ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FEBRUARY 26th, 2011_The situation in Haiti dominated discussions between Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas and Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), His Excellency Jose Miguel Insulza, this morning at the Spice Island Beach Resort. “I think some progress is being made in Haiti. We […]
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Vision for regional integration unchanged – CARICOM SG
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite, acting Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) asserted on Friday 25 February that the vision articulated by CARICOM Heads of Government in the landmark 1989 Grand Anse Declaration had not changed, but it had become more compelling.
No layoffs of CARICOM Secretariat staff forthcoming
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Even as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meet in Grand Anse, Grenada to contemplate the focus and direction of the integration movement, cuts to the work force of the headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat are not imminent.
The time has come to take stock
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The time has come for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to take stock of its strategic direction as there was an urgent need for the regional integration movement to redound to an enhanced quality of life for its peoples.
Day 4: The RORC Caribbean 600
Day 4: The RORC Caribbean 600 has been a special event for all of the competitors. Last night the closest battle in any class was decided and the two remaining yachts racing showed great fighting spirit. This provided a fitting finale to racing in the beautiful, but sometimes brutal waters […]
Thrills and Spills – Day 2: RORC Caribbean 600
Day 2 By mid-morning on day two, the RORC Caribbean 600 was very much living up to its billing as a high-speed thrilling race around the stunning Caribbean. The majority of the fleet is now heading for the top part of the course and should be around St. Maarten during […]
Blast off! RORC Caribbean 600 Starts in Antigua
As if by magic, the tradewinds blew into the starting area off English Harbour, Antigua after several days of light winds. With 22 knots or more in the gusts. The strong winds launched the RORC Caribbean 600 fleet into action for the start of what is probably the world’s most […]
Nadia fires up fetes on the road to Fantastic Friday
POS, Trinidad – There seems to be no slowing down for one of the Soca industry’s top singer-songwriters. Nadia Batson aka ‘Miss B’ who recently qualified for the finals of the International Soca Monarch has certainly made her presence felt since the beginning the long, hectic season. For the love […]
‘Blood’ blazes up T&T for Carnival 2011
St. Philip, Barbados – After years of being absent from the Soca Capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Anderson ‘Blood’ Armstrong is back with a bang. The former vocalist of Barbadian super band ‘Square One’ and current Party Monarch of Barbados has been generating quite a buzz and leaving a fiery […]
Fete with the Saints 2011… A true Trini success!!!
P.O.S. Trinidad – The recent annual, all inclusive soiree ‘Fete with the Saints’ evoked a spirit of supreme festivity on the grounds of Saint Mary’s College, more popularly known as CIC (College of the Immaculate Conception). The prestigious college which has produced some of the country’s most notable citizens such […]
The Radical Regatta…Tobago’s new tourism tool
POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) –The 2011 edition of the Tobago Carnival Regatta is in full swing as locals and foreigners converge on Pigeon Point Beach to witness fantastic displays of extreme athleticism. The region’s most youthful Regatta kicks off this weekend and will feature 3 days of supreme action and […]
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Unveils
Bridgetown, Barbados February 17th, 2011. FirstCaribbean International Bank marked the extension of its presence at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the official opening of a new section of the FirstCaribbean Suites.
Lima Calbio to Represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 2011 Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria
AGSelectPR, PORT OF SPAIN, Wednesday, February 16th 2011: After a 40 year hiatus since the 1972 debut of carnival in Seychelles, the festivities have returned and Trinidad Soca darling Lima Calbio will be in the midst of the celebrations; waving the red, white, and black. Carnaval International de Victoria, under […]
More carnival, cultural collaboration urged
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, February 11, 2011 – Cultural enthusiasts, including Senator Arley Gill, are encouraging greater collaborative efforts to help further develop the carnivals of Grenada and Carriacou.
RORC Caribbean 600 Race 2011: Starts Antigua: 21 February
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. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the fantastic sailing conditions as well […]
