Former Jamaican Prime Minister Honored by CARICOM; Plans to Visit Bermuda GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Bermuda's Premier, Dr. Ewart Brown has congratulated former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson on being awarded the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), the Caribbean region’s highest award.
Mr. Patterson received the award yesterday at the 30th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM...Read More... Jamaica's Prime Minister congratulates P.J. Patterson on the Order of the Caribbean Community
GEORGETOWN, Guyana Prime Minister Bruce Golding of Jamaica, on Tuesday, July 2 heaped praises on former Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson after he was conferred with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC). The ceremony took place at the opening ceremony of the 30th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of Caricom...Read More... Call for unity as The Bahamas celebrates 36 years of Independence NASSAU, Bahamas – With the theme ‘Towards a common loftier goal’, The Bahamas is celebrating 36 years of Independence.
Many activities to commemorate that historic event on July 10, 1973 have been planned.
“In the spirit of unity, let us pursue the loftier goal of peace and goodwill,” said Governor General, his Excellency...Read More...
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A concert to celebrate Jamaica's 47 years of Independence
From Elgo to Zion An Art Exhibition by Elgo the artist titled "Out of One, Many" From Elgo to Zion, at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center through July 24, 2009. Original music by Annette Brissett. View Multimedia...
Jamaica Senior Trials for Berlin World Championships 2009: Womens 100m Final!!! USA WATCH OUT!!! Jamaica Senior Trials for Berlin World Championships 2009: Womens 100m Final!!! USA WATCH OUT!!! View Multimedia...
Jamaica Senior Trials for Berlin World Championships 2009: Mens 100m Semis 1 and 2 Bolt, Asafa! Jamaica Senior Trials for Berlin World Championships 2009: Mens 100m Semis 1 and 2 Bolt, Asafa! View Multimedia...
Summer camp to empower Caribbean youth of their heritage MIAMI GARDENS - Children of Caribbean heritage are currently participating in a four week summer camp – Caribbean Heritage Summer Institute – at the Holy Family Episcopal Church in Miami Gardens.
The project which began Monday, June 8, is the brainchild of Sydney Roberts of Jamaica Awareness, Inc., a South Florida non-profit...Read More...
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The Rich Davis Music Countdown for July 3rd: South Florida's Top Reggae Songs
DAVIE - The Rich Davis Music Countdown, countdowns the top 10 reggae songs in the South Florida market. The list is compiled based on listener’s response, request and movement in the music market place.
The top 10 songs for July 3rd
TW---Song---Artist---LW---WOC
10---Always On My Mind---George Nooks---new---1
9---You’ve...Read More... “Caribbean Fashion Comes Ashore” by: Charissa LawrenceFT. LAUDERDALE - Though the climate in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday evening was a far cry from paradise, the pleasingly tropical weather of the Caribbean could be felt through the first annual Caribbean American Fashion Show.
On June 28th, the elegant Plantation Renaissance Hotel hosted what is...Read More... Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and Nas Will Perform Together at Sumfest
By Brittany SomersetMONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - On Saturday, July 25, both reggae royalty Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and rap luminary Nas perform together at Reggae Sumfest, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
It's not a Nas performance, and it’s not a Damian Marley performance. It’s going to be a Nas and Damian Marley collaboration,...Read More...
Minister Skerritt says 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival was a success BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – Patrons, local and visiting artistes and workers are being praised for the success of the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
Minister of State for Tourism, Sen. the Hon. Richard “Ricky” Skerritt said Sunday that international artistes including recording artiste Regina Belle, as well as returning nationals...Read More... Starwood Hotel makes landmark entry in Bermuda with debut of the St. Regis Bermuda HAMILTON, Bermuda - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the next stop on its global expedition with plans to open a new St. Regis hotel in Bermuda, marking the company’s and hotel brand’s debut on this exclusive island.
Scheduled to open in 2013, The St. Regis Bermuda and The Residences at...Read More... Princess Cruises ships to bring thousands of passengers during 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 seasons BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Cruise tourism stakeholders in St. Kitts can look forward to better days ahead as ships of the Princess Cruises Line are expected to bring thousands of passengers to the island over the next two seasons.
Three of Princess Cruises six ships are booked to visit St. Kitts’ Port Zante during the upcoming 2009/2010...Read More...
The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association Step Up The Pace With Overseas Markets During Low Season PROVIDENCALES, Turks and Caicos Islands - Although most of the Caribbean is experiencing a relatively quiet low season, the Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association (TCHTA) has increased the tempo by organizing a sales blitz targeting key tourism markets in the US for its hotel members.
The TCHTA’s sales blitz visited over...Read More... Jamaica's Tourism Minister says stimulus package helping KINGSTON, Jamaica - The stimulus package introduced to support tourism has so far enabled the provision of cash flow support of $634 million dollars to the sector, to sustain jobs and maintain growth.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett disclosed this in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...Read More... New cruise incentives Bill offers opportunities for Bahamians NASSAU, Bahamas - Public Works and Transport Minister the Hon. Neko C. Grant urged Bahamians to take full advantage of “the many income generating opportunities” that new cruise incentives legislation offers.
“I encourage all concerned who are catering to cruise visitors to be creative and innovative,” he said. “Take advantage...Read More...
All-Bahamian athletes honored NASSAU, Bahamas - Seventeen track and field athletes were presented the 2008 All-Bahamian Award for outstanding accomplishments during ceremonies at Government House, June 23.
Legendary track star Thomas A Robinson and Olympic long jumper Shonel Ferguson were also honored by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations....Read More... Cricket, Lovely Cricket For The Beausejour Cricket Grounds – St. Lucia CASTRIES, Saint Lucia - Saint Lucia will play host to two One Day International (ODI) matches between the West Indies and India Cricket Teams next month. Two of the four matches during India’s Tour of the West Indies will take place at the Beausejour Cricket Grounds (BCG) on Friday July 3rd and Sunday July 5th.
The tour by India...Read More... The Fifth Staging Of Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational Kicks Off Today At The Aqueduct In Montego Bay, Jamaica MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - For the second year, Muay Thai fighting will be a component of The Fifth Annual Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational. During the ‘Champions of Champions II’ Muay Thai fighters will compete in a custom designed CCGI arena on the beach. Fighters include a who’s who of the Muay Thai global community from around...Read More...
St. Kitts & Nevis Candidates to take oath to declare non-holding of dual nationality prior to nomination BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Candidates seeking nomination to the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly will have to take an oath that he or does not hold dual citizenship.
The National Assembly Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2009, which gets its first reading in the lawmaking body on Friday, also calls for proof of the renunciation...Read More... Supreme Court Ruling Permits More Aggressive Efforts to Combat Predatory Lending NEW YORK - On Monday, June 29th Cuomo v. Clearing House Association, the Supreme Court confirmed that our nation's fair lending laws should be vigorously enforced by all levels of government. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is pleased that the Court rejected the misguided attempt by federal regulators and...Read More... Bernard Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison NEW YORK - Lev L. Dassin, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Joseph M. Demarest, Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced that Bernard L. Madoff was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 150 years in prison...Read More...
Political Crisis In Honduras: Participation Of The Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of Trinidad and Tobago PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - In the early hours of July 1st 2009, at a Special Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), a resolution on the political crisis in Honduras was adopted by consensus.
Present at the meeting were the President of Honduras, José Manuel Zelaya Rosales and Ministers of...Read More... Turks and Caicos Islands: Hon. Lillian Boyce welcomes investigation and criticizes Governor PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands - Turks and Caicos Islands' Hon. Lillian Boyce says if she is one of the former Cabinet Ministers to be investigated she would welcome the probe because she would be completely exonerated.
“No one is above and beyond investigation, but I can assure the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands...Read More... Upcoming St. Kitts and Nevis general election is about continued and sustained development, says Deputy Prime Minister BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor says the upcoming general election is about the continued and sustained development of the twin-island federation and of future generations.
“We want you to understand that this election is about the future of this country. Do not allow them to come and tell you anything...Read More...
