Anse-la-Raye

Anse la Raye, French for 'bay of the rays', takes its name from the many rays found in its bay. In French colonial times the area was a centre of sugar production, with as many as 107 estates recorded in 1775 according …

In French colonial times, Anse la Raye was the site of sugar plantation, according to a plaque in a park in the town of Anse la Raye erected in 2010. There were as many as 107 estates in Anse la Raye in 1775, according…

Anse la Raye District is one of 10 districts (formerly called quarters) of the island nation of St. Lucia in the Caribbean Sea. The name Anse la Raye is French for cover/bay of the rays, since there are a large number …

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Anse la Raye District: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your su…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Anse la Raye District when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Sh…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Anse la Raye District? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” — Proverb

OUT of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeon…

What time does a duck wake up? At the quack of dawn.