THE National Community Foundation (NCF) is already making plans to host its 14th Annual Nationwide Telethon slated for Sunday, May …
NCF Seeking More Generosity
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New Play for Arts Festival
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Katherine Atkinson’s “Requiem for a Bad John” Premieres April 29. A new play is set to premiere at this year’s …
BIDEAU A NATIONAL HERO?
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THE movement to have Saint Lucia-born war hero, Jean Baptiste Bideau, named a national hero is growing even stronger, especially …
Sir Derek Laid To Rest
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WORLD-RENOWNED poet/playwright, Sir Derek Walcott, was laid to rest near the Inniskilling Monument on Morne Fortune last Saturday afternoon, eight …
‘Writers Forum’ Writes Another Chapter
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MEMBERS of the St. Lucia Writers Forum (SLWF) are wearing wider smiles these days and deservingly so. Throughout trials and …
NSDC Students Get ‘Expo’ Experience
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OVER two dozen students from the National Skills Development Centre (NSDC)’s cosmetology and massage therapy classes attended the Specialty Caribbean …
Alliance Francaise Promotes Francophonie Month
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THE Alliance Francaise continues its promotion of and support for the French language in Saint Lucia as it hosts several …
YEAC Spreading Its Base
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ANOTHER challenge has been issued to young people to become part of initiatives that not only help in their own …
Big Plans For ‘Bideau Week’ – Local War Hero Died 200 Years Ago
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PREPARATIONS are underway to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Saint Lucian hero, Jean Baptiste Bideau, who played …
Behind The Scenes With Francene Beharry
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GETTING an early start to play any role in life is always a plus. However, maintaining the momentum to wade …
‘Expo 2017’ Stirs Up Regional Business
SCORES of businesses from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Martinique showcased their goods and services at the …
SLNT To Challenge Projects
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THE Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) says it will remain true to its mandate of protecting Saint Lucia’s natural resources …
The Story of Christopher ‘Der Zol’ Duncan – A Man of Many Parts
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IN a society where even getting people to consider attending a theatrical production, is a problem, Christopher Duncan nevertheless continues …
Deputy Speaker Debate Continues
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FOR much of the past eight months, the House of Assembly has been conducting its business without a Deputy Speaker …
Jacmel Girls Get Pep Talk
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CLOSE to two dozen girls from Jacmel are now the wiser about how to deal with the social ills that …
eMagine That!
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FORTY-one-year-old Ian Mitchell is probably one of the finest end-products of hard work precipitated by a determination to succeed. Ever …
‘Twisters’ Back for More
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New Hayden Forde Play Reprises This Weekend. IF you’re looking for some good, homegrown entertainment this weekend, then be sure …
31 Receive Independence Awards
FORMER Micoud South MP, Arsene James was awarded the nation’s third-highest honour, Saint Lucia Cross, at the 38th Independence Awards …
‘I AM FINISHED’ – Lambirds Academy Head Can’t Wait To Return Home
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Human Trafficking Case Thursday. PRESIDENT of Lambirds Academy, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Shams, is scheduled to make a court appearance on …
Independence 38
WITH a packed agenda of activities on this year’s Independence calendar, one would have thought that the activities would have …