Events

In March 2024 a wonderful love of books gave rise to a gathering of readers under the centuries old Banyan trees at Shadwell Great House. The IslandBooky @ Bougainvillea Book Club is a quarterly book club focused on Caribbean Reads that is co-curated by Raemona of IslandBooky and Sarah of Bougainvillea Books and Gifts. Together […]

Bougainvillea Books and Gifts is the home of Sassy V Collectibles Inspire Her event Sip & Tote. In this event women enjoy moments of affirmation while engaged in the creative activity of hand painting a  tote bag. These totes are made by Sassy V herself and signal a creative approach to the nation’s shift from […]

In partnership with Arts Arise, Bougainvillea Books & Gifts co-hosted the inaugural Calypso & Cuisine – a night of fine dining, live performances, visual arts and all around good Caribbean entertainment. The meal and cocktails were provided by the talented team from Spice Mill Restaurant, the entertainment by Alamoulou, Socrates, Hollywood, ASAP Band and EBJ […]

Learn and Lime for Teens – Financial Advisor, international podcast host and author Davinia Tomlinson partnered with Bougainvillea Books & Gifts in 2023 to host seminar and reception for teen girls. The event was designed around the empowering work done by Davinia and presented through her book Cash is Queen. With thanks to the Advancement for Children […]

This event featured a guided dialogue with award winning scientist and author Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan. The convo was led by Mrs. Akilah Byron-Nisbett, a former Minister of Government and centred on the important work and moving story narrated within Dr. Annabelle’s best-selling memoir The Mighty Flower. After the dialogue members of the audience were invited to mix., […]