Dementia is an illness characterized by a deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement. Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease or stroke. Dementia is a rapidly growing […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Ever since I split two Jamaicans for Carifta Games 400m silver in 1978—the BVI’s first medal— I’ve been waiting for us to have a sprint gold medal in the premier regional U17 and U20 competition, now in its 48th year. Male sprinting has not been our strong point within the […]
By Angela U Burns It’s interesting and humbling how 32-year old Dexter Penn, Neurologist in training at the University College London, describes himself. “I’m just a boy from East End, Tortola,” he says, bursting with pride about his familial upbringing and the community in which he was raised. With a mother who was a Chief […]
by Angela U Burns Let’s face it. Every woman needs to feel special some time. Ok, well every time. And there’s nothing like a make-over to do that for you. Meet the Virgin Islands’ very own Makeup Artist extraordinaire – Felicia Burke. Felicia’s love for makeup blossomed as she delved into the […]
I listened intently, scribbling notes as quickly as I could. After all, this was a topic that was dear to my heart and I wanted to soak up all the little nuggets of wisdom from this acclaimed expert. He’s written several bestselling books, coached thousands and mentored just as many. Thought to be the world’s […]
by Angela U Burns Thirty-one-year-old BVIslander Karl Burnett loves the earth and, in particular, its features and products – nature. His passion is quite evident when you talk to him or visit The Pottery Garden. It’s a new business that officially opened in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola on March 9, 2019, and one that is destined […]
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Insight, Recommendations and Execution by Valerie Rymer, the Wedding Guru Where ever you look on the internet as it relates to getting married, a wedding planner is highly recommended especially when it’s a destination wedding. What exactly is your job title? A wedding planner or wedding coordinator? Both actually. My job is to make […]
Congratualations! The journey on your adventure together as a married couple begins! Start the Planning! You’ve dreamt about that perfect dress, bouquet, decorations, and music…but what about the wedding toast? You want to fill your guests’ glasses with the finest bubbly in town! Looking at your guest list – you have 100 (OR MORE) guests […]
