Features

Ice-T – Transcending the Violent Image of Rap & Hip Hop in America

Ice-T is a well-known figure worldwide. Most people have heard of his exploits in music, and younger generations recognise him from television. Few people know his full story though. The odds are pretty high t...

Marcus Brown – Louisiana’s very own rising star

If ever a celebrity exudes strong Creole credentials combined with undeniable Southern charm it has to be actor and producer Marcus Brown. Despite the pull of Hollywood and a myriad of appearances in some of t...

Michel Camilo – Tapping the Ivory

Some of the world's best musicians go unnoticed by the mainstream. Talent comes in all forms, and Michel Camilo is one of the most gifted jazz pianists in the world. This piece looks at his life and accomplishm...

Enrique Castillo – From natural leadership to a career in politics

His Excellency Dr Enrique Castillo is the Ambassador to Costa Rica in the United Kingdom, though this is but the most recent in a long list of prestigious positions held by this charismatic and driven man. Hav...

North Island Seychelles makes the list of the 50 greatest hotels in the world

A guide to the world's best hotels, featuring the most amazing places to stay in destinations including Europe, Asia, Indian Ocean, Africa, Americas, Middle East and Caribbean, for honeymoons, luxury escapes an...

Michelle Janine Howard – A Celebrating a Career Full of Firsts

Despite a troubled history with racism and slavery, the United States of America is on the path to a better social future. This is evident every time any individual of colour achieves successes once reserved fo...

Mauritius Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth and Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture Alain St. Ange discuss existing cooperation between the two island states

Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of Mauritius welcomed Minister Alain St. Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture at his official offices at Port Louis yesterday the 13 Ja...

Tourism Eminent Achiever Award in Africa is a sign of appreciation for one’s work says Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles

The 2015 Tourism Eminent Achiever Award in Africa went to Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture and this is a sign of appreciation for one's work sai...

Getting Younger Generations Involved through Rotary and Rotaract Clubs

Human society is one of the most complex mechanisms of human life. No two societies across the globe are exactly the same, but there are similarities that stretch across all societies in every nation. No human ...

Royal family of the Kingdom Lesotho welcomed 2016 in Seychelles

During the festive season, many prefer to travel the world with their family to find the most tranquil place to spend their Christmas or to welcome the New Year, away from their busy lives and hustle and bustle...

Women of Substance: Celebrating Female Achievement for Women’s History Month

As March is Women’s History Month, and 8th March International Women’s Day, what better time than now to celebrate the achievements of the outstanding women who have contributed so much to our culture, often in...

The Blue Economy is about empowering our local fisheries industry – Second Blue Economy Summit, 19th January 2016

The Second Blue Economy Summit, held under the theme “One Ocean, One Future,” and a key component of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), concluded successfully on the 19th January 2016 with adoption of th...

Alex Lee – Natural Born Genealogist

Alex Lee is a young black man from Texas who has become famous for his work as a genealogist. Discovering the surprising history of his maternal grandfather's family led him to begin to do research into his anc...

Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo – Embracing Dominican Creole Cultures

Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo is Ambassador to the United Kingdom for the Dominican Republic. As one of the foremost economists and diplomats for the Republic he has served as an ambassador to several European...

Alicia Keys – Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and Philanthropist

You have probably heard a hit song from Alicia Keys on the radio. What do you really know about this talented artist? Do you know what she does outside of music? There are one of two categories that famous mus...

Village Noailles- Haiti’s thriving metal sculpture town

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Tuvalu – The World’s Smallest Paradise, Still Timeless

ACADIA PARISH- The accordion sound that connects two cultures

Jerry Prejean – A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Back to Congo Square: Benoît LeBlanc’s Quest to Sing the Creole Archive

Alicia Keys - Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and Philanthropist

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Diplomacy and the Power of Connection

Makeup that lasts Longer

Old Medicine: Manglier Tea

Pointe-Marie: A Premier Destination in Baton Rouge, LA, Combining Tradition, Community, and Opportunity

Vincent Ahtime – Bridging Tradition and Innovation – A Journey into Creole Architecture

Willy Nilly - A Therapy Crew Becomes Family

Book Review – A Doctor’s Prescription for Health Care Reform

Book Review – This Is Africa: A Dream Chaser’s Odyssey

Book Review – Slave Narratives of the Underground Railroad