LAST June, I had the opportunity to listen to some of the most unfortunate stories about how primitive some people …
Stop Raping My Helen
Locals Get A Taste of Japan Culture
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
THE overcast sky seemed the perfect backdrop last Sunday morning as the main observance for this year’s Remembrance Day took …
Antigua, Dominica Celebrate
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OECS Commission Hosts Joint Independence Milestones. THE OECS Commission’s headquarters was the scene for a special flag-raising ceremony last week as …
Who’s Next In Line
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
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Latin American And Caribbean Productions To Be Screened. SAINT Lucian filmmakers will have their cinematic works showcased alongside those of …
Chef Robby’s Passion For The Pot
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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
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
[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
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Negotiators Up Momentum Ahead Of Crucial Paris Talks. WITH just one month to go before this year’s Conference of Parties …
‘Vincies’ Celebrate Independence
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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
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How Petrolina Depradine Preserves The Past. FOR the past four years, PetrolinaDepradine has been transforming her Mary Ann Street, Castries …
Staying Alive With 1.5
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
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[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”9″ gal_title=”Sir Dunstan Remembered At Jacmel”] SCORES of family, friends and other well-wishers joined in paying tribute to late …
What A Colourful Jounen Kweyol
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
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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
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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’
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DENOUNCING the current government’s performance and calling for fresh general elections were among the main themes at the United Workers …
Thelma’s Creating A Difference
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WHEN Thelma William puts her mind to something, it usually involves her following up with a crochet needle and some …
Too Much Fire In The Camp
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ALLEN Chastanet’s United Workers Party (UWP) has certainly taken more twists and turns in the past four years. More twists …