An assorted selection of books, valued at about 4,000 Canadian dollars, has left Toronto for Carriacou. The items, including children’s storybooks, novels, reference texts and dictionaries, are a gift from the National Democratic Congress Support Group in Toronto. The barrel of books is destined for the public library in Carriacou.
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2008 FCCA CARIBBEAN ESSAY CONTEST
The Grenada Board of Tourism invites students of all schools in Grenada to participate in the 2008 FCCA Foundation – Children’s Essay Contest. The topic is “What steps can we take as a destination to make cruise passengers feel more welcome while in port?”
“MY CARIBBEAN” ESSAY COMPETITION – 2008
Primary School students who would not have passed their 12th birthday by October 2008, are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Conde’ Nast Traveler “My Caribbean” Essay Contest.
THE POWER OF THE CARIBBEAN DIASPORA
NEW YORK (April 12, 2008) – Last week’s article on the importance of courting the intellectual and financial capital of the Caribbean Diaspora has provoked some important responses and proposals from members of the Caribbean community and the Diaspora about the wisdom of engaging an upwardly mobile and influential market […]
Gloomy prospects for Cash Plus investors
The weeks ahead look gloomy for the nearly 40,000 investors of Cash Plus Limited as it now appears that its embattled head, Carlos Hill, might have lied about the number of assets he claimed the company owned.
Chanderpaul fires Windies to series win as Samuels strikes form (2nd ODI)
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels featured in an exhilarating century partnership to inspire West Indies to a series-winning victory over Sri Lanka in the second Digicel One-Day International at the Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday.
Memoirs of a Woman In Politics
You Are Cordially Invited To the Book Signing of “Memoirs of a Woman in Politics” Spiritual Struggles Written by Joan Purcell Meet the Author and as she provides a glimpse into what has been termed “..an informative and inspiring addition to Caribbean Literature” May 4, 2008 5:00 PM Family Renaissance Center Inc. 123 Linden Blvd, […]
Haitian senators vote to fire PM
The Haitian Senate has voted to dismiss Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis following widespread rioting earlier this week over soaring food prices.
Investment Club Boss in Jamaica arrested
Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of serious and organized crime, Les Green yesterday made an appeal for persons having information in relation to any assets or property linked to the troubled Cash Plus Limited investment scheme to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud […]
Caribbean-American Opens New Upscale Nightspot in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s newest number 1entertainment spot, Total Eclipse Sports Bar & Grill, located at 8920 Avenue D, between Remsen and East 89th Street in Brooklyn, will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 10 p.m.
Kelon Noel’s Version
Kelon Noel, the policeman allegedly assaulted by members of the National Democratic Congress in February has admitted that he only told doctors about a bruise on his elbow when he visited the hospital after the incident.
TEDDY VICTOR a Stalwart of Grenada’s Political History has Passed Away
The National Democratic Congress has expressed deep regret at the passing of social and political activist Teddy Victor.
MINISTER CURWEN ATTENDS 7TH OECS COUNCIL
The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Culture, and the Performing Arts Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste Curwen and Director of Tourism Mrs. Jocelyn Sylvester Gairy left the island on Thursday 10th April, 2008 to attend the 7th O.E.C.S. Council of Tourism Ministers meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
Carriacou Youth Parliament to kick off on Thursday
Youth parliamentarians in Carriacou will show off their debating skills on Thursday April 10th at the first sitting of the Carriacou Youth Parliament.
Huggins Distribution Division Does It Again !!!!
Geo. F. Huggins & Co. G’da Ltd. – Distribution Division was able to bring home the Unilever Carribbean Ltd., formerly Lever Brothers W.I. Ltd., 2007 Distributor of the Year Award. Participating countries included Suriname, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua and St. Kitts.
