A lively crowd packed into Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town Saturday night to watch the annual Elmore Stoutt High School Christmas Concert.
Trees planted at Arbour Day event
“Plant more trees! Plant more trees!” students chanted in the presence of government officials and staff of the National Parks Trust during an Arbour Day celebration on Friday morning at …
Island Happenings (Dec. 1, 2016)
Today Play: The Elmore Stoutt High School Drama Society will perform The Crime of Anabel Campbell at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium from 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults …
Island Happenings (Nov. 24, 2016)
Today Thanksgiving: Several restaurants will offer special turkey menus in observance of the United States’ Thanksgiving holiday.
Blind guitarist opens Performing Arts Series
Three performers in one. That’s what patrons at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College got on Saturday when United States singer and guitarist Raul Midon took the stage at the Eileene …
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Culture Week highlights arts, language
“I’d rather read and study all night, make my contribution to these beautiful Virgin Islands,” Steve Turnbull sang at the launch of VI Culture and Heritage Week on Monday at …
Island Happenings (Nov. 17, 2016)
Today Party: It’s Ladies’ Night at Aromas Cigar and Martini Bar BVI at the Tortola Pier Park from 6 p.m. All martinis and speciality drinks will be sold to ladies …
Tech students learn about skin care
If your skin care routine doesn’t include daily sunscreen applications, you’re doing it all wrong, makeup artist and skin care specialist Kaylinda Richardson told cosmetology students at the Virgin Islands …
Island Happenings (Nov. 10, 2016)
Today Karaoke: Club Bliss Restaurant and Sports Bar in Huntums Ghut hosts karaoke every Thursday from 7 p.m.
Island Happenings (Nov. 3, 2016)
Today Drinks: Leverick Bay hosts Thirsty Thursdays from 5 p.m. There will be specials on martinis, and John Peacock will perform live. Call 495-7154.
Cops compete in beauty pageant
Three female police officers traded their black-and-grey uniforms and boots for dresses and high heels on Saturday.
Students learn the ins and outs of making tarts
Tarts must taste good, but they should also look “sexy,” culinary arts students at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College learned during an Oct. 13 baking class at the college.
Island Happenings (Oct. 27, 2016)
Today Party: Paradise Club Lounge and Restaurant will host an “All White Party” today from 5 p.m. Deejays Krusha, Galand and CJ will be behind the turntable. There will be …
Social media sensation speaks to VI women
At a motivational session for women at Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium on Sunday, speakers ranging from entrepreneurs to former professional football players encouraged a group of about 50 ladies to …
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Island Happenings (October 20, 2016)
Today Party: Paradise Club Lounge and Restaurant will host an “All White Party” today from 5 p.m. Deejays Krusha, Galand and CJ will be behind the turntable. There will be …
Romney Thomas captures Iron Man title
If at first you don’t succeed, spend a year at the gym and try again.
Island Happenings (Oct. 13, 2016)
Today Party: It’s Ladies’ Night at Aromas Cigar and Martini Bar BVI at the Tortola Pier Park from 6 p.m. All martinis and speciality drinks will be sold to ladies …
Island Happenings (Oct. 16, 2016)
Today Sports: The BVI Cricket Association’s Corporate Cricket League starts today at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds from 6:30 p.m. The first game will be between the Royal Virgin …
A day in the life of a bartender
“Is Kenrico lying to you again?” Robert Swain joked from behind the bar at Myett’s Chill Zone on Friday as he served shots of the Robbie Special, a drink he …
Island Happenings (Sept. 29, 2016)
Today Drinks: Leverick Bay hosts Thirsty Thursdays from 5 p.m. There will be specials on martinis, and John Peacock will perform live. Call 495-7154.
Distillery tours offered at Food Fete launch
On Friday evening, bartender Christian McDonald was experimenting at the Callwood Rum Distillery in Cane Garden Bay.
Island Happenings (Sept. 22, 2016)
Today Drinks: Leverick Bay hosts Thirsty Thursdays from 5 p.m. There will be specials on martinis, and John Peacock will perform live. Call 495-7154.
Adults take on guitar lessons
“I’m leaving on a jet plane; don’t know when I’ll be back again,” a group of guitarists sang in a room at Save the Seed Energy Centre on Monday.
Island Happenings (Sept. 15, 2016)
Today Drinks: Leverick Bay hosts Thirsty Thursdays from 5 p.m. There will be specials on martinis, and John Peacock will perform live. Call 495-7154.
Seminar teaches hospitality
A few years ago, Kayron Todman learned to prepare gourmet meals during the annual Adult Enrichment Hospitality Host and Hostess Seminar organised by the National Council of the Girls’ Brigade.