A BLACK ANT WILL NOT BITE ANOTHER BLACK ANT #7

Reflection Seven: Destiny Bound as One “Finally, brethren, the ant teaches us about shared destiny. They go out together, return together, and protect the nest. In Kenya they say, ‘Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.’ In the Caribbean, the saying is, ‘All ah we in the same boat.’ We do not go to…

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A BLACK ANT WILL NOT BITE ANOTHER BLACK ANT #6

Reflection Six: Legacy of Togetherness “Ant colonies endure for generations because they embody togetherness. Among the Ashanti it is said, ‘The family is like a forest: outside it looks thick, but inside it has order.’ In the Caribbean we say, ‘Blood thicker than water.’ Division may destroy wealth, but unity preserves legacy.…

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A BLACK ANT WILL NOT BITE ANOTHER BLACK ANT #4

Reflection Four: Resistance Without Destruction “Beloved, the ant defends, but not against its own kind. This teaches us to resist oppression without destroying our brothers. Yoruba elders say, ‘If the fence is not broken, the goat cannot enter.’ Weakness comes when we divide. In the Caribbean we often warn, ‘All skin teeth…

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THE KEY TO EXCELLENCE (Part one)

INTEGRITY – Match behaviour with values Demonstrate your positive personal values in all you do and say. Be sincere and real. Living in integrity means that everything we say and everything we do is true reflections of what we value, what’s important to us. Think about what your behaviour…

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HIGH TEMPERATURES

It is another sticky day in New York where we should hit 89 degrees. The air conditioners are running and that means the light bill will be mounting. No complaint but it is the season for high temperatures. Unlike the Caribbean where you have the North East trade winds coming off…

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BEQUIA, THE ISLAND I CALL HOME

This is a re-post with a few corrections Bequia — the Caribbean island I could call home Bequia — the Caribbean island I could call home Posted on April 30, 2016, by Eric Bequia has pretty much all I’d look for if I moved to the Caribbean: great beaches, a friendly and relaxed…

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WHALE DAY

RE-POST Giants of the ocean are celebrated on World Whale Day, which aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. The annual holiday was founded in Maui, Hawaii, in 1980, to honour humpback whales, which swim off its coast. It’s the main showcase of the Maui Whale Festival. Every…

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SOMETHING NEW NEXT MONTH

In the month of March, we will be promoting St. Vincent and the Grenadines as the destination for visitors. The Homeland (Hairouna) “Hairouna, the Land of The Blessed”  I will research this country and tell you why you should visit for a stay at reasonable prices. I shall repost…

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MT. PELEE

Mt. Pelee in Martinique. Landslides, dome sinking, heavy sludge flows – experts say it’s not a result of volcanic activity but with all the seismic activity in the region dem days, tsunami warning and all, a collapsing dome could trigger something on an island with a history of volcanic…

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FAMILY

    To all the residents and citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, The Greggs family. The Bynoes, Abbotts, Ollivierres, Stowes, Foyles, Forde, Dewars, Tannis, Abrahams, Derricks, Mitchells, Comptons, Hazells, Snagg, Deroches, DaSantos, and Kydds. I want to take this opportunity to wish all a very happy holiday…

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BE CALM AND PEACEFUL
A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
MENTORS AND MILESTONES
THE CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY
THE BRIDGE OF TRUST
UNITED IN PURPOSE
THE GIFT OF PRESENCE
THE ART OF LISTENING
THE ESSENTIAL PARTNERSHIP
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
THE UNBREAKABLE LINK
BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FORTRESS
THE HEART OF THE HOME
WORDS AND ACTIONS MATTER
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE
THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE
RESPECT STARTS WITH LISTENING