Conflict. Poverty. Persecution. That’s the story of the Middle East we’ve become accustomed to
Grenadian artistes pay tribute to Elsia Ferguson — a Grenadian-Caribbean heroine
By Gerry Hopkin, JD From Caribbean Life Grenadian artistes Burgess McPhie and Cheryl Vincent. Photo courtesy Burgess McPhie “You are a teacher; a professor; guidance counselor; a real mother. You molded, and you guided so many great youngsters; you helped a lot of young people to stay away from trouble. Oooh ooh Elsie, thank you […]
A SPRINGER VALUE CHAIN – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (MAY 21, 2023)
Dr. Basil Springer “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12. The family is widely recognized as the fundamental building block of society. As I contemplate my own family, considering our lineage, life experiences, and the legacy we […]
Last Chance “The Memory of Water”
Cayman Drama Society: THE MEMORY OF WATER – LAST CHANCE TO SEE IT! Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy (2002), Shelagh Stephenson’s bittersweet dramatic comedy about three sisters who reminisce after the death of their mother, presents a poignant and sometimes painful look at the loss of a parent and the conflicting memories of […]
CDS: The Memory of Water
THE MEMORY OF WATER NOW ON SALE! Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy (2002), Shelagh Stephenson’s bittersweet dramatic comedy about three sisters who reminisce after the death of their mother, presents a poignant and sometimes painful look at the loss of a parent and the conflicting memories of those left behind to mourn. […]
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54
From BBC Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis, has died at the age of 54, her mother has said. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said. Lisa Marie, also a singer, […]
King Charles III pays tribute to his mother in first speech
By George Bowden BBC News “Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived,” King Charles III said, as he renewed his “darling Mama’s” promise of lifelong service. In an emotional first address to the nation, he praised her warmth, humour and ability to see the best in people. Prince William and Catherine will become Prince and […]
These survivors have a message for you!
From “Monica Burns, Freedom United” Earlier this year, I asked you to chip in to support Ifeyinwa, Chioma, Praise, Eniola, Abeke, Yetunde, Honour, Aisha, Idara and Oka to launch and scale their small businesses. As survivors of human trafficking, they were working towards financial security to be able to protect themselves from further exploitation in the future. […]
Remembering my Mama on Mother’s Day
10 trafficking survivors have a favor to ask
Ifeyinwa was trafficked to Libya along with two of her sisters. Since returning home to Nigeria, life has not been easy. But she has been working hard to set up her own business making and selling snacks, like plantain chips, to friends and people who attend her church. As a single mother, the success of her business is key […]