Brooklyn, NY; Oct. 22, 2009. “FIRERAMA” – the concert and dance, is coming to New York City. On Friday, November 13, 2009, Brooklyn will be lyrically set ablaze by three of the leading fire spewing messengers of conscious dancehall reggae – Capleton, Anthony B and Coco Tea — as they […]
Caribbean News
News from the Caribbean
CARICOM Secretariat – Statement on Cricket
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the news that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) led by its President Dr Julian Hunte and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA), led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dinanath Ramnarine, have agreed to a Memorandum […]
DIGICEL-SPONSORED HONDURAS ON THE ROAD TO FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 GLORY
Kingston, Jamaica – Thursday 15th October 2009. In an exciting match in San Salvador last night, the Digicel-sponsored Honduras team beat El Salvador (also sponsored by Digicel) 1-0 to put itself on the road to World Cup glory in South Africa next year.
SVG Independence Church Service in NY live on Radio and Internet
In commemorating St. Vincent and the Grenadines 30th Anniversary of Political Independence, the Brooklyn-based Dee Vee International Productions, in association with Spiceislander.com, will be broadcasting an Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving on Oct. 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 561 Pacific Avenue in Brooklyn. The service starts at 3:00 p.m. sharp.
Grenadian Motivational Speaker Speaks in Brooklyn Schools
Our SpiceTalk Forum is back click here International Motivational High Impact Speaker was invited to two Brooklyn Schools to inspire the students to soar like eagles. First he went to Jackie Robinson Public School where he captivated and engaged the students and staff in two powerful presentation “Grounded or Soaring.” […]
Grenada Education Minister on the Plight of Global Economic cricis
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA – MOEPRU – FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH 2009 – Grenada’s Education Minister Senator Franka Alexis-Bernardine has been highlighting the plight of the region in the global economic crisis at the 35th session of the UNESCO General Conference.
Appeal for more authorship of books from Caribbean writers
Toronto, September 23, 2009 – An appeal has been made for more authorship of books from Caribbean writers, retailing the stories of the region. “Our primary responsibility to ourselves is to ensure that our side of our story is told by us,’’ Trinidad and Tobago diplomat Michael Lashley told […]
Photos of Labor Day 2009
Kiddies Carnival on Eastern Pkwy Photos
Advisory Committee on prerogative of Mercy advises release of prisoners
Air Jamaica Special low fare to Grenada ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2009_ On Friday September 4th, 2009, the Minister responsible for the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, pursuant to her powers under Sections 72-74 of the Constitution of Grenada, advised his Excellency the Governor General, to […]
Parade of the bands photos
Grenadian man arrested and charged in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, Aug 27, 2009 – A 49-year-old Grenadian man has been arrested and charged by Police in Washington, D.C. for the alleged possession of illegal drugs. The Washington Post reported that Winston Williams was earlier this month indicted on charges of unlawfully possessing marijuana with the intent to […]
That’s the wrap on submitted reports from Berlin. It’s a generalised report, and not particularly on any individual country.
BERLIN, Germany – Usain Bolt worked hard on his legend status with two world records as he entered the pantheon of global sports icons – still as carefree at the world championships as at the Olympics last year.
DIGICEL BERMUDA WEATHERED HURRICANE BILL IN FINE STYLE
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – AUGUST 22nd, 2009: The Digicel network has withstood the powerful forces of Hurricane Bill – despite the torrential rains, gale and hurricane force winds experienced across the island. Digicel is happy to report that 100% of its customer base was able to stay connected right throughout the […]
TRINIDAD: Critics Accuse Govt of Wanting to Curb Press Freedom by Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, August 2009 (IPS) – The Trinidad and Tobago government is finding itself against the wall amid allegations that it is attempting to curb press freedoms in this oil rich twin island republic. At the centre of the allegations are the outcome of a meeting the Patrick Manning […]
