Category: visual stories

Visual Stories

01/09/2022 By monae

Visual Stories: Shares striking photography that captures the beauty and spirit of our island and its people. The “Visual Stories” column captures the heart and soul of Saint Lucia through powerful and evocative photography. From breathtaking landscapes to intimate portraits of everyday life, this column showcases the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our island and […]

How St.Lucians in Miami Celebrated St.Lucia’s 37th Independence

02/24/2016 By monae

The Journey Continues was the theme for St.Lucia’s 37th Independence anniversary. With great enthusiasm and national pride St.Lucians in the Miami area congregated at the United Methodist Church in Miramar to celebrate their homeland’s 37th Independence Anniversary. Displaying colors of blue, yellow, black and white and flying the islands iconic symbol of sovereignty — the National Flag, they gathered to worship, socialize […]

Alene Mathurin’s Madras Tanbou

10/15/2015 By monae

“A precious family owned it and gave it to me,” she says referring to the “unclothed” tanbou. “They must not have seen the value in it.” But not this Alene Mathurin who lives in New Jersey. A girl from a rich and vibrant creole culture, of sewenal and daybot! Of knowing folks like Marilyn Gaston […]

Alicia Augustin | Manmay Choiseuil!

10/13/2015 By monae

Manmay Choiseuil! Showcasing her creole flair and madras style is the lovely Miss Alicia Augustin. Born and raised in Choiseiul, Alicia now resides in Connecticut. She is very much involved in the St.Lucian community there and currently serves as the Vice President of the St.Lucian Association of Connecticut. Her favorite creole food include our National […]