New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – Following a successful inaugural 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Carnival travel tour, professional travel management company Carnival Concierge LLC is gearing up to once again serve international festival lovers and first-timers an unparalleled vacation package during the 2014 edition of the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’. […]
Caribbean News
News from the Caribbean
VINCENTIAN NATIONAL CHARGED FOR POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
A Vincentian national was arrested and charged on Monday September 30th, 2013 by officers attached to the Drug Squad Unit of the Royal Grenada Police Force for possession of ammunition. Dexter RODNEY, 23 years, Auto Body Repairman a citizen of St. Vincent & The Grenadines, was formally charge for having […]
PORTS OF THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS TO ATTEND CRUISE CONVENTION IN COLOMBIA
US VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 30, 2013) – The Ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands will field a strong delegation to the annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in Cartagena, Colombia this week. This gathering of industry participants, slated for September 30 to October 4 at Cartagena […]
Remembering Arrow
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the death of the world’s most popular Soca Artist Mighty Arrow. Click here for Harold Pysadee interview with the Gus White marking this occasion.
“Quotable Caribbean”
“Ambassador (John) Ashe has also championed the government’s position on the issue of Climate Change and sustainable development. We are very much pleased that he has accepted the Presidency of the (General) Assembly and are confident that he will represent our nation and the United Nations with distinction.” – Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister, Antigua […]
Bahamas’ Leading Daily Launches New Campaign to Address Rising Crime Rate
Nassau, Bahamas, September 23, 2013: In the middle of a massive government crackdown on crime The Tribune newspaper, the Bahamas’ leading daily, has launched an in-depth exploration of the social and psychological roots of criminality in the Bahamas. The effort, called “The McCabe Project”, is spearheaded by the paper’s two […]
Update on The Mighty Sparrow
Speaking on the New York Connection this morning with Harold Pysadee, Nichole Robinson the daughter of Sparrow revealed that her father is making slow improvement and the doctor’s prognosis is good. Nichole said Sparrow is winking his eyes and lifting his arm which is very encouraging to the family. She also […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN
“Savvy travellers are increasingly seeking cultural experiences on their trips and we in the Caribbean, with our glorious diversity of history, ecology and extraordinary people, are well placed to provide these experiences for our visitors.” – John P. de Jongh, Jr., Governor, United States Virgin Islands “It is so much easier […]
TRINIDAD MEDIA COMPANY TOUTS VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (September 17, 2013) – A major innovation in digital marketing, offering a significant boost to promoting Caribbean destinations has been launched. Managing Director of the Trinidad and Tobago-based Toute Bagai Publishing Company Neysha Soodeen described the new marketing tool MACO TV, as an innovative way to […]
T&T’s New York Consulate confirms Sparrow is alive
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York confirms that Mr. Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow” is alive. The Consulate General was informed of his condition today 12th September, 2013 at 8:37am by his son, Mr. Richard Francisco, who has been […]
Grenadian soca Artiste Synnah Releases His Second Book In His Zombie Avengers Series
Multitalented Grenadian Soca artiste Earl Edwards, best known as Synnah in the music world, has expanded his artistic wings to become a highly revered children’s author. His literary debut is a series of books for 9-12 year olds called Zombie Avengers. The first book in the series Zombie Avengers: Slay […]
Sparrow is very much alive
According to Tony, the son of the Mighty Sparrow, “dad is very much alive” and has been responding to family members although he is in a coma. Do not believe in the rumors out there especial from postings on social media, that is very disturbing to the relatives and close […]
Click here for Grenada Carnival 2013 videos of the Parade of the Band.
Grand Roy honours Sparrow
St. George’s, July 31, 2012 – Mighty Sparrow, who was born in the village of Grand Roy in 1935, has been honored by residents of the community. On Monday, Sparrow journeyed to Grand Roy, St. John, for the unveiling of a plaque in his honour. There is also now a […]
The New York Connection
listen to the new York Connection with Harold Pysadee for Saturday July 6, 2013
