As Felicia McMillan’s sister was dying of breast cancer about two years ago, Ms. McMillan was diagnosed with the same disease.
Island Happenings (May 26, 2016)
Today Music: The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Jazz Band performs every Thursday at Bamboushay Lounge from 7 p.m. Call 494-0393.
Incredible Race tests mettle, teamwork
Why would four adults drive, cycle and run around Tortola on a hot day wearing diapers? To show solidarity for children suffering from mental illness, staff from Intertrust BVI explained …
Babies and toddlers rip the runway
Most fashion shows feature tall, slender models. But on Sunday babies and toddlers from daycare centres around the territory broke that stereotype when they entertained more than 100 residents.
Island Happenings (May 12, 2016)
Today Golf: Captain Mulligan’s offers miniature golf daily from 11 a.m. Kids under 12 play for $7 on weekdays and $8 on weekends. Ages 12 and up play for $8 …
Stingrays sing for an A
Not all college examinations are marked by lecturers. Some are graded by concertgoers.
A day in the life of a DJ
“It’s the top of the hour: good afternoon,” Andre “DJ Dre” Gaymes yelled into a microphone at 3 p.m. on Monday to start his daily radio show, Lime Time. “It’s …
Island Happenings (May 5, 2016)
Today Cinco De Mayo: The Island Last Resort will host a Cinco De Mayo Party from 4-8 p.m. There will be a special Mexican menu as well as drinks on …
Island Happenings (April 28, 2016)
Today Golf: Captain Mulligan’s offers miniature golf daily from 11 a.m. Kids under 12 play for $7 on weekdays and $8 on weekends. Ages 12 and up play for $8 …
Student play set in VI
Imagine being away from your home in the Virgin Islands for many years, only to come back and learn that the man you’d always called “dad” is not your father.
Students inspired at dance workshop
Dance is meant to entertain, but it can also open up your imagination to places you’ve never been, Chinese dancer Nai-Ni Chen told about 100 primary and secondary school students …
Island Happenings (April 14, 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 …
Dancers raise funds to complete building
When she was in her 20s, Janis Jobsz attended parties at friends’ homes almost every Friday.
Island Happenings (April 7, 2016)
Today Movies: Plum Rose Restaurant at Prospect Reef hosts Family Pizza and Movie Night on Thursdays from 6 p.m.
VI performers take centre stage
Heavy rain on Saturday didn’t deter about 200 people from showing up to watch Virgin Islands performers take the stage at Prospect Reef.
Local dances highlighted at Fungi Fest
“Tis man like you, tis man like he does make good woman go bad,” members of Leon and the Hot Shots sang on Saturday in Spanish Town during the Fungi …
Island Happenings (March 31, 2016)
Today Spring Regatta: The BVI Spring Regatta is getting under way, and the Annual Mount Gay Welcome Party will be held this evening at Nanny Cay. MJ Blues Band will …
Island Happenings (March 24, 2016)
Today Party: Myett’s Chill Zone at Tortola Pier Park will host an After Work Party from 5-11 p.m. DJ Dre will be behind the turntable.
Fleming House cheers to victory
“I don’t know what you’ve been told, but Fleming House is here to win!” a group of about 40 cheerleaders chanted as they stepped and waved pom-poms on March 16 …
Island Happenings (March 17, 2016)
Today St. Patrick’s Day: Bitter End Yacht Club will host its eighth annual North Sound Go Green Day. The event will include fun cleanup activities, and will be followed by …
ESHS students create original cocktails
On Monday afternoon at De Loose Mongoose in Trellis Bay, Shelcy Hodge was mixing a virgin cocktail using guava, golden apple, passion fruit and other ingredients.
Island Happenings (March 10, 2016)
Today Art: Work by Virgin Islands artist Christine Taylor is on display this month at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum. Call 494-1426.
A Farmers’ Week of their own
Rain or sunshine, nothing could stop about two dozen farmers from selling their fresh produce on Friday at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
Island Happenings (March 3, 2016)
Today Art: Work by Virgin Islands artist Christine Taylor will be on display this month at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum. The exhibition officially opens with a reception …
Bingo Night held to raise funds
What do you do with the $200 you win from playing bingo? You plan a trip to St. Thomas to purchase a new bicycle. The winnings may not be quite …