VI Life & Style Magazine

13/08/2024

After sailing our pristine waters, basking on our beaches and visiting our many bars and restaurants enjoying the local cuisine, a visit to nature’s best kept secret, Sage Mountain, should be next on ...

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After sailing our pristine waters, basking on our beaches and visiting our many bars and restaurants enjoying the local cuisine, a visit to nature’s best kept secret, Sage Mountain, should be next on your vacation agenda. Sage Mountain, often described as a wonderland of subtropical forest, was th...

15/05/2023

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28/02/2023

Bougainvillea Clinic state-of-the-art facility, NOW READY!

The Bougainvillea Clinic has been under renovation for the last 10-12 years. This was a love project as the owners Dr. Heskith Vanterpool, and Mrs. Je...

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The Bougainvillea Clinic has been under renovation for the last 10-12 years. This was a love project as the owners Dr. Heskith Vanterpool, and Mrs. Jean Vanterpool decided to make it a state-of-the-art facility for the people of the BVI and the Region, i.e. the other Caribbean islands surrounding us...

28/02/2023

Benefits of Sea Moss

Sea moss, or Irish moss, is a type of sea algae that people can add to food or take as a nutritional supplement. Sea moss is naturally rich in mineral...

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Sea moss, or Irish moss, is a type of sea algae that people can add to food or take as a nutritional supplement. Sea moss is naturally rich in minerals and vitamins, and may have some potential health benefits with regular use. Sea moss typically refers to a specific type of algae or seaweed called....

28/02/2023

THERE’S GOOD NEWS! Now the people of the BVI have access to see and be treated by a pain specialist, right here on island! Keep reading to find out why that’s important, and how you or your loved ones can get the pain management services they need through Targeted Pain Treatment. What is Targete...

28/02/2023

Driftwood Spa is the best spa in the Virgin Islands. They have the most effective massage therapists and offer a full range of specialized spa treatments. With two locations and outcall availability there is no excuse not to feel great and look your best this holiday season and every day. “Give us...

28/02/2023

‘Tis the season for gatherings, but why not make the entire year? The same Virgin Islands thirst quenchers that made it to your table can be enjoyed throughout the year? Here are our top 4. In no particular order! Good morning, good morning ah come feh’ meh Guavaberry! Guavaberry Liquor is a Chr...

22/02/2023

Sensual! Sexual! Feminine! Luxurious! Seductive! It’s the game of the mind. Prayers! Meaning! Spiritual! Purpose! Powerful! These are many of the feelings I get when I wear the customized gifted waist bead made by my dear friend Ama McKinley of ILium Wing, Waist Jewelry. She reminded me that “be...

22/02/2023

“Ice Crystals,” to many might sound like an exquisite drink created by one of the Virgin Islands finest mixologist or a fancy piece of jewellery from one of the many jewellers on the island. However, this is the chosen name for the carwash business owned and operated by 27-year-old Shoko Isaac o...

22/02/2023

To many, the name “Mama” is usually a term of endearment most likely associated with a close relative. However, if you traverse Tortola and ask people for “Mama”, more often than not, they will point you to a two-storey house in Pasea Estate. She got the name Mama because she was the oldest ...

22/02/2023

Main Street located in Road Town on the beautiful island of Tortola, the largest island in the British Virgin Islands archipelago, can easily be underappreciated by both visitors and citizens unless we pause and consider its underappreciated beauty and its role as the nucleus of business in the terr...

29/12/2022

Since the emancipation of slavery, the British Virgin Islands has shared significant moments in history during the first August Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each year. For years, the fete on...

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Since the emancipation of slavery, the British Virgin Islands has shared significant moments in history during the first August Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each year.  For years, the fete on the field provided various entertainment for the populace.  However, the coronation of Her Majesty Que...

26/12/2022

The BVI has been fortunate and splitting at the seams with Young Entrepreneurs spreading their wings and making a mark in the BVI Economy. Today, we had a sit down with Chelsea Hodge, owner of C...

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The BVI has been fortunate and splitting at the seams with Young Entrepreneurs spreading their wings and making a mark in the BVI Economy.  Today, we had a sit down with Chelsea Hodge, owner of CAHSS L&S: What does CAHSS stand for? CH: It’s an acronym of my name – Chelsea Anneka Hodge’s Secre...

23/12/2022

As most millennials typically do, I woke up on July 1, 2022, turned on my phone and got ready to catch up on the news via social media. My curiosity was peaked as I came across a video of what seemed ...

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As most millennials typically do, I woke up on July 1, 2022, turned on my phone and got ready to catch up on the news via social media. My curiosity was peaked as I came across a video of what seemed to be a pod of Short-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala Macrorhynchus) navigating through the turquoi...

20/12/2022

With the rise of chronic diseases, some form of exercise is being advocated for everyone, even the very young and the elderly. Exercise becomes especially important as we age because of the physical c...

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With the rise of chronic diseases, some form of exercise is being advocated for everyone, even the very young and the elderly. Exercise becomes especially important as we age because of the physical condition sarcopenia, which is an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. While the...

17/12/2022

The Virgin Islands observed World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, 2022, when the public was encouraged to remain vigilant in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters. World Drowni...

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The Virgin Islands observed World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, 2022, when the public was encouraged to remain vigilant in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters.  World Drowning Prevention Day, was declared on April 2021 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/...

14/12/2022

The British Virgin Islands is quickly becoming the place to be for the average tourist. Since the passage of Hurricane Irma, the average BVIslander is also taking the time to visit the islands a...

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The British Virgin Islands is quickly becoming the place to be for the average tourist.  Since the passage of Hurricane Irma, the average BVIslander is also taking the time to visit the islands and enjoy what they have to offer.  Nonetheless, there are several things that are understated on these ...

11/12/2022

Toloma is a root crop. In many countries Toloma and Arrowroot are often referred as the same, however in the Virgin Islands Toloma and Arrowroot grows from two different species of the same plant fami...

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Toloma is a root crop. In many countries Toloma and Arrowroot are often referred as the same, however in the Virgin Islands Toloma and Arrowroot grows from two different species of the same plant family. Arrowroot is starchier. Toloma is an old time staple that could be found in the garden of just a...

08/12/2022

This month I am celebrating my fourth anniversary of writing for Virgin Islands Life & Style. As I honour this milestone, I thought it would be fun to look back on the first article I wrote for th...

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This month I am celebrating my fourth anniversary of writing for Virgin Islands Life & Style. As I honour this milestone, I thought it would be fun to look back on the first article I wrote for the magazine and see if there is anything I would change. After all, a lot has happened since […]

05/12/2022

In a BVI devoid of effective leadership, a territory straying from our biblical teaching and struggling to understand who we are culturally and spiritually; and what we were born to do, the Bible give...

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In a BVI devoid of effective leadership, a territory straying from our biblical teaching and struggling to understand who we are culturally and spiritually; and what we were born to do, the Bible give us guidance. Isaiah 6:8 KJV [8] Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and....

02/12/2022

In the British Virgin Islands, one of the exotic dishes that people come to enjoy is The Strombus Gigas or the Queen Conch as it is commonly called. It has almost the same notoriety as lobsters ...

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In the British Virgin Islands, one of the exotic dishes that people come to enjoy is The Strombus Gigas or the Queen Conch as it is commonly called.  It has almost the same notoriety as lobsters and is a favourite amongst many islanders.  If you have an allergy for sea food please avoid conchs at ...

29/11/2022

“…the reality is that those who import simply do not have direct control over a significant percentage of their food supply, and are increasingly vulnerable to every change or disruption in exte...

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 “…the reality is that those who import simply do not have direct control over a significant percentage of their food supply, and are increasingly vulnerable to every change or disruption in external production.” Albert Ramdin Retired Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of America...

26/11/2022

Bell-bottom jeans! Tie-dyed tee shirts! Polyester leisure suits! Peasant blouses! Hot Pants! Halter-tops! Platform Shoes! Patent Leather! Fashion of the 60s and 70s. It was a time be...

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Bell-bottom jeans! Tie-dyed tee shirts! Polyester leisure suits! Peasant blouses! Hot Pants! Halter-tops! Platform Shoes!  Patent Leather!  Fashion of the 60s and 70s.  It was a time before cell phones, WHATSAPP, Facebook, Instagram or any of the other social media platforms and apps that make co...