There is a lot to be said about spinach, a nutritional powerhouse that benefits the body in a myriad of ways. In fact, the many advantages of eating spinach have earned this leafy green a vaunted status among nutritionists. Spinach is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. It is also a low-fat […]
In a close-knit community like the British Virgin Islands, our youth face mounting pressures, while navigating a complex landscape dominated by media influences and various forms of addiction. As we strive to bridge the generational divide, we also turn to our young people for inspiration, recognizing their resilience and their potential to lead us toward […]
Known for her striking designs and distinctive artistic style that captures the essence and history of our islands while showcasing her deep connection to her heritage, VI Iconic Award nominee in the Visual Arts category, Teia Lettsome, the youngest and only female nominee in this category, shares her personal journey and the inspirations that have […]
Cavel “Avonella” Russ, fondly known as Ava or Avonella, graced the world with her presence in 1955 in the serene village of Sea View Farm, Antigua. Her journey led her to the Virgin Islands in the early seventies, where she planted her roots in Long Bay, Tortola, alongside her beloved late husband, John Russ Jr. […]
HOW DID YOU TWO MEET? We go way back. First meeting – we would have to say probably the HIHO REDSTRIPE surf series on Josiah’s Bay back in the early 2000s when we were about 9 or 10 years old. HOW DID YOU TWO GET ENGAGED? We had been together for 8 or 9 years […]
The right wedding destination enables couples to begin their weddings on the right foot. Choosing the British Virgin Islands can be one of the best decisions one can make. It offers a series of famously romantic sceneries that sparkles up the wedding memories. From seductive crescents of dazzling white sand and blue sea, backed by […]
We all associate sweet treats with celebration. Each one of us marked our birthdays over the years with a centrepiece candle-studded cake, no wedding is complete without a towering baked offering and special meals more often, ends on a sweet note. While catering to locals, visitors, and the destination wedding traveller, VI Life&Style Magazine sat […]
VI Life & Style magazine is all about community life, hence the slogan Our Life – Our Style – Our Islands, and we love to shine the spotlight on all ages, gender, creed or colour. But when the youngins’ are doing positive things – it is our joy to put them on blast. We have […]
In each home across the BVI, and the Caribbean, even with its varied culture, one of the staples, especially on weekends, is Johnny Cakes. Also, there are very few mobile/stationary food vans that don’t use the Johnny Cake as a side alongside rice, pasta and ground provisions. The simplicity of producing such flavours in a […]
