Stan Bishop

Stan Bishop began his career in journalism in March 2008 writing freelance for The VOICE newspaper for six weeks before being hired as a part-time journalist there when one of the company’s journalists was overseas on assignment.

Although he was initially told that the job would last only two weeks, he was able to demonstrate such high quality work that the company offered him a permanent job before that fortnight was over. Read full bio...

If You Asked Me, Letters & Opinion

Stop Raping My Helen

November 12, 2015 12:07 pmNovember 12, 20152

Image: An Indian student attends a protest march demanding a death sentence for the men accused of a fatal Delhi gang rape in December 2013.

LAST June, I had the opportunity to listen to some of the most unfortunate stories about how primitive some people …

Locals Get A Taste of Japan Culture

November 12, 2015 10:45 amNovember 12, 20150

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THE Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) gave scores of patrons colourful glimpses into their cultural traditions last Saturday when they …

Remembering Our World War Veterans

November 10, 2015 11:41 amNovember 10, 20150

Image: Dignitaries and family members lined up to pay their respects last Sunday.

THE overcast sky seemed the perfect backdrop last Sunday morning as the main observance for this year’s Remembrance Day took …

Antigua, Dominica Celebrate

November 10, 2015 10:35 amNovember 10, 20150

Image: OECS Commission staff from Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica at last week’s joint flag raising ceremony. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

OECS Commission Hosts Joint Independence Milestones. THE OECS Commission’s headquarters was the scene for a special flag-raising ceremony last week as …

If You Asked Me, Letters & Opinion

Who’s Next In Line

November 7, 2015 3:55 pmNovember 7, 20159

MEMBERSHIP, like they say, does have its privileges. But it sometimes appears that even being the member of groups or …

5-day Film Festival Opens Monday

November 7, 2015 2:20 pmNovember 7, 20150

Image: Foreign embassy officials, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Kentry Jn. Pierre, CDF Executive Director Melchoir Henry and filmmaker Kendal John. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

Latin American And Caribbean Productions To Be Screened. SAINT Lucian filmmakers will have their cinematic works showcased alongside those of …

Business, Features, Strictly Business

Chef Robby’s Passion For The Pot

November 5, 2015 3:55 pmJanuary 25, 20234

Image: Restaurateur Chef Robby Skeete. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

Long before Nina Compton made Saint Lucia an international hit with her fine cuisine on Bravo TV’s cooking show, “Top …

Online Branding Seminar Next Week

November 5, 2015 3:54 pmNovember 5, 20151

Online Branding

AN online branding seminar slated for next Wednesday and Thursday, November 11-12, at The Landings St. Lucia is being touted …

Ras Africa Wins Kwéyòl Song Contest

November 3, 2015 12:42 pmNovember 3, 20150

Image: A Mighty (right) explains the value of the cocoa stick.

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”10″ gal_title=”Kweyol Song Contest”] RECORDING artiste Ras Africa gave patrons an uplifting and captivating performance of his song, “NouWivé” …

Climate Change – Life Or Death For SIDS

November 3, 2015 11:44 amNovember 3, 20150

Image: From left to right: Leon Charles, High Level Support Mechanism (HLSM) representative; Dr. Ulric Trotz, Deputy Director and Science Adviser (CCCCC); Dr. James Fletcher; and Roland Bhola, Grenada’s Minister for Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

Negotiators Up Momentum Ahead Of Crucial Paris Talks. WITH just one month to go before this year’s Conference of Parties …

‘Vincies’ Celebrate Independence

November 2, 2015 1:02 pmNovember 2, 20150

Image: Vincentian nationals celebrating their colours last Tuesday. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

LEARNING from the past and building on present strengths were the key messages sent to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines …

A Home-made Creole Display

November 2, 2015 12:49 pmNovember 2, 20150

Image: Technology might be the “in-thing” but Depradine still preserves the gadgets from the past. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

How Petrolina Depradine Preserves The Past. FOR the past four years, PetrolinaDepradine has been transforming her Mary Ann Street, Castries …

If You Asked Me, Letters & Opinion

Staying Alive With 1.5

October 31, 2015 2:27 pmOctober 31, 20151

ALMOST every textbook on marketing that I’ve read thus far suggests that sex appeal can sell almost anything. The sad …

Sir Dunstan St. Omer Remembered At Jacmel

October 30, 2015 4:51 pmFebruary 18, 20240

Image: Dame Pearlette Louisy’s creole-themed outfit won much praise. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

SCORES of family, friends and other well-wishers joined in paying tribute to late Saint Lucian painter and cultural icon, Sir …

Features, Gallery

What A Colourful Jounen Kweyol

October 27, 2015 1:35 pmOctober 28, 20150

IF perchance you slept through last Sunday or simply chose to stay away from this year’s Jounen Kwéyòl activities, now …

Anse Ger’s Roseline Popo Is Lawenn Kweyol

October 27, 2015 12:30 pmOctober 27, 20150

Image: 2015 LawennKwéyòl, Roseline Popo, (seated), and her fellow contestants. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

ROSELINE Popo was crowned LawennKwéyòl last Friday evening at the National Cultural Centre. The AnseGer, Desruisseaux resident amassed 652.5 points …

Eastern Folk Band Makes Us Appreciate Our Music

October 26, 2015 11:58 amDecember 6, 20233

Image: The Eastern Folk Band members at a recent gig at the Folk Research Centre... [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

AMONG the growing number of Saint Lucian folk bands making their mark through their sweet melodious notes is the Eastern …

Chastanet Dares Labour: ‘Call Elections’

October 24, 2015 3:04 pmOctober 24, 201512

Image: UWP Political Leader, Allen Chastanet, joins protesters on last Thursday’s march. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

DENOUNCING the current government’s performance and calling for fresh general elections were among the main themes at the United Workers …

Business, Features, Strictly Business

Thelma’s Creating A Difference

October 22, 2015 5:09 pmOctober 22, 20150

Image: Fashion designer, Thelma William, and some of her creations. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

WHEN Thelma William puts her mind to something, it usually involves her following up with a crochet needle and some …

If You Asked Me, Letters & Opinion, Politics

Too Much Fire In The Camp

October 22, 2015 4:24 pmOctober 22, 20152

Image: Does Flambeau still have its golden touch with the masses? [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]

ALLEN Chastanet’s United Workers Party (UWP) has certainly taken more twists and turns in the past four years. More twists …