Roseau, Monday December 23, 2013: After five years, Dominican musical ambassador Michele Henderson returns with her latest musical endeavour- Home (Chez Moi); a world music album she plans to promote to global markets via online distributor Believe Digital. A combination of the first and last song titles, the album fulfills […]
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Sunil Narine added to Windies Test squad for NZ
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that off-spinner Sunil Narine has been added to the West Indies squad for the three Tests against New Zealand to be played next month. Narine has played five Tests, including two against the New Zealanders. Meanwhile Shane Shillingford and […]
MADE IN GRENADA
November 26th, 2013 – Made In Grenada, the entertainment and cultural Company hosted its first event in 2002 – the Made In Grenada 40 Local Artistes Showcase. Made In Grenada has since being involved in a number of initiatives with the primary concern of promoting, showcasing and highlighting the talents […]
“LIFE IS A PRIZE, LIVE IT WELL”, SAYS
BAHAMAS (November 25, 2013) – A Caribbean financial expert sees the fragile state of regional economies as the cause of many of the ills affecting the average person. Zhivargo Laing, a former Bahamas finance minister, said this contention will run through a series of seminars he is planning for the […]
WICB advertises for Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is conducting a search to fill the position of Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications. The Director of the CM&C will be responsible for all of the WICB’s revenue generation and support services activities including business development, sponsorship management, merchandise and […]
LIVE TWEETS FROM CARIBBEAN BANK SECTOR TALKS
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (November 12, 2013) – Cogent analysis of developments in the Caribbean banking and financial services sector will be speedier this year with the use of tweets from the respected Caribbean and international news service, Global News Matters (GNM). In addition to its thoughtful analyses, […]
DELTA ADDS MORE FLIGHTS TO THE US VIRGIN
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (November 12, 2013) – The U.S. Virgin Islands next month will start benefiting from more flights out of the New York and Atlanta gateways. USVI Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty previously announced the debut of daily flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cyril E. King […]
Quotable Caribbean
“It is clear that in spite of the interdependent relationship between aviation and tourism, greater efforts must be exerted by both sectors to achieve an integrated policy position to ensure a more sustainable and competitive growth. ” – Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organization “The UK is our second-largest market. […]
Samuels hits sparkling half-century before WI fall to Shami
KOLKATA, India – Marlon Samuels said West Indies fell short of the batting targets they had set for themselves, but they were prepared to fight hard to remain competitive in the first Test against India here. Samuels hit the top score of 65, but Test newcomer Mohammad Shami grabbed 4-71 […]
Gibson wants Windies to use practice match wisely
KOLKATA, India – Ottis Gibson said West Indies will be looking to make the most of their warm-up match against Uttar Pradesh which opens on Thursday here. The Windies head coach is anxious for his side to use the three-day contest to get valuable match practice prior to the first […]
BAHAMAS TOURISM ADVOCATE HONORED BY MEDIA BODY
SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (October 29, 2013) – One of the Caribbean’s leading advocates for sustainable tourism development will receive the 2013 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award. Earlston McPhee, the focal point for sustainable tourism development at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, was selected by CMEx as the recipient […]
CHOICE HOTELS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE FOR LEADERSHIP HONORS
SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (October 24, 2013) – Hospitality professional Bill Clegg will receive the 2013 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in New York City. “I am touched and I am honored,” said Clegg upon learning of the distinction which will be conferred on him […]
Remembering October 25: The Thirtieth Anniversary of the U.S. Intervention in Grenada
Today, Friday, October 25, marks the 30th anniversary of the U.S. intervention in Grenada. While this American military deployment is but a brief footnote in U.S. military history during the Cold War (and the premise of a 1986 Clint Eastwood film, Heartbreak Ridge), the operation, codenamed Urgent Fury, is a […]
Saint Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage Trail
Saint Lucia has declared October “Chocolate Heritage Month” in recognition of the role cocoa and its beloved byproduct chocolate has played in its history and current on-island experiences. The celebration delves into Saint Lucia’s cocoa roots offering visitors the opportunity to experience the island’s rich heritage through plantation tours, exclusive chocolate-inspired […]
CHOICE HOTELS IN THE CARIBBEAN GET HIGH MARKS
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (October 21, 2013) – Choice Hotels International’s small Caribbean portfolio of eight hotels is scoring big grades for quality performance, according to the Maryland-based lodging company. The first annual Choice Hotels Caribbean Star Awards, presented to a selection of the region’s hotels at the annual Caribbean meeting this […]
