tent, facing their families and friends also seated at tables of […]
Today the Government of the Virgin Islands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) to strengthen the fisheries sector, forge closer collaborative opportunities and co-operation over a three year period between Britain and British Overseas Territories. The signing of a MoU was undertaken by Deputy Premier […]
