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Arrow’s night

Posted on November 11, 2011 by predencia

The pre-festival symposium last night was very well attended. The six speakers focused on the importance of harnessing our creative talents and using them to create our wealth. Our education system must change to facilitate this, both in structure and … Continue reading →

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What a lovely bunch

Posted on November 11, 2011 by predencia

It’s an ill wind, as they say. This is the bunch of bananas brought down by the storm last night. I say the bunch because it’s cut in two so my friend could lug it up the hill. What a … Continue reading →

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1 in 26 will do

Posted on November 10, 2011 by predencia

Presenting to teachers yesterday took me straight back to my consultancy days. It could have been any staff room in any British school. The fears and concerns were the same. The resistance to change, the challenges of balancing the pressure … Continue reading →

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In Montserrat

Posted on November 9, 2011 by predencia

The journey from Barbados to Montserrat took me via two other islands, Dominica and Antigua. The Liat aircraft took off on time. It was a bit like boarding a bus. ‘Sit anywhere but the back seats’, the chief cabin crew … Continue reading →

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Next leg

Posted on November 7, 2011 by predencia

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go. Now…where have I heard that before? I haven’t been to Montserrat since the eruption of the volcano and I’m looking forward to seeing the changes for myself. The population is just … Continue reading →

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Work, rest and play

Posted on November 6, 2011 by predencia

Although it may look like I’ve just gone from one party to another, quite a bit has happened in between. I’ve reaquainted myself with Miami Beach and it regulars, who welcomed me back home and wanted to know about my … Continue reading →

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Back in Barbados

Posted on November 3, 2011 by predencia

Arrived back in Barbados this morning, desparately needing sleep. We went to The Edge nightclub last night for some final revelry. It’s an ultra modern club that looked and felt like the inside of a freezer chill room when we … Continue reading →

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Cancelled interview

Posted on November 2, 2011 by predencia

By the time I surfaced this morning I knew I was too exhausted to do any more than veg today. I had another interview booked for 10.30 this morning, after dropping in the reminder of the books to Austins at … Continue reading →

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NCN radio interview

Posted on November 2, 2011 by predencia

The National Communications Network interview that I did this afternoon (1 Nov) was the longest and most in depth so far. The presenter, Andrea Joseph, had researched the book and had used our meeting yesterday to put together a set … Continue reading →

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Mr Austin said yes.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by predencia

A few hours ago Mr Austin, the owner of the renouned Austin’s Book Services said yes to stocking Dare to Love. It was a timely agreement, given that I’m about to do a radio interview in two hours. I can … Continue reading →

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