By Sharon Flax-Brutus More than fifty years ago, in a yard shaded by trees and memory, my grandmother and my great aunt Eunice made hats.Not from anything store-bought or predictable—but from what they had. Fibres drawn from the trees, dried in the sun, shaped patiently by hand. It was craftsmanship, yes, but also imagination at work long before anyone thought to call it that.One Easter stands out. Aunt Eunice, enjoying her sweets, began saving the candy wrappers—bright, crinkle...

Rotary Club of Central Tortola Delivers PurposeDriven Action Under the Leadership of President Zoe J. Walcott

Perhaps the precedent was set by the 32nd President of the United States.  It was a grim time for the US and the world when President Roosevelt (FDR) engaged American citizens with his “fireside chats.”  The Great Depression was raging.  Adolph Hitler was running loose and free in Europe and Americans still needed to be convinced to enter a war that was defining world hegemony.  And FDR spoke to his people about his ‘New Deal’ policies t...

Destination BVI Named Best Luxury Destination in the Caribbean by the Prominent Luxury Publication

Public schools across the Virgin Islands, including those on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, have been equipped with new softball equipment as part of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the Territory’s national sport and enhance physical education programmes.The equipment was presented to Physical Education teachers representing schools throughout the Territory and will support the reintroduction and expan...

The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Launched with Global Audience at GSIS 2026The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) was officially launched on April 21st in  Gran Canaria, Spain, at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit hosted by Island Innovation. The launch event included a keynote address by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, remarks by Climate Envoy Dr. Kedrick Pickering, and a ...

The Civil Registry and Passport Office advises the public of an increase in fees for United Kingdom passports effective 8th April, 2026.The new fee structure is as follows: New/Renewal/Replacement Adult Passport: £116.50 New/Renewal/Replacement Child Passport: £75.50 Adult Passport (Frequent Traveller): £130.50 Child Passport (Frequent Traveller): £89.50 Change to Passport: £116.50 Delivery Fee: £14.32

We are not ornithologists but whenever we pass around the Hawk’s Nest on our weekly Saturday morning walks, we look eagerly into the pond to count the number of flamingos.Twenty-three is the top number, so far, with 5 light grey chicks; A wonder!  (Flamingos are born white or some shade of grey.)It’s the food!  The shrimps, algae, that clothe them in the brilliant pink that we observe in the adults.  So many lessons from food.  So little initiative from the govern...