March 7, 2015

Reading Time 1 mins  March 7, 2015 It wouldn’t have been the roaring twenties in the United States without a Gouyaveman. Born March 7, 1900, Grenadian Leslie Arthur Julien Hutchinson was one of the biggest cabaret stars in the world during the 1920 – 30s. Better known as “Hutch”, he was one of the voices that made the 1920s become known as the ‘roaring 20s’. Hutchinson took piano lessons as a child in Grenada before moving to New York City as a teenager. He later abandoned his interest in studying medicine and began playing the piano and singing in bars. Hutch joined… Read More »Leslie Arthur Julien Hutchinson, a Great Grenadian

Reading Time 1 mins  International Women’s Day [IWD] gives an opportunity to confront Misogyny – a woman- devouring monster. Misogyny stands for the banishment of women from the pages of history; and also from the social life of the community. “Women belong in the kitchen”, says one sage. Another says, “Women need to be behind their veils; for that is their God-appointed station”. And who is that women –hating God? Meet these women: (not an exhaustive list, please add)       May Fortune Doris Alexander Gert Protain Pansy Rowley Jacqueline Creft Eva Sylvester Una Marson Elma Francois Phyllis Shand Allfrey Jean Rhys… Read More »HAVE YOU “MET” THESE WOMEN? (please add to the list)