Laborie Development Foundation

Laborie Development Foundation Congratulates young Daughter of the Soil, Jady Emmanuel on an impressive first outing at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
We say well done Lady Jady ... Awesome work on your first appearance on the global scene! We watched you climb quietly into the top tier of the global U20 Sprinters.
We know there's more power in that engine.
We know that we'll be saying the name Jady again and again and again. The LDF Secretariat and the entire Laborie Community congratulates YOU 🎊🎈🎉

Celebrate!

✨ Iconic Laborians 2026 ✨
The Laborie Development Foundation proudly unveiled the refurbished Iconic Laborian Centre at Papѐl, Rudy John Beach Park — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating the stories of our most distinguished sons and daughters.
This year, we honored six new Icons whose lives embody service, intellect, creativity, and leadership:
🌟 In Memoriam - Hilary Mervyn Darcheville
🌟 In Memoriam - Yves Renard
🌟 In Memoriam - Dr. Velon Leo John
🌟 In Memoriam - Pascal Watson Louis
🌟 Agatha Jn Panel
🌟 Desmond Collymore
🎙️ Ambassador Nicole Su praised Laborie’s heritage and resilience, affirming Taiwan’s support for sustainable community development.
🎙️ Hon. Alva Baptiste hailed the Centre as a living testament to Laborie’s spirit of resilience and collective progress.

Executive Officer of the Laborie Development Foundation Augustine Dominique called on Laborians of all walks of life to continue working together to build, honour, and shine — because the story of Laborie is the story of resilience, vision, and collective progress.

📸 Relive the highlights from the ceremony in the attached Video.






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🎶 Request for Expression of Interest - Laborie Kwéyòl Song Competition 2026 🎶
Saturday, 24th October 2026 🕗 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Laborie (Venue TBC)
Theme: “Lang Nou, Mizik Nou, Kwéyans Nou” (Our Language, Our Music, Our Pride)
Calling Artists! Singers, songwriters & performers from Laborie and environs to take part in this exciting Kwéyòl Song Contest.
Eligible Genres:
Kaiso
Dennery Segment
Reggae
Folk Fusion
Song Rules:
Must be in Kwéyòl
Original composition (max 6 mins)
Celebrate culture, heritage, freedom, land, ancestors, identity
Awards:
Overall Winner
Best Lyrics
Best Kwéyòl Expression
Best Vocal Performance
Best Cultural Message
People’s Choice
Deadline for Expressing Interest: Friday, 15th August 2026
Submit via:
Email: [[email protected]]
WhatsApp: [758)-485-9910]
Be part of Laborie’s cultural legacy this Kwéyòl Heritage Month!

Opportunity!

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