Caribbean News
News from the Caribbean
GUYANESE AMERICAN AUTHOR WINS FIFTH INTERNATIONAL AWARD
New Milford, New Jersey – Guyanese American Christian Apologetics author Christopher H.K. Persaud has won his fifth international award. Persaud’s book, The Da Vinci Code Revisited: A Conclusive Refutation of the Widespread, Sinister Lie (Xlibris Corporation, USA, 2013, Revised) earned top marks in the Non Fiction – Inspirational category of […]
CULTURAL CENTERS IN MIAMI AND NEW YORK TO HOST EVENINGS OF EXCELLENCE
NEW YORK (September 15, 2014) – The second annual Evenings of Excellence series, sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, will be held at the Miramar Cultural Center in the Miami area and Christian Cultural Center in New York this Fall. Organizers confirmed that on Tuesday, October 21, the empowering event will […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN
“On this 13th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, New Yorkers stand united in their remembrance for the thousands of lives we lost, in their gratitude for the heroes who have toiled to keep our city and nation safe, as well as in their commitment to embracing diversity […]
LOVE, ELEVATED AT ST. LUCIA’S ANSE CHASTANET RESORT
SOUFRIERE, St. Lucia (September 13, 2014) – Anse Chastanet Resort in St. Lucia is offering a deal on romance with a new “Wedding Getaway” special which reduces room rates by 15 percent for the entire wedding party. Released ahead of the upcoming “Love Elevated Wedding Symposium,” to be held […]
DIGICEL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TELSTAR CABLE LIMITED
Thursday 11th September 2014 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel today announced that it has completed the purchase of Telstar Cable Limited having received the required approvals from the Broadcasting Commission. Telstar Cable Limited is a leading provider of cable TV, broadband and fixed telephony services in Jamaica. With the deal completed, […]
St Kitts and Nevis to host Caribbean ICT Week
Port-of-Spain. When a high-level group of Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) members meet in St Kitts and Nevis from September 22 to 26 September, the challenge of regulating over-the-top (OTT) Internet-based services will no doubt be a main point of focus. In one important forum, a discussion on OTT services will […]
West Indies announce ODI squad for Dhaka Bank Cup Series
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Saturday a 13-member squad for the three One-day Internationals in the Dhaka Bank Cup Series against Bangladesh later this month. Squad Dwayne Bravo (captain) Darren Bravo Kirk Edwards Christopher Gayle Jason Holder Nikita Miller Sunil Narine Kieron Pollard […]
St Augustine’s Medical Services Partners with Fit for Life Gym for Fitness Revolution!
The summer holidays and related seasonal festivities are here! It has become the norm during this period for persons to engage in a number of fitness / exercise regimes, to prepare themselves for various activities being undertaken during the summer and in particular, carnival. In an unprecedented and exciting new […]
CARIBBEAN MEDICAL FACILITY WELCOMES REGIONAL NEIGHBOURS
CAYMAN ISLANDS (July 29, 2014) – A new medical facility in the Caribbean is offering affordable, world-class services to its neighbours as an alternative to the rising health care costs typically found throughout the region and North America. Founded by Narayana Health’s Dr. Devi Shetty, a philanthropist and personal physician […]
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE TO SPONSOR SECOND ANNUAL EVENINGS OF EXCELLENCE
Free inspirational seminars are targeted to Caribbean- and African-American communities in South Florida and New York NEW YORK (July 16, 2014) – The second annual Evenings of Excellence series, supported by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, is being planned for the fall in South Florida and the New York metropolitan […]
WICB welcomes new Director Azim Bassarath – considers proposal for annual curators award programme
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Mr. Dave Cameron welcomed new director Mr. Azim Bassarath. Mr. Bassarath has joined the Board of Directors replacing Dr. Allen Sammy. Bassarath, president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board, attended his first meeting at the weekend when […]
DELTA ADDS SERVICE TO SAINT LUCIA FROM JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Saint Lucia (June 30, 2014) – The Saint Lucia Tourist Board today announced Delta Air Lines will add non-stop service from New York’s JFK International Airport to Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport (UVF). Commencing December 20, 2014, the weekly service will operate every Saturday throughout the year. The flight marks […]
Political Similarities Between Ontario, Brazil And Antigua People want the same things from their governments
By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer The truism that people everywhere want the same things from their governments was all so evident last Thursday, June 12, as I witnessed three events – in different countries and cities. One, in which I was a direct participant, was the Ontario general elections. […]
Taste the Caribbean in NYC at more than 30 Restaurants June 22-28
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), producers of the New York Caribbean Carnival on Labor Day and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce have partnered to produce the first Caribbean Restaurant Week in New York from June 22nd – 28th. Participating restaurants will showcase the many cultures and cuisines that […]
