Augustine

George Augustine: a career man with a passion for art

The extraordinary story of George Augustine, an artist inspired by his Louisiana heritage and Creole culture. George Augustine didn’t let a 40 year career in technology get in the way of his passion for art. B...
Constance with daughters Amoy, Ayeen and son Ian

The Dominica of my Childhood

When Hurricane Maria battered the lush, beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica on September 19th, 2017, everyone listening on the news to the strained voice of Roosevelt Skerrit, Dominica’s Prime Minister ...

Unpacking Brexit: What comes next?

For the last two years, Brexit has been dominating the headlines. But what will the UK’s leaving the EU mean for the creole speaking islands of Mauritius, Dominica, Seychelles and St Lucia? Will it cause proble...
Turkey Strognaoff

Turkey Stroganoff

Ingredients: 450 grams / (1 pound) turkey steaks 200 ml / (3/4 cup and 1 1/2 tablespoons) whipping cream 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic 350 grams / (12 1/3 ounces) sliced mushrooms 2 medium ripe...
Caribbean

Caribbean Holidays without the Hurricane Hazard

The Caribbean is home to idyllic, paradise islands and some of the nastiest weather known to humankind. Visitors intent on a Caribbean holiday can obtain peace of mind by carefully selecting the time of year th...
D. Joan Rhodes, 2018

The Ark of Life through the Eyes of D. Joan Rhodes

D. Joan Rhodes has pushed her life and career beyond all expectations for a black woman in America. With a successful family business under her belt, Joan continues to stride forward. After a career spanning de...
African Slavery in Latin America and the Caribbean

African Slavery in Latin America and the Caribbean

Herbert S. Klein (Author), Ben Vinson III (Contributor) Paperback, 2007, 312 pages Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S. ISBN-10: 0195189426 This is an original survey of the economic and social history of ...
Xavier Lewis

Xavier Lewis – The Antidote to R&B

Xavier Lewis has become the focus of the up-and-coming R&B world in the last few years having appeared on the Steve Harvey Morning Show, America’s Got Talent and touring across Europe. This soulful approach...