St. Lucia congrats Air Jamaica on President pick CASTRIES, St. Lucia – St. Lucia's Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Senator Allen Chastanet, has congratulated the Jamaican government on the appointment of veteran airline industry executive Bruce Nobles as President and CEO of Air Jamaica.
The Senator describes the decision to return Nobles to the helm of the airline...Read More... Jamaica's history and culture showcased at Broward's Urban League Gala FT. LAUDERDALE - Jamaica's history and culture, once again took centre stage at the recent 22nd annual Empowerment Gala of the Urban League, Broward County.
The event, held at the Broward Convention Centre, attracted an audience of nearly 1,000 persons, taking a different approach, incorporating a Caribbean theme in its planning....Read More... Haiti faces challenges, but also signs of hope, says top UN envoy NEW YORK - The need to overcome obstacles in Haiti in the wake of a series of devastating hurricanes and storms has propelled a political breakthrough in the Caribbean nation, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council Wednesday, October 8.
Between mid-August and September, Haiti was battered by a succession...Read More...
Jamaican Entrepreneur tapped to speak at CIN Lecture Series
NEW YORK - The 2008 CIN Caribbean Lecture Series will feature the young, outstanding Jamaican entrepreneur, Lowell Hawthorne O.D., Founder, President and CEO of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill, the largest manufacturer, distributor and franchisor of Caribbean baked products in the United States.
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Culinary Contests, Culture and Couture on show at Jerk Festival SUNRISE - Local celebrities, professional chefs and amateurs will fire up their grills and compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights at The Publix Jerk Cook Off, one of the many activities scheduled to takes place at the 7th annual Jamaican Jerk Festival, presented by Air Jamaica and Publix, on Sunday, November 9 at Markham Park...Read More... 17 North Parade’s Powerhouse Selector’s Choice George Phang Volumes 1-4
MIRAMAR - 17 North Parade is proud to present the most comprehensive collection to date from the legendary George Phang’s Powerhouse label. Taken straight from the studio archives, Selector’s Choice – Powerhouse Productions Volumes 1-4 feature both the rare and classic material that played a crucial role in the evolution of dancehall....Read More... JAMROCK Magazine Presents The 4th Annual Vintage Reggae Fest NEW YORK - JAMROCK Magazine proudly presents the 4th annual Vintage Fest at the world renowned Hammerstein Ballroom, Saturday Dec. 6th. The show stars classic reggae acts John Holt, Cocoa Tea, Leroy Sibbles, Sugar Minott, Carlton Livingston, Brigadier Jerry and U-Roy. A classic line up for vintage Reggae lovers. Be ready to rock...Read More...
BASSETERE, St. Kitts – The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between IMPACS and the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) and the accompanying standard operational procedures which addressed customer service training to be provided to Immigration and Customs Departments were among issues discussed at...Read More... British Airways to begin weekly schedule flight to St. Kitts BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – British Airways is to begin scheduled flight into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.
The full service global airline has announced it will begin weekly flights from Gatwick on Saturday January 10th 2009.
“British Airways’ position as the airline with more flights to the Caribbean...Read More... Chief Immigration Officers in the Caribbean prepare for CARIPASS GREATER GEORGETOWN, Guyana - By the second quarter of 2009 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals should expect to have further hassle free movement at ports of entry within the Caribbean Region, as the CARICOM Travel Card (CARIPASS) will be implemented.
The proposed implementation of CARIPASS was the main focus of discussion...Read More...
Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) banking system remains stable despite global financial crisis BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The banking system of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) remains stable and has not been impacted by the ongoing developments in the global financial market.
“To date, the banking system of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has not been impacted by these events. The commercial banking...Read More... CSME and OECS Economic Union are building blocks to future economic structure, says PM Douglas
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Kitts and Nevis must use the next 25 years to maximise its potential in a global context, using the emerging regional Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the proposed Economic Union of the OECS as the building blocks to its future economic structure.
“Over the coming years, it is vital...Read More... U.S. Embassy Send Jamaican Women to Leadership in Argentina KINGSTON, Jamaica - Three young Jamaican women have been selected by the U.S. Embassy to attend the Vital Voices of the Americas leadership summit and training program hosted by Vital Voices Global Partnership in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 5-8.
They are Andrea Downer of Panos Caribbean, Taneisha Burke of Preston Childcare...Read More...
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Olympic gold medalist, Asafa Powell, received a hero's welcome on Monday (October 6) when he visited his alma mater, Charlemont High School, in St. Catherine.
Mr. Powell, who was accompanied by his parents, was greeted in front of the school by scores of students, who formed a guard of honour made up of members...Read More... Plans underway to expand Jamaica's infrastructure for development of sports
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has advised of plans to strengthen and to expand institutional infrastructure, for the development of athletics, and sports in general.
"We don't need anything more than what you (the athletes) have done in Beijing to convince us how powerful a tool of development sports can...Read More... South Florida Sports Fans encouraged to donate relief supplies at games this weekend MIAMI - Fans attending this weekend’s football games at Dolphin Stadium and basketball game at the AmericanAirlines Arena are urged to bring non-perishable food, bottled water and baby supplies to the games to help Caribbean nations that were affected by hurricanes Ike, Gustav and Hanna, as well as Tropical Storm Fay.
The University...Read More...
U.S. Embassy hosting a three-day workshop on combating Intellectual Property crimes in The Bahamas NASSAU, The Bahamas - The U. S. Embassy is hosting a three-day workshop on combating piracy of intellectual property at the Sheraton Hotel October 7-9, 2008.
The goal of this workshop is to improve The Bahamas’ capacity to develop a law enforcement best practices handbook, and to develop a strategy to implement that handbook,...Read More... Foreclosure Rescue Scams Curbed By New Fraud Prevention Law MIAMI - As an increasing number of homeowners face foreclosure troubles, unscrupulous firms and individuals are targeting them in what’s known as “foreclosure rescue” scams. However, a new Florida law went into effect this week that is designed to protect consumers from being cheated out of their homes. The Miami-Dade Consumer...Read More... Bahamian Government tables Bill for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking NASSAU, Bahamas – Parliamentarians in The Bahamas began debate on the Government’s Bill for the prevention and suppression of human trafficking, particularly of women and children; a Bill that facilitates The Bahamas in meeting its obligations under the United Nations Protocol respecting the trafficking in persons, and in providing...Read More...
Kids 4 Obama: A Family Festival For Change – Oct 26 MIAMI - Parents in Miami-Dade understand that change during this presidential election is badly needed, not only for themselves, but also for their children and their children’s future. That is why Women for Obama-Miami and Mayor Manny Diaz are hosting a special free and open-to-the-public event called Kids 4 Obama: A Family Festival...Read More... Community Blog: Diplomacy, Diplomacy, Diplomacy
By: Pat WhiteMIAMI - Do you realize how powerful that attribute is? Some would go as far as to say it can make the difference between life and death. Anyone can sit down and talk to their friends. Some are even good at manipulating their friends. If, on the other hand you can sit down with your enemy and get what...Read More... Vote Yes 8--Yes for Your Community’s College -- Strengthening Miami Dade College ~ Empowering Our Community MIAMI - This November, Voters in Miami Dade County will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 8, which impacts community colleges.
What is Amendment 8?
Amendment 8 offers communities the opportunity to demonstrate support for their community colleges. It places language in the Florida Constitution that would allow...Read More...
