Gros Islet

Gros Islet District, in the far north of Saint Lucia, has a colourful past. In the 1550s the French pirate François Le Clerc, nicknamed 'Jambe de Bois' because of his wooden leg, used Pigeon Island as a base to attack S…

The Arawak and Carib artifacts found in Gros Islet District date back to around 1000 A.D. The pirate François Le Clerc, nicknamed Jambe de Bois because of his wooden leg, used Pigeon Island as a base to attack Spanish s…

Gros Islet District, one of 10 first order subdivision (districts, formerly quarters) of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia which includes the island's northernmost point, Cap Point and the notable Cap Estate, w…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Gros …

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Gros Islet District can you reco…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Gros Islet District? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Gros Islet District, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Gros Islet District, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

P.I. Tchalkovsky Symphony No.4 in F Minor Op.36 IV. Finale Allegro con fuocco (Tchaikovsky) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto No.6 in B flat major II. Andante un poco adagio (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain