The fast-paced schedule of the third annual BVI Literary Festival had attendees raucously laughing at humorous readings, snapping in appreciation of poetry performances, and sitting in contemplative silence as authors …
November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023
Culture month opening lauds historic sites
As evening fell on the St. Philip’s Anglican Church ruins in Kingstown, a woman wearing a stark white apron and azure dress walked along the path in front of the …
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November 2, 2023
Your guide to Lit Fest
Get to know the speakers who will be leading various panel discussions, workshops and special events during this year’s BVI Literary Festival. Many of the events are free to attend, …
June 12, 2023
‘Non-stop concert’ to celebrate direct flights
The Virgin Islands community has been anticipating the commencement of direct flights between Miami and the territory all year, and leaders are planning a big bash to celebrate the first …
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November 9, 2022
Contest showcases Virgin Islands films
Virgin Islands artists are getting new opportunities to share their work with the public, and the latest has come in the form of a local short film competition. In honour …
December 10, 2021
After Hurricane Irma, artist found comfort in the birds
The nights following Hurricane Irma were some of the darkest Jill Tattersall could remember. The days were eerily quiet, she said. Living by herself in a ruined condo in Nanny …
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March 23, 2020
The art of driftwood
While a trip to the shore serves as a relaxing getaway for many, some beachgoers can’t help but find inspiration among the twisted branches of wood that float their way …
March 17, 2020
Mr. Malone’s marvellous mural
As Virgin Islands artist Vincent “Bing” Malone sat on his chair with a rainbow-coated palette in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, drivers stopped by every few minutes …
