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.
Behind the hijab
Sara Hussein was born to Muslim Palestinian parents in Venezuela, but she moved to the Virgin Islands shortly thereafter.
A day in the life of a baker
“Fraites! Open the door, man!” Dicky Smith yelled while banging on a window at Central Bakery at 6:20 a.m. on Monday.
Island Happenings (August 25, 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.
D-1 kids get free school supplies
Shopping for school supplies can be expensive, but some parents in District One just got a boost.
Island Happenings (August 18, 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.
Pokemon Go takes over Main Street
“What you young people doing by the market at this time?” a senior citizen asked a group of younger residents gathered at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza at around 6 …
SPOTLIGHT: Jevaughn Jubal Parsons
Jevaughn “JJ” Parsons won the July 23 Soca Monarch Competition, which came with a $10,000 cash prize. The father of one works as a mechanical inspector at the Department of …
Creque wins Miss BVI Pageant
Erika Creque first dreamed of winning the Miss British Virgin Islands crown at the age of 14.
Island Happenings (July 28, 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 …
Hutchinson, De Castro crowned Prince and Princess
After Jonathan Hutchinson was announced as the male winner of the Virgin Islands Prince and Princess Show on Sunday at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall, he ran across the stage, …
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Island Happenings (July 21, 2016)
Today Karaoke: The Edge Bar at the CSY Dock in Baughers Bay hosts karaoke every Thursday from 8 p.m.
VI designers featured at Summer Sizzle
Liliana Rhymer wore a black romper, beige high heels and a wide grin as she walked the stage on Saturday during the Global Glamour Runway Show on Saturday at the …
Island Happenings (July 14, 2016)
Today Stilettos: Mrs. BVI Angelle Cameron will host a Stiletto Walk Fundraiser at Captain Mulligan’s from 5:30 p.m. During the event, men will be walking in high-heeled shoes, and DJ …
Bajan calypsonian headlines Cultural Affair
“Is it necessary to shine soldiers’ boots with taxpayers’ money?” Bajan calypsonian Anthony “Mighty Gabby” Carter sang on Friday at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall during the BVI Heritage Dancers’ …
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Robin wins again at Fishermen’s Day
Kelvin Fahie spent 12 hours fishing on Friday in less-than-ideal weather conditions, but don’t expect to hear him complaining.
Island Happenings (June 30, 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.
Young actors improvise
“I like chocolates!”
How to be Miss BVI
After nearly an hour of DJ Dre spinning soca songs, residents at Maria’s by the Sea finally got to see the four women who will compete in the Miss British …
Island Happenings (June 23, 2016)
Today Games: The Alzheimer’s Association and other service groups will host a series of games to promote healthy brains from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. The event …
Island Happenings (June 16, 2016)
Pageant The 2016 Miss BVI contestants will be introduced during a party from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Maria’s by the Sea. Contestants for the 2016 Prince and Princess Pageant …
Dance Fest involves around 300 dancers
Elmore Stoutt High School cheerleader Shontaea Matthew loves the spotlight.
Henson, Barker to host Summer Sizzle
The BVI Tourist Board often markets the territory’s sun, sea and beautiful beaches, but Terry Donovan hopes to add one more feature: fashion.
Tech students host nearly 150 guests
Students at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies transformed their basketball court into a dinner tent and hosted nearly 150 guests on Saturday evening.
Island Happenings (June 2, 2016)
Today Movies: Plum Rose Restaurant at Prospect Reef hosts Family Pizza and Movie Night on Thursdays from 6 p.m. Call 494-3033.