Political science scholar concerned with issues of political culture, community, development and social change.
An lawout sé tjè- On the journey is courage.
CARIBBEAN PEOPLE MUST TRAVEL MORE.
The only way to know each other, to break stigma, to appreciate difference, to integrate and live regionally is to TRAVEL.
Julien Alfred has made us so proud, brought so much joy to us and she has only just begun.
She has worked so hard, remained so disciplined and humble.
We celebrate your rise.
Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you !
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Julien Alfred
She is a sprint queen and history maker.
Julien Alfred wins Saint Lucia's first world indoor medal with a 🥇 gold medal in the 60 meter finals.
The power of an individual with discipline, grit and heart.
Saint Lucia loves you 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨
@kingdrew745
I am aware of Jamaican dance - daggering and the nuances of passa passa, that too has its own traditions and elements that can experience degradation
Someone knows who is bringing illegal guns into St Lucia.
Someone knows of teenaged boys and girls who are part of gangs.
Someone knows who is stealing people's vehicles.
Someone knows the mechanics that are facilitating it.
Someone knows when the hit is going to take place.
Congratulations to Naomi London, who according to her track coach Claude Charlemagne will soon join the University of Texas at Austin in 2024.
You stand in the light of greatness. May you blaze your own trail with courage, humility and discipline.
We believe in you 🇱🇨
@TheBlastNews
Many people making scandalous statements are demonstrating that they are missing an important life long skill. READ the article before commenting.
What can a one legged man do ?
Create history.
Dismantle a political empire.
Run a clean campaign.
Demonstrate integrity, perseverance and humility.
You are a whole human being.
Congratulations to Jeremiah Norbert.
Missing!
Your assistance is needed.
Kermallah Smith, a fourteen year old resident of Grace, Vieux Fort, was last seen on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in the Rodney Bay, Gros Islet area.
If seen, please contact the Vieux Fort Police Station at 454-7135/ 2857258...
-RSLPF
An oversimplification of what poverty is, ignoring structural obstacles, generational challenges, access to life chances and multiple responsibilities.
In the Caribbean we of all people should know better. But alas...
People fail to realize that poverty is as a result of a mindset. You give people $5000 more a month and they just buy more useless or expensive shit and still end up broke all the time.
Why take that out on people who made wiser financial decisions?
It is incredible...
Unforgettable that is what you are.
And even while I know so many hearts are breaking I do not doubt for a moment that you are making melodious, angelic music just as you did here on earth.
To quote the graciousness of God without repentance and offering an apology towards the individual(s) you have hurt is Phariseetic.
Who are your friends?
And if your friendship leads you to hate, attack, malign & gossip rather than seeking solutions it is a den of iniquity.
Disclaimer: please note that this post is not meant to be combative, but reconciliatory.
Now that a couple days have passed, the hostility has died down, and we can all think logically, I will state my final piece on all of this. Not that I need to, I just want to.
Your health is your wealth.
You can get another job.
You can be fired.
The task you are rushing to do can be done tomorrow.
You can miss an event. And life will continue.
Take care of yourself.
There is only one you.
The power of a Prime Minister to call an election continues to make Caribbean democracies elective dictatorships. An election is supposed to be competitive, free and fair.
Instead of offering the homeowners $3000 incentives, pay nurses what they deserve first.
Your soldiers in a pandemic should not have to be protesting for their livelihoods.
A toxic practice we have to break as we grow is invalidating people's experiences, emotions or opinions, especially the youth .
If they say they are frustrated, it is not meant as a comparison with your own life. It is not a competition.
Grenada has recorded 105 Covid-19 deaths, 103 of which were recorded in September, 2021.
It was reported that of these citizens was the oldest known Grenadian. A woman, Massima Noel, who lived to the age of 119, and who was undoubtedly a treasure trove of community memory.
Being 'black 'in the Caribbean is structurally and historically connected to issues of poverty, violence, land ownership, discrimination, access to education, access to jobs, and are value of what beauty and acceptability is.
Throughout this year you have raised our nation to multiple highs, when at times we seemed consumed by our failings.
Yours is not a story of boasting or showmanship but of humble and dedicated effort, sacrifice and love for country and athletics.
Thank you Julien Alfred 🇱🇨
But yet Shenseea, Popcaan, Morgan Heritage, Jah Cure, Alkaline, Sizzla, Beres, Damian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Konshens and the like are received lovingly throughout the length and bredth of our Caribbean?
He was banned because of musical content not nationality. Stop propaganda!
Loooool damcehall is ALL Caribbean island roots but kartel was banned from performing in countries like st lucia Barbados and mussi grenada. Lmfao doh mek me laugh unu to fucking scorn
Barbados did not get where it is today because of day dreaming and citizens sitting on the fence. If you want your nation to be better, get involved and start setting better standards.
Lobby for what you want.
Read, monitor and hold yourself and your leaders accountable.
Twenty fine
To be courageous enough to be who God made you to be.
To be joyful and content with little, as with much.
To be unafraid whether with community or alone.
After the crushing there is you. And you are beautiful.
Julien Alfred conquers in the Women's 100m race at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial Grand Prix in Hungary. Julien beat out top contenders like Sha'carri Richardson
Thank you Julien
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Do not ask people how they are feeling if you aren't prepared for answers beyond , 'I am ok'.
When people tell you how they are feeling do not pacify them either with 'You will be fine'. Validate what you have heard them say.
We must try to have less mechanical conversations.
This is your reminder that nothing is impossible, you can accomplish your dreams and conquer the world especially from humble beginnings.
Have a Julien Alfred morning 🇱🇨
Pòté Glo
The Water Bearer
There are important principles and sayings about water that are significant about life
Sa ki la pou ou glo paka chayé
You cannot pour from an empty cup
Independence Propositions for the next 40 years.
How can St. Lucia continue the process of becoming the land that is ' the light' and 'independent' ?
1. Make Kwéyòl an official language.
2. Teach Kwéyòl in all schools.
Everyday is a day to be thankful, especially the day that you are born.
Thank you for the recommendation of facesbygeenique for doing a phenomenal job.
Cuba is sending 3 doctors and 12 nurses specializing in infectious disease to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Thank God for Cuban solidarity. I do not where the Caribbean would be without their diplomacy and support.
A lecturer once said do not argue with a mad man. Imagine fighting in the street and people can't tell you two apart.
That is good advice for social media and life outside of it.
Clediana Derose also secured silver for Saint Lucia in the 100m at the Windward Island Games ensuring that Saint Lucia occupies 1st and 2nd place on the medal podium.
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Julien Alfred has been an incredible light, in a career that has only begun to blossom.
She has clenched the coveted Bowerman award after a meteoric season.
Saint Lucia loves you and celebrates you.
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Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred places fourth in the 200m World Athletics Championships!
You have only just begun. We will continue to celebrate you
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One of the most beautiful images I have seen this week.
Saint Lucia's 2023 Carnival Queen crowns students of the Ava Maria Girls' Primary School on International Women's Day
Pictured here one of the school's differently abled students Taija Cox is overwhelmed with emotion.
Mikaili Charlemagne is expected to return to St. Lucia on August 1st, 2021.
She set a new national record of 26.99 secs on July 30th, 2021 in the Women's 50m Freestyle & recorded the 49th fastest time out of 83 swimmers.
An excellent debut.
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#758InTokyo
#Tokyo2020
In 2020 the estimated food import bill for CARICOM is projected to be 8-10 billion dollars.
Many of our non communicable diseases are linked to the foods we import and eat.
Agriculture is not simply 'ground provisions or bananas'.
I hope people know that you can still follow protocol and get covid-19.
Protocols reduce risks they don't eliminate them especially when you are in jobs that are extremely high risk.
It is not merely people 'zessing' as some assume.
My my my...
If my nation had Suki's work your pussy muscle as a national anthem I would not talk about any other nation's men.
With all the rivers that you have to explore, go there instead.
Kwéyòl pa selman an langaj I sé lavi pèp Sent Lisi. Kwéyòl is not only a language it's the life of the St. Lucian people. To commemorate mwa éwitaj kwéyòl- òktob (Creole heritage month- October) it's important to share knowledge on the richness of our creole society.
Femicide in the Caribbean is very real. If your life is not stolen, you experience violence in your workplace, in your home, in your relationships, and in spaces where social justice should prevail.
We don't respect local professionals.
We don't respect young professionals.
We don't value their time, resources or professionalism. And we always seem to want it for free.
Anyone finds it strange that the flags being paired up are of African states vs. Caribbean states ?
States with millions of people vs those with generally less than 1/2 or 1/4 of a million.
This is fair ? I think we need to petition CARICOM. This is against int. law.
And every time we think you have given us every reason to love you, you give us one more Julien.
I wish we could give you much more. Thankful for your pride and dedication
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#JulienAlfred
Island wars are the dumbest and saddest things we can engage in.
We have similar histories and positions of vulnerability no matter the ranking we look at.
Economically, politically and socially we depend on each other.