Today Poetry: Poets and spoken-word artists are invited to send submissions for Where I See The Sun – Contemporary Poetry in the Virgin Islands, an anthology to be published by …
Sounds of South Africa
It was one long aerobic session at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium on Tuesday when South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo took the stage, singing songs that date back as far …
Island Happenings (Feb. 18, 2016)
Today Exercise: Mitch Gordon hosts Socarobics at Body Images Gym from 5:30 p.m.
Quiz nights test trivia skills
What’s the capital of Turkey?
Island Happenings (Feb. 11, 2016)
Today VISAR: Virgin Islands Search and Rescue will host its inaugural Sponsor Appreciation Soiree at Road Reef Marina from 5:30 p.m. Call 494-4357.
All for love
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Deshawn Matthews hopes to surprise his girlfriend of three years with a trip off of Tortola and a fancy dinner.
Island Happenings (Feb. 4, 2016)
Today Poetry: Poets and spoken word artists are invited to send submissions for Where I see The Sun – Contemporary Poetry in the Virgin Islands, a book to be published …
Off to see The Wiz
“Aunt Em! Aunt Em!” Simone Phillips cried as smoke spread across the stage and thunder erupted throughout the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.
Rotaract hosts career fair for kids
Tatiana Fahie, 11, knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up: a dancer, a singer, an entrepreneur and a lawyer.
Island Happenings (January 28, 2016)
Today Poetry: Poets and spoken word artists are invited to send submissions for Where I See The Sun – Contemporary Poetry in the Virgin Islands, a book to be published …
Island Happenings (Jan. 21, 2016)
Today Puerto Rico: The Bomba and Arts Festival in Puerto Rico begins today and ends on Monday.
High fashion at the horse races
You would think that horses would be the centre of attention at the Ellis Thomas Downs. But for many attendees, that is not the case.
Mentor group kicks off year with rap session
“Be truthful, be loving, be respectful, be patient, be kind,” Henderson Tittle said through a loudspeaker on Saturday at Althea Scatliffe Primary School.
Island Happenings (Jan. 7, 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 …
VI welcomes 2016 in parties and church services
At the stroke of midnight in Trellis Bay, fire sculptures erupted in flame as about 1,000 people on the beach erupted in cheers to welcome 2016.
Island Happenings (December 17, 2015)
Today Christmas: The East End/Long Look Young Men’s Christmas Chorale will host a concert at the Stickett from 7:30 p.m. There will be performances by B’More, NJAR, The A Cappella …
ESHS to launch radio station
As soon as Adele’s song “Hello” began playing through large loudspeakers erected under Elmore Stoutt High School’s assembly tent, hundreds of students cheered and many raised their phones to take …
Island Happenings (December 10, 2015)
Today March: A march in observance of International Human Rights Day will start at 10 a.m. at the Governor’s Office and proceed to the Central Administration Building. Participants are encouraged …
ESHS ushers in Christmas [PHOTO GALLERY]
There was plenty of music during the Elmore Stoutt High School’s Christmas Concert, but there was also a playful feud over Virgin Islands tarts.
Island Happenings (December 3, 2015)
Today Art: Nutmeg Designs will host the opening reception for its Handmade Christmas Pop Up Shop at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum from 5-7 p.m.
BVI Movember goes to the Oscars
David Mathews had never worn a moustache. So when he decided to grow one for this year’s movie-themed Movember competition, he went all out.
Island Happenings (Nov. 26, 2015)
Today Thanksgiving: The Methodist Men’s Commission will host a Thanksgiving Day luncheon at the Road Town Methodist Church from noon-3 p.m. Tickets cost $15. Call 499-1288.
Fun Car Rally returns
About 35 vehicles, many of which were decorated, drove slowly out of the Captain Mulligan’s parking lot starting at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Island Happenings (November 19, 2015)
Today Culture Week: Althea Scatliffe Primary School will host a Cultural Extravaganza at 1 p.m. There will be performances by Calypso Monarch Sistah Joyce and former Soca Monarch McKenzie Baltimore.
Gaming Night raises $29k for Humane Society
Lauren Julien originally planned to purchase a purebred puppy, but after a visit to the BVI Humane Society, she had a change of heart.