Sitting in a pool, opening up to someone I just met, and crying my heart out was not something I saw coming when I went to Wellness Weekend. But wellness comes in all forms, and healing is just a part of that journey. I had the pleasure of attending the three-day retreat in late October, […]
Eureka Medical Clinic has never ceased to listen to the voice of the community we serve. For over 30 years, it was always and remains our passion to provide quality service that meets our patients’ needs. When we celebrated our medical clinic’s relocation to Virgin Gorda, November 2019, we promised to complement that clinic with […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and as we approach the holiday season, many of us will prepare by sprucing up our homes, yards, and neighbourhoods. It’s not unusual to replace worn furniture, curtains, and rugs in favour of brand-new décor just in time for the holidays. Considering the kind of year it […]
A firm believer in the joys of Christmas, this article is captioned ‘Holiday Season’ because it encompasses more than the Christmas holidays. Our holiday season has expanded backward into November to embrace (unofficially) the American Thanksgiving weekend, including the ‘turkey day’ and ensuing ‘Black Friday Sales’. We then continue to the traditional Christmas holidays, including […]
Most residents of the VI, and many who have visited here, certainly know the name Dougal Thornton. Aside from being many things: graphic designer, chef, rugby enthusiast, to name a few, Dougal was in the top ranks of a handful of prolific photographers who capture the astonishing beauty, culture, and people of the Territory. He was […]
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It happens to many; you are passionate about a hobby or an activity as a child. For various reasons, you discard it when you reach the teenage years, only to rediscover that this childhood activity was so much more. It was actually a talent or a gift that, if honed, can be life-changing. This is […]
In May 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) was requested by the Member States to develop a Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health in the context of the rising burden of chronic diseases. A recent WHO/FAO expert consultation report on diet, nutrition and prevention of chronic diseases, sets population nutrient goals and recommends […]
If you were to peer through the keyhole of CHRISTINE TAYLOR’S STUDIO, perched high in the hills above Road Town, you might see her working. Or you might just see her works, sitting on her drafting table, while she is out gathering new experiences. Those deep purple shadows on the paved roadways, the reflection etched […]