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“CARIBBEAN
DRESSING NEEDED A MAKEOVER AND THAT’S WHERE I COME IN”
-Zainia Pamphile
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SALCC TUITION
INCREASE? T he current situation at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is definitely one needful of
an intervention by stakeholders. Following the untimely adjustment of the fee structure (a mere two weeks away from registration) operations at the college are now viewed quite sceptically by faculty and students alike with the majority claiming they are still unaware of the reason for the fee increase. This concern fuelled by a plethora of issues identified by the student body, jolted the National Students’ Council into a campaign to apply pressure on the management at the college. The relentless attitude of the NSC won them the opportunity to meet with officials at the college along with the SALCC students’ council reps to sit and discuss the issue at hand. Surprisingly the plight of the NSC was met with great remorse by the officials as they acknowledged the fact that the notice was indeed very late. Nevertheless the two parties came to terms of agreement which promised for better collaboration between the students’ council and the board, a more stringent procedure in dealing with future fee adjustments and arrangements to help students with difficulty covering the cost. Consequently the NSC’s campaign sparked a greater willingness from the divisions at the college to express their concerns. However it was the Division of Arts, Science and General Studies which led out in a protest march, generating hype around the college on the morning of Monday 14th of September.
National School Council This protest however focused more on the issues affecting students at that division rather than the fee increase previously highlighted by the NSC. Students displayed placards identifying issues with the lack of furniture in classrooms, poor communication between staff and students and the aged infrastructure at the school just to name a few. As a result of this demonstration, college officials pledged to address the furniture issue by placing additional tablet desks in classrooms by the end of this week and the following one. Furthermore to facilitate the dissemination of information from staff to students, more notice boards will be situated in critical areas at DASGS so that students can refer to these instead of the one at CEHI. The National Students’ Council is extremely elated that the college has respected the urgency of these problems and a timeline is set to address them in order to prevent any further action by the student force. In the coming weeks a team of student representatives will host meetings throughout the college to inform students of the recent changes and to identify additional issues. 4
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ZAINIA PAMPHILLE
THE PINK CHARKOLE EXPERIENCE Ms.Zaina Pamphile is a young entrepreneur which has and continues to show her skill through her company. Her company, Pinkcharkole, having the most prestigious pop up shops in St Lucia, has blown its customers away with exquisite customer service and convenient local delivery and worldwide shipping services. Here’s a prevue of its founder and Pinkcharkole itself.
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How and at what age were you introduced to Fashion? What about that area gained your interest? A: ” I was introduced to fashion sketching in my early childhood. I used to sketch clothing using my sisters wardrobe as my inspiration. “ Tell us a little about yourself and your company? A: “Typical Caribbean dressing needed a makeover - and that’s where I come in. I started Pinkcharkole to provide the Caribbean people with the ability to be up to date with the fashion and style trends that will help them stand out or as I say , dare to think outside the closet.” What services does your company offer? A: “Pinkcharkole is an online company which provides fashion consultancy and wardrobe styling services as well as fashion retailing for designer and custom clothing, cosmetics and accessories.” What makes your company different from other fashion retail, styling and Consultancy companies in St. Lucia? A: “The name says it all! Pinkcharkole is Unique , its girly yet edgy, classy and sexy , not only do we provide great products but also excellent customer service! We provide the most blogged about products that cannot be found in any other stores in St. Lucia. We do not only have pop up shops but we provide a full on experience by allowing everyone to shop online and get local delivery and international shipping.”
Give some details about your achievement and/or highlights as the manager of your company. A: “One of my biggest and most humble achievements so far for my company is being known for having the most prestigious pop up shops in the St Lucia. I am always graced by the wonderful words of customers who tell me that they are happy that Pinkcharkole has stepped up the standards for St. Lucia.”
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THE PINK CHARKOLE EXPERIENCE What struggles/ hindrances did you overcome to create your company?
A: “One of the major hindrances to starting a company is having limited finances . When I started Pinkcharkole , I had just lost my job, and so I used my entire salary along with my savings and invested it all into Pinkcharkole. I am still looking for an angel investor willing to help me further advance my dream but for now I am making the best of the blessings that have come my way.” Do you see yourself contributing towards the development of fashion (Wardrobe) styling and consultancy in St. Lucia ? And if yes how? A: “I see myself contributing towards the development of fashion in many ways. Not only do I do wardrobe styling & consultation which is a skill that is in high demand here but I also ensure that our women have the ability to purchase the best make up, clothing and accessories worldwide, right here in St Lucia. I am also a Fashion designer and have been working on a few custom Pinkcharkole Lines for 2016. I do fashion blogging and editing so I provide the general public with information about the best products worldwide and ways to style the items. I know that I am going to make great contributions to the fashion industry in St Lucia !”
Where do you see you self in the future as it relates to your company? A: “My Vision is To become the biggest fashion franchise company in the entire caribbean Region and then the World , known for excellent service and prestigious products .” What advice do you have for young and aspiring persons who would like to open their own company? A: “I just want to say to every young person out there who has a dream that they are yearning to fulfil, pray about it, go for it , and
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8 APPS TO HELP STAY
ORGANIZED DURING SCHOOL BY KIANNE JOHN
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magine, you’re strolling back to school after a fun weekend with friends and you confidently head to your class and open up your notebook thinking you’re ready to own this class……. until you notice you completely forgot the homework assignment you neatly scribbled in there last week. AGH!!! As a student know how these heart attack inducing moments can feel both embarrassing and like someone just knocked the breath out of you. Never fear, with the help of our ever reliable friend technology and some clicks of a finger, life can become a whole lot easier, and you can feel more organized during the school year too.
IISTUDIEZPRO This app allows you to keep track of things like study hours or social arrangements, this app helps you stay on top of everything. You can add in your assignments and when they are due, set a homework study schedule and even keep a contacts list of professors or your social network.
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This app syncs your android with google calendar so that you can set up your schedule in a private diary to plan your life and enter all the due dates for those sneaky homework assignments. This app lets you know what’s going on via pop-up reminders, emails or text messages. You can set the phone to automatically mute during events, or to prompt you to call friends on their birthdays. How sweet is that?
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Quizlet This amazing little app allows students to put together flashcards to help with studies. You can choose whether you want the cards sequentially or randomly to ensure you know your stuff.
WPS office suite WPS Office is the best office app for Android that allows you to view, edit and create documents and read PDFs. With this little app of awesomeness you can take notes during class on your phone. Tablet or laptop and have them saved to your e-mail or anywhere you want afterwards so notes can be made available at your finger-
Dropbox WPS Office is the best office app for Android that allows you to view, edit and create documents and read PDFs. With this little app of awesomeness you can take notes during class on your phone. Tablet or laptop and have them saved to your e-mail or anywhere
24me If you are forgetful, you’ll need a personal assistant that works like a second brain. 24me generates reminders so you will never miss important assignments or events 24me combines your calendar, to-do lists and notes all in one easy to use, clutter free app.
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Written In Sand I write it down; ‘Family.’ The waves lap violently at the shoreline And erase all traces of it’s existence. Just like that Christmas Eve when Mother couldn’t come home All because she’d picked over time at the hotel. Higher up, I write ‘Equality.’ The hungry ocean that carried my people to this island devoured it just as quickly. The idea of equality vanished from my mind as I look down the beach, Feeling so separated from the unspoken ‘Tourist Side.’ Frantically, I write down ‘Love’ and ‘Happiness’ But each letter is stolen as soon as it’s written. The very beach where I spoke my first words, The very beach where I heard a manager tell my mother, “Hold your tongue because the guest is always right.” This very beach, Now stealing the words I want to shout, Pulling them into the ocean along with the White Man’s waste. Isn’t that what they had always said we were worth? Isn’t that what they told us ended on August 1st, 1838, The day we were emancipated from chains, But still beached slaves in our hearts. By Jenelle Lewis
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