Summertime Gala Concert hits the mark
For a community that has largely been known for being cavalier about our health, the Black African and Caribbean community made an impressive showing at the recently held Summertime Gala Concert at St John’s Square in London on 29 June 2013. This event which started on time was the brainchild of Susan Haynes-Elcock a diabetic […]
Carib-Export facilitates Branding Workshop
Bridgetown, Barbados, June 28, 2013. Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is to further engage CARIFORUM manufacturers on ways of enhancing the branding and packaging of their products through facilitating a two day Brand Development & Packaging workshop at the Hilton Barbados Resort in Barbados on July 17th and 18th, 2013. Internationally recognised branding agencies […]
Born to Lead: South Africa’s 1st Xhosa President – Part l
Rolihlahla Dalibunga Mandela (Nelson Mandela) was born in the Transkei region of South Africa on 18 July 1918. His great-grandfather was the king of the Thembu people and Mandela was related to people who held high positions within Thembu society. When his father died, nine-year-old Mandela was sent to the home of his guardian, Chief […]
Bajan Cricket Extravaganza: Fun in the sun
Yet again the Barbados Cultural Organisation (BCO) are staging another fun filled cricketing event for the entire family. The idea for the organisation that was to become today’s Barbados Cultural Organisation was the brainchild of Jessica Parris, an employee of the Barbados High Commission, back in 2000. Jessica wanted to “do something for the children […]
Diabetes Lecture went down a ‘sweet’ treat
In more Caribbean news, on Thursday 20th June 2013, the well loved Prof. Dalip Ragoobirsingh delivered a compelling lecture / discussion on diabetes at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission. Prof. Dalip Ragoobirsingh who is famed throughout the Diabetes Community in the Caribbean for being down to earth and for having founded many Diabetes specific […]
Painting the Wind: The ambition…of a Caribbean man
Painting the Wind: The ambition and frustration of a Caribbean man Every now and again, a book comes along that will be kept near to hand and will end up very dog-eared by constant use. Such a book is Ian McDonald’s A Cloud of Witnesses published by The Caribbean Press. It is a collection of […]
Sourav is Lara’s favourite
Among all the Indian captains that he has played against, Sourav Ganguly is the “favourite” of West Indies cricket batting legend and former skipper Brian Lara as he feels his leadership against arch-rivals Australia was “astonishing”. “Sourav is my favourite. His leadership against Australia in Australia was astonishing. I have great respect for him,” Lara […]
Nelson Mandela: Caribbean Friend on the verge…
South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela has spent the last few weeks in hospital suffering from a lung infection, and according to sad reports emerging from the country, his condition is critical and appears to be teetering on the balance. The 94-year-old, who served 27 years in prison for opposing the Apartheid government, became a […]
Re-thinking taxing tourism
In other Caribbean news, are governments in the Caribbean killing the goose that lays the golden egg? This question relates to the number of taxes that governments are applying to the tourism industry and, particularly, to the cost of airplane tickets for flights originating in their countries. In some cases, the cost of government taxes […]
Marijuana in the Caribbean: Penny wise and Pound foolish…
Whilst our country people are crying, there is need to improve our economy, create new industry, time for St. Lucia legalize marijuana, think of the revenue on 20% VAT. It will take a brave Caribbean leader to take a decision becoming the first Caribbean country to legalize Marijuana. Our police will spend more time dealing […]