Mathurine Emmanuel captured the hearts of Saint Lucians when ‘Ribbons of Blue’ premiered almost a decade ago. I was 19 …
Mathurine Emmanuel: A True Inspiration
Joshua Gittens – A Man With A Mission
Joshua Gittens grew up in the picturesque community of Laborie; his life, however, was far from perfect and most days …
Cancer Survivor Shares her Story
Editor’s Note: This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are aware that several of our women have either beaten …
Beverly Elisa The Hustler
Beverly Elisa grew up with her six siblings in a one-bedroom house in Marchand. Her parents were dirt poor and …
Callum James: Poetry Is In His Blood
“What I love most about poetry is the feeling; it’s exhilarating. Whenever I write it feels like it’s the first …
The Story of Charles Rose: A Brilliant Welder – Down But Not Out
CHARLES Rose had everything. He had money, fame, a job he loved and more. He travelled the world constantly and …
Pierre Sworn In As Prime Minister, Promises To Complete St. Jude Hospital
PHILLIP Joseph Pierre’s rise to the top has undoubtedly been challenging but his dream of becoming Prime Minister has finally …
‘Bridge of Hope’ – Simone St. Fort’s Inspiring Initiative
Simone St. Fort is a former principal and teacher. She started teaching at an early age and although she wanted …
Ulric Herelle: From Turning Point to Church Leader
“One night I got home really drunk. I was barely able to crawl up the little hill that led to …
From Tour Guide to Street Vendor – Lisa Phillip Takes on COVID-19
Lisa Phillip’s life changed in the blink of an eye after she lost her job at a local touring company. …
She’s ‘Nutz’ About Her Health… and Her Kids!
Shorvanie Justin is a wonderful mother and an entrepreneur. She has three beautiful daughters and two businesses. (Don’t ask me …
Destroyed by Rumours: Local Woman Cries for Help
I met Lena by the Derek Walcott Square recently. It almost seemed like she was in another world and I …
Local Prostitute Denounces Sex for Money Lifestyle
A local prostitute is calling on young girls/women to refuse advances made to them by men, and instead encourages them …
How Louis Navigated Unemployment and became an Entrepreneur
WHEN Angus Louis lost his job, he never imagined that it would be a blessing. Louis opened a small business …
Imran Augustin: From “Nothing” to Something
I spoke to Imran Augustin for the first time on Tuesday. I’d heard a lot about him, still, there was …
Chantal Cornibert – One Sweet Soul
Chantal Cornibert has the sweetest soul. Although she doesn’t have much, she laughs often and she tries to make the …
Raped By Her Mother’s Boyfriends:HIV Positive Woman Shares Her Story
“I just want to be happy. I just want a moment where I don’t have to relive what I went …
No Longer in Chains – Shirnella Monrose’s Harrowing Story
Shirnella Monrose’s story starts on a sad note, but thankfully, the ending is different. After living in chains for a …
Ericka Brown – A Gifted Herbalist
When Ericka Brown was a little girl, she dreamt of being like her mother. Her mother was a herbalist and …
Standing In The Gap
I love hearing my mother’s childhood stories. Times were different then and although it wasn’t perfect, at times, it certainly …