The Stanford 20/20 Board of Directors just announced Cuba won’t be playing in the 2008 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Due to the United States embargo against Cuba, organisations and American citizens such as Sir Allen Stanford have to make application to, and receive special permission from the US Government to conduct any type of activity [...]

Got an e-card from Ocean Park, considering the big war four months ago involving my allies Pull-Push and Underground – I figured that company would want to send me a lump of coal! They sorta came close… This is despite the fact that I removed the offending item, and they in turn did a whole [...]

Those of you who may have thought to get a puddy-tat for Xmas? Think no more, they’re all gone – nice ending for such an intense saga, eh?

{Ed’s Note – My thanx 2 Waiting For Keith‘s Wayne Cezair} Earlier this year when there was a conference on the global African community, this News-Blog mentioned a film being shown that was produced by a possible and/or distant relative of mine – St Clair Bourne. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend that night [...]

When I used to read the Evening News, many ppl here would assume I am paid THOUSANDS like my US or UK counterparts… WRONG! I would even try and tell the truth, explain how after the mortgage, insurance and all other bills I’d be lucky if I saw 200 dollars by month-end; typical Bajans would [...]

Digicel recently launched a new free-of-charge service to connect customers across 16 of its Caribbean markets to local HIV/AIDS resources via text messaging. The new service which went live since December 1st has been developed in association with the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (CBMP) enables Digicel customers across the Caribbean to quickly and [...]

British naval forces have notched up another counter-drugs success in the Caribbean with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship RFA Largs Bay intercepting over half a tonne of cocaine on her first ever operational patrol. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a civilian-manned force which supports the Royal Navy Fleet. RFA Largs Bay is currently tasked [...]

What a great job our leaders – be it per island or Caricom – are doing, I am sure they, along with American Congressman Charles Rangel (noted for USA/Caribbean relations), tried to prevent or waylay the following from happening through skillful negotiations and hard-nosed wrangling… Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. [...]

This girl must have went wild – Ms. Sharon Stuart of Industry Hall, St. Philip, is the grand prize winner of a Chevy Spark compliments of Warrens Motors from Lil Rick’s B’day Party at Tim’s. The fully loaded vehicle was presented to Ms. Stuart by Chevy Brand Manager Mark Perkins on Wednesday December 6th 2007 [...]

The Stanford 20/20 Pro Teams have been launched in St Lucia, Anguilla and Nevis and St Lucia head coach Roger Harper hailed the initiative as an ideal starting point to engineer the re-emergence of West Indies cricket. Former West Indies all rounder and head coach Roger Harper is of the view that professionalism is desperately [...]

{Ed’s Note – Thanks for both of my independent sources for this one…} A stray had 5 kittens, so my nephew is looking for homes for them as he cannot keep them. Do you know anyone that would like one? (or two — great company for each other!) They are really cute. {Ed’s Note – [...]

{Ed’s Note – My thanks to an avid member of the Sanctuary who’s always ready with a tip or four} The American Coast Guard was here and gave some massive assistance to the Hope Sanctuary – Coast Guard volunteers helped lay new concrete floors in two kennels, install a drainage system in one of the [...]

Jill was able to find a new Home for Tex, so he’ll be home for Xmas. Thank you for forwarding the e-mailand for those of you who contacted Jill.

David Kirton is performing for this Winter season every Thursday Night, from Dec 6 until March 27 in Barbados at Banks Beer Reggae Nights at Jumbies on St. Lawrence Gap. David has been nominated for 7 Barbados Music Awards, was called best new act at Midem, Cannes by Rolling Stone Magazine and had two showcases [...]

Peter Boyce of Madd Entertainment recently received his Advanced level module certificate in Event Planning and Promotion from tutor Mr Wendell Callender. Boyce successfully completed a course in Event Planning with the Caribbean Training Institute and received official certification from University of Cambridge International exams. Boyce stated, “It’s important for persons in the entertainment industry [...]

Out of the woodwork is no ordinary lizard, it’s a fellow accustomed to the limelight (But ain’t that competing against himself? SHUT YO’ MOUTH!)

Come to Wildey House for Barbados National Trust Christmas Party on Saturday 15th December from 5.30 until 9.00 Members: $20 Non-Members $25 Sing-a-long to Music by Dennis and his Guitar RSVP: 433 1268 or National Trust – 436 9033

The Paralympic hopeful David Taylor, back from Washington DC where he competed in the Canadian/US Open among the best in the world. Taylor placed 8th in the finals of the 50m and 200m breast stroke events. It was the conclusion of three tough days of competition.Taylor represented Barbados in the 200m, 100m, and 50m breaststrokes, [...]

Groundbreaking Heart to Art Music, New Yaard Entertainment, and Father Romie’s Nuclear Records have teamed up with digital music distributor Rebelmix to release their 2 latest projects globally. Rebelmix, the Caribbean’s leading digital distribution company, markets Caribbean music to the world through alliances formed with top world-renowned Internet retailers such as Apple iTunes Store and [...]

One of the Caribbean’s largest music festivals will go live this year with online ticketing at Island Stubs. The brand-new service, is the official online sales outlet for the upcoming 11th annual Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2008, now tickets have been for sale since December 11. The partnership between IslandStubs.com and Air Jamaica [...]

The John S. Knight professional journalism fellowships at Stanford give outstanding mid-career journalists the chance to broaden and deepen their understanding of a changing world. The goal of this Fellowship program is to improve the quality of news and information reaching the public through the news media: print, broadcast and cyberspace. Knight Fellows take classes [...]

Tex was found last year in St George – nr The Texaco Gas Station – hence his name Tex, unfortunately his Owners are now moving to an Apt and he shall be at Alan Story from Thursday. Anyone able to adopt Tex please contact: Jill at:435-9409 or 427-1029 Please also tell everyone you know. Many [...]

2007′s days are numbered (our 1st anniversary looms, yikes) and some of us are yet to spend our last shekel to get a gift celebrating the birth of one of God’s Messengers (Here you thought Christmas was all about guys in red and white and snow even in tropics?)… Well, for those who wish to [...]