CaribDirect International Business Network (CIBN) launch
CaribDirect Multi-Media launched the long awaited CaribDirect International Business Network (CIBN) at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission on Thursday 13th March 2014. It was attended by High Commissioners H.E Dr. Ernest Hilaire from St Lucia and H.E Francine Baron from Dominica; and Mr Kedrick Malone, Overseas Territory Representative for the British Virgin Islands. Minister […]
Bajan film sensation ‘KUWTJ’ wows Birmingham
Caribbean news. The UK premiere of the new film from the Caribbean “Keeping Up With The Joneses: The Movie” took place at the Drum Arts Centre in Birmingham last night. The comedy-thriller had the audience laughing throughout with its well crafted script and finely delivered humour. Distributed by Sankofa Televisual, KUWTJ: The Movie is amongst […]
Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2014!
Community news. May Bank Holiday weekend hosts the ultimate hair and beauty experience. Europe’s biggest showcase for Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE is back, taking place on May 25th and 26th 2014 at the Business Design Centre, Islington. Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE is the only place you’ll find award winning hairdressers, specialist beauticians and […]
Why?…Because you are worth it!
Community news. Do not allow anyone to place a value on you that depreciates you, undermines who you are, and what you believe in. I was recently bidding for a particular piece of work, and was told that because someone is cheaper than me, they are likely to consider them, and if I wanted to […]
HC Nicholas welcomes long-awaited UK APD reform
Caribbean news. The long-standing dispute between the Caribbean and the United Kingdom which centred on the highly contentious Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax has advanced significantly with a welcome outcome for both the Caribbean and the UK travel industry. On Wednesday 19th March, UK Chancellor George Osborne announced a change to the APD banding rules […]
Unfair Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax slashed
Caribbean news. Today 19 March 2014 – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is delighted with today’s announcement by the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, that the Air Passenger Duty (APD) will be reformed from next year. The Chancellor has announced that from April of 2015, APD will be simplified into a two band […]
All are invited to the DDA debating competition on Sunday
Community news. For the second highly anticipated debate of 2014, the Diaspora Debating Association has chosen a topic (Black Success and achievement should be measured post slavery and colonialism) that has been at the forefront of public attention with the recent release of films dealing with ‘enslavement’ whether that be of mind, body or spirit […]
Kids choir brighten up Pharrell’s ‘Happy’
American news. Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” is such a, well, happy song that it’s made people around the world dance. But this version by an elementary school choir in Detroit might put even bigger smiles on our faces than the original. The talented students in the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences choir nail the Oscar-nominated […]
Food Fraud on the Rise
Health news. CFSC warns that food fraud is on the rise. If there’s one thing the recent horsemeat scandal has revealed it is that there are plenty of people with food industry access who are little concerned with the health of the consumer’s. This situation is nothing new, you only have to look back at […]
Kartel Found Guilty and Captures Attention of International Media
65 days of trial, 30 witnesses, 5 co accused, 1 verdict. Thursday March 13, 2014 marked what is now known as the longest trial in Jamaican history. After over two months of testimonies and cross examinations; what is arguably the most watched/followed court case in Jamaican history has finally come to a close. Vybz Kartel […]