Toward a New Venezuela-Caribbean relationship
In Caribbean news, since 2005 when the late President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez introduced the Petro Caribe initiative, several Caribbean governments have enjoyed a vital life line. But the time may have come to review the scope and expectations of the Petro Caribe relationship in the interest of the beneficiary Caribbean countries and Venezuela […]
Clive’s Caribbean Food IV: Cookery for dieters
If you are concerned about eating healthily while enjoying the delights of Caribbean cookery then you will be well aware that there are concerns around diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure and obesity. To be fair to Caribbean cookery obesity is a growing concern for many countries on both sides of the Atlantic and this […]
Caribbean Essence turns heads at The Gallery Berlin
Bridgetown, Barbados, July 10, 2013. Caribbean Essence – A Fashion Showcase, an initiative of Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), presented five of the regions designers at the international fashion trade event The Gallery Berlin on July 2-4, 2013 which saw approximately 2,500 visitors from Germany and abroad. THE GALLERY BERLIN was pitched as more […]
Barbados: Let’s Probe – Negligent employers
In Barbados news, The attorney-general and the island’s largest trade union are to investigate reports of some employers calling out workers today, even before the official all-clear was given by the State, following the passage of Tropical Storm Chantal. After announcing the all-clear while speaking from the Department of Emergency Management, Attorney-General Adriel Brathwaite told […]
CARICOM at 40: An alternative agenda
In other Caribbean news, by the time this commentary is read, Heads of Government of the 15-nation Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) will have celebrated the 40th anniversary of the inter-governmental organisation. There is cause for celebration, but there is also reason for lamentation. Heads of Government will have rightly pointed to many areas […]
T&T: Pope Francis plays the Tenor Pan at the Vatican
Above: Holding his own tenor sticks, Pope Francis looks at the President of Trinidad & Tobago Anthony Carmona (left) playing a tenor pan, during a private audience at the Vatican July 6, 2013 making Caribbean news. 0 0
Makin’ Style Magazine Hits London
In Guyana news, International Fashion Designer Sonia Noel has successfully launched her anticipated magazine: Makin’ Style. The magazine which showcases some of the best designers hailing from Guyana was previewed by patrons at Caribbean Fashion Week 2013, in Kingston Jamaica and has now arrived in London. Sonia Noel is featured on the beautifully printed front cover and inside […]
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 […]
Caribbean Essence goes to The Gallery Berlin
Bridgetown, Barbados, July 2, 2013. Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in partnership with GIZ will be facilitating the attendance of five of the regions most esteemed designers to present the Spring/Summer 2014 collections as part of the Caribbean Essence Fashion Showcase at one of Europe’s largest fashion trade events The Gallery Berlin, July 2-4, […]
Miss Dominica wins Miss Carival 2013
FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2013, KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Leslassa Amour-Shillingford with confidence oozing with her every move, was crowned Miss Carival 2013 making Dominica news at Carnival City, Victoria Park in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She won three of the four-judged categories, namely Best Talent, Best Evening Wear, and Best […]