Author Archives: dilmabastien

Shedding Some light On The Gas Price Increase

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Over the past several weeks there has been the growing cry of frustration and disbelief at the steady increasing price of gas and petroleum products on the market. This consistent increase comes as a surprise even considering that there have already been globalContinue reading “Shedding Some light On The Gas Price Increase”

A Letter To Generation Y (2022)

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Intro Dear Generation Y, How have you been? It’s midway 2022, and based on the events of the prior 2 years, I know that some of us are just about making that lemonade from all the lemons and adding sugar as we goContinue reading “A Letter To Generation Y (2022)”

The Power of Calypso Music

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  While many have attributed Trinidad as the birthplace of Calypso, it is more accurate to say it developed simultaneously in different Caribbean countries. This rhythm was first introduced to Barbados and the wider Caribbean during the 1600s by the first slaves brought toContinue reading “The Power of Calypso Music”

Black History Month Should we Celebrate it in Dominica?

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation   Black History Month is recognized every February in the United States of America, with the purpose of recognizing and paying homage to numerous individuals of African descent, who have made significant contributions and impact throughout the course of history, in the fieldsContinue reading “Black History Month Should we Celebrate it in Dominica?”

Our Top 5 Favorite Childhood Actors/Actresses. Where are they now?

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Every generation has its slew of popular child actors who were fan favorite’s. Well, we’re about to look at our top 5 childhood actors & actresses who rose to stardom when we were growing up and who you might not hear much aboutContinue reading “Our Top 5 Favorite Childhood Actors/Actresses. Where are they now?”

The Top 5 ‘Creole’ Foods To Enjoy For Dominica’s Independence Season

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Dominica’s Creole Season is here. Prior to these Covid times, every year from October to early November this period was once the most vibrant season. There’d be creole festivals, creole wear constantly on display, creole décor in almost every public institution and theContinue reading “The Top 5 ‘Creole’ Foods To Enjoy For Dominica’s Independence Season”

#MissingWCMF

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Well, It’s official. There’s no W.C.M.F (Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival) this year… again. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement in September but did leave the population with a glimmer of hope as he explained that $400,000 had been set aside toContinue reading “#MissingWCMF”

Crypto currencies – How it works (An Intro)

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  We are, no doubt, in the digital era.  The modern day climate has called for a move to doing business, schooling, and other activities online and it looks as if there will be no turning back. In addition to more of our businessContinue reading “Crypto currencies – How it works (An Intro)”