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.

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 (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.

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.