Addressing the Caribbean’s “grave economic crisis”
In a commentary on the statement by St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony that there is a grave economic crisis gnawing away at Caribbean countries and “governments are busy looking inward rather than pursuing a Caribbean solution”, I drew attention to several possible areas of practical action that governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) […]
Thurs. 5 Dec. Dr Eric Williams Panel Discussion
The British Foundation for the University of the West Indies in collaboration with the Institute of the Americas, University College London invite you to attend The Second DR ERIC WILLIAMS PANEL DISCUSSION “Beyond remittances and tourism: What future for the Caribbean economy?” at The Galton Lecture Hall, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London […]
Fashion Industry promotes Regional Integration
In Caribbean news. Bridgetown, Barbados, November 13, 2013. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) supported the attendance of seven designers to the recently held Dominicana Moda (DM2013) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during October 21-26, 2013. The Fashion Week attracted the talent and passion of a great number of designers, delighted audiences and industry […]
..C’mon BBQ Salmon
Yes so I have been M.I.A for a while (oh the joys of motherhood..lol). Yes I am a new mommy! And in my bit to return to my normal size 10 self I have been working out…YES …me….certified foodie… working out…and trying to eat a bit healthier. So I tried this very delicious dish and […]
TT HC shines at Commonwealth Fair in London
In Trinidad and Tobago news. On Saturday 9th November, the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London participated in the annual Commonwealth Countries League Fair at the Kensington Town Hall, London. His Excellency Anthony Carmona, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago paid a surprise visit to The Trinidad and Tobago High Commission Stall, much […]
Caribbean needs to develop…Commercial Points
CARIBBEAN NEEDS TO DEVELOP DIASPORA COMMERCIAL POINTS TO ENHANCE EXPORTS Jamaica and the Caribbean need to effectively strategise with its Diaspora population and create more commercial points in an effort to enhance exports, cited St. Bernard, spokesperson for the UK Caribbean Diaspora Business Network, he was addressing the Caribbean Enterprise Network (CENUK) trade and Investment […]
Leaders in self-denial as Caribbean economic crisis worsens
In Caribbean news. St Lucia’s Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony says that there is a grave economic crisis gnawing away at Caribbean countries and “governments are busy looking inward – each busy with their own agenda rather than pursuing a Caribbean solution to the economic crisis”. Not for the first time Dr Anthony has dared […]
SVG: $750,000.00 in payments to banana farmers
About sixty banana farmers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be receiving their IMPREST payments for the 2013 period. Out of the EC$750,000.00 to be paid, about EC$280,000.00 will be paid to the famers who have been selling their fruit to WINFAM, but for undisclosed reasons have been unable to receive payments in return. […]
JA’s 150 year old law forbidding homosexuality being challenged
In Jamaica news. For 150 years Jamaica like many other countries in the Caribbean has conformed to the illegality of homosexuality as prescribed by the old British Common Law prior to independence. As homosexuality gains popularity around the world particularly in developed countries such as the United States and Britain former colonies or dependent territories […]
Is Israel a good neighbour to our African cousins
In Africa news. Regular readers of The Electronic Intifada are familiar with the shocking and escalating racism in Israel against people from countries in Africa. Our extensive coverage of the incitement and attacks on Africans, thanks in large part to the work of David Sheen, demonstrates that this phenomenon is not marginal, but is incited […]