HUBERT Pierre is an extraordinary man. President of the Saint Lucia Red Cross, author, composer and singer, Pierre, no doubt, …
Hubert Pierre – An Extraordinary Artist
PAHO Study Finds Major Gaps in Countries’ Actions to Prevent Violence Against Children and Adolescents in the Americas
A first-of-its kind analysis of country data on violence against children and adolescents in the Americas reports that while the …
Surviving Sexual Abuse in the Caribbean – Violence Against Women
OVER the past couple of weeks we have discussed how difficult it can be for survivors as they navigate their …
Michael’s Mobile Pizza
MICHAEL Lynch’s life changed 16 years ago when he started his mobile pizza business. Some might say it’s one of …
‘Bridging the Gap’ – A Book on Better Inter-relations in Society
THIS Marchand resident is in no way oblivious to the complex social ills and criminal activity that pervades throughout the …
Gildette Weekes – The Workaholic
ONCE a beloved waitress, Gildette Weekes now sells by the roadside in order to make ends meet and she’s proud …
Ricky Desir – A Talented Jeweller
RICKY Desir has been making jewellery for over 15 years. It’s his passion and like many others, he hopes that …
Taiwan – Crucial to the Global Fight Against Cybercrime
Since emerging in late 2019, COVID-19 has evolved into a global pandemic. According to World Health Organization statistics, as of …
‘Charley’ Julian – The Ultimate Folklorist!
WITH the St. Lucia music fraternity getting set to commemorate its annual ‘St. Cecilia’s Day’- feast of musicians festivity, we …
Verlin Isidore – A Hard Working Market Vendor
I met Verlin Isidore at the Castries Market on Wednesday. She greeted me enthusiastically and seemed absolutely carefree. The 50-year-old …
Veronica Augustin — Art Enthusiast
I fell in love with Veronica Augustin Isaac’s paintings the minute I saw them. Her paintings are utterly enchanting and …
Shurma Gives A Glimpse of D.J. Colayshan
When you speak to Shurma, no, let’s be “entertainmently” correct here. When you speak with D.J. Colayshan, she immediately strikes …
ESCAPING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP — A Battered Woman’s Story
PRISCILLIA James is a true survivor. This vendor has been through a world of pain, still, she manages to smile …
Cuthbert Didier Speaks on: Linking the Entertainment Industry to the Yachting Industry
As regional governments seek out ways and means to create more job opportunities in light of the prevalent Covid-19 health …
Rosen Daniel: From Student to Teacher
A former student of St. Mary’s College (SMC), Rosen Daniel is now an art teacher at his alma mater. It’s …
Zerina Clerice – A Shining Light from Bouton
ZERINA Clerice is an award winning fashion designer from the picturesque community of Bouton. She fell in love with fashion …
Knowing Your Embassies
AFFILIATIONS with other well-established states are crucial in the development of any developing state. As such, many Caribbean states are …
“Raped By My Father”
EDITOR’S note: For obvious reasons we withheld the name of the victim in this article. We felt the need to …
The Family’s Part in Recovering and Planning for the Future
IN our last article we spoke about not letting your past dictate your future. When one is traumatized it can …
Eunice Hippolyte – A Hard Working Woman
SINCE starting this column, I’ve met women from all walks of life. Most of their stories are simply amazing; some …