In business news. It was a good night on many levels last night (Friday 25th October) for those anxious to see or have their picture taken with their favourite artiste, dancer, beauty queen and so on, but others aspiring to receive the much talked about and coveted BEFFTA Award, it was a night spent on pins and needles as the competition was stiff in all categories.
BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) awards founded by the inspirational Pauline Long celebrates 5 years of honours to industry personalities this weekend.
CaribDirect CEO David and wife Carol pose with the plaque at the 2013 BEFFTA Awards.
The award ceremony which began last night and continues tonight honours under one roof film directors, actors, beauty pageants, musicians, fashion designers, journalists, authors, models, radio personalities, TV personalities and more.
Though there were many proud and grateful winners no one was more proud than the founder and CEO of CaribDirect Multi-Media Limited, David F. Roberts who was accompanied by his wife Carol and Caribbean Diaspora News In Brief Co-Presenter Sherika Miller.
Following four years of battling the odds financially and otherwise, CaribDirect.com was recognised and adjudged the Best Community News Website.
David with his Caribbean Diaspora News In Brief Co-Presenter Sherika Miller.
Against contenders such as, ItzCaribbean, AfroNews, Eco Media, Ugandan Buzz, Misterseed.com, Madnewsuk.com, uk africans, Caribdirect.com proved to be the most appreciated and respected.
The CEO took to the stage and gracefully gave thanks to his committed and supportive wife Carol; the CaribDirect team (who are all volunteers); his mum for her prayers; the many subscribers, supporters, friends and associates of CaribDirect; and God for his divine guidance and wisdom that helps him daily stay focused.
