NCU Student Triumphs over adversity

Nicola Brown, a final year Communication Studies student at the Northern Caribbean University, has endured it all. She has won the races of financial challenges, depression, the rigors of finding a job and survived a near-death-experience. Brown proves to all that resilience, and making the best out of opportunities are the primary ingredients in the …

Verses of Odyssey

Words of poetry are like flames of incense burning in time,taking you through chambers of treasures.To lands of goblins and dragons,of mermaids and elves. The rain queen pours into the chrysanthemums,giving them new life.Rhythm. Resting her sequined tiara,on the banks of the river,where streams of words flow toward the distant mountains of a million stars.

If only

Do you need time? If only I had reached there in time In time to feel her warm embrace, To hold her hand, and tell her goodbye. If only. If only I had heard her silent screams And seen her stained scars. If only I'd known about this monster The monster. The monster that kept …

I will be at my happiest, and that’s for sure!

What will your life be like in three years? This question is crazy 'cause I can't really tell where life will lead me in the years to come as my life for the most part has been a complete train wreck, you know, life has been lifing lately. God has been throwing me all the …

Tales That Transcend Time: Folklegends and the Soul of Our Culture

Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. If I was given the opportunity to invent a holiday, it would be one celebrating the heroes, mythical creatures and legends of ancestral folklore and their significance to the respective regions. One thing that I really admire about African and Caribbean culture is our spectacular …

It’s been a while…let’s talk

Hello everyone! It's been years, I know, but I'm back, and I couldn't be happier to be here with you all, screams? It's been what, 3 years? I've been missing you guys like crazy; life has been a complete train wreck for the most part, but we're here, and I'm excited about this blog. This …

Kamala Harris Shares Life-changing lessons for Women in Memorable and Inspirational Victory Speech

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivering her victory speech yesterday at the Chase Center in Wilmington Delaware. PHOTO source: CNBC.com As many of you may know by now, Kamala Harris has being elected to fill the position of Vice President of the United States. She is not only the first woman to serve as Vice President …

It’s always darkest before the dawn

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him”. This Bible verse which is from James 1 verse 12 reflects the meaning of the proverb, ‘It’s always darkest before the dawn’. Many of …