BVI: Transparency and public accountability
Transparency and public accountability: easier said than done Caribbean news. At a recent political meeting in idyllic Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, the New Chairman and First Elected Leader of the Grand Ole Party admitted that in past years his organization had not been good at listening to the cries of Joe Public. For this […]
Popular Cricket Fun Day returns to Birmingham in August
West Indies Cricket news. Sports promoter, Sted Wallen a.k.a widely known as one of the nicest men in cricket, from Birmingham invites cricket enthusiasts to the up-coming Malcolm Marshall Sports & Cultural day. The Memorial Cup which honours the late Malcolm Marshall will this year take place on Sunday 24th August 2014 at the Handsworth Park […]
Grenada Makes Passionate Plea To The Developed World
Caribbean news. ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 1, 2014 – GIS: Grenada has made a passionate plea to the developed world for widespread assistance to help the Caribbean achieve the targets set for sustainable development and climate change adaption. Agriculture Minister Roland Bhola made the appeal to more advanced and technologically developed countries saying Caribbean countries face […]
St Lucia: Yes, It matters who pays
Caribbean news. The prime minister of Saint Lucia Dr Kenny Anthony, who was in attendance at the Group of 77+China meeting summit in Bolivia this past weekend, stated on social media that “Saint Lucia is not paying a cent for my attendance.” I take this to mean no per diem; no airline ticket; no loss […]
Raising awareness of Devic Disease (NMO)
My Vision and ultimate Goal Having suffered from Devics Disease for the past 10 years, I am often humbled by what I see of the lengths NHS staff go to, to make sure their patients get the best possible care. But the truth is we are only at the start of a journey when it […]
Who rules from financial services rules?
Caribbean news. On May 29 the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) issued a public statement in which it said that it “recognises Guyana as a jurisdiction with significant AML/CFT (anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing) deficiencies”. That’s fair enough since Guyana is the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country that has not adopted AML/CFT legislation […]
Trisha Alleyne Funding Bid
Supporting Trisha Alleyne’s Inspiring and Empowering Campaign In her own beautiful words describing the inception of her truly inspiring and incredibly empowering campaign, the writer and published author Trisha Alleyne describes the humble beginning of her vision underpinning her campaign to address and overcome the challenges raised by Devics Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (chronic inflammatory […]
Guyana: Army General quizzed on Walter Rodney
Caribbean news. Although denying he “washed his hands” of the probe into Dr Walter Rodney’s death, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major General (rtd) Norman McLean yesterday testified that he knew nothing of the investigation and said that he was even unaware of reports that an army plane transported main […]
Jamaican – American Sean Kingston Beat Up A Promoter In Hollywood
America news. Sean Kingston is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a beat down of a club promoter in Hollywood last night. According to TMZ, Kingston and the club promoter got into it over his appearance fee for a hosting and appearance gig at Avalon in Hollywood Wednesday night. Carmen Electra and The Jazmin Sisters were […]
Caribbean Diaspora Engagement: A focal point of JA Diaspora UK Conference
Caribbean news. Last Friday 13th June 2014, the Jamaica Diaspora UK held its fourth Diaspora Conference under the theme Our Heritage, Our Legacy ‘Working together to develop a sustainable Diaspora Movement’. Held at the Centennial Centre, 100 Icknield Port Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands the conference attracted Jamaican and Friends of Jamaica from all over the United […]