A delegation from Anguilla is in St. Kitts to tour the health facilities and explore ways to deepen cooperation. The three-man touring group is headed by Minister of Social Development Evans McNeil Rogers, who met with the Minister of Health Rupert Herbert, his Permanent Secretary Elvis Newton and a host of other medical officials and [...]

TEN THINGS YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULDN’T HEAR IN DIFFERENT YEARS OVER THE DECADES: 10. In 1968, did you ever think the following would be real? “A Black Presidential Candidate of African mix with a female running mate…“ 9. In 1978, you ever felt this could happen? “The famous WHITE rapper, has turned to producing new [...]

Haiti is the poorest country in western hemisphere and has suffered from political turmoil and instability for many years. In 1995, a rapid liberalisation programme imposed by the World Bank and the IMF cut import tariffs on rice from 50 per cent to 3 per cent making Haiti the most liberalised country in the region. [...]

Grenadian Leader Dr Keith Mitchell accused members of a civic group, protesting about the Port Louis Marina, host of a regatta there soon, also a major tourism project there, of harassing the investors behind the initiative. “Harassment of an investor can have negative long term impacts; we cannot on one side of our mouths say [...]

Counterpart Caribbean is holding 3 film nights for as many Sundays at St Gabriel’s School Anne Johnson Auditorium with a focus on environmental documentaries to help us gain more understanding of the impacts to the planet, and what all PEOPLE can do to change most of it, if not all! The first showing is this [...]

Digicel?s sponsorship of the world?s fastest man Usain Bolt which began in 2005, will continue until 2011 following the recent signing of a new contract. ?Our partnership goes back to his days competing at the junior level, and we are pleased to see him developing and fulfilling his potential,? said Digicel Jamaica CEO David Hunter. [...]

Lil Lion is emerging as one of the young stars on the Jamaican and New York music scene with the release of his debut video Certified Clubbin. Lion’s Certified Clubbin was premiered world wide on Suzie Q’s Video Alley artiste spotlight on May 17 and his second video LION which has garnered him a cult [...]

St Kitts’ Department of Agriculture has placed peanut production back on the front burner, with timely research assistance from the Taiwan Technical Mission. The Republic of China Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis His Excellency Rong-chuan Wu said that the Technical Mission was conducting research on eight high-yield varieties of peanuts. At the time, the [...]

The internet has done much to open avenues of information, Blogging or Citizen/Participatory Journalism is one unforeseen avenue and now another is people devising their own niches for disseminating TV/Radio… One such example in Barbados is Bloodwash Records, this is not a practitioner of Hannibal Lecter – precisely the Opposite; they are Gospel as in [...]

The first series of Open Mic was a resounding success. Over the course of eight sessions, Braddies Bar in Christ Church, Barbados was graced by many extraordinary performers who captivated audiences with their talents in Poetry, Song and Comedy. The intense demand and numerous phone calls and inquiries were clear indicators that the series had [...]

This is a call for applications from young persons (between 17-35 years old) who would be interested in working as a Camp Facilitator from July 14 – August 8 from 9am to 1pm. Applicants should be interested in business (starting, owning, running a small business), innovative and enthusiastic and be willing to share this with [...]

DJ Simmons loved the turnout for his “Riddim & Flo 2” at the Limelight last weekend – now, he’s offering a li’l bit more…. “Thank You” to all of you who have bought copies of Riddim & Flo, the book and the CD, and who came out to help me celebrate at the Launch last [...]

When was the last time you visited the Barbados National Museum and historical Society? Well it has definitely moved on since that school trip you took when you were 10 years old. A great excuse to visit the National Museum in the Garrison is the new art exhibition by their artist-in-residence, Ingrid Persaud, who has [...]

Barbados? development through sports will be traced next week when the National Sports Council hosts a public lecture as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. Businessman and former cricketer, Rawle Brancker, will deliver the lecture on Tuesday, June 10, at the Frank Collymore Hall, starting at 7:00 p.m. The theme is ?Development Through Sport and [...]

Gas gone up!!! Every other road dug up!!!Food expensive!!!Prices in the sky!!!…and it just feels like FOREVER since the last Le Mot Juste!!! Need to vent?…We understand- Let it out,Just…LET IT FLOWat the Limelight CafeJune 8th, 6:30 pm Featuring our special therapist: SELENA THOMPSON Also, enjoy a soul lifting session with our Musical Specialists: *AISHA [...]

BROOKLYN To honor Tabou Combo’s legacy, the world’s most famous Konpa band, Kreyolfest organizers are preparing a dazzling celebration during the festival on Saturday June 28, 2008 at Wingate Park. In addition, organizers are asking each band in the line up to perform a rendition of a Tabou Combo song during their set at. A [...]

World leaders must urgently agree a coordinated global action plan to address the food price crisis, international agency Oxfam made this statement in a report published ahead of an emergency UN Food Summit in Rome. The plan must include short and long-term responses and go beyond humanitarian aid. ?In countries where Oxfam works, we are [...]

On Saturday, June 21, 2008, the Callaloo Poets and the Virgin Islands Improvement Association (VIIA) will inspire you with “RESPECT DUE TO ALL THE KINGS & QUEENS” at La Fantasea by the Sea in Duff’s Bottom at 6:00PM SHARP. Come out and listen as the poets and musicians showcase their talent at the regular 3rd [...]

West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan whose century led his team in saving the Second Digicel Test was at a loss for words to describe the batting performance of Man of the Match Shivnarine Chanderpaul who scored unbeaten knocks of 107 and 77 in the two innings he batted in the game. “It’s very hard to [...]

“Know, O prince, that between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and in the years of the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars — Nemedia, Ophir, Brythunia, Hyperborea, Zamora with [...]

Pictured l to r, are: Ms. Linda Rimer and Ms. Sharon Brown Recognizing the need to provide resources and opportunities for the youth of the region, FirstCaribbean International Bank has signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide to the tune of US$204,000. This is music to the ears of JA [...]

Kassav, the leading band to emerge from the formative years of Zouk music, will be among the premier acts performing at the 12th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which will take place from June 26-28, 2008. Kassav was formed in 1979 by Pierre-Edouard D?cimus, a long-time professional musician. Working with Freddy Marshall, the two decided [...]

The catchy sound of Tip Top Ice Cream?s infectious jingle proved very much to the judges? taste at the recent 2007 Caribbean Advertising Awards, scooping a gold ADDY for SOJE Lonsdale Communications, Brydens Distribution, and Fonterra of New Zealand, Tip Top?s parent company. With the 2007 launch of Tip Top Ice Creams imminent in Barbados [...]

Not so long ago, there was a catchword in Barbados that was almost abused – NISE as in Nat’l Initiative on Service Excellence – the word is as abused as its cousin. It is not mentioned too often now except for the Nation’s “Naughty or NISE” feature where businesses are supposedly examined… How effective is [...]

Despite the Nevis Island Administration?s (NIA) continued subsidization of domestic gas (cooking gas), it was forced to sanction an increase in the commodity with effect from June 01, 2008. Nevis’ Minister of Trade & Deputy Premier, Hensley Daniel, in a televised address on NTV Channel 8 gave a special announcement;- ?After careful consideration and mindful [...]