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Under 16 Q-talent search.
Ian JacksonSept. 3, 2014Two weekends ago, eleven youths as young as 6 years, presented their talent in singing at the Harlem Plaza to an enthusiastic but rather small audience. The poor turnout could ...
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A review of Alwin Bully's play: Ruler in Hiroona
Ian JacksonAug. 27, 2014Two weekends ago we were treated to another of Alwin Bully's brand of plays; this time the 1976 classic " The Ruler in Hiroona" adapted for stage as "The Ruler" ...
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A review of the Miss Pleasantly Plump and Beautiful show
Ian JacksonAug. 19, 2014When I heard of a show advertising plus-sized women I thought, well, here we go again! But then I heard it was organized by Ferdina Frampton who was at the ...
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Again (Part 2)
Ian JacksonAug. 15, 2014The Cathedral bell rang 4.00.Is time I thought the hour really at hand. As I reach home
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Again!
Ian JacksonAug. 7, 2014Hi readers! We shift gears for the next three weeks as I present the first of a three-part true account in narrative form, which records personal events prior to hurricane ...
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SpotlightSisserou Singers excel with Chorale Memoirs
Ian JacksonJuly 22, 2014As usual, it was a treat in Chorale excellence, the hallmark of the Sixth Form Sisserou Singers presentations under the directorship and mentorship of Pearl "Aunty Pearl" Christian as they ...
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SpotlightJussi Paavola: saxophonist extraordinaire.
Ian JacksonJuly 15, 2014There's an all saxophone master residing right here in Dominica but very few speak of him. Well, maybe that's because Jazz music does not have a major following but I ...
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Keeping the mind engaged during the holidays.
Ian JacksonJuly 11, 2014The summer holidays have now begun and some students will be going, or have gone, overseas for summer holidays. Even those who did not perform well are entertained with a ...
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Fete de la Musique: much to be desired!
Ian JacksonJuly 1, 2014Alliance Française, the organizers of the Fete de la Musique event must now evaluate whether that annual event should be discontinued or a management team set up to better promote ...
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Reflections on "Contemplation upon flowers"
Ian JacksonJune 24, 2014The above is the title of a truly inspirational poem by Henry King of Guyana which has been, and is being studied, by CXC English B/ Literature students. This poem ...
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A week of Jazz & Creole
Ian JacksonJune 11, 2014The Jazz and Creole festival represents a new sound and one which is growing exponentially since its introduction to supplement the two major festivals in Dominica, Carnival and the World ...
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Brutalize me with music!
Ian JacksonJune 3, 2014Oh yes, they will drink jump, prance, misbehave, put their butts out, show off their navels and all, in the name of culture and entertainment and it's all good because ...
