Yello Had Me Thinking…

The introduction by Karen Rollins of Yello really had me thinking. The whole interview made me reflect. I’ve included one question here, the full interview is on the link at the end. I hope you enjoy it.

My St Lucia: Media Personality Delia Dolor

“Delia Dolor is a familiar face and voice to many St Lucians. She’s been influential on the island’s media scene for decades as a well-respected interviewer and host on TV and radio, and is also the founder of the St Lucia Media Association and co-ordinator for the country’s Nobel Laureate Festival Committee.

Splitting her time between St Lucia, America and the UK, where she was born, Delia is currently the executive producer and host of TV show ‘The Dolor Factor’, editor-at-large for CaribDirect.com and African-American magazine ‘UPTOWN’ and has her own programme on Colourful Radio in London.

Delia spoke to Yello about her life and media career, her plans for the future and what she loves about St Lucia.

How could I have forgotten to include that going to the UK is a highlight because I get to spend time with my children and grandchildren who I love and miss so much! I wish I could put them all in my suitcases. I keep thinking it’ll get easier as the years go by but it’s harder. They’ve their own lives to live I know. Just writing this brings tears to my eyes. Guess my mind was focussed on work when I responded…

How do you split your time now between the Caribbean, UK and US?

I live in the US at the moment but because I film my TV show in the Caribbean, I’m there when I need to be. I travel to St Lucia a lot because my parents and sister is still there – St Lucia is home.

I go to the UK for my radio show and also university talks and live debates.

My schedule really depends on work requests, and I generally plan the year ahead around events that I have to attend.