Podcast appearances and mentions of saint lucian

In this compelling episode of The *(Relate)able Podcast, hosts Sherween, Chantal, and Fiona continue their "Man Dem" series, featuring two remarkable guests whose stories of transformation and resilience inspire deep reflection.First, we welcome Jonathan “Ninja Dan” St. Rose, a cultural icon in Saint Lucia renowned for his electrifying performances and commitment to community empowerment through music and mentorship. After a life-altering incarceration in 2009 and subsequent release in 2017, Ninja Dan has dedicated himself to rehabilitation and service, delivering training across the island in Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, and Spiritual Development. Now, as he prepares to return to the Power and Groovy Soca Monarch stages for Carnival 2025, he brings a renewed spirit and vision to elevate Saint Lucian performance art.Joining him is Peterson Stewart, a 31-year-old from Castries who, after serving a three-year prison sentence for gang-related activities, found a new path through the C-REP programme and mentorship from Ninja Dan. Peterson shares his journey of personal growth, focusing on rebuilding his life and becoming a positive, contributing member of society.In our "Under the Mango Tree" segment, Ninja Dan delights us with a performance of his latest track, "Juicy Mango," adding a flavorful twist to the episode. We also celebrate Chantal's 52nd birthday, while Fiona and Sherween share their excitement about the upcoming Saint Lucia Carnival 2025, planning to bring the vibrant Voukoum band from Guadeloupe to the festivities.A huge shout out to our family Content Is Queen for the Micro Grant funding which helped with the financing of this episode!Got feedback, comments, or want to partner with or sponsor The *(Relate)able Podcast? Reach out to our manager, BreAnna, at relateablepodcastmanager@gmail.com.Follow The *(Relate)able Podcast: Instagram: @therelateablepodcastTikTok: @therelateablepodcastYouTube: @therelateablepodcastTwitter: @relateablepodShow Notes:Ninja Dan - InstagramToo Sweet - Ninja DanJuicy Mango - Ninja DanCross Continental Forum Tewe VavalSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/relateable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In observance of World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joined the global community in raising awareness of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, which continues to be a major contributor to premature deaths both globally and in Saint Lucia.   This year's global theme, “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer,” reinforces the Ministry's ongoing efforts to promote better health practices. Accurate measurement using clinically validated monitors and proper technique remains a cornerstone of early diagnosis and sustained management. According to national health statistics, an estimated 2 out of 5 Saint Lucian adults aged 18 to 69 years, or approximately 40 percent, are affected by hypertension. Even more concerning is that fewer than 1 in 5 persons with hypertension in Saint Lucia have their blood pressure under control.

In the headlines: The Ministry of Health continues its campaign against chronic diseases and; Saint Lucian midwives honoured for their critical role in health care delivery. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Saint Lucian composer Richard Payne launches Introspection, a jazz Creole album and; government removes VAT and property tax from the sporting fraternity. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Prime Minister Honourable Philip J.Pierre delivers the 2025-2026 budget and; Saint Lucian athletes proved to be a source of pride at CARIFTA Games and CARIFTA Swimming Championships. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Anchorage on the waterfront is set to redefine the consumer experience while fostering economic growth within the city and; Saint Lucian vendors have embraced digital payments, aiding in the boosting of sales and productivity. For details on these updates and more, visit govt.lc

School principals from institutions throughout Saint Lucia recently gathered for the annual Conference of the National Principals Association, which this year examined the significance of embracing changes in technology as part of preparing Saint Lucian youth for future service to country.

In the headlines: Saint Lucian men are encouraged to pursue opportunities for higher education and; the Taiwan Technical Mission and the Caribbean Cooperative Measurement Hub agreed to strengthen the agricultural sector. For details on these developments and more, visit www.govt.lc

Export Saint Lucia, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs, is proud to announce the return of the Saint Lucia Business Expo. Held under the auspices of the Government of Saint Lucia and the National Independence Committee, this highly anticipated event will celebrate its third installment with a historic move to the south of the island. For the first time, the Saint Lucia Business Expo will be hosted in Vieux Fort, at the Vieux Fort Independence Square, on February 14 and 15, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. This venue change reflects the organizers' commitment to making the Independence celebrations more inclusive, bringing the vibrancy and innovation of the business expo to communities in the southern region. This year's event is set to showcase approximately one hundred businesses from diverse industries, highlighting the remarkable creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Saint Lucians. Exhibitors will include businesses specializing in manufacturing, technology, wellness, creative arts, and professional services. The expo has attracted significant interest from businesses across the island, underscoring the widespread enthusiasm and value placed on this annual showcase. Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 expo promises to be a dynamic platform for businesses to present their products and services to a wide audience, while fostering meaningful connections with potential customers, investors, and partners. The lively atmosphere will also include entertainment by talented local artists, enhancing the celebration of Saint Lucia's Independence 46 through a blend of commerce, culture, and community. According to Sunita Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Export Saint Lucia, “The Business Expo has become an integral part of our Independence celebrations, providing a unique opportunity for businesses to expand their reach and demonstrate the incredible range of talent and ingenuity Saint Lucians have to offer. By bringing the event to Vieux Fort, we're embracing inclusivity and ensuring that more people can experience and benefit from this important initiative.”       Hon. Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs, expressed similar sentiments, noting, “This shift to Vieux Fort is a deliberate move to celebrate the resilience and creativity of businesses across the island. It is a testament to our commitment to fostering unity and ensuring equal opportunities for all regions to participate in these national festivities.” Export Saint Lucia invites the public to join this exciting event, which continues to stand as a testament to the strength and potential of Saint Lucian businesses. This year's Saint Lucia Business Expo promises to be a celebration of local enterprise, innovation, and creativity, further solidifying its role as a cornerstone of Independence celebrations.

Saint Lucian residents are set to receive essential medical and surgical care as the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, coordinates a Medical/Surgical Mission led by the United States Air Forces Southern medical mission, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 (LAMAT 25) Scheduled from Monday, February 24 to Friday, March 7, 2025, this mission will deliver advanced healthcare services, enhance local medical expertise, and promote collaboration between visiting and local healthcare professionals  This mission will see a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, general surgeons, cardiologists, dental specialists, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals delivering critical services. The team will provide medical equipment, medication, and supplies to support this effort. Surgical procedures will be conducted at the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital and Saint Jude Hospital, with specialized dental and cardiology services at OKEU and dental clinics at wellness centres in Anse La Raye and La Clery. 

This sprinter came from humble beginnings and is now one of the fastest people on Earth. Julien Alfred is a Saint Lucian sprinter and PUMA athlete who won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics 100-meter event, setting a new national record of 10.72s in the final.  Her medal was the first-ever Olympic medal for Saint Lucia, and then won a silver in the 200 meters. Listen to hear about: Julien's start to running as a child How a professional sprinter trains Not getting complacent, even with multiple Olympic medals The role that faith plays in Julien's drive Julien's experience on the PUMA athlete team Being featured on Netflix's “Sprint” Stay connected: Julien on Instagram: instagram.com/julien.alfred  For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com This episode is supported by: Hyperice: Innovative recovery tools for all types of training. My favorite are the Normatec leg boots and Normatec Go portable calf sleeves. Reach out to me on Instagram for a discount code to use at hyperice.com. Fuel Goods: Get all of your endurance sports nutrition goodies from one place and support an Asheville-based local business. You may even get a free FTLR hat in your custom box! Use code FTLR10.  https://fuelgoods.com/pages/forthelongrun  PUMA: Get 20% off any PUMA run or train products from shoes to apparel with code FTLR20 at www.puma.com. Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Use code FTLR2024 at this link for 15% off your pair.

Some 25 educators from Saint Lucia completed and have graduated from the Effective Pedagogy for Distributed Teaching and Learning (EPDTL) and Cybersecurity training programs. Overseen by the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, this initiative, funded under the "Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Coronavirus Project,” was conducted in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI) and supported by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Fourteen Saint Lucian scholars preparing to embark on life-changing academic journeys in Morocco have been addressed by Education Minister Hon. Shawn Edward, who emphasized the importance of maintaining academic excellence and national pride.

A French delegation from Banane Mart met with Saint Lucia's Ministry of Agriculture and the National Fair Trade Organization (NFTO) to discuss a strategic partnership that could see local farmers supplying up to 60,000 tons of high-quality bananas annually to Martinique and the European market, amidst efforts to revitalize the island's banana industry.

In an important step toward expanding educational opportunities, the Department of Education, Innovation and Vocational Training presented the annual College and Career Fair at the Finance Administrative Centre, an initiative designed to open doors for Saint Lucian students.

In the headlines: Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre announces appreciation awards to Saint Lucian sprint star Julien Alfred; and athletes who competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are awarded $25,000 by the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports in collaboration with the Saint Lucia National Lotteries. For details on these developments and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: Saint Lucia's Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, urges unity while disclosing a new crime fighting strategy and; Saint Lucian businesses given tools on how to bid for regional jobs. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

This week we're joined by singer, songwriter, pop and dance music star Louis III. Born in South London with Saint Lucian heritage, in this episode we discuss Louis' rise in the music industry, and how it feels to discover your sexuality and come out under the gaze of a fan base. We look at the evolution of a pop career from writing music about girls to writing music about boys, and the challenges that come with holidaying in Saint Lucia, a place extremely close to Louis' heart, when you have to explain to your boyfriend you can no longer kiss in public. 

The Saint Lucian delegation comprised of the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sharon Belmar- George and Senior Budget Analyst Ms. Merelicia Collymore who attended the high-level meeting on “International Dialogue on Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health” from June20-21st, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Globally, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent 74% of all deaths and 82% on a local level in Saint Lucia. Mental Health disorders account for one in six years lived with disability globally and we note these conditions continue to increase locally. Additionally, 1 in 7 children suffer from mental health related disorders globally, with at least 1 in 4 children requiring the assistance of caregivers. It is also indeed a sad reality that globally every 11 minutes someone dies as a result of suicide. Non-communicable diseases and mental health has been included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development- with the commitment to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one third through the prevention, treatment and the promotion of mental health and well-being by 2030 (SDG target 3.4.1). Interestingly, only 3 countries are on the path to achieving this milestone. The effective management of NCDs and Mental Health require additional investments in health. Traditionally although public health is not revenue generating, the cost of the lack of investment into the primary/ preventative health system comes at a major cost to countries. It is paramount that the mindset of health as non-producing be shifted and instead be viewed as an agency that produces healthy individuals who can contribute positively to society. The benefits of health investment include healthy a population, increased productively of the working population and major savings in relation to hospital/secondary care. Through the implementation of national systemic strategies to prevent, manage NCDs and integrate mental health conditions as the focus of Primary healthcare and Universal Healthcare (UHC), it is imperative that the responses are positioned in the development of financing plans and resource allocation processes. The objectives of this meeting were to define and start building consensus among a range of stakeholders on actionable strategies and policy recommendations that can enable and enhance the integration of NCDs and mental health responses in national budget systems. This serves to ensure sustainable, adequate, stable and predictable financing to facilitate strategic purchasing and enhance financial protection to allow high quality, equitable NCD and mental health services on island. Dr. Belmar- George, who participated and presented during the conference was elated for the opportunity for dialogue and discussion between Health and Finance professionals at the international level. It provided an avenue for the Finance agencies to better understand the critical issues on the health agenda and the health agencies to familiarize themselves with the processes required to include important health initiatives into the national budget. In Saint Lucia like are countries in the region, governments are managing stagnant and declining budgets, with inflation, debt, with an ageing workforce, and working towards the implementation of UHC. It is necessary to allocate sustainable funding towards more cost-effective interventions to ensure that NCDs and mental health conditions are effectively addressed.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Resilience, Inclusion, and Empowerment (Y-RIE) program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment has launched the Community Reentry Program (C-REP) to address the critical gap in cross-agency support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of adult offenders into the Saint Lucian society while recognizing the essential role of community involvement for its success.   Launched on June 21, 2024, via the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), a satellite agency of the Ministry of Equity, the program will engage government officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to support a pivotal turning point in promoting second chances.

Education Minister Hon. Shawn Edward has expressed unwavering support for initiatives aimed at directing young Saint Lucian males toward a path of productivity.  Through the recently launched 'Save Our Boys' project, Saint Lucia has secured the first disbursement in the OECS issued by the Local Engagement and Action Fund ( LEAF).  

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In the headlines: The Ministry of Health Wellness and Elderly Affairs issues a heat advisory for schools and; Saint Lucian students to display comprehension skills in a national reading competition. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

Join us as we journey through the linguistic heritage of Saint Lucia with Soir Smith, a passionate St. Lucian Kwéyòl advocate, guiding us through the colorful landscape of French-based creole languages that flourish across the Caribbean. These tongues, far from just a derivative of French, are rich embodiments of culture, history, and identity. We unravel these histories woven from the threads of African, European, and Indigenous Caribbean peoples, challenging the notion that Creole is merely "broken French." Together, we celebrate the unique complexities of these languages, reflecting resilience in the face of colonization.Our exploration deepens as we traverse the grammar and verb usage of St. Lucian Creole, uncovering how it is distinguished from its French roots. We dissect the verb 'to be,' marvel at the absence of silent letters, and ponder the historical weight carried by speaking Creole. Smith shares her journey, weaving personal tales and the profound motivation behind her mission to author a book on St. Lucian Creole. This episode isn't just a discussion; it's an homage to a language that represents freedom and unyielding ancestral bonds throughs linguistic liberationAs a passionate advocate for language and culture, Soir Smith has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Saint Lucian kwéyòl. With a deep love for writing, Smith has recently accomplished a significant milestone by completing her first book, a comprehensive guide to learning the language of Saint Lucian kwéyòl. An Introduction to Kwéyòl Sent Lisi serves as a testament to her commitment to preserving the essence of St. Lucian cultural identity. By providing a comprehensive guide, Smith aims to empower individuals to embrace and celebrate their unique linguistic heritage. Smith also actively engages with the community by offering kwéyòl lessons and advocating for the recognition and appreciation of kwéyòl in various spheres, including education, arts, and social initiatives. She remains steadfast in her mission to ensure that the language and culture of Saint Lucian kwéyòl along with the other Antillean French based creoles continue to flourish, enriching the lives of present and future generations. Follow Soir online on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate the Show Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform Share this episode with someone who loves Caribbean history and culture Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Share the episode on social media and tag us Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

Export Saint Lucia successfully conducted a pivotal component of its Exporter Capacity Enhancement Learning Program (EXCELP), focusing on social media marketing. The session, facilitated by key members of the Export Saint Lucia team, saw the participation of over 80 individuals virtually, from both the private and public sectors, including business owners, public relations professionals, and government representatives. The workshop, held on Wednesday, March 27th, delved into seven key pillars essential for mastering social media marketing. Participants were engaged in topics ranging from an introduction to social media, building a robust online presence, content creation and curation, to audience engagement strategies, social media advertising, analytics and measurements, and emerging trends in social media. At the conclusion of the session, successful participants were awarded certificates acknowledging their participation and commitment to enhancing their social media marketing skills. Additionally, each participant received a comprehensive social media handbook, providing valuable insights and strategies to further their digital marketing endeavors. Hon. Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce under which Export Saint Lucia falls remarked that “In order for Saint Lucia to compete on the global stage, social and traditional media marketing cannot be ignored. In this age where the brick and mortar business place has given way to the information superhighway, anyone, any business which cannot be found there or does not effectively use that media will soon be lagging behind. It is wonderful to see the foresight of Export Saint Lucia and the enthusiasm of the attendees of that workshop.”   Commenting on the success of the workshop, Ms. Sunita Daniel, CEO of Export Saint Lucia, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to see the overwhelming response to our EXCELP program, particularly in the realm of social media marketing. In today's digital age, a strong online presence is paramount for businesses to thrive, and we are committed to equipping our local entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in the global market." Export Saint Lucia remains dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Saint Lucian businesses, empowering them to excel in both local and international markets.

To address the issue of deviant behavior and the lack of employable skills among the nation's youth, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), an agency under the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, has reintroduced the highly impactful Student Retreat component as part of its 'Our Boys Matter Programme.' The program targeted over 100 of the most vulnerable, marginalized, and indigent boys, from forms one to four, at eleven secondary schools in the north, the Centre for Adolescent Rehabilitation and Education (CARE), and one secondary school in the south of the island. Read: https://www.govt.lc/news/our-boys-matter-programme-prepares-more-saint-lucian-youth-for-future-success Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDa3Mo93VK8

In the headlines: The Constituency of Gros Islet hosts a Groundbreaking for the Development of the Gros Islet Waterfront and; Earlier this week, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers saw the first participating boat reaching Saint Lucian shores. For details on these updates and more, visit www.govt.lc

In the headlines: ARC 2023 is launched, and; Saint Lucian men and their Caribbean counterparts are challenged to live to their full potential to positively impact the world. For details on these updates and more, visit: www.govt.lc

On the occasion of International Men's Day observed annually on November 19, Saint Lucian men and their counterparts in the Caribbean have been left with an enthralling challenge to live up to their full potential and do more to positively impact the world. The latest challenge has come from Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment Hon. Joachim Henry, who led Saint Lucia's delegation and was the keynote speaker at the first-ever hosting of the International Men's Day Regional Conference convened in Grenada from November 15 – 19, 2023, Minister Henry told his audience that it was not a curse that statically men died before their spouses. That fact he said should galvanize men in seeing themselves as the bridge in helping to set their children and families on an economically successful path towards the creation of generational wealth, thus mitigating the effects of colonization and slavery. Minister Henry also appealed to men to no longer remain passive observers within the family and society but to instead rise to the occasion, as now more than ever, the world needed leaders of good faith and character. He called upon men in attendance at the inaugural regional conference to work side by side with their female counterparts, in helping to stem the tide and root out the prevailing attitude of juvenile delinquency and outright disregard for authority plaguing Caribbean societies. Minister Henry was accompanied by Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary, Celia Charles-Arthur, Stephen Edward, Family Case Worker of the Division of Human Services and Family Affairs, and Reynel Stephen, Coordinator of the Boys Matter Programme, of the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF). International Men's Day is dedicated to men and their contributions to society. The observance seeks to celebrate the success and progress made by men in economic, social, cultural, and political spheres while highlighting their contributions to family, institutions, and society at large.

The Government of Saint Lucia introduced the Health and Citizen Security Levy (The Levy) to raise additional revenue to finance health and security projects for the benefit of Saint Lucians and visitors to our island. The revenue from the Health and Citizen Security Levy will go toward the maintenance of police stations around the island, providing additional tools and equipment for law enforcement officers; and will also fund the implementation of the government's Universal Health Care (UHC) project to make public health care more affordable and accessible for the average Saint Lucian. Read more: Health and Citizen Security Levy is working in your interest: https://www.govt.lc/news/health-and-citizen-security-levy-is-working-in-your-interest Implementation of the Health and Citizen Security Levy: https://www.govt.lc/news/implementation-of-the-health-and-citizen-security-levy Health and Security Levy zero-rated on services until Oct. 2: https://www.govt.lc/news/health-and-security-levy-zero-rated-on-services-until-oct-2 IRD to implement health and citizen security levy: https://www.govt.lc/news/ird-to-implement-health-and-citizen-security-levy

Saint Lucian the Martyr of Antioch (Oct 15)Reference materials for this episode:https://www.antiochpatriarchate.org/en/page/806/ - saint's biographyhttp://nttextualcriticism.blogspot.com/2011/06/metzger-on-lucianic-recension.html - analysis of Saint Jerome's (and others) comments about the Lucian recensionhttps://www.tertullian.org/decretum_eng.htm - translation of the Decretum Gelasianumhttps://www.tertullian.org/fathers/jerome_preface_gospels.htm - complete translation of the preface to Jerome's four gospelshttps://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2009/10/orthodoxy-of-lucian-of-antioch.html - Lucian being accepted back into the church when it is clear his theology is sound rather than because he recanted previous errorhttps://christianpublishinghouse.co/2019/09/07/lucian-of-antioch-c-240-312-c-e-the-path-to-the-byzantine-text/ - suggests Lucian had to be corrected & his conciliatory statement was humble repentancehttps://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3801.htm - canons of the Council of Nicaea, including the synodal letter condemning Arius, Lucian's name is nowhere herehttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Lucian_of_Antioch - indicates Lucian's students being accepted by eastern bishopshttps://catholic.net/op/articles/1642/cat/1205/st-lucian-of-antioch.html - mentions Lucian being excommunicated, refers to Lucian as potentially a heretic, also contains extended section about Lucian's witness during his torturehttp://ww1.antiochian.org/orthodox-prayers/preparation-holy-communion - pre-communion prayershttp://ww1.antiochian.org/orthodox-prayers/thanksgiving-after-communion - post-communion prayersScripture citations for this episode:Genesis 3 - the brazen serpent, the devil, becomes the ruler of Death in the underworldLuke 22:19 - do this in remembrance of meJohn 15 - no man has greater love than this Galatians 5:22:23 - the fruits of The Holy SpiritRevelation 6:9-11 - the saints under the altar This episode is a joint production of Paradosis Pavilion & Generative soundsAll music in this (& every) episode of The Christian Saints Podcast is a production of Generative SoundsParadosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555Generative Sounds - https://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2023

Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty, but the most iconic part of the island is along its southwest shore. Twin volcanic peaks – called the Pitons – rise up out of the ocean. The UNESCO World Heritage site is featured on postcards, literature, and even the Saint Lucian flag.They are also the site of a controversy involving a Dollarama executive who is trying to expand his luxury home on the mountainside. Investigative reporter Tavia Grant explains how this Canada-based businessman's development exposed a lack of protections for this iconic site.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

In today's headlines: A week of events is launched in recognition of World Tourism Day and; The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports highlights the Saint Lucian finalist participating in the Commonwealth Youth Awards. For more government developments, visit: www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs would like to again implore the Saint Lucian public to join us in the fight against the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. This request comes in light of the recent reports coming out of our next door neighbor Martinique, where a total of 690 cases of Dengue Fever have been confirmed and 3,000 cases have been suspected. Like Martinique and the rest of the Caribbean, Dengue Fever is also endemic to Saint Lucia. Thus it is imperative that we utilize all possible measures to significantly reduce the mosquito population and prevent an outbreak of Dengue Fever in country.  https://www.govt.lc/news/environmental-health-department-intensifies-mosquito-control-strategies

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Today in the hot seat I've got the illustrious Princess O'Nika Auguste. She is a Saint-Lucian feminist writer, theologian, and a historian. She has degrees in literature, history, and religion. She also has certification in public history, ancient history, medieval history, and medieval religion Her research focuses are gender, violence, sexuality, and slavery in sacred texts and in historical contexts. Princess' work has been featured on Pop Culture and Theology, Christian Feminism Today, LAPP Brand Magazine, and Intersect Antigua. She is a frequent contributor to the Popular Culture Dialogue Series on YouTube. Princess gives us an overview of the present and past spiritual scene of the Caribbean Islands and how her own spiritual path has evolved in recent years. SUPPORT:  You can support Princess and the work she does and content she creates in several ways. You can become a member of her Patreon at patreon.com/isletheologian, make a donation at ko-fi at ko-fi.com/isletheologian, or purchase swag at her Zazzle store at zazzle.com/store/isletheologian FOLLOW: You can find Princess online @isletheologian on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube or subscribe to her newsletter via Substack at princessonikaauguste.substack.com LISTEN: You can listen to the BadAss Women of History podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and most other popular pod streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegirlfriendgod/message

Five seed trainers are set to leave for Taiwan in September. For complete details, visit: https://www.govt.lc/news/saint-lucian-delegation-headed-to-taiwan

Including a long list of restaurants in New Orleans, Nina Compton (James Beard award winning Saint Lucian chef currently living in New Orleans and 2nd place winner of Top Chef) gives listeners of this "Travel That Matters" episode countless travel tips for culinary destinations, including Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. As Saint Lucia is her home country, she dives deep into tasty local spots most tourists don't know about, what her Saint Lucian family eats for Christmas, and how her journey to becoming a chef started in Saint Lucia. (Fun fact: Nina's dad was the first Prime Minister of independent Saint Lucia!) Now she's been calling New Orleans home for over 8 years and gives us insider tips of where to eat and what types of food you can find in New Orleans, if you know what to look for. She also gives chef recommendations of what to order at her restaurant, Compere Lapin. Of course, she also talks about her experience on Top Chef, and much more. In the wrap, Bruce sits down with John Cox, preeminent contemporary Bahamian artist and executive director of arts and culture at Baha Mar.John tells us about the Bahamas Culinary & Arts festival at Baha Mar this October and why the Bahamas (and all of the Caribbean) is an exciting place to be as an artist right now. A special thanks to Stonestreet Estate Vineyards for sponsoring the show today. Don't forget, listeners of the Master Chef Series can receive exclusive access to Stonestreet wines and experiences including some unique sets chosen by Bruce, along with a complimentary Single Vineyard tasting for two at the estate. Head over to Stonestreetwines.com/Travel to access these incredible wines—and don't forget to use code TRAVEL to book your complimentary tasting. Thank you also to the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel and the Frame Brasserie for sponsoring this episode of the Travel That Matters' Master Chef series. To learn more about the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel, visit pullmanparistoureiffel.com. Also, check out framebrasserie.com to book your Eiffel-tower-view table today. Relevant Links: Bywater American bistro https://bywateramericanbistro.com/ Compere Lapin (New Orleans) http://comperelapin.com/  Addis Nola (Ethiopian New Orleans) https://www.addisnola.com/ Dakar (Senegalese New Orleans) https://www.addisnola.com/ Jewel of the South (Cocktails New Orleans) https://www.jewelnola.com/ Marjie's Grill (New Orleans) https://www.marjiesgrill.com/ Fritai (Haitian New Orleans) https://fritai.com/ Fond Doux (Saint Lucian Resort) https://fonddouxresort.com/ Baha Mar Culinary Arts Festival https://bahamar.com/bahamas-culinary-arts-festival/ Alice Yard (Trinidad Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/aliceyardinsta/ Fresh Milk (Barbados Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/freshmilkbarbados/?hl=en To learn more about Nina Compton or any of her projects, check out https://www.instagram.com/ninacompton/?hl=en To learn more about John Cox, check out:  https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnedwardcox/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the headlines: The National Insurance Corporation reinstates the requirement of a proof of life certificate for Saint Lucian pensioners and; the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, hosts a hospitality showcase.

In the headlines: St. Mary's College students emerge the victors at the Caphra Covid-19 and immunisation regional competition and; The Ministry of Education facilitates a mathematics summer camp in an effort to support the needs of Saint Lucian students.

In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Kendel Hippolyte an award winning poet, playwright, director and sporadic researcher into areas of Saint Lucian and Caribbean arts and culture. Kendel shares his love of St Lucia and its rich culture. Discussing the influence of poets including William Blake, who he describes as a poet who spans the political and cosmological, and the great St Lucian poet Derek Walcott. Poems this episode include: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Kendel Hippolyte; Avocado by Kendel Hippolyte; Mango by John Robert Lee; and Geography for Robert by Jane King 

This week's guest is Princess O'Nika Auguste, a Saint-Lucian writer, theologian, historian, poet-critic, researcher, and digital content creator. She's here to talk about Amanirenas, Queen of the Kingdom of Kush from c. 40 BCE to c. 10 BCE, and was a one-eyed Black woman who prevented the Romans from taking over most of the African continent. Follow Princess O'Nika Auguste: Instagram: @isletheologian Substack: princessonikaauguste.substack.com Twitter @isletheologian Merch store www.zazzle.com/store/isletheologian Patreon: patreon.com/isletheologian Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/isletheologian -- Support Vulgar History on Patreon Get merch at http://vulgarhistory.store - use code TITSOUT for free U.S. shipping or TITSOUT10 for 10% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'If you rush  you'll ruin it' 'If you rush it, you'll ruin it' is a phrase that can be applied to so many areas of life, but its power lies in its simplicity. We will hear how different cultures take varied approaches to time and the pace of life. In this episode, Delia has invited Saint Lucian born, Scotland-based rum distiller Sylvester Herman as the island celebrates its two Nobel Laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis (Economics) and Sir Derek Walcott (Literature). Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https:///www.instagram.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Also remember to join us live @ 9 am GMT on Mondays at: http://www.colourful.com or on DAB radio Host - Delia Dolor Segment Writer - Faye Sirohi Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae  Editor - Sam Goldstraw Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

Hello, is this Pizza Hut? Excellent. My name is Ben Shapiro. Conservative thought leader. Prominent white YouTuber. The Muggsy Bogues of the intellectual dark Web. And—look, it's just a fact—I would like to order some pizza pie. If you are triggered by that request, I do not care. I truly do not. Now let's discuss conditions. First, thank you for agreeing to debate me. Typically, in fora such as this, I am met with ad-hominem mudslinging, anything from “You racist creep” or “Is that your real voice?” to raucous schoolyard laughter and threats of the dreaded “toilet swirly.” However, your willingness to engage with me over the phone on the subject of pizza shows an intellectual fortitude and openness to dangerous ideas which reflects highly on your character. Huzzah, good sir. Huzzah. Second, any pizza I order will be male. None of this “Our pizza identifies as trans-fluid-pan-poly”—no. Pizza is a boy. With a penis. It's that simple. It's been true for all of human history, from Plato to Socrates to Mr. Mistoffelees, and any attempt to rewrite the pillars of Western thought will be met with a hearty “Fuh!” by yours truly. And, trust me, that is not a fate you wish to meet. Now. With regard to my topping preference. I have eaten from your pizzeria in times past, and it must be said: your pepperoni is embarrassingly spicy. Frankly, it boggles the mind. I mean, what kind of drugs are you inhaling over there? Pot?! One bite of that stuff and I had to take a shower. So tread lightly when it comes to spice, my good man. You do not want to see me at my most epic. Like the great white hero of Zack Snyder's classic film “300,” I will kick you. Onions, peppers—no, thank you. If I wanted veggies, I'd go to a salad bar. I'm not some sort of vegan, Cory Booker weirdo. And your efforts to Michelle Obama-ize the great American pizza pie are, frankly, hilarious. Though not as funny as the impressively named P'Zone—when I finally figured out that genuinely creative pun, I laughed until I cried and peed. A true Spartan admits defeat, and I must admit that, in this instance, your Hut humor slayed me, Dennis Miller style. And, with that, you have earned my order. Congratulations. Ahem. Without further ado, I would like your smallest child pizza, no sauce, extra cheese. Hello? Aha. A hang-up. Another triggered lib, bested by logic. Damn it. I'm fucking starving.   I think that it's ok to be sexually aroused by Pokemon. More so, I think it should be encouraged in the games and anime, and GameFreak should lean into it. Firstly, some Pokemon are shown to be much smarter then humans. Kadabra has been said to have an IQ over 5000, which is gigantically more than the definition of an animal, which have an IQ between 0 (Worms and Fish) and 65 (Apes and Octopus). Thus, they are smarter then needed to be able to give consent. Secondly, the argument could be made they are not as empathetic as humans, and thus can't give consent. This is proven not to be true numerous times in the anime, by watching Meowth. In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Pokemon show, it is established that he is no smarter or different then regular Pokemon, he simply learnt to walk by watching a dance rehearsal and later learnt English through a picture book. Throughout the following seasons, it's shown how he schemes, laughs, cries and even at points, deceives people into thinking he is a human (in order to steal Ash's Pikachu of course). And the last piece of damning evidence - a folk tale in the Canalave Library (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) literally STATES that humans used to marry Pokémon. This was removed in the English translation. Gamefreak, if you wanted us to fuck Pokémon, just say it. Conclusively, Pokemon aren't animals. They are intelligent, with empathy and kindness, and should be treated as equals. Denying them the right to have sex with humans removes their freedom, which is racist, and frankly, unamerican.   An Afghan, an Albanian, an Algerian, an American, an Andorran, an Angolan, an Antiguans, an Argentine, an Armenian, an Australian, an Austrian, an Azerbaijani, a Bahamian, a Bahraini, a Bangladeshi, a Barbadian, a Barbudans, a Batswanan, a Belarusian, a Belgian, a Belizean, a Beninese, a Bhutanese, a Bolivian, a Bosnian, a Brazilian, a Brit, a Bruneian, a Bulgarian, a Burkinabe, a Burmese, a Burundian, a Cambodian, a Cameroonian, a Canadian, a Cape Verdean, a Central African, a Chadian, a Chilean, a Chinese, a Colombian, a Comoran, a Congolese, a Costa Rican, a Croatian, a Cuban, a Cypriot, a Czech, a Dane, a Djibouti, a Dominican, a Dutchman, an East Timorese, an Ecuadorean, an Egyptian, an Emirian, an Equatorial Guinean, an Eritrean, an Estonian, an Ethiopian, a Fijian, a Filipino, a Finn, a Frenchman, a Gabonese, a Gambian, a Georgian, a German, a Ghanaian, a Greek, a Grenadian, a Guatemalan, a Guinea-Bissauan, a Guinean, a Guyanese, a Haitian, a Herzegovinian, a Honduran, a Hungarian, an I-Kiribati, an Icelander, an Indian, an Indonesian, an Iranian, an Iraqi, an Irishman, an Israeli, an Italian, an Ivorian, a Jamaican, a Japanese, a Jordanian, a Kazakhstani, a Kenyan, a Kittian and Nevisian, a Kuwaiti, a Kyrgyz, a Laotian, a Latvian, a Lebanese, a Liberian, a Libyan, a Liechtensteiner, a Lithuanian, a Luxembourger, a Macedonian, a Malagasy, a Malawian, a Malaysian, a Maldivan, a Malian, a Maltese, a Marshallese, a Mauritanian, a Mauritian, a Mexican, a Micronesian, a Moldovan, a Monacan, a Mongolian, a Moroccan, a Mosotho, a Motswana, a Mozambican, a Namibian, a Nauruan, a Nepalese, a New Zealander, a Nicaraguan, a Nigerian, a Nigerien, a North Korean, a Northern Irishman, a Norwegian, an Omani, a Pakistani, a Palauan, a Palestinian, a Panamanian, a Papua New Guinean, a Paraguayan, a Peruvian, a Pole, a Portuguese, a Qatari, a Romanian, a Russian, a Rwandan, a Saint Lucian, a Salvadoran, a Samoan, a San Marinese, a Sao Tomean, a Saudi, a Scottish, a Senegalese, a Serbian, a Seychellois, a Sierra Leonean, a Singaporean, a Slovakian, a Slovenian, a Solomon Islander, a Somali, a South African, a South Korean, a Spaniard, a Sri Lankan, a Sudanese, a Surinamer, a Swazi, a Swede, a Swiss, a Syrian, a Tajik, a Tanzanian, a Togolese, a Tongan, a Trinidadian or Tobagonian, a Tunisian, a Turk, a Tuvaluan, a Ugandan, a Ukrainian, a Uruguayan, a Uzbekistani, a Venezuelan, a Vietnamese, a Welshman, a Yemenite, a Zambian and a Zimbabwean all go to a bar.. The doorman stops them and says "Sorry, I can't let you in without a Thai." also i'm gay

Among the various icons and images of saints there exist curious depictions of decapitated figures holding their own heads. These saints, known as cephalophores, were said to walk, speak, pray, and even preach for a period of time after they had been beheaded. Hear stories of Saint Denis, Saint Aphrodisius, Saint Lucian, Saint Valerie, Saint Minas, Saint Justus, Saint Felix, Saint Regula, Saint Nicasius, Saint Osyth, and Saint Edmund the Martyr.If you would like to help support The Flowered Path, become a patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Meals That Made Me, Adam talks to Nina Compton, a Saint Lucian chef who won the James Beard award for “Best Chef: South” for her restaurant Compère Lapin in New Orleans, Louisiana.Nina talks to Adam about the flavors of her Caribbean roots and how living in New Orleans has influenced her cooking. From her early childhood meals growing up in St. Lucia and making fresh juice from her family's farm, to receiving gumbo wisdom from the legendary “Queen of Creole Cuisine” Leah Chase as a contestant on Top Chef, to merging Southern ingredients with Caribbean flavors for her restaurant's widely popular sweet potato gnocchi and goat curry dish, these are the meals that made Nina Compton.This podcast is produced by First We Feast in collaboration with Complex NetworksHost: Adam RichmanExecutive Producers: Chris Schonberger, Nicola Linge, and Justin BoloisHead of Podcast Production: Jen StewartSupervising Producer: Shiva BayatSenior Producer: Jocelyn AremAssociate Producers: Nina Pollock and Katherine HernandezProduction Managers: Shamara Rochester and Natasha BennettRecording Engineer / Sound Designer: Andrew GuastellaThanks to the team at BuzzfeedFor more First We Feast content, head to First We Feast on IG, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's headlines: Vulnerable and at-risk groups to benefit from a USD$5 million "Safety Net" project; and two exceptional Saint Lucian students are given the opportunity to converse with an astronaut.

Two exceptional Saint Lucian students got the opportunity to converse with an astronaut on the International Space Station.

This week, chef Nina Compton talks about her journey from her home kitchen in the Caribbean to her incredibly successful restaurants in New Orleans, Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro. After that, Alex Delany tells shares how to make the three cocktails he's got on rotation right now.    Get the recipes from this episode: Spaghett Siesta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saint Lucian teachers involved in a recent TVET Teacher Immersion Programme of the Ministry of Education's Human Capital Resilience Project are now prepared to offer more TVET subjects at the secondary level, following a recent graduation exercise at the Mount of Prayer in Coubaril.

In today's headlines: The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) underlines the importance of Damage Analysis and Needs Assessment (DANA) training; and the SSDF hosts a Business of Music Accelerator Programme aimed at young Saint Lucian producers.

In today's headlines: Emancipation Activities continue; and Saint Lucia's history, cultural heritage and indigenous language to be studied in Saint Lucian schools.

For five young Saint Lucian footballers, the dream of a university education is now a reality. Sherquan Nelson, Canius and Brandon Sandiford, Dhamani Berthier and Kanan Mc Lawrence have now settled into their first days at Jamaica College, taking up football scholarships procured from the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Education, The Saint Lucia Sports Academy and the St. Lucia Football Association.

Perfect to get you ready for Saint Lucian carnival this year! Get familiar with the new music. Stay tuned for part 2!

It's been a whole year since we started *(Relate)able and my oh my time has just flown by! We're so excited to catch up and share all that's been happening with us over the past six months, and of course have a laugh and a rant here and there… So much has changed for our three hosts, one in particular is glowing up and just dazzling everyone with all the goodness she's acquiring right now! Another is growing steadily and is getting all that joy from the most special place! And the last one is literally upping sticks and changing *ish up! So *(Relate)able family we hope you're ready for this ride because we're about to level all the way up!“Under the mango tree” gets serenaded by Shenelle Herman, a new Caribbean author (Saint Lucian), with a reading of her poem “She prays” from her recently published book of poems “Words of life”.And finally, The *(Relate)able podcast family is growing and… we bring gifts!! We are so happy to have our first sponsor on board, the amazing Les Bohemes for season 2, and our listeners get a massive 20% off their retreat-wear as well as their retreats, so don't forget to check them out via the links below!Show notes:Welcome to NevisLes Bohemes - Join us for our retreat in Zanzibar this December or summer 2023 in St Lucia. Find our package and plans info at lesbohemes.com use the code ‘Relatable' to enjoy 20% off Les Bohèmes' healthfulness retreats will be the first week of your new life!NDYGO Retreat wear - Inspired by rich island culture our pieces are created with your curves in mind. The Relatable family can enjoy 20% off using the code ‘Relatable' at shopndygo.com and don't forget to tag your selfies with #tribendygo. Words of life by Shenelle Herman - Let's celebrate our young Caribbean authors!!!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/relateable. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Members of the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) recently benefited from a week-long ICT training programme. The computer training programme is part of the continued advocacy by the SLBWA for the full integration of blind and visually impaired persons in every aspect of the Saint Lucian society and economy.    For details on these and other government developments, visit: www.govt.lc/news www.facebook.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.youtube.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.twitter.com/SaintLuciaGov www.instagram.com/saintluciagovernment/

Hello language Lovers! Thank you for joining me for this episode of Speaking Tongues- the podcast in conversation with multilinguals. This week I'm thrilled to share this conversation with Kimhia and Indira of Twossaints about their language of Saint Lucian Creole. Kimhia and Indira talk about the development and influences that have shaped Saint Lucian Creole including grammar structures that have origins in Mandinka and Wolof. We talk about the history of Culture Day in Saint Lucia and the significance of madras. We talk about the grammar of the language and how it's structured and we actually get some practice of the creole language. We talk about understanding French through Creole and the variations with other Caribbean Creoles, especially Haitian Creole. Kimhia and Indira tell us about their language academy and the importance of passing on the creole tradition as well as finding room to create new words in Creole. Diversions include: Code switching and accents, St. Lucian music, and what we can look forward to experiencing when we visit the island! Big thank you to Kimhia and Indira for this conversation and for sharing the language and culture of your lovely island with all of us! If you enjoy episodes of Speaking Tongues, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers like ourselves can find the show! And, If you've been a long time listener of the show or a recent listener, you can now support the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com. Patreon extras are coming soon! Links to all platforms are in the show notes! To Find Twossaints: Website: https://twossaints.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/twossaints/ Speaking Tongues Podcast: Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on Twitter: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speaking-tongues/message

The Environmental Health Division in the Ministry of Health recently received a donation of three vehicles from the World Bank through the OECS Regional Health Project. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Health System Strengthening Project Ira Isaacs says a donation of this type is very important as it will assist in strengthening the operations of the unit and also enhance the lives of the Saint Lucian people. Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/division-of-environmental-health-receives-vehicles-from-world-bank

“Saint Lucia as a metaphor”   Delia's guest is John Robert Lee a Saint Lucian poet and renowned writer.   He discusses his poem Lusca, dedicated to Nobel Laureate Sir Derek Walcott, and how the main character, Lusca is used as a metaphor for the land of their birth, Saint Lucia.   Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https:///www.instagram.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Also remember to join us live @ 9 am GMT on Mondays at: http://www.colourful.com or on DAB radio   Host - Delia Dolor Segment Writer - David McDade  Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae  Editor - Erica Izzi Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve

Government Notebook (Dec. 16, 2021) In today's headlines - Saint Lucia to introduce e-passports as part of measures to improve border security; and 15 Saint Lucian students to benefit from the “French Gateways to Global Careers” programme. For details on these updates and more, visit: www.govt.lc/news www.facebook.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.youtube.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.twitter.com/SaintLuciaGov www.instagram.com/saintluciagovernment/

“We know that when we protect our oceans we're protecting our future.”- President Bill Clinton Welcome to season 2, The Caribbean Ocean Perspectives Series! In this episode, I have a great chat with Christopher Corbin, Senior Programme Officer with the Ecosystems Division of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). He is based at the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat & Caribbean Environment Programme in Kingston, Jamaica, which covers all the countries of the Wider Caribbean Region. Christopher is responsible for the Secretariat's Marine Pollution and Communications Sub-Programmes and oversees activities on marine litter. As a Saint Lucian national, with over 30 years of programme and project management experience, his technical training is in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment and he has been involved in the development and implementation of multi-country projects on wastewater management, solid waste management and integrated coastal zone and watershed management. Christopher is also responsible for the development of the “Regional Action Plan for Marine Litter Management in the Caribbean” and is currently leading the preparation of a Regional Caribbean Marine Litter Strategy. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Caribbean's Marine Pollution Problems. We focus our conversation on the sources and types of pollution as well as the impacts our seas are facing due to this issue. We also discuss the strategies the region can take to curb plastic pollution and the role of youth in protecting the Caribbean Sea. For more information on Christopher, you can contact him via email at christopher.corbin@un.org or connect with him on Linkedin. Feel free to also follow UNEP Caribbean on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up to date with all the work they are doing in the region.

Sir Derek Alton Walcott, KCSL, OBE, OCC (23 January 1930 – 17 March 2017) was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright. He received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature.[1] He was the University of Alberta's first distinguished scholar in residence, where he taught undergraduate and graduate writing courses. He also served as Professor of Poetry at the University of Essex from 2010 to 2013. His works include the Homeric epic poemOmeros (1990), which many critics view "as Walcott's major achievement."[2] In addition to winning the Nobel Prize, Walcott received many literary awards over the course of his career, including an Obie Award in 1971 for his play Dream on Monkey Mountain, a MacArthur Foundation "genius" award, a Royal Society of Literature Award, the Queen's Medal for Poetry, the inaugural OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature,[3] the 2011 T. S. Eliot Prize for his book of poetry White Egrets[4] and the Griffin Trust For Excellence in Poetry Lifetime Recognition Award in 2015.Bio via Wikipedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In todays headlines- Saint Lucian's are to benefit from several Government housing and land rationalization programmes and WASCO refutes claims that the water supply is unsafe.

Welcome back to dHarmic Evolution podcast with me, James Kevin O'Connor, singer/songwriter, audio/video artist, and master storyteller. Today we're joined by Saint Lucian artist and producer, Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice! Sherwinn brings us genre bending beats born from his island culture and given a modern pop flare. Yes, his multi-instrumentalism and soulful singing is impressive, but it doesn't stop there - Sherwinn is a bonafide producer who takes his role in the music industry on his home island. Sherwinn tells us all about life and music in Saint Lucia on this episode of dHarmic Evolution!   On this episode: -A lesson in Saint Lucian culture! -Partying in Saint Lucia! -What it means to be a producer and artist In Saint Lucia. -The importance of knowing local music lingo.   Sherwin Brice songs featured: -Imagine -Love Story -Guilty -Seasons   Follow Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice: Website:          http://sherwinnbrice.com/ Facebook:       http://www.facebook.com/dupesdidit Twitter:            http://www.twitter.com/dupesdiditmusic Instragam:       http://www.instagram.com/dupesdiditmusic YouTube:        http://www.youtube.com/dupesdidit   Don't forget! Subscribe to dHarmic Evolution on iTunes  Please sign up on dharmicevolution.com for artist opportunities Follow dHarmic Evolution on social media Also check out www.thejamesoconnoragency.com and find out how we can broadcast your global career!