A proud mother of three boys who love her meals, Marisa’s cooking   has taken on a new twist  from her days at Midwestern State University in Texas. Although her studies in Mass Communications and Public Relations was demanding, she made time to prepare delicious meals, especially as her cousins and his friends were appreciative diners […]

 by Riselle Celestina Two people travel separately to a tiny Caribbean island with wildly different expectations . . . Tracy, a funny, feisty businesswoman in her forties, comes to paradise to investigate a shocking family secret. Expecting the worst, she instead falls madly for a charming fisherman. Is it just a holiday romance or could

Joan Underwood, Executive Coach, Master Trainer, HR Professional and owner of the boutique consulting firm, Underwood Talent Development Services, has gifted the management world an invaluable resource. Her book, Managers’ First Aid Kit takes the reader on an introspective journey, examining the management of self, others, systems and processes. The book is a practical guide for managers and those

As the manager of the Karina Cultural group in the Kalinago Territory for the past 27 years, Mr. Gerald Langlais’ quest to preserve his cultural heritage continues year after year. He is Kalinago, son of two parents who were both Kalinago, and he also holds the prestigious position of being the medicine man of the

Natasha Green wanted a name for her restaurant that was different and representative of her culture, primarily as a means of promoting and inspiring greater appreciation for her heritage. She wanted her business to capture the positive aspects of the Kalinago people’s  culture and traditions. Having been instrumental in helping to start the process of

How an island girl bought back her family’s old house and turned it into a Bed & Breakfast Natasha Richardson was born and raised on Dutch side St. Maarten. Her early childhood years were spent at the “old house” as her family used to call it. She and her brother would be dropped off here

Many times, it is said the younger generation should act more responsibly, display a higher level of maturity and be more proactive. The youths’ rebuttal may be that the more experienced, older generation is not willing to embrace 21st century ideas, but are oftentimes determined to hold on to the things with which they are

Are 3D printed garments the future of the fashion industry? I travel light. A large handbag into which my laptop, toiletries, makeup and a few other personal effects are thrown, is carried comfortably on my shoulders. Suitcases have long since being abandoned. As I confidently saunter through the airport terminal on the way to my

On the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, a family consisting of a mother and her two sons are having a discussion at her home. If you are privy to their conversation, you would undoubtedly believe that a meeting at corporate headquarters was in session, with the President and CEO being Carol Cuvalay, and the

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