Pearl of The Caribbean Series – Part 2 By Dr. Anderson Reynolds BUT as they say the proof is in …
Please, donât Call It Rain
The Calabash Tree
THE miscellany of literary writing by Gandolph St. Clair reveals and confirms what we already know about him – that is, he is a prolific writer grounded in experience of his reality and willing to share that experience through the art of creative writing.
78 Awards for Excellence
THE future and pride of the nation was celebrated on a grand scale Tuesday morning, as the Ministry of Education hosted the 2017 National Awards of Excellence at the National Cultural Centre. The event saw a number of students receiving honourable recognition for their outstanding performance at last yearâs Common Entrance, CXC and CSEC Examinations.
REPTS4Life â The Fitness Revolution
Youâre on a diet to shed the holiday calories you picked up from all of those cookies and cocktails, and really rocking your plan. Of course, itâs tempting to constantly check your progress on the scale. After all, why not get some positive reinforcement and validation that, indeed, avoiding sugar and spending that extra time in the gym is paying off?
Wee Wisdom Montessori Celebrates 28 Years
TWENTY eight years of good quality Toddler and Pre Primary Montessori Early Childhood Educational service is how Director Myrtle Murray will describe this yearâs anniversary of her Wee Wisdom Montessori School. Much of the schoolâs success she attributes to a cadre of hard working and dedicated staff who, over the many years, have displayed high levels of commitment in providing the notable levels of educational service the school has become known for.
LIONS â 50 Years Serving St. Lucia
THE Lions and Leos, of Zone 3B, Saint Lucia representing the Lions Clubs of Castries, Vieux Fort, Piton Soufriere, Gros Islet, and Micoud and the Leo clubs of Castries and Hewanorra Plains last Sunday gathered in Mon Repos to commemorate the start of a significant milestone – the 50th Anniversary of Lionism in Saint Lucia.
Cedric Georgeâs Story – Painting Passions Colourfully
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CEDRIC George has the knack for making the obvious seem magical after a few brushstrokes on a framed canvas. Considered among the best on the local art scene, he has painted his way into the hearts of art lovers both here and abroad. But hold your breath â this talented artist isnât done yet.
The DSH Project – Questions And Answers
THE St. Lucia government this week released a â Pearl of the Caribbean Fact Sheetâ which answers some of the …
How Henna Helped Heera
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THE fashionable thing since the advent of fashion is that people keep coming up with more ways of presenting their appearances creatively. But itâs a tough job trying to achieve that transformation all by ourselves. Thatâs where people like Heera Patra come in — people who use their amazing talents to turn our bodies into works of art.
Claudette Adjodha – Letting Love Lead The Way
IN the crazy world we live in, it is an extreme rarity when you meet someone who is the epitome of goodness. Claudette Adjodha is one of those rare individuals and she is not afraid to show and share it. Adjodha, who is Antiguan by birth but has resided in St. Lucia since 1978, is a mother of two daughters who she calls her greatest blessings.
The Naked Truth
WITHIN the past ten years, smartphone sales accounted for the majority of cameras sold worldwide, meaning that we mostly carry a digital camera as part of our smartphone, instead of carrying a standalone camera. The company, Kodak, a pioneer and heavyweight in the camera industry for more than 100 years, fended off bankruptcy in 2013 to emerge as a much smaller company. Despite inventing the digital camera, Kodak didnât capitalise on that technology.
Alzheimerâs â Pattern of Symptoms
Q: DEAR Regina, I thought the late stages of Alzheimer is when one cannot talk, walk or eat by themselves. Can someone have these symptoms early in the disease?
A: Alzheimerâs is a steady progressive decline for most people living with it; however each person experiences the symptoms very differently. No two people with the disease have the exact same symptoms in a pattern.
Will Startups Ever Get Up?
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OPENING a new business in Saint Lucia has been growing pains for many years now. However, the small business sector which contribute to a large share of the islandâs gross domestic product (GDP), have either folded or continue to be unattractive for many people to even get started.
119 Young Business People Trained
THE Sandals Foundation and The School of Business Entrepreneurs (TSOBE) has recorded tremendous success in its EC$60,000 undertaking dubbed âBusiness Enthusiast (BE)â. The programme, which kicked off in April 2016 is poised to end this month and targets young entrepreneurial minded Saint Lucian
An Organised Space = An Organised Mind – N.C.P.C. PERSPECTIVE
SHOW me your workspace and I will tell you who you are! In the very same way that the friends a person keeps is a reflection of who they are, the condition of an individualâs workspace can reveal much about their state of their mind and their productivity. Although the issue of physical workspace is often overlooked, workspaces play a very influential role as it pertains to individualsâ feelings towards their work and very often impacts actual performance.
Sports
FOR a long time, sports has been looked upon like the glue which brings the Caribbean together when treaties exist only on aged stationery. West Indians greats like David Rudder describe the Caribbeanâs love for sports as existing beyond the boundaries of runs. Such love can only result in outstanding achievements and spectacular performances on the sportive world stage.
Meshachâs New Dreams and Vibes
IN an era where reggae music has attracted criticism on some levels for communicating a negative message through unflattering, demeaning lyrics, Meshach Nestor certainly makes a difference. The tall, dreadlocked Choiseul native is both charismatic and inspiring and his music is potent enough to reach any walk of life.
Fit4Life â The New Year Revolution
This is another in a series of articles intended to expose our readers to pertinent information regarding their fitness efforts. It is produced mainly on the basis of research done by Rodriguez âRodjaâ Constantine, owner of REPTS (Registered Exercise Professionals & Therapists). Rodja has over 20 years experience in the field.
James Joseph – I Stand With DSH
IN an argument, it is always best to hear all sides of the story and so, when James Joseph, Interim …
Fixing a Broken System
THE sobering statistics recorded at the start of this New Year should force some serious introspection and change. The criminal activity, robberies, assaults and accidents have the makings of a frightening trend. If we continue at this rate, with five new victims in one day, and eight dead within ten days, this new year would be neither happy nor peaceful.