Funeral Arrangements Confirmed For Professor Nettleford
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has announced that the late cultural icon and educator Professor, the Honourable Rex Nettleford, OM will be accorded an official funeral.
Minister Grange made the announcement today (Monday) at a news conference at the University...Read More... Over 200 Delegates Attend Jamaica's Third Annual Tourism Outlook Seminar In Montego Bay MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Over 200 local, regional and international delegates gathered recently in Jamaica’s tourist capital to attend and participate in the two-day tourism outlook seminar, supported by the UNWTO, held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall. The theme for this year’s seminar was Challenges, Changes & Opportunities...Read More... Bermuda’s Premier Has Fruitful Meeting In Mumbai
MUMBAI - “Good government is not principally about steel, glass, bricks and mortar. Good government is about serving people so that they can live, learn, work and play in a sustainable and solid community;” Premier Ewart Brown told 2000 Rotarians in Mumbai today. He was invited to be their keynote speaker, using the theme ‘Go Forth...Read More...
BTS: The Jamaica Tourist Board 2010 Global Advertising Campaign - PROJECT GOLD
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The Jamaica Tourist Board recently launched its 2010 Global Advertising Campaign. Dubbed 'Project Gold', the campaign features Jamaica's own Usain Bolt and comprises three commercials which are set to air on February 8, 2010. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these commercials.
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3rd Annual TATI Dream Fete 2010 Part 2 3rd Annual TATI Dream Fete 2010 was held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. TATI, INC. is committed to uniting, educating and mentoring youth. By merging cultures, we will instill strong moral values, personal identities and healthy communities. By bridging social, cultural and generational gaps, we will develop Caribbean American pride and a solid... View Multimedia...
3rd Annual TATI Dream Fete 2010 Part 1 3rd Annual TATI Dream Fete 2010 was held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. TATI, INC. is committed to uniting, educating and mentoring youth. By merging cultures, we will instill strong moral values, personal identities and healthy communities. By bridging social, cultural and generational gaps, we will develop Caribbean American pride and a solid... View Multimedia...
Earl Jarrett Receives Caribbean Luminary Award
NEW YORK - Earl Jarrett, General Manager of Jamaica National Building Society was among four corporate executives honoured by the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) last Thursday (Jan 28) at its 13th Annual Fundraising Gala in Manhattan, New York, USA, as recipients of the 2010 Caribbean Luminary Award.
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Reggae Diva Barbee Wins EME Award
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae Diva Barbee copped the award for Best Reggae Music Video at the recently held Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards.
EME Awards the brainchild of Radio Jock "Richie B" is in its sixth year and was held on the lawns of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Award ceremony was attended by a representation...Read More... New Book, That’s A Rap! To Teach Youth About The Music Industry MIAMI - Miami-based music producer Thomas Demerritte, who is also Founder and President of the non-profit ADMIT Program, has just published the first-of-its-kind book for young readers about the music industry. That’s a Rap! - A Music Industry Sourcebook for Generation Next (funded and distributed through Demerritte’s Tavette Entertainment...Read More... India Arie Sizzles At EME Awards - Cops “International Friend of Reggae” Award
Kingston, Jamaica - India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae at the recently held 6th Annual Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards 2010 staged at the Gardens at Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The EME Organizers were honoured to have her present at the event, as this was her first appearance since...Read More...
Jamaica's hotels among Top 10 in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards Kingston, Jamaica – Three of Jamaica’s hotels have been voted in the top 10 of TripAdvisor’s 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards, which are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers on TripAdvisor.com, the world’s most trusted source of travel advice.
“Jamaica is proud of its tourism product, and...Read More... Canada's Government Designates Air Transat to Serve Jamaica OTTAWA, Ontario - The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Jamaica.
"I am extremely pleased that we have been able to enhance our air service arrangements with Jamaica," said Minister...Read More... Delta Air Lines Offering New Non-Stop Service Between New York and the Cayman Islands NEW YORK - Residents of the tri-state area can even more easily escape the hustle of everyday life and head to the gorgeous Cayman Islands for fun and sun this summer, thanks to the new Delta Air Lines non-stop service.
The launch of this new flight route on the world's biggest airline, coupled with the Cayman Islands' unique...Read More...
3-Day South Florida Campaign to Raise More than $100,000 for Haiti ATLANTA — RaceTrac, owner of more than 270 retail gasoline convenience stores, today announced that on Feb. 8–10 it will donate all profits from coffee sales at all locations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts. All funds raised will be donated to The American Red Cross.
The families of more than 45 RaceTrac employees were directly...Read More... Penske donates $1 million worth of trucks to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to support relief efforts DETROIT – Penske Corporation and its family of companies has donated over $1 million worth of diesel-powered flatbed trucks to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.
“I’m pleased the Penske Corporation has stepped up to donate more than $1 million worth of trucks, which will be instrumental in mobilizing food and lifesaving supplies in...Read More... The Jamaica Tourist Board Unveils New Advertising Campaign Featuring “World’s Fastest Man” Usain Bolt
NEW YORK – The Jamaica Tourist Board secured the “World’s Fastest Man” Usain Bolt to give a tour of Jamaica in record time for the next installment of the destination’s “Once You Go, You Know” TV advertising campaign. Three new commercials were created, featuring Bolt sprinting through Jamaica accompanied by the famous Bob Marley...Read More...
ICC World Twenty20 Almost Here BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The 2010 ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament is fast approaching. The tournament is to be held in the West Indies from April 13th to May16th. The matches will be held in 4 countries; Barbados, Guyana, St.Lucia and St.Kitts & Nevis - Women's event only.
Twenty20 Qualifier Matches - Dubai Sports City
The...Read More... TCI Women’s U-20 Team To Compete In 2010 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – The Turks and Caicos Women’s National Team will soon compete in the Dominican Republic, in what is expected to be an exciting test of wills for the local team.
The competition, the 2010 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup - Phase 1, will see Team TCI play in Group D with the Dominican Republic...Read More... New Orleans Saints Running Back Reggie Bush Designs Custom adidas Shoes to Aid in Haiti Relief Efforts
PORTLAND - NFL superstar Reggie Bush and adidas teamed up to create a custom designed shoe on miadidas.com to help deliver much needed aid to the people of Haiti. The Reggie Bush Help Haiti shoe, an adiZero Ace 2 running shoe personally customized by Bush, is inspired by the national colors of the Haitian flag and includes a "Help...Read More...
Free Help For Haitian Nationals Seeking TPS Status In U.S. North Miami – Due to the success of the City of North Miami's previous Temporary Protected Status Application Drive held on January 30th, North Miami Mayor Andre D. Pierre, the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and The Haitian Lawyers Association, Inc. will host a second drive for qualifying Haitian Nationals.
Over...Read More... St. Lucia Government to move swiftly to deal with crime
ST. LUCIA - St. Lucia's Prime Minister, Honourable Stephenson King says the recent spate of criminal activity on the island is of tremendous concern to his government.
The Saint Lucian leader has assured that government will adopt an effective and robust response to deal with the spiralling criminal activity in the country.
Mr....Read More... Special OAS Committee Analyzes Return of Migrants in America
WASHINGTON, DC - The Special Committee on Migration Issues of the Organization of American States (OAS) today conducted a workshop titled, “The Return of Migrants: Challenges and Opportunities.” The meeting, which took place at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., was presided by the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the Organization,...Read More...
New nine-member St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Cabinet sworn in BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A new nine-member St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Cabinet of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas was sworn in on Sunday afternoon.
Prime Minister Douglas and his new ministers took the oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy administered by his Lordship Frances Bell during what CMC in Barbados described...Read More... CARICOM Must Continue To Support Haiti Greater Georgetown, Guyana - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must continue to support Haiti and allow sufficient time for that Member State to continue its efforts to participate fully in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, H.E. Lolita Applewhaite, Deputy Secretary-General, CARICOM said Monday.
Delivering remarks at the...Read More... OAS Secretary General says St. Kitts and Nevis electorate voted in a ‘free manner,” says re-election of Douglas is confidence of his leadership BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) says that from all indications the people of St. Kitts and Nevis exercised their civil responsibility “in a free manner.”
Secretary General, His Excellency Jose Miguel Insulza said the January 25th poll took place in a calm and dignified...Read More...
