St Lucia: Yes, It matters who pays
Caribbean news. The prime minister of Saint Lucia Dr Kenny Anthony, who was in attendance at the Group of 77+China meeting summit in Bolivia this past weekend, stated on social media that “Saint Lucia is not paying a cent for my attendance.” I take this to mean no per diem; no airline ticket; no loss […]
Raising awareness of Devic Disease (NMO)
My Vision and ultimate Goal Having suffered from Devics Disease for the past 10 years, I am often humbled by what I see of the lengths NHS staff go to, to make sure their patients get the best possible care. But the truth is we are only at the start of a journey when it […]
Antiguan heads world’s busiest airport
Caribbean news. ATLANTA, Georgia: Yesterday, the 15-member Atlanta City Council unanimously approved Mayor Kasim Reed’s appointment of Antiguan Miguel Southwell as general manager of the world’s busiest passenger airport, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which served 94.4 million passengers in 2013 and is crucial to the economic health of southeastern US. Rated the most efficient […]
Who rules from financial services rules?
Caribbean news. On May 29 the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) issued a public statement in which it said that it “recognises Guyana as a jurisdiction with significant AML/CFT (anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing) deficiencies”. That’s fair enough since Guyana is the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country that has not adopted AML/CFT legislation […]
Trisha Alleyne Funding Bid
Supporting Trisha Alleyne’s Inspiring and Empowering Campaign In her own beautiful words describing the inception of her truly inspiring and incredibly empowering campaign, the writer and published author Trisha Alleyne describes the humble beginning of her vision underpinning her campaign to address and overcome the challenges raised by Devics Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (chronic inflammatory […]
Guyana: Army General quizzed on Walter Rodney
Caribbean news. Although denying he “washed his hands” of the probe into Dr Walter Rodney’s death, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major General (rtd) Norman McLean yesterday testified that he knew nothing of the investigation and said that he was even unaware of reports that an army plane transported main […]
Jamaican – American Sean Kingston Beat Up A Promoter In Hollywood
America news. Sean Kingston is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a beat down of a club promoter in Hollywood last night. According to TMZ, Kingston and the club promoter got into it over his appearance fee for a hosting and appearance gig at Avalon in Hollywood Wednesday night. Carmen Electra and The Jazmin Sisters were […]
Caribbean Diaspora Engagement: A focal point of JA Diaspora UK Conference
Caribbean news. Last Friday 13th June 2014, the Jamaica Diaspora UK held its fourth Diaspora Conference under the theme Our Heritage, Our Legacy ‘Working together to develop a sustainable Diaspora Movement’. Held at the Centennial Centre, 100 Icknield Port Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands the conference attracted Jamaican and Friends of Jamaica from all over the United […]
Mustique hosted Regional Workshop on Marine Protection for the Grenadines
Caribbean news. Clifton, Union Island, June 17, 2014 – Staff from six marine protected areas in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines gathered together in the Grenadine Island of Mustiques for their annual meeting about actions to strengthen reef management in the Grenadines. Organised by Sustainable Grenadines Inc., this is the fourth consecutive year […]
Symbolism and Non-Verbal Communication in African Caribbean Headwear
Community News. For centuries, African women in southern and West African countries have worn head ties that had several different functions. Firstly, it was worn to protect the head from the sun and dust and in some communities; it was an effective means of communication that helped to promote social interaction. The way in which […]