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Urban League's CEO, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh Named Distinguished Young Leader
FT. LAUDERDALE - Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County has been named one of South Florida's 2012 Distinguished Young Leaders.
The prestigious Distinguished Young Leader Award is named for the esteemed Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall who was dedicated to justice, law and education.
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Reggae artiste Sizzla's Romantic Ballad ‘LOVE CONNECTION’ set to permeate the airwaves
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae artiste Miguel ‘Sizzla Kalonji’ Collins is known for his message laced conscious lyrics and musical offerings. Sizzla recently recorded for Donsome Records a new single which speaks to a more romantically inclined Sizzla. The romantic ballad is called Love Connection. The single, raises the musical bar with... Read More...
Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Tanya Stephens outlines Story of endurance on single Dirty Thoughts
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae/ dancehall artiste Tanya Stephens is known for her lyrical mastery and thought provoking lyrics which resonate with music lovers all over the world.
On her latest single Dirty Thoughts, the artiste outlines a story of endurance and standing by her man.
“The song is really about endurance and just... Read More...
TCI’s Saint George Fashion House to debut 2013 Resort Collection at Caribbean Fashion Week, Jamaica
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Turks and Caicos Islands own, South Caicos native, head designer and proprietor of Saint George Fashion House (SGFH), will debut his ‘Island Breeze’ 2013 resort collection June 8th 2012, at Caribbean Fashion Week of Kingston, Jamaica.
This upcoming showcase also comes as a celebration... Read More...
US Virgin Islands Welcomes Royal Caribbean's Increased Arrivals
US VIRGIN ISLANDS - The US Virgin Islands has welcomed the unveiling of Royal Caribbean International's new Caribbean itineraries which include two additional ships regularly calling on the Virgin Islands.
USVI Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. said Royal Caribbean's new 2013-2014 deployment calendar demonstrates the cruise line's... Read More...
Caribbean Islands Of St. Kitts & Nevis ranked #3 of “10 Best Islands in the World”
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – St. Kitts and Nevis has been ranked #3 on a list of the “10 Best Islands in the World” by US News & World Report. Number one is The Maldives and Number 2 is Bora Bora.
St. Kitts and Nevis beat out such destinations as Seychelles, Fiji, the Cayman Islands, St. Martin-St. Maarten and the United States Virgin... Read More...
St. Kitts' Tourism Minister Skerritt hails Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for deploying Jewel of the Seas to Port Zante, Southern Caribbean
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Sen. the Hon. Richard Skerritt delivered good news to the island’s tourism stakeholders in the National Assembly on Thursday.
“Inspite of the intense competition from global ports, and after months of relentless lobbying, it was therefore... Read More...
Jamaica’s JNMS Launches Ghana Money Transfer in Accra
KINGSTON, Jamaica - JN Money Services Limited (JNMS), the remittance arm of the Jamaican-owned Jamaica National Building Society, has launched its Ghana Money Transfer brand in Accra, Ghana, finalising the establishment of the brand, aimed at strengthening linkages between some four million Ghanaians across the United Kingdom, Canada... Read More...
Top Business Interests from Central America and Caribbean Gather in OAS/Trinidad and Tobago Hosted Meeting
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - More than sixty business leaders from Central America and the Caribbean met this week in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to discuss new opportunities for partnerships and expanding business between the two regions, as well as challenges to trade.
Taking part in the closed door meetings were representatives... Read More...
Crowley Continues Growth in Caribbean with the Addition of Shipping and Logistics Services to St. Kitts and Nevis
MIAMI - Crowley Maritime Corporation’s logistics group announced today that it is expanding its Caribbean services beginning May 31 to include consolidated ocean and air cargo lifts to St. Kitts and Nevis from several points within the U.S. including Crowley’s Caribbean gateway, its Miami distribution center. These new offerings... Read More...
City of Lauderhill to host New Zealand, West Indies Cricket Match
LAUDERHILL - The City of Lauderhill will host New Zealand and West Indies for two Twenty20 matches on June 30 and July 1, in the run-up to New Zealand's tour of the Caribbean. This will be only the second time two Test teams face-off in Florida, after the Twenty20s between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in May 2010.
New Zealand... Read More...
Ft. Lauderdale's Strikers Lance Laing Called Up to Jamaican National Team
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Fort Lauderdale Strikers defender Lance Laing has joined the National Senior Team of Jamaica as they prepare to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The team is scheduled to play three international friendly games against the national teams of Guyana (May 18) and Panama (May 27 and June 1) in the... Read More...
Photo Highlights of JN Jamaica Invitational Meet
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The World's Best Athletes were in attendance for the JN Jamaica Invitational Meet on Saturday, May 5th at the National Stadium in Jamaica.
Double record holder, Usain Bolt, 100m world champion, Yohan Blake, Olympic and World Championship gold medalists, Michael Frater and Nester Carter did not disappoint fans.
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Programme to Rehabilitate Deportees to Jamaica gets $81.2 Million
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Activities under the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Local Offenders and Deported Persons programme in Jamaica should be significantly enhanced this year, through a $81.2 million provision in the 2012/13 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives.
With support funding from... Read More...
Miami Immigrant Youth Launch National “Right to Dream” Campaign, Call on Obama to Grant Real Relief
At Rallies Across the Country, Thousands of Immigrant Youth and Allies Issue Declaration of DREAMS, Urge Obama to His Deportation Record
MIAMI BEACH – In the three years of the Obama Administration, the immigrant community has experienced record high deportations. Despite promises for reform and a more moderate deportation... Read More...
Driving While On A Mobile Phone Will Be Illegal In Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Persons who use mobile phones while driving in Jamaica will soon face fines, with the promulgation of new legislation by the end of 2012, which will make the practise illegal.
Making the announcement recently, Jamaica's Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, said when the Act is passed,... Read More...
The US Government Congratulates the New PLP Government Following Bahamas Elections
WASHINGTON, DC - The US Government Congratulates the New PLP Government Following Bahamas Elections:
We congratulate Prime Minister The Right Honorable Perry G. Christie of the Progressive Liberal Party. The people of The Bahamas have once again demonstrated their commitment to democratic values that the United States and The... Read More...
Secretary General Insulza Congratulates New Prime Minister of Haiti, Laurent Lamothe
WASHINGTON, DC - The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, congratulated the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, Laurent Lamothe, for his recent appointment and stressed his commitment to the principles and core values of the hemispheric organization.
"I've taken note of... Read More...
Trinidad and Tobago, Panama to strengthen Energy, Transport links
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Trinidad and Tobago and Panama are seeking to strengthen links in the areas of Energy, Transport and Maritime Services. This following high level discussions with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli yesterday at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s.
President... Read More...
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