SpiritRise Drops Powerful Gospel Reggae Anthem – “Contend O Lord”

 📰 CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE

SpiritRise Drops Powerful Gospel Reggae Anthem – “Contend O Lord”

Choiseul talent continues to rise—and this time, it’s carrying a message of faith, strength, and spiritual resilience.

                                                               A short clip from the track

A new gospel reggae single titled “Contend O Lord” by SpiritRise has officially been submitted to major streaming platforms and is already building momentum ahead of its release.

This is not just another song.

This is a prayer in music form—a cry for divine intervention in times of struggle, a reminder that even when life gets heavy, there is a higher power fighting on our behalf.

With lyrics rooted in scripture and delivered over a rich Caribbean roots reggae sound, Contend O Lord speaks directly to the soul:

“Contend, O Lord… fight for me.
Take up your shield and stand for me…”

In a time when many are facing personal battles, economic pressure, and uncertainty, this track arrives as both encouragement and declaration—victory is still possible.

What makes this release even more significant is that it comes from right here, connected to the Choiseul community, proving once again that our people are not just consumers of culture—but creators of powerful, global content.

Listeners can now support the movement by pre-saving the track ahead of its official release.

👉 Pre-save here:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/spiritrise/contend-o-lord

Choiseul on the Move will be watching this one closely.

Because when music carries meaning…
it doesn’t just play—it ministers.

✍🏽 Choiseul on the Move

Independent. Fearless. Community First.

SPIRITRISE RELEASES NEW ALBUM

 SpiritRise is here. The album CONTEND is now live.

Two days ago, I released a project that speaks to real life — faith in the middle of struggle, strength in the face of opposition, and confidence in God’s covering.

CONTEND is a Caribbean Gospel Reggae album inspired by scripture, filled with messages of protection, hope, and victory. Every track carries a purpose — to uplift, to encourage, and to remind you that you are never alone.

From "My Help Comes From the Lord" to "Under Your Wings"… from powerful Kweyol expressions to deep spiritual reflections — this is more than music.

👉 It’s a message.

👉 It’s a declaration.

👉 It’s SpiritRise.

🎧 Listen now:

https://youtu.be/evJaO-siyco?feature=shared⁠�

If this blesses you, share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

 

🏏🔥 FINAL SHOWDOWN: CAN BABONNEAU STOP A RAMPAGING CHOISEUL?

The stage is set.
The crowd is ready.
And Choiseul… well… Choiseul is coming into this final like a team on a mission.

After dismantling both Mon Repos and Soufriere, one thing is clear:

👉 This is not the same Choiseul team from earlier in the tournament.
👉 This is a team peaking at the perfect moment.

💥 THE JERMAIN FACTOR – 114 THAT SHOOK THE TOURNAMENT

Let’s not sugarcoat it…

Jermain Thomas’ 114 against Mon Repos was not just a century —
it was a statement innings.

• Clean hitting
• Controlled aggression
• Total dominance

That knock sent a message across the tournament:

👉 “If you don’t get me early… you’re in trouble.”

Heading into the final, Babonneau now faces a serious question:

How do you stop a man already in that kind of form?

 CHOISEUL: A COMPLETE UNIT

What makes Choiseul dangerous is not just one player — it’s the balance.

🔵 Batting Firepower

• Jermain Thomas – explosive and in red-hot form
• N. Joseph – calm, reliable anchor
• V. Smith – dangerous finisher

🔵 All-Round Strength

• K. Jules – game changer with bat AND ball 🔥

🔵 Bowling Attack

• Disciplined
• Wicket-taking
• Proven under pressure

Soufriere learned that the hard way.

 BABONNEAU: DANGEROUS… BUT HISTORY LOOMS

Let’s be fair — Babonneau is no pushover.

• Big hitters
• Ability to post strong totals
• Experience in tight games

But…

👉 There is a psychological layer that cannot be ignored.

Last year, Choiseul defeated Babonneau outright in a 2-day match.
And while a few players may have changed on both sides…

👉 The memory of that defeat does not disappear.

In cricket, history has a way of creeping into the present — especially in high-pressure finals.

This means:

• Choiseul enters with confidence
• Babonneau may carry just a hint of doubt

And in a final… even a small mental edge can decide the outcome.

 WHERE THE FINAL WILL BE WON

📌 If Choiseul bats first:

Expect 160–190+
If Jermain fires → it could go even higher.

📌 If Choiseul chases:

They’ve already shown composure and depth under pressure.

👉 Either way… Choiseul holds the edge.

🔥 MOMENTUM DOES NOT LIE

• Mon Repos — handled
• Soufriere — dominated
• Babonneau — already beaten

👉 Choiseul is not just winning… they are building authority.

 FINAL PREDICTION – NO FLUFF

With Jermain in form, Jules delivering, and the team clicking…

👉 CHOISEUL TO WIN THE FINAL

Prediction:
Choiseul by 25–45 runs
OR
Choiseul by 5–6 wickets (if chasing)

MY TAKE

Babonneau will need something special…

👉 Because right now… Choiseul looks like a team that cannot be stopped.

And if Jermain Thomas gets going again?

👉 It might be over before Babonneau even settles.

Choiseul on the Move… watching every ball 👀🏏

CHOISEUL / SALTIBUS – THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!

Opportunities don’t always knock twice… and right now, one is knocking loud enough for all of us to hear.

The Rayneau Group of Companies is expanding across the Eastern Caribbean, and they are actively seeking skilled and motivated workers across multiple fields — from road works to construction, mechanics, and office positions.

But here’s the real question…

👉🏾 Will Choiseul/Saltibus answer the call?

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR OUR PEOPLE

For years, we’ve spoken about:

• Lack of opportunities for young people
• Migration due to unemployment
• Skills going unused right here in our communities

Now, a major regional company is offering: ✔ Real jobs
✔ Regional exposure
✔ Career growth
✔ A chance to be part of building the Caribbean

This is not just “a job”…
This is a pathway.

TO THE YOUTH OF ROBLOT, PIAYE, SALTIBUS, LA FARGUE & BEYOND

If you have skills in:

• Construction
• Driving heavy equipment
• Welding, electrical, mechanics
• Office/admin work

Or even if you’re just willing to learn and ready to work…

👉🏾 This is your chance to step forward.

Don’t sit on the block talking about “nothing not out there” —
Something is out there… and it’s right in front of you.

REAL TALK

We can’t keep saying:

“The system not doing nothing for us”

…and then ignore opportunities when they come.

Yes, times hard.
Yes, things slow.
But when doors open, we must walk through them.

HOW TO APPLY

📧 Email: hr@rayneau.org
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +1 (758) 712-4600

📌 Important: Include the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

FINAL WORD – FROM CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE

Choiseul/Saltibus has talent.
Choiseul/Saltibus has strength.
Choiseul/Saltibus has people who can build, lead, and grow.

Now is the time to prove it.

👉🏾 Don’t just watch development happen… be part of it.

Choiseul on the Move – Always Watching. Always Speaking. Always Pushing Forward.

 

CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE 🔴🟡

Budget 2026–2027: Promise, Projects… But Is Choiseul Truly Positioned to Win?

When Keithson “Kiffo” Charles rose in Parliament to deliver his contribution to the 2026–2027 Estimates, he did not just speak numbers… he told a story.

A story of recovery, resilience, and a government claiming to move from “survival to structural empowerment.”

But here on the ground in Choiseul/Saltibus, one question matters more than all the speeches combined:

👉 What does this budget REALLY mean for the people?

💰 THE BIG PICTURE: A GOVERNMENT FLEXING GROWTH

The headline numbers are strong:

• 📈 Revenue projected at $1.75 billion
• 📊 Increase of over $125 million in one year
• 💵 Primary surplus of $90.1 million
• 💼 Current surplus of $243.6 million

Kiffo’s message was clear: this is not luck… this is management. 

Digitization, tax efficiency, and tighter fiscal discipline are being positioned as the engine behind this growth.

But here’s the real test: growth on paper must translate to real change in people’s lives.

🏗️ INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES: THE HEART OF THE SPEECH

As Minister for Physical Development and Public Utilities, Kiffo controls one of the most powerful portfolios in government.

His allocation? A solid $53.38 million. :

And here’s what stood out:

• 🚰 Major investments in water systems (WASCO upgrades)
• 🌱 Push for water harvesting (less dependence, more resilience)
• ⚡ $7.85M for renewable energy (including geothermal in Saltibus)
• 🧾 Digitization of land registry (long overdue)
• 🗺️ New national land use planning system

This is serious groundwork. Not flashy—but foundational.

And if executed properly, it could reshape how St. Lucia functions at its core.

📍 CHOISEUL/SALTIBUS: WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD

This is where the speech hits home.

Kiffo made it clear: Choiseul is in focus.

🔧 What’s coming:

• 🐟 Repairs to Choiseul Fisheries Complex
• 🌊 River clearing in Choiseul & Piaye (flood prevention)
• 🌍 $1.5M Blue & Green Economy programme
• ⚡ Geothermal exploration in Saltibus
• 🏠 Housing assistance & development support

On paper? Solid.

But on the ground? The people will judge by execution.

🚧 REAL TALK: THE WORK ALREADY STARTED

Kiffo did something many politicians avoid—he pointed to visible work already happening:

• 🛣️ Roads: Mongouge → La Fargue → Piaye → Tete Morne 
• 💡 Street lighting in previously dark communities
• 🚿 Drainage upgrades in flood-prone areas
• ⚠️ Safety improvements for pedestrians & drivers

And perhaps most powerful…

Stories of real people:

• A young woman no longer walking in darkness
• Residents no longer carrying groceries through mud
• Communities finally feeling seen

This is where the speech connected.

🌱 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: A MISSED CHANCE OR A SLEEPING GIANT?

Kiffo went further—he started thinking beyond roads and drains:

• 🌰 Cashew + peanut intercropping
• 🍈 Passion fruit expansion
• 🏭 Agro-processing link with Soufriere
• 💼 MSME grants for young entrepreneurs

This is the part of the speech that could define his legacy.

Because infrastructure alone does not build wealth… production does.

⚖️ THE CRITICAL QUESTIONS (NO FLUFF)

Choiseul on the Move is not here to clap—we are here to analyze.So let’s ask the hard questions:

• ❓ Will these allocations actually reach the people—or get stuck in bureaucracy?
• ❓ Will geothermal in Saltibus become reality—or just another study?
• ❓ Will agriculture finally be scaled—or remain small talk?
• ❓ Can momentum be sustained beyond the first 3 months?

Because we’ve seen budgets before…

The difference this time must be delivery.

🎯 FINAL VERDICT: STRONG START… BUT THE CLOCK IS TICKING

This was a confident, well-structured, and ambitious presentation.

Kiffo positioned himself as:

• ✔ A builder
• ✔ A planner
• ✔ A constituency-focused representative

And for the first time in a long time, many in Choiseul are beginning to feel something unfamiliar:

👉 Momentum.

But momentum is fragile.

The next 6–12 months will determine everything.

Because at the end of the day, Choiseul does not live in speeches…

Choiseul lives in RESULTS.

  FULL SPEECH DOWNLOAD

For those who want to go deeper and read the full parliamentary contribution:

📥 Download Full Budget Speech (PDF)

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Choiseul on the Move – Independent. Fearless. Watching Every Dollar.

🏏 Choiseul on the Move

Choiseul Power Into Finals with Clinical Win Over Soufrière

Choiseul has secured its place in the finals of the Prime Minister’s T20 Cup after a disciplined and commanding victory over Soufrière in the semi-finals.

This was not just a win—it was a complete team performance, built on solid batting, sharp bowling, and composure under pressure.

🔥 Match Summary – Choiseul Sets the Tone

Batting first, Choiseul made full use of their allotted 20 overs, posting a competitive total of:

👉 161 for 6 (20 overs)

🟡 Key Batting Contributions

• N. Joseph – 43 (33)
• K. Jules – 33 (33)
• V. Smith – 25 (16)

Choiseul’s innings was built on smart cricket—rotating the strike, building partnerships, and picking the right time to accelerate.

🔴 Soufrière’s Bowling Effort

• X. Emmanuel – 2 for 11
• D. Monrose – 2 for 34
• S. Wille – 1 for 14

⚡ Second Innings – Bowlers Take Control

Chasing 162 for victory, Soufrière never truly found the rhythm needed to threaten the target. Choiseul’s bowlers stayed disciplined and kept the pressure on throughout the innings.

👉 Soufrière 143 (20 overs)

🔴 Top Scores for Soufrière

• D. Monrose – 33 (19)
• B. Tissot – 18 (9)
• D. Thomas – 18 (16)

👊🏾 Choiseul’s Bowling Masterclass

This is where the match was truly won. Choiseul’s bowlers delivered a superb performance, striking at key moments and never allowing Soufrière to build momentum.

• Kuston Jules – 4 for 10 🔥
• A. Simon – 3 for 24
• S. Laffeuille – 2 for 34

🏆 Player of the Match

Kuston Jules

A true all-round performance—valuable runs with the bat and a devastating spell with the ball to lead Choiseul into the finals.

  Choiseul on the Move Perspective

Let’s call it straight—Choiseul controlled this match from start to finish.

• Set a defendable total ✔
• Executed brilliantly with the ball ✔
• Stayed composed under pressure ✔

This was not a narrow escape. This was authority.

🚀 Eyes on the Final

Choiseul now marches into the finals with momentum, confidence, and belief. Based on this performance, they are not just finalists—they are serious contenders.

🟡 Dedan's Take

Choiseul didn’t just win. Choiseul delivered a statement.

Now only one job remains—🏆 Finish the mission.

🏏 Clash of the Giants: Kiffo vs Emma – Semi-Final Fire Incoming!

 CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE | SPORTS FEATURE

Choiseul and Soufrière have officially booked their place in the semi-finals of the Prime Minister’s T20 Cup, and if you thought things were exciting before… brace yourself!

Tuesday, March 24th is shaping up to be more than just a cricket match — it’s a full-blown district showdown, with a little political spice on the side. Yes, you guessed it…

👉 Kiffo vs Emma… bat and ball style! 😄

  Form Guide: Both Teams Enter Like Champions

Both teams are coming into this semi-final overflowing with confidence, fresh off commanding victories that sent a clear message to the rest of the competition:

“We not here to play… we here to dominate.”

🟡 Soufrière’s Statement Win

At the Mindoo Phillip Park, Soufrière flexed their muscles against Mabouya.

• Captain Xytus Emmanuel lit up the field with a blazing 59 off 26 balls

• Zinake Louis anchored things nicely with a composed 40 off 49 balls

• Total posted: 177 in 20 overs

And when it came time to defend?

• Sheldon Willie led the charge with 3 for 17

• Mabouya restricted to 139 for 7

👉 Clinical. Controlled. Confident.

🔵 Choiseul’s Total Domination

Down at the Choiseul Playing Field, things got… well… embarrassing for Mon Repos 😅

• Jermain Thomas went into beast mode with a stunning 114 off 61 balls

• Nick Joseph added 56

• Kuston Jules delivered a true all-round performance:

  • 34 runs

  • 4 wickets for 15 runs

Mon Repos?

👉 All out for 139 in just 15.4 overs

With Kuston Jules and Denzie Jn Paul tearing through the batting lineup, it was less a match and more a lesson in dominance.

  The Real Battle: Kiffo vs Emma 😄

Now let’s talk the real storyline everybody whispering about…

• Choiseul’s MP: Keithson Charles (Kiffo)

• Soufrière’s MP: Emma Hippolyte (Emma)

You know already… this one going beyond cricket 😄

Expect:

• Plenty bragging rights on the line

• Constituency pride at full volume

• And maybe a little friendly “pressure” from the sidelines

Because when Choiseul and Soufrière meet,
👉 it’s never just a game… it’s a statement.

📍 What We Know So Far

• 🗓 Date: Tuesday, March 24th

• 🏏 Match: Choiseul vs Soufrière (Semi-Final)

• 📍 Venue: La Fargue Grounds

And trust me…,
👉 La Fargue Grounds is going to be PACKED.

  Dedan's Take

This is more than a semi-final.

This is:

• Power vs precision

• Firepower vs discipline

• And yes…
  👉 Kiffo vs Emma – constituency bragging rights on the line! 😄

Choiseul on the Move will be watching closely…

Question is… who taking it? 👀🔥