(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Italy will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening political, scientific and technical relationships and promoting development co-operation partnership between the two parties.
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Dr. Nicole L. Phillip Receives UWI Distinguished Alumni Award
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD, April 4, 2011 – On Saturday, April 2, the University of the West Indies Alumni Association of the St. Augustine campus held an awards ceremony as part of the campus’ 50th Anniversary celebrations. This Gala event celebrated the successes of those adjudicated to be among the […]
80 Year Old Jamaican Man Charged with trafficking Cocaine
A 56 year old Jamaican woman and her 80 year old father have both been charged for cocaine trafficking. Jennifer Hall, an insurance inspector and her father Derrick Hall are both charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine and taking steps to export cocaine.
Toronto’s Caribbean community mourns Dudley Laws
Toronto, Canada, March 24, 2011 – The marginalized and downtrodden of Canada, especially the Black community, have lost a stalwart, Dudley Laws. Dudley, who was a dedicated fighter for social justice and equality, and a Garveyite to the bone, was born in Jamaica in the Parish of St. Thomas on […]
T & T will stay with the London Based Privy Council
Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar says her administration is in no rush to ditch the London-based Privy Council as Trinidad and Tobago’s final court even though regional countries have established the Port of Spain-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Machel Montano, Damian Marley and Gyptian top nominees list for International Music Awards
POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is about to make a significant Milestone in the history of Caribbean and World Music, as the only music awards show to consistently acknowledge and give accolades to world music entertainers for thirty years. Martin’s International and […]
Tsunamis Exercise for Caribbean Islands
Thirty-three countries will participate next week in the Caribbean region’s first full-scale tsunami warning exercise, which aims to test the early warning system for tsunamis and other coastal hazards set up in the region in 2005 by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) established under the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
Another century for Andre Fletcher
Bridgetown, Barbados, March 13 – The Windward Islands, resuming on 116 for two, were 266 for four in reply to Barbados’ first innings total of 341 all out – one hour after lunch on the third day of the fifth round regional first-class match at Kensington Oval here today.
CARICOM saddened at unprecedented disaster in Japan
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The unprecedented disaster in Japan, spawned by the largest earthquake in that country’s recorded history, has deeply saddened the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
DIGICEL SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CLARO JAMAICA AND TO SELL DIGICEL HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR
Friday 11th March, 2011 – Kingston, Jamaica. Digicel today announced that it has signed an agreement with América Móvil to acquire its Claro business in Jamaica, and to sell to América Móvil its businesses in El Salvador and Honduras.
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Cave Hill Campus celebrates the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
The Institute for Gender and Development Studies: Nita Barrow Unit (IGDS:NBU), of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus celebrates the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day by honouring women across the English speaking Caribbean who have contributed to the development of calypso, chutney, zouk and soca artforms. […]
Dominica first female calypso monarch in 54 years
Tasha P won the 2011 calypso monarch title in Dominica at early Sunday morning, she made history as the first ever female calypsoian to win the coveted title in 54 years. Her performances of “Let Children Be Children” and “It’s Woman Time” had over 11,000 fans rocking at Festival City […]
RORC CARIBBEAN 600 – A RACE COMES OF AGE
Race wrap up feature by Louay Habib Now in its third year, the RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted competitors from all over the world and has established itself as one of the ‘must do’ offshore yacht races of the international racing calendar. A record entry for the race included yachts […]
U.S. Embassy Grenada cautions against Diversity Visa Scams
The U.S. Embassy in Grenada reminds Grenadian citizens and residents to use caution when working with private entities to apply for visas to the United States, as reports of fraudulent emails, websites, and print advertisements offering visa services are on the rise.
