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 […]
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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 […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank INTER-PRIMARY SCHOOL SWIMMING COMPETITION 2014
Event took place at Good Hope Swimming Pool, St. Paul’s, 5th & 6th June 2014 St. Georges, Grenada, 5th June 2014. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association, once hosted the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Inter-Primary School Swimming Competition. […]
Prime Minister Mitchell congratulates Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, June 13, 2014 – GIS:On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell extends heartfelt congratulations to the new government of Antigua and Barbuda, and new Prime Minister, Honourable Gaston Browne. Prime Minister Mitchell believes […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean Treats Customers!
St. Georges, Grenada, 13th June 2014. Customers banking with CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank were treated in an exceptional and delightful way on Friday 13th June, as the bank celebrated Customer Appreciation Day. Customers were welcomed by smiling, friendly bank staff as they walked through the doors of the various branches […]
OECS e-Business and e-Commerce Workshops
ROSEAU, Dominica, June 6, 2014 – Given the small size of most Caribbean firms, and the very limited capital base, e-commerce provides opportunities for reaching customers in distant markets without the cost of establishment or the use of intermediaries. It is therefore necessary to develop this platform to enable enterprises within […]
CaribVision Partners With ICS To Stream Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon
The ICS Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon continues to gather momentum and new partners as anticipated date draws near. CaribVision TV the region’s premiere cable TV Channel will broadcast the day’s event online, as well as live on CaribVision TV Cable for a one hour special segment in the four […]
Dominica’s Michele Henderson wins CARICOM song competition
AGSelectPR, Roseau, Thursday, May 29, 2014: Dominican, jazz, fusion singer Michele Henderson is the winner of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) song competition, and her winning entry “Celebrating CARICOM” is now the regional body’s official anthem. Henderson beat out 57 semi-finalists and ten finalists to emerge winner in the competition which was […]
WICB statement about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – After a few queries and conflicting media reports about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament, the West Indies Cricket Board wishes to make clear a number of points about the award of the WICB President’s Trophy and the Headley/Weekes Trophy. First, the Playing Conditions […]
Caribbean leaders to meet on cybercrime and eGovernance
An upcoming meeting of Caribbean Commonwealth officials with responsibility for ICT will bring the region’s eGovernance and cybercrime issues squarely into focus. The Caribbean Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Importance of ICTs and their Impact on Regional Development will take place in Port of Spain from May 26th to 28th. Conference […]
WICB and USACA announce joint partnership
St John’s, Antigua – In a move designed to open up more high performance cricket opportunities for United States players, and accelerate cricket development in the USA, the West Indies Cricket Board and USACA today announced a long term joint partnership. As part of the partnership, a member of the […]
