Entertainment
Family Counts No Matter How Busy You Are, Says Sally
Sally Maloney shares a funny story about her granddaughter Skylar as she prepares for the photo shoot at Jahphix Fish Bay, Tortola Studio.
Skylar has the soul of an adventurer. She is confident, lively and quite the fashionista.
“Skylar is just too much,” Sally laughs while watching her granddaughter practice her poses for the camera.
A few days before Mother’s Day, I called Sally and asked her be a part of the Japhixtelevisiin.com Mother’s Day Special.
Without hesitation, she agreed.
“You know I could talk about my children and grandchildren all day,” she said.
Sally is a mother of two, Dominique and Stephan, and a grandmother of two, Skylar and N’Quori.
“I remember growing up I always wanted to be a mother. When I got my two kids, no matter the struggles and sacrifices, there was always joy whenever I looked at them. They are a part of me that will live beyond my time on this earth. I knew that no matter what, we were going to be just fine as a family.”
Sally enjoys watching her daughter Dominique embrace being a mother to an incredibly smart child.
“Motherhood changes you. I have see my daughter interacting with her daughter and I am so proud of her. She is a fun mother, but also ensures that Skylar knows her boundaries. They have great fun together and it makes me laugh when Skylar gets a little bit stubborn. I say to Dominique, that is exactly how you behaved as a child. The mango don’t fall far from the tree,” Sally grins.
Minutes after entering the studio, they are ready for the shoot.
There is a lot of mirth in the room.
“Mom, fix your legs right please,” Dominique instructed Sally laughing.
“Nothing not wrong with my pose,” Sally grinned, while comparing her pose with Dominique’s.
Skylar is clearly the star of the moment. She came prepared with an bag full of poses.
“Well look at this child,” Sally smiled as her granddaughter effortlessly moves from one pose to another.
Dominique is looking heavenly smiling.
The photoshoot goes really well. They have an easy relationship filled with love, respect and joy
“These are the moments I treasure. Just being with my daughter and her daughter sharing a moment of pure fun,” Sally shares.
‘I’m loving being a grandmother. My grandchildren keep me on my toes. Lord, the questions, the antics, the tears, the fun. I am loving it all.”
We Sally what she treasures the most in life.
“What I treasure most in life is watching my children grow from babies into adulthood.
I celebrate their victories and continue to help them through their difficult times. A mother’s job is never done. I am a proud mother and grandmother. I see my granddaughter – yet another generation – standing confidently and ready to achieve incredible things.
I want all of my children to forever remember the tradition of sharing a meal together because we must always have time for family.”
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums.
Entertainment
Caribbean Baking Awards to Stream Live on JTV – Watch the Region’s Best Bakers Compete
Some of the best bakers from across the Caribbean are gearing up for the Caribbean Baking Awards (CBA), a two-day event celebrating creativity, skill, and the flavours that make Caribbean baking unique. The competition will be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV), so viewers from across the region and beyond can watch the action as it happens.
Bakers from across the Caribbean will go head-to-head in various categories, putting their skills to the test in front of expert judges. The competition will feature teams from:
- Virgin Islands (US) – Team Hibiscus Sweets
- Trinidad and Tobago – Team Trini Cakes Revellers & Team Flavour Masters Possé
- Jamaica – Team Sweet Success & Team The Dynamic Duo
- Antigua and Barbuda – Team The Glass Jar & Team Sweet Art 268
- Virgin Islands (BVI) – Team Bombshell
- Dominica – Team Donmnik Dou
- Guyana – Team Sweet Secrets
- Barbados – Team Bimstars
- Saint Lucia – Team Fruit Boss
The event takes place on February 21-22, featuring live baking, expert judging, and special guest appearances. Chef Kareem Brooks from Saint Martin will be one of the judges, while hosts Julie Mango and Ricky “Daphox” Bertie will keep the energy high throughout the competition. The celebration will wrap up with an After Party on February 22, featuring a live performance by Onyan and the 3 Cylinder.
Viewers can watch live on JTV and be part of the excitement as bakers compete for top honours.
Tickets to attend in person are $10. Secure yours today and don’t miss out!
For more details and to watch the live stream, visit https://tinyurl.com/CBAwithJTVchannel55
Lesley and Lestene Maduro of LSL Bakery in Virgin Gorda will be among the bakers competing at the Caribbean Baking Awards, set to take place in the British Virgin Islands.
LSL Bakery, a well-known establishment in Virgin Gorda, has been serving pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for years. Founded as a family business, it has grown into a recognised name in the local culinary scene.
The Caribbean Baking Awards bring together top bakers from across the region, with teams representing the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Guyana. The competition includes categories such as Best Buttercream Cake, Rising Star, Cake Hero, and Best Cupcakes.
The awards ceremony will culminate in the Masquerade Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, 22 February, at 5:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
The event will bring together bakers, industry professionals, and guests to celebrate Caribbean culinary craftsmanship.
Voting for the awards opened on 7 September 2024, allowing the public to support their favourite bakers.
The event will also be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV).
Unable to attend the event in person? Enjoy the two-day action by securing your tickets for just $10. Click the link below to purchase.
St. Lucian pastry chef Ronald Estephane, the head of Fruit Boss, will participate in the upcoming Caribbean Baking Awards.
Estephane, known for his fruit carvings and pastry designs, previously won the title of Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2024 Caribbean Baking Awards. His work focuses on transforming fruit into edible art, earning recognition within the Caribbean culinary industry.
The event is scheduled for February 21-22, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, bringing together bakers and pastry chefs from across the region.
This year’s competition will feature participants competing under the theme “Rum Fun.” The event will also include the “Ultimate Bake-Off: Celebrity Grudge Match – BVI Artists Edition,” where local musicians Boss, Jugo and Brent Hoyte will compete in a baking challenge.
The Caribbean Baking Awards continues to recognize professionals in the region’s culinary industry, highlighting innovation and craftsmanship in baking and pastry arts.
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