In other Caribbean news, with an EC$2M Government allocation to the ‘stakeholders’ of Saint Lucia’s 2013 Carnival Season. With local Sponsors Digicel, Piton Beer, Bounty Rum amongst other commercial houses on board, this year’s Carnival extravaganza, is now set for some ‘Cultural excitement’. This follows a ‘blast off’ event organized by the Saint Lucia Carnival [...]
Is the Caribbean sitting on commercially viable oil reserves and what impact would successful finds have on the region? Has the Caribbean already missed the window of opportunity for significant earnings, if the US realises its goal to become an oil exporter itself by 2035? These questions were explored on 22 May at the inaugural [...]
Elisabeth grew up in the mansion of her elder half sister, Maria, who was married to a rich Swiss planter. Having no children of her own, Maria pampered and indulged her youngest sister. Later, when she remarried, her new husband, Frederik Coeneraad Bosse, taught Elisabeth to read and write, which was illegal for African-Surinamese. Aged [...]
The Multiple Sclerosis Champaign. As promised here is the insight about my journey with MS. Thank God, I am still around after twenty nine years and I am not in a wheelchair. I recovered from being totally paralysed after calling on God for help albeit with severe limitations. Prior to this the doctors had no [...]
As I said when I started these food features I have a number of concerns about the quality of the food we eat. I wanted to encourage those who had been seduced by processed foods to experience the joys and health benefits of cooking from scratch. In this particular feature I want to look at [...]
In other Caribbean news…On behalf of the British Foundation for the University of the West Indies in association with CaribDirect, it is our pleasure and privilege to have Prof. Dalip Ragoobirsingh, from The University of the West Indies in London. Diabetes is the number 1 cause of death in our community and we need to [...]
I have been fasting lately; in fact I am on 21 day fast and pray with my church, pursuing Yahweh to hear from Him; to understand who He is and what He wants from me. On the 6 day of my fast I went to see the movie ‘After Earth’ starring Will Smith and his [...]
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Santana is a Trinidadian comedic masterpiece. Enjoy!
…“No responsible man comes back home every day at this ungodly hour”!!! Keeping late nights, indulging in extramarital affairs, feeding her with lies upon lies; how long can she suffer this agony and will come to her rescue? Like a speed of light, it all normalizes. Who did the magic and what could have transpired? [...]
…..“I am so disappointed in you. I can’t believe you can go behind me to stab me at the back. I can’t believe you have the guts to go sleep with my husband” Initially, they are content with being second best but as time slipped by, that position became unbefitting and they schemed to take [...]
Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki on Saturday 18th May, 2013 lost his father to the cold hands of death. Aki made the sad announcement on his blackberry messenger after the demise of his father. The cause of his father’s death has not been revealed yet. This popular actor we all know got married to his wife [...]
Malahari Campbell is the winner of Depftford’s got talent 2013! The fourteen year old representing Grenada managed to sweep the cash prize and honourable trophy held on the 27th of April at the New Testament Assembly, Akwaaba Centre in Deptford. The talent show which aims to showcase professional artists and up and coming acts was modelled after the popular TV program Britain’s got talent [...]
Jamaican-Born International clothing designer JahReason has been taking the world by storm with his eloquent and stylish designs of t-shirts filled with motivational quotes. “Positive People Prosper” says JahReason; the world is good and Jah is the reason. JahReason began designing while attending Cornwall College, Montego Bay in the early 90’s and has been trending [...]
Dancehall artist Raine Seville has been confirmed as the only official female ambassdor of the anticipated M.I.A awards ceremony. The event which is to be held in Kingston, Jamaica has the full support of Caribdirect lifestyle director. Raine will be having a live chat session on twitter on Friday May 24th 2013 to answer any questions relating to the show. The [...]
As I said when I started these food features I have a number of concerns about the quality of the food we eat. I wanted to encourage those who had been seduced by processed foods to experience the joys and health benefits of cooking from scratch. In this particular feature I want to look at [...]
Much as I love a serious newspaper I will admit to being occasionally distracted by celebrity gossip dressed up as news. Time and again I’m struck by a celebrities failure to deal well with the aftermath of a failed relationship; like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift feeling the need to diss each other in public [...]
There has been and will be much said about the killing of serviceman Lee Rigby in Woolwich, South East London. Thankfully such an incident is rare in the UK and therefore is obviously going to generate public comment and media attention. I am aware that many of the words said in response to the Woolwich [...]
Much as I love a serious newspaper I will admit to being occasionally distracted by celebrity gossip dressed up as news. Time and again I’m struck by a celebrities failure to deal well with the aftermath of a failed relationship; like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift feeling the need to diss each other in public [...]
The elements of carnival, even when the season is over, exist during the course of the year. Take for example Jouvert in Point Fortin. It is an exuberant performance of colors and people. It starts on a Friday night and goes straight until Sunday morning. A similar thing occurs in July. It is labeled “Carnival [...]
…“No responsible man comes back home every day at this ungodly hour”!!! Keeping late nights, indulging in extramarital affairs, feeding her with lies upon lies; how long can she suffer this agony and will come to her rescue? Like a speed of light, it all normalizes. Who did the magic and what could have transpired? [...]
In other Caribbean news, with an EC$2M Government allocation to the ‘stakeholders’ of Saint Lucia’s 2013 Carnival Season. With local Sponsors Digicel, Piton Beer, Bounty Rum amongst other commercial houses on board, this year’s Carnival extravaganza, is now set for some ‘Cultural excitement’. This follows a ‘blast off’ event organized by the Saint Lucia Carnival [...]
Is the Caribbean sitting on commercially viable oil reserves and what impact would successful finds have on the region? Has the Caribbean already missed the window of opportunity for significant earnings, if the US realises its goal to become an oil exporter itself by 2035? These questions were explored on 22 May at the inaugural [...]
In more Caribbean news. No need for a Trade War between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The state of the Jamaican economy and the increasing hostility to trade with Trinidad and Tobago by Jamaican manufacturers are matters that should concern all of the other 13 member countries of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 07, 2013; KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Leader of the Opposition Arnhim Eustace on Thursday has accused the Dr. Ralph Gonsalves-led Government of increasing the island’s budget making Caribbean News. Speaking in Parliament last Thursday Eustace stated, “What we are saying is that we are in fact increasing the budget passed [...]
In more Caribbean news, from the government of China’s point of view, the visit of President Xi Jinping to Trinidad and Tobago to meet nine Caribbean Heads of Government was a great success. Each of the nine leaders made statements after individual short meetings with President Xi praising China for the loans and assistance the [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 06, 2013; KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Last Monday during his weekly radio programme, Leader of the Opposition Arnheim Eustace said he was “shocked” by the Bill; being debated today in the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Parliament. “I was so shocked on seeing this, I thought I saw 208,000 [dollars]. [...]
It’s difficult to believe it’s a week since CaribDirect staged its second public seminar within the CARIBDIRECT SEMINAR SERIES under the theme, The Caribbean and You – doing business with or in the Caribbean. Here’s the Souvenir Program. Held at the Jamaica High Commission in London on Thursday 30th May 2013, the packed room, which [...]
Coming out of CaribDirect’s second successful business seminar on Thursday 30th May at the Jamaica High Commission, ‘The Caribbean and You’, it was strongly suggested that the descendents of UK domiciled Caribbean nationals be considered for citizenship. This facility was seen as a vital component in the perpetuation of Caribbean culture in the United Kingdom [...]
Caribdirect.com would like to introduce our exciting new network: Caribdirect links. Caribdirect links was formed to encourage and involve young, creative and ambitious minds! Whether it’s in the creative arts, journalism and news sector or culture and lifestyle we welcome productive and inspiring contributions from individuals under 30 years old! We hope to create an environment [...]
Positive parenting to make a difference. This is the goal of the administrators at the Milton Lynch Boys’ School as they set out to assist the boys in the transition to manhood. Starting last year through the Ministry of Education’s School Positive Behavioural Management Programme they began the initiative, dubbed Family Week. It continued again [...]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Following on from the success of both of CaribDirect’s business seminars at the Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in November 2012 and at the Jamaica High Commission in May 2013, both events making Caribbean news, we are looking for more volunteers to help provide a superior service at our upcoming events. We are [...]
In other Caribbean news, West Indies cricket is all set to clear its boundaries. The Pakistan and the West Indies Cricket Boards have reached an agreement to play a T20 international series in the United States in July this year. According to Pakiatan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, the two boards have agreed to organise a [...]
Pauline Long, the Founder of Black and Ethnic Minority Awards (BEFFTA) has received the Role Model of The Year Award from International Online Awards. Ms. Long, a mother of two, is philanthropist, TV presenter, entrepreneur and a mentor to many young people. She is also the founder of Europe’s biggest award ceremony that honours and [...]
Direct Assistance Grant Scheme funds Barbados’ First Solar Carport Bridgetown, Barbados, June 10, 2013. In other Caribbean news Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has facilitated the development of a ground-breaking project that saw the first of ten (10) Megapower solar carports being launched in Barbados on Friday, June 7, 2013. The project, which is [...]
I would like to thank David for hosting me as a guest blogger, as part of the virtual book tour celebration for my debut novel, Becoming Me. In this blog post I share my thoughts on living life to the fullest. I am sure you are familiar with this cliché and have probably heard people [...]
Following on from CaribDirect’s successful business seminar entitled, ‘The Caribbean and You‘, at the Jamaica High Commission on Thursday 30th May 2013, media partner VOX Africa have released the clip of their coverage at the event aired on Friday 7th June 2013 as part of their African / Caribbean News. For those of you who [...]
In more Caribbean news, ‘Gardenia Destang takes her book “Becoming Me” to readers worldwide, without leaving home’ Basseterre, 7 June 2013 – “With the multitude of options now available to them, authors and in particular, Caribbean authors need to embrace technology and move forward to give their books the greatest exposure possible” says Saint Lucian [...]
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Last Sunday 2nd June 2013, Shara George – Miss Mustique Company Ltd., waltzed away with the Miss SVG 2013 title in the Pageant held at Victoria Park making Caribbean news. The 22-year-old beat off spirited challenges from Anna Laborde – Miss Metrocint General Insurance Company who won the First [...]
CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 7, 2013: U.S. and Chinese investors are being urged to “open their wallets” to investment opportunities in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The call to action came from the Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands, Dr. Rufus Ewing and his finance minister, C. Washington Misick, at the [...]
Caribbean news agency CaribDirect is pleased to announce the seminar, ‘The Caribbean and You’ conducted on Thursday 30th May 2013 at the Jamaica High Commission will be broadcast on the evening news today at 7pm GMT and midnight on SKY VOX Africa.
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 7, 2013: Grenadian-American Emmy- award winning television reporter, John Noel has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 62. Noel , a Brooklyn native who covered local and national news for WNBC-TV, reportedly died Thursday morning after a battle with brain cancer, station executives said. He [...]
In breaking Caribbean news, David Jordan , a former Director of International Trade and Investment , in the St Lucia Government, now a Lead Business Adviser with Giordano Associates Ltd, lauds the move by the OECS at the recent OECS 57th meeting of the Authority – Heads of Government Conference held in Antigua to embrace [...]
Bridgetown, Barbados, June 4, 2013. Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) as chair for the CARIFORUM, French Caribbean Outermost Region (FCOR) and EU Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) Task Force on Trade and Investment convened the 7th Meeting of the Task Force in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 30-31, 2013. The mandate of the [...]
In more Caribbean news, His Excellency Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Kingdom, has concluded his visit to Liverpool, a whirlwind trip which saw the High Commissioner convene with the Lord Mayor and business heads on boosting trade and tourism links between Liverpool and Trinidad and Tobago. [...]
In more Caribbean news, spend time in Brussels, or in any other European capital that has a close relationship with the Caribbean, and it soon becomes apparent how fast thinking about policy is changing on a broad range of issues that may affect the region’s long term interests. Look at the matter from the other [...]
West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has pointed to big-hitting opener Chris Gayle and mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine as key weapons in the team’s arsenal for the Champions Trophy starting this week. Speaking to media on reaching Wales, Bravo said both the players possessed outstanding qualities which would augur well for the squad in their June [...]
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Pakistan, WI to play T20 ties in US
In other Caribbean news, West Indies cricket is all set to clear its boundaries. The Pakistan and the West Indies Cricket Boards have reached an agreement to play a T20 international series in the United States in July this year. According to Pakiatan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, the two boards have agreed to organise a [...]
Malahari Campbell Wins Deptford’s Got Talent
Malahari Campbell is the winner of Depftford’s got talent 2013! The fourteen year old representing Grenada managed to sweep the cash prize and honourable trophy held on the 27th of April at the New Testament Assembly, Akwaaba Centre in Deptford. The talent show which aims to showcase professional artists and up and coming acts was modelled after the popular TV program Britain’s got talent [...]
West Indies look to Gayle, Narine to fire
West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has pointed to big-hitting opener Chris Gayle and mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine as key weapons in the team’s arsenal for the Champions Trophy starting this week. Speaking to media on reaching Wales, Bravo said both the players possessed outstanding qualities which would augur well for the squad in their June [...]
Is this the end for Darren Sammy?
In more Caribbean news, as West Indies settle in at their base in Cardiff for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy much of the talk surrounds the future of Darren Sammy. The man who has guided the Windies in all forms of the game over the last three years now finds himself following the lead of [...]
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