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The Feels – Creole Season 2022

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Dominicans, the region, and the rest of the world, have heaved a collective sigh of relief as COVID-19 protocols have steadily been relaxed over the past few months. This change in global dynamic has led to the resurgence of travel, in person gatherings,Continue reading “The Feels – Creole Season 2022”

Mental Health is Wealth

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  ‘The mind is a terrible thing to waste’ is  a popular saying by former head of the United Negro College Fund, Arthur Fletcher. This saying can be positioned to mean many things, because the mind really is such an intricate and complex partContinue reading “Mental Health is Wealth”

French Vs. French Creole (Clarification)

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  Language is vital to the development of humans and societies around the world. People communicate, using language, to bring across critical points which in turn have a significant impact on a population. Language, that is the spoken word, is the most common formContinue reading “French Vs. French Creole (Clarification)”

Roseau City Dominica. What does the future look like?

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation  The city of a country is its heartbeat. The sight,  the sounds, even the hustle and bustle creates an addictive buzz that draws everyone in. The city  houses several essential services which keeps the economy running and serves as a tourist attraction point.  Continue reading “Roseau City Dominica. What does the future look like?”

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?”