Madiba is dead: The passing of the ‘father of the nation’
In Africa news. Many of us have woken up to the sad news that the much revered champion of freedom of the 20th Century, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela OM AC CC OJ GCStJ QC GCH BR RSO NPK, has died. The South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela spent the last few weeks in hospital suffering from a lung […]
Pre-Christmas Carnival Bazaar heating up
In Community news. This weekend will witness the staging of a pre-Christmas Carvival Bazaar in London. Organised by Carivog International in association with the YAA ASANTEWAH Arts this event will showcase a variety of Caribbean products including special foods and drinks, arts and crafts, books and so on. If you’re truly Caribbean you would not […]
News Flash!! Aml Ameen to speak at Caribbean seminar today
We are pleased to announce British actor Aml Ameen will make an appearance at this evening’s Caribbean’s (In) visibility on British Television seminar hosted by CaribDirect Multi-Media at the Dominica High Commission, 1 Collingham Gardens London SW5 0HW. Aml who’s in London for two weeks before jetting back to the US has shown a keen […]
BBC heavy weight addresses Caribbean Seminar
You’re invited once again to join CaribDirect Multi-Media and Sankofa Televisual for an evening of discussion on the topic CARIBBEAN (IN)VISIBILITY ON BRITISH TV/CINEMA SCREENS. This production is part of the CaribDirect “The Caribbean And You” seminar series. The event will take place tomorrow Thursday 5th December 2013 at the Dominica High Commission 1 Collingham Gardens, […]
PTSD and other forms of Self Hatred among Africans and Caribbeans: Part 1
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a recognized condition that can develop following any traumatic situation that threatens an individual’s safety or makes them feel helpless. This process began for Africans when they were forcefully kidnapped from their place of cultural reference, and in so doing, lost all familial roles and kinship ties within their society. […]
JN Building Society Hosts Caribbean Question Time 2013 tomorrow
With some 18 months to go before general elections in the United Kingdom, the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) will, provide members of the Caribbean Diaspora in the UK with an opportunity to voice their concerns, through the third hosting of Caribbean Question Time 2013, on December 3. The forum, based on previous sessions held […]
Diaspora News In Brief V (From Idea to Enterprise)
In Episode V. This week presenter David F. Roberts caught up with Ms Susan Belgrave trustee of the British Foundation for the University of the West Indies. The team also visited the Depford Green Secondary School where a special seminar, From Idea to Enterprise featured accomplished entrepreneurs such as Vanessa McLean, Lorna Stewart, Carly ward, […]
Three Regional Firms Win Investor of the Year Awards
In Caribbean business news. Belize City, Belize November 22, 2013. The inaugural Regional Investor of the Year Award was held at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina before a host of invited guests, including members of the private sector from Belize. The event, part of the 4th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Association […]
Olive’s LiveTalk: Unity in the Community
When referring to Unity in our Community, are we singing from the same ‘hymn book’, though dancing out of tune? Is there truly unity in our communities, or is this simply an illusion? Is this just a false sense of the word, when in fact it does not exist? The word ‘Community’ is not just […]
Montserrat Festival 2013 Queens celebrated
MONTSERRAT’S GOVERNOR HOSTS COCKTAIL PARTY FOR THE FESTIVAL 2013 QUEEN CONTESTANTS The evening of Saturday 16th November, saw the official public release of the four sizzling contestants taking part in this year’s Festival Queen Show. The event, a Sashing Ceremony and Cocktail Party was hosted by His Excellency Governor Davis and his lovely wife Mrs. […]