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Friday, September 3, 2010
Last Updated Thursday, September 2, 2010

Trinidadian-Ameircan Selected as Florida Lt. Governor Running Mate
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NAPLES - Republican Nominee for Governor for the State of Florida, Rick Scott announced today (Sept. 2) that Representative Jennifer Carroll of Fleming Island Hill is his pick for Lieutenant Governor. She is the House Representative for District 13, which is in Jacksonville. "Even more importantly, I am honored that Jennifer... Read More...
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Caribbean ministerial group to lobby in London against second round of punitive tax hikes
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean will intensify its lobby for a fairer passenger tax system in the UK, when a high level delegation from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) visits the British capital next week for a series of meetings with travel industry and parliamentary bodies. Between September 6-8 2010, six Caribbean... Read More...
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Trinidad & Tobago Converts Unused Air Force Base to a Potential Driver for Nation’s Economy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A place that once played an important role in the winning of the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country’s first Science and Technology Research Park – Tamana InTech Park. The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has repurposed the Wallerfield Air Force Base... Read More...
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The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Can Open the Door to the Cruise Industry around the World, Not Just the Caribbean
As Hurricane Earl approaches the U.S., FEMA urges East Coast residents to be prepared
Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) contributes to the development of the livestock and poultry sector in Jamaica
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South Florida: Annual JIS Jamaica Independence Essay Competition Winners Announced
MIAMI - Two South Florida students scored as winners of the annual Jamaica Independence Essay Competition in Florida. They were 14 year-old, Diamond Cunningham, a 14 year old student at Pembroke Pines Charter High School and nine year old Deianeira Hoffenden, attending St. Bartholomew Catholic School, both of residents of South... Read More...


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Reggae's Dancehall Queen, Lady Saw New Album, My Way, available everywhere September 7th
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LOS ANGELES – Dancehall Queen, Lady Saw (Marion Hall), has announced the release of her first album since 2007, "My Way," due out on September 7th, 2010 through new partnership with Toasting Music, alongside her label Diva Records, distributed by Fontana/Universal. Jamaican-born Reggae singer and “Queen of Dancehall,” Lady Saw... Read More...
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South Florida: Concert series showcase Jamaican talent to support community outreach
NORTH MIAMI - The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family will presents its second annual Concert series “Encore and More” with two scheduled events next weekend (Saturday and Sunday – Sept. 11 and 12) at the Church located in North Miami. Under the distinguished patronage of the Jamaican Consul General, Sandra Grant Griffiths, the... Read More...
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Book Review: "British West Indies Style" features homes of the Caribbean
NEW YORK - This October, Rizzoli and best-selling author Michael Connors invite you to discover the delightfully colorful and elegantly furnished homes of the British West Indies. Offering a rare glimpse inside a refined world, hidden to most visitors, British West Indies Style takes you on a journey through the history of the islands... Read More...
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Jamaica Jumpstarts Labor Day Festivities At Fifth Annual Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival
Third World Band Releases Album "Patriots"
New iTunes application for reggae's Don Corleon Records
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British Airways CEO addresses the Caribbean on autumn visit to the region
LONDON, UK – Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, will be visiting the Caribbean this October. The three-day visit to Barbados, between 8 and 11 October 2010, will coincide with a leadership strategy conference, organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. The CTO, a Barbados-based development and sustainable tourism... Read More...
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Caribbean Island of St. Kitts open for business following passage of Hurricane Earl
Island Sees Minimal Effect from Storm and is Welcoming Guests Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to report that St. Kitts is welcoming guests as normal, having sustained only minimal damage during the passage of Hurricane Earl well to the north of the island on Monday morning, August 30. ... Read More...
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Jamaica's Tourist Capital Welcomes Its One Millionth Visitor
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay welcomed its one millionth visitor on Saturday, August 28, 2010. The couple, Aaron and Angela Wilson arrived in Montego Bay onboard AirTran from Baltimore. The couple, which is visiting Jamaica to celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary, will be staying... Read More...
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Hurricane Earl forces closure of airports in the Caribbean (Antigua and St. Maarten)
JetBlue and Jamaica Tourist Board Partner For Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip Giveaway
REACH Grenada’s International Tourism Partnerships Putting Grenada in the Spotlight
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High Interest in Jamaica's Hosting of CMEx Conference
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With a month to go before Jamaica’s hosting of the 19th Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) on Sustainable Tourism, there is growing interest from top-level media from across the region, North America and Europe to be part of the discussions examining the Caribbean’s primary industry. Organizers have indicated that... Read More...
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Financial Freedom: Be healthy, wealthy and wise in 2010
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Elaine Bryan ATLANTA - Here is the first in my 'Be Wise' series. Over the next few months, Financial Freedom will offer some wise tips from successful entrepreneurs and leaders. It has already been established that one of the best ways to learn is from the mistakes of others and from the examples of great people. United... Read More...
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Waste Management Presents $50,000 Donation to the Florida Marlins “Homes for Haiti” Program
COCONUT CREEK – Moved by the ongoing crisis in Haiti, Waste Management presented a $50,000 donation to the Florida Marlins “Homes for Haiti” program during the August 22nd Marlins vs. Astros game which was sponsored by Waste Management. “Homes for Haiti” is a program by the Marlins and Coconut Creek-based Food For The Poor to... Read More...
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Wendy’s/Arby’s International Signs Restaurant Development Deal for Trinidad and Tobago, Eastern Caribbean
St. Kitts to Build a Private Air Terminal
Digicel 4G Broadband Launches Across Jamaica
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Women World Boxing Championships - Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The AIBA is to hold its sixth edition of the Women World Boxing Championships in Barbados. Boxers from around the world between the ages of 19 and 34 will compete. The event will take place from September 6th to the 19th, and will be the first time the competition is being held since the IOC’s decision... Read More...
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American College Cricket Inks "Strategic Partnership" With Big League USA
American College Cricket President Lloyd Jodah, Vice President Nino DiLoreto and Big League USA CEO Salman Ahmed announced that a "strategic partnership" has been agreed upon. NEW YORK - Surrounded by some of the best young Cricketers in the New York area at Baisley Pond Park in Queens, New York, American College Cricket... Read More...
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More St.Kitts Players Gain Basketball Scholarships In the U.S.
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Basseterre, St.Kitts - St. Kitts -Nevis Director of Sports, Dave Connor has announced that a number of players have been chosen from a list of hopefuls to pursue scholarships in the United States. Although Connor was tight-lipped on the names of the players SKABA General Secretary Wallis Wilkin confirmed the names of at least two... Read More...
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Tobago Hosts International Cycling Classic
Jamaica's sprint champion, Usain Bolt ends season with back injury
U.S. Basketball Coaches’ Clinic Lifts Bahamian Hoop Dreams
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Florida’s 2010 tax amnesty program ends Sept. 30
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s 2010 tax amnesty program started on July 1 and will run through September 30. Amnesty InformationUpdate—For the period of July 1-31, nearly 15,000 contacts were made with the Department concerning the program, including phone calls and inquiries at the state’s Service Centers. There were 30,000 “visits”... Read More...
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Supreme Court rules: The voters of Florida won a double header today!
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Supreme Court has just ruled that the Legislature's "poison pill", Amendment 7, is misleading and therefore will not be allowed on the ballot! The Court also rejected the late filed legal challenge to Amendments 5 and 6. We are cleared for victory in November! Take a look at the opinions - you can... Read More...
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Kittitian reappointed to the CARICOM Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prominent Kittitian-born jurist, Dr. Joseph S. Archibald QC has been re-appointed for a second three-year term as a Member of the CARICOM Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission. Chief Justice of the Caribbean Court of Justice, The Right Honourable Mr. Justice de la Bastide TC, QC in his capacity... Read More...
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Trial Attorney Willie Gary and Team File $100 Million Discrimination Lawsuit on Behalf of Famed Radio Personality, George Willborn
Disgraced financier Allan Stanford sues insurers for US$100 million
Jamaica's US Ambassador-Designate to Address Declining Rate of Visa Issuance
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Statement by Speaker-Designate Dean Cannon on the Scott/Carroll Republican Gubernatorial Ticket
Orlando - Speaker Designate Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park) released the following statement today commending Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott’s selection of State Representative Jennifer Carroll as his running mate. “Having served with Jennifer Carroll in the Florida House for the last six years, I know her to be a... Read More...
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Two Important Victories for Florida Voters
Tallahassee - On Tuesday August 31st, the Florida Supreme Court decided to keep the Legislature’s “Poison Pill” Amendment 7 off the ballot and put a stop to the latest attempt to remove Amendments 5 and 6. Upholding the Circuit Court’s decision to strike Amendment 7 because it “flies under false colors,” the Supreme Court stated... Read More...
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Kendrick Meek and Marco Rubio to debate five times
Miami Gardens - Kendrick Meek accepts Marco Rubio's challenge to five formal debates outright and will accept two on alternative dates. The debates will feature one Real Democrat and two lifelong conservatives with the credentials to prove it - and the campaign looks forward to additional debate opportunities. "There is only... Read More...
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Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Grenada concludes
Helpful reminders on how to be prepared for Election Day – August 24th
UN peacekeepers urge Haiti's political candidates to focus on plight of homeless
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