Tag Archives: Canada

  1. Canadian Technology Firm provides Legal Software Solutions for Barbados: Will local Users step up to plate?

    Irosoft Inc., a worldwide leader in Acts and subsidiary legislation management solutions, in partnership with ESI Technologies Inc., is proud to announce the successful implementation of its LIMS Drafting and Consolidating solutions for the Government of Barbados. “We are honoured to have been part of the LIMS project in Barbados for many reasons,” said René-Luc [...]

    May 19, 2012Crime, TechnologyNo comments
  2. Andrea Landry – a Canadian indigenous leader of tomorrow: By Damon Gerard Corrie

    I had the pleasure of meeting 23 year-old Andrea Landry at the Tribal Link Project Access Global Capacity Building Training Course for Indigenous Peoples, held in May 2012 in New York City; USA. I feel no embarrassment whatsoever in admitting that the first thing which caught my attention about Andrea was her external beauty, I [...]

    May 19, 2012Nature, TravelNo comments
  3. FANTASY TO BECOME REALITY FOR COUPLE SAYING “I DO” AT CARIBBEAN WEDDING DURING CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK

    For John Gordon Andre Millard and Tricialouise Gurley, a Caribbean wedding has been a fantasy. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Marry Caribbean (www.marrycaribbean.com) are about to take the couple – whose first meeting was virtual – from the land of make-believe and turn their fantasy into reality. Millard, from Montreal, Canada, and Gurley, from [...]

    May 14, 2012Travel1 comment
  4. Central Bank of Barbados’ 40th Anniversary: Grand Salle’s Open Day – Appreciation with Coins of Barbados

    This item was donated by the company who mills the coins for Barbados

    May 5, 2012Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  5. CIBC named strongest bank in North America, and third in the world

    CIBC has been named as the strongest bank in North America and the third strongest bank in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. This is the second year the bank has been recognized among the world’s strongest banks. Bloomberg’s global study is based on banks with more than $100-billion (U.S.) worth of assets. “This award [...]

    May 3, 2012Business, EventsNo comments
  6. Canada injects Millions towards both Regional Security System & United Nations fight against Narcotics, Minister makes revelation during Barbados visit

    If you are a corprate entity wishing to host a venue for a get-together then you need look no further than the Officer’s mess at St Ann’s Fort, the Garrison, Savannah it is a gloriously refreshing view of the racetrack also popular for walking enthusiasts, plus if you wish catering then you need to engage [...]

    May 1, 2012Crime, PoliticalNo comments
  7. Harlequin Hotels & Resorts opens second Caribbean hotel: “blu St Lucia” in Rodney Bay, St Lucia

    Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the recent opening of blu St Lucia: a newly renovated 72 room hotel (formerly Village Inn and Spa) in the highly desirable area of Rodney Bay, St Lucia. Situated just 100 yards from the beach, furnished with a high standard of style and comfort, and offering a [...]

    April 26, 2012Travel1 comment
  8. Kenny’s 2012/2013 budget preview and the lost pledge of jobs, jobs, jobs! By Melanius Alphonse

    As attractive as the tagline reads; Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, priority number one, the bigger issue is – where will the jobs be in Kenny’s 2012/2013 budget. Surprise, Surprise let’s face it. The economy is still in negative growth and the forecast is still cautious or, rather, sluggish to be precise. Saint Lucia has the highest percentage [...]

    April 23, 2012Editorial, PoliticalNo comments
  9. #Canada’s Governor General to Undertake Visits to #Brazil, #Barbados and #Trinidad and #Tobago

    At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will conduct an official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil, from April 22 to 28; a working visit to Barbados, on April 29 and 30; and [...]

    April 20, 2012Political, TravelNo comments
  10. CIBC FirstCaribbean appoints new Chief Risk Officer #barbados #finance #money #canada #firstcaribbean

    The Board of Directors of CIBC FirstCaribbean has appointed Geoff Scott to the post of Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approvals. He replaces Hugh Boyle, who recently left the bank. Geoff is a seasoned Banker, possessing some 20 years experience in capital markets, corporate credit and risk management. Geoff is a CIBC executive who [...]

    April 17, 2012BusinessNo comments
  11. HELEN OF THE WILD, WILD WEST – By: Melanius Alphonse #castries #stlucia #crime #hiltonbarbados #peacefulcaribbean

    It terrifies me to note my thoughts, but it would be equally remiss of me not to, as I face the morning sunrise in dismay. And in the perceptive and comprehensive discussion of The Helen of the West Indies that opens the narration, the Human Development Report (UNDP) chronicles Saint Lucia as the number one [...]

    April 13, 2012CrimeNo comments
  12. Dancehall/Reggae makes history with itunes INDIE SPOTLIGHT! #dancehall #jamaica #itunes #music #downloads

    It is another proud giant step for dancehall/reggae music. “dancehall/reggae label never got the indy spotlight on iTunes – that’s big!” says an enthusiastic Johnny Wonder, Executive vice president for 21st Hapilos Distribution. Founded in 2001 Itunes has changed the music industry and quickly became the biggest music store. It is only fit that 21st [...]

    April 8, 2012Music, TechnologyNo comments
  13. Light at Bridgetown Gallery, Sheraton Mall: Diane Cardill #mobilesulptures #barbados #sheratonmall #whimsical

    A humourous way to look at one of modern man’s most important inventions…

    April 6, 2012Photo Gallery, SculptureNo comments
  14. The Easter Bunny an expert in Stress Reduction? Roslyn Franken urges you to resist those Easter Sugar Highs #diet #exercise #fitness #canada #roslynfranken #seethemagic #easter #ashtarte

    Check out these valuable stress relief lessons from the Easter Bunny and decide for yourself: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. All work and no play can make you a basket case. Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. Some body parts should be floppy. Keep [...]

    April 3, 2012Culture, HealthNo comments
  15. Toon Boom Launches Animation Training at The Lodge School #animation #canada #barbados #technology #cgi #youth #training

    The Lodge School Old Scholars Association in Barbados is partnering with the world leader in digital communications software; Toon Boom Animation Inc. to introduce training in animation within the school’s curricular. This initiative complements Toon Boom’s mission in the region to stimulate the development of the Caribbean as the next animation hub. A memorandum of [...]

    March 24, 2012Cartoons, TechnologyNo comments
  16. Ellerton Gospel Hall: fea’s. Canadian soprano, Sarah-Jane MacCaull & Composer James McConnel – Sun. 25 March

    Great news for music lovers! It’s Holders Season from March 17 to 31, featuring nine different performances of a variety of musical styles in the elegant splendour of the original plantation house on Holders Hill. This as the Ellerton Gospel Hall developed a special relationship with the same Holders Season, and last year hosted two [...]

    March 17, 2012MusicNo comments
  17. OAK HAMMOCK MARSH INTERPRETIVE CENTRE UNVEILS DONATION FROM GRAEME HALL NATURE SANCTUARY

    Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (OHMIC) will unveil its new Neotropical Migratory Bird exhibit on Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. The exhibit re-creates the sights and sounds of a tropical mangrove wetland. It features a rare collection of 22 life-size bird carvings by the Skeete family of carvers that was donated by the Graeme [...]

    March 16, 2012NatureNo comments
  18. ATTN: OTTAWA STUDENTS – FREE YORK UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN VIDEO

    BRING DRAKE TO YORK – VOTE MARCH 20-23

    March 15, 2012Education, Political, Video GalleryNo comments
  19. Port Of Spain & Castries – Venue for this year’s Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Workshop 2012

    The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is one of the world’s leading international professional organizations offering its members professional credibility through qualifications and accreditation. With an international network of branches spanning over 110 countries and 6 continents, it is the only worldwide organisation that educates and assesses individuals for certification as arbitrators. Over the past [...]

    March 10, 2012BusinessNo comments
  20. “Anonymous” in Dominican Republic hacked online publication’s ‘Listin Diario’ server: This as Canada’s branch of Anonymous hunts down Cabinet Minister who wanted to change how the Internet operates

    “Today we just tickled the Listin Diario server” according to a message left by a group with the Twitter address of @RD_Anonymous as they admitted getting into the newspaper’s server, depriving readers of access for a few hours. The group denied that it had “hacked” the website, only saying that it was the beginning of [...]

    February 29, 2012Controversy, Technology, Video GalleryNo comments
  21. Multi Sector Trade Mission from Prince Edward Island tour Barbados: Feb. 27 to Mar. 2

    In what has become an annual event, a multi sector Trade Mission from Prince Edward Island, Canada, will be visiting Barbados as of February 27, 2012 to March 2, 2012. The 10 person Trade Mission is being organized from Canada with the full support of the Canadian High Commission. 8 export ready Canadian firms as [...]

    February 26, 2012Featured, TravelNo comments
  22. Challenge of St Valentine’s: “For the Love of Food” By Roslyn Franken

    My husband and I are both foodies. We love all kinds of food. Trying new recipes, tasting new foods and discovering new restaurants gives us tremendous amounts of pleasure. Why? Because it’s fun and it tastes good, why else? So when my husband recently got a bacterial infection in his colon and was told he [...]

    February 10, 2012Featured, HealthNo comments
  23. CLICO Barbados Saga – Q&A: St Gabriel 1st Feb. 2012

    Those of you who got a peek, enjoy – for Legal Reasons (not me, Thank God) I have to place one of my Videos in hibernation! Explaining would be quite lengthy, but essentially – Tariq Khan is David while CLICO is Goliath and their Legion of Lawyers (no lie, the reason for the ‘resting‘ of [...]

    February 4, 2012Business, Featured, Video GalleryNo comments
  24. Rick Mercer Report: Rick’s Rant – The War on Fun

    A Rubik’s Cube is a deadly weapon? No wonder Rick’s Ranting… Watch & be astounded at how Canadian school-children will raise funds 2 years from now, if no counter-measures are adopted fast!

    January 29, 2012Controversy, Education, Games, Video GalleryNo comments
  25. “Links for Global & Caribbean Integration: The Way Forward” – Caribbean Entrepreneurs’ Conference & Expo (CECAE) 2012 at Sandiford Centre, 22 & 23 February

    As part of its Entrepreneur’s development training program Global Event Planners will be hosting the Caribbean Entrepreneurs’ Conference & Expo (CECAE), scheduled for Wednesday 22nd, and Thursday 23rd February, 2012, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, Barbados. The conference will open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This year’s theme [...]

    January 23, 2012Featured, TechnologyNo comments