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It has happened to you or someone you know.  Traipsing through Castries city, your eyes widen in disbelief.  You bow your head in amazement.  Utter shock fills your being.  Ladies, the strap on your shoe popped or guys the sole … Continue reading →

His eloquence and charm are as admirable as his wit and intellect.  At 17, Jarnickae Wilson has been thrown into the spotlight for his achievements at the Caribbean Examination Council.  The St Mary’s College graduant attained thirteen distinctions in Physics, … Continue reading →

I have been pleasantly surprised that many of my adventures for the year have led me to the coastal village of Laborie. On my first work assignment to the village earlier in the year, photographer Bill Mortley and I had … Continue reading →

I first heard her catchy tune on RSL’s The Agenda one morning during the calypso season called Shame on You Officer.  I found myself humming the melody throughout that entire week and even joking with some of my police officer … Continue reading →

While I continued to explore St Lucia’s deep rooted culture of spiritual healers, I was led to Pierrot to seek out a woman known as Sister Rose. Photographer Bill Mortley and I made our way for our appointment.  Sister Rose … Continue reading →

St Lucia has a rich culture and history.  One of the most prominent features, especially in rural areas, is the distrust of conventional medical procedures.  In exploring local medicinal remedies, the STAR came across a fascinating woman in Dugard, Micoud. … Continue reading →

On a trip to Laborie in February, the STAR stumbled upon a quaint wooden structure opposite the Laborie Credit Union, draped in the glorious colours of the St Lucian flag.  We met a passerby in the credit union parking lot … Continue reading →

On a trip from the south one day, I passed through Canelles in Micoud.  I passed the concrete wall with the sign ‘LOCAL WINE SOLD HERE.’  For years I have traveled along the Vieux Fort/Castries road and I always wondered … Continue reading →

Creative people are special in their own right.  They see things that others don’t.  Their interpretations come from the depths of an unknown and for this, they are admired and even revered.  St Lucia is a treasure trove of artists … Continue reading →

One of the defining characteristics of someone from Laborie, a Laborian as they affectionately coined, is the strong community spirit.  Agatha Jn Panel is a Laborie girl, born and raised, in every sense of the word. On a trip to … Continue reading →