Polish woman calls a black man a slave on London tube
A racist Polish woman calls a black man on London Underground tube a slave. Other passengers clearly offended by her irresponsible outburst verbally attack her, pointing out her prejudice and ignorance. 0 0
Win a trip to Rotterdam Carnival 2015 at CFDE 2015
The Caribbean Food and Drink Expo in London is in its 1st year. The event will bring a taste of the Caribbean to Brixton’s Windrush Square Brixton, SW2 1JF. This will be the beginning of a series of summer tributes to the beautiful islands of the Caribbean and Guyana here in the UK. We hope […]
Changing the International Perception of the Caribbean from Tourism
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, July 6, 2015. “One of the challenges we face in the region is how to change the perception of the Caribbean as being that of a destination solely for vacation tourism”. This was the view from President of the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA), McHale Andrew, of Invest Saint Lucia last […]
The Commonwealth’s future – Part 2
In 2009, recognising the dangers to the grouping, Commonwealth Heads of Government at their meeting in Trinidad and Tobago instructed that an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) be established to inquire into the association and provide a report to their 2011 meeting in Australia. I was a member of the Group and its rapporteur. Chaired by […]
Usain Bolt injured
Rumours that the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, withdrawing from Diamond league in Paris has a few supporters a bit shaky. Usain’s current season is not as good as the world has become accustomed to. Running a best time of 10.12 seconds over 100m and 20.13 secs for 200m, while his rivals Justin Gatlin and […]
Guyanese girl hailed as youngest US author
World news. At the young age of 8, Anaya Lee Willabus will go down in US history as the youngest published female author of a chapter book. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Guyanese parents, Rajmatie and Winston Willabus of Georgetown. Anaya’s book, The Day Mohan Found His Confidence, tells the story of a young boy named […]
Is Jamaica ready for a public gay parade?
Caribbean news. Just a few days after gay marriages was legalized in all 50 states in the USA, the Loop reported that the Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG) has announced that the Jamaican gays and lesbians will be staging its first Pride celebration in August, under the theme, The Pride of a […]
Change: The only constant in life, don’t fear it
Change – an act we all crave whether it be in our careers, relationships and general standard of life yet a few seldom have the courage to do. We see the change we want yet we are held back by fear and uncertainty. Complacency is so comfortable, so familiar; change is a difference we’re yet […]
Annual Grenadian Heritage Day on Saturday
Caribbean news. Get ready for the 7th Annual Grenadian Heritage Day – Saturday 4th July 2015 At the Old Lyonian Sports Club, 74 Pinner View, Harrow, HA1 4QF Featuring, the best in Grenadian and Caribbean Cuisine, fresh produce from Grenada, the hilarious Wayne ‘Dibbi’ Rollins, the explosive MLM dancers, Socarobics, Carnival costume displays, Metronomes steel […]
Infinite Mas: The new kids on the block
Caribbean news. As Notting Hill Carnival approaches the UK is embracing the hot summer days. In the midst of all the Mas Band Launches for the main event on Monday 31st August 2015, Infinite Mas have made their presence known. Branded as the new kids on the block, Infinite Mas launched their brand new Notting […]