INSPIRATION - Every year sun-lusting vacationers are drawn to high-profile locales to put to test their sunscreen and the promises of heavy destination branding.  The BVI however, is no such Atlantis; not falling prey to casinos, water parks or false reefs.  The size of the BVI and preserved natural beauty has drawn tourists and foreigners to these ‘natural secrets’ for many ...
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WHICH WOOD WILL DO? - There are few trees in the BVI suitable for cutting and fashioning into furniture; and the Islands’ few skilled carpenters are so much in demand for large building projects that individual pieces are extremely rare. Yet, in more general terms, there is a distinct style to the wooden furnishings one finds adorning most Island homes.The style is at once familiar, evoking ...
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Print and broadcast media are currently bubbling with news regarding the economic growth of China and the Far East.  Will this growth continue?  Are policy makers in the East sophisticated enough to sustain growth, yet keep inflation and asset prices at reasonable levels?  How will a recession or slowdown in growth in the US affect the East and Emerging Markets?  All these are ...
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Peebles Hospital expansion - The BVI Government is taking steps to ensure that the Territory’s main hospital facility (Peebles Hospital) is developed to provide top quality treatment in a comfortable environment for patients. Towards accomplishing their goal, Premier Ralph O'Neal announced that his Cabinet have taken a decision to renew the contract for Mr. Bennett Smith as Project Engin...
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Buy Local and Keep the BVI Green - If you are ever in Bobby’s Supermarket, Riteway or OneMart to look for fresh vegetables, head for the sections entitled ‘locally grown produce.’  You will have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce compliments of a local farmer.The Territory’s farmers are providing a great service to the rest of us.  Apart from providing fres...
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Surge Protection - With all the thunder and lightning we have here, not to mention the power outages, is it any wonder we lose a few appliances? Proper grounding and bonding will help a great deal with some surges. The real nasty surges are so fast that they are measured in “nano seconds” or the speed of light. Before a circuit breaker or a slightly corroded ground can absorb a surge &...
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Light Dances and Glassy Inspirations - These days we design and build swimming pools for far more than just swimming.  Our creations are no longer merely functional; they’re visual and aural masterpieces with a functional element.  These days, a pool can involve an optical illusion, such as water vanishing into the horizon; or it could incorporate a stunning display of waterfalls e...
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Simple & Cost Effective Lighting Design - To the do-it-yourself home builder, deciding on a lighting scheme that is both functional and appealing can be a tedious and complex task.  Considerations include the amount of light needed to illuminate a room; the type of bulb and wattage required to guarantee a desired lighting effect; and trying not to compromise the cost-factor for quality an...
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The right choice of grass - The first question you ask yourself when installing a lawn in the Tropics is what type of sod will work in these extremely hot and dry conditions?  When installing a lawn you first need to know the sun requirements of the type of sod you have chosen to install. There are few types of sod that will tolerate the hot dry conditions of our beautiful Islands so buyers b...
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