Lisa Phillip’s life changed in the blink of an eye after she lost her job at a local touring company. …
From Tour Guide to Street Vendor – Lisa Phillip Takes on COVID-19
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 …
OECS YES In Action Highlights Jada Francis
Getting to know Jada Tell us a little about yourself. I am currently in the final stages of completing my …
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 …
SLNYC 1st Vice President Youngest to be Appointed to NCF Board of Directors
The Saint Lucia National Youth Council (SLNYC) has congratulated its 1st Vice President, Anya Edwin, on her appointment as the …
OECS YES In Action Features Patrice Lewis
This month, OECS YES In Action sat down with Patrice Lewis, a 22-year-old scientist from Saint Lucia with aspirations to …
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 …
Lean Jean: Caretaker, Fighter
People often say that laughter is therapy for the soul. Just ask Lean Jean; she’ll tell you that these folks …
Monica Felix – A Lion, A Nurse, A Soufrierian
MONICA Felix is a gem. A retired nurse, she’s one of the most down-to-earth persons you’ll ever meet (if you’re …
Stella Daniel Makes ‘Dreams’ Come True
Stella Ferly Daniel is the owner of ‘Dreams Personalized Gifts’ a small local business which is an absolute Godsend. If …
Hilda Charles The Sweetheart
Hilda Charles is a sweetheart. I met this wonderful lady last week and she definitely made my day brighter. We …
Yolanda Alcindor – A Dedicated Nurse
YOLANDA Alcindor is a gifted, selfless, God-fearing woman that I think you’ll love just as much as I do. She’s …
How Shermina St Croix Lost it All – A Story of Hope
SHERMINA St Croix’s story broke my heart in a thousand pieces. I met Shermina on Monday and it was hard …
Meet Roselyn Hubert – The Crochet Expert
ROSELYN Hubert found her calling at an early age. When she was nine years old, she fell in love with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …