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 …
Lisa Barton-Volney: Renowned Fashion Designer
LISA Barton-Volney’s radiant personality is unforgettable. Her laughter alone can brighten a dull room and her genuine nature is a …
Whilhelmina Auguste – A Genius of a Seamstress
61-YEAR-OLD Whilhelmina Aug-uste is an extraordinary woman. The seamstress has made a career out of sewing and some might even …
Miriam Felix — Black & Daring
MIRIAM Felix certainly knows how to do business. The proprietor of ‘Black & Daring’ turns heads wherever she goes and …
Louise Victor – Say Hello to FRC’s Executive Director
LOUISE Liza Victor is the very definition of a go-getter. At 29, she’s the Executive Director of The Msgr. Patrick …