Tag Archives: Caribbean

  1. A NEW BOOK ON PRICE FORMATION AND INFLATION DYNAMICS IN THE CARIBBEAN IS OUT NOW

    The Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance today announced the launch of a new publication that turns the spotlight on the behavior of prices of very specific items in an attempt to gain better insight into how prices are set. The authors of the book, all Caribbean economists, also investigate when and why prices change, [...]

    May 22, 2012Books, BusinessNo comments
  2. SENIOR CAYMAN OFFICIALS NOW MORE CONVERSANT WITH CDB PROCUREMENT RULES

    Senior officials of Government ministries and agencies in the Cayman Islands who are involved in implementation of projects undertaken by the Government now know much more about how they can comply with the procurement regulations of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). They attended a two-day workshop conducted by CDB’s Head of Procurement, Mr. Norman Cameron. [...]

    May 20, 2012BusinessNo comments
  3. Barbadian Literary icon to headline St. Martin Book Fair 2012: George Lamming to remember the late Dr. Walter Rodney

    The 10th annual St. Martin Book Fair, with “Forward…” as its theme, will run from 31 May to 2 June 2012, at Belair Community Center, USM, Marigot Public Library, schools and other venues throughout the island, said Shujah Reiph, coordinator of the book fair. Some 14 visiting authors and artists will participate in the “book fair for the [...]

    May 16, 2012Books, TravelNo comments
  4. One Caribbean Television Returns As Partner Of Invest Caribbean Now 2012

    Reiterating its commitment to the Caribbean region, One Caribbean Television returns this June as a partner of the 2012 Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum. OCTV, which jumped on board to help present the inaugural forum last June, has again signed on to the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization and Hard Beat Communications investment forum, slated [...]

    May 16, 2012Business, TechnologyNo comments
  5. 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
  6. LAUNCH OF BARBADOS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL, May 25th – 27th

    Unlike NIFCA which is indoors and primarily a Government vehicle to draw entry fees at the majority of events, the Barbados Summer Arts Festival is people oriented and seeks to encourage the entrepreneur – all of their events are free admission to the public, as well as contests for booth operators to earn exciting prizes. [...]

    May 14, 2012Cuisine, Culture3 comments
  7. UWI’s CAVE HILL PRINCIPAL TO KEYNOTE C.T.O’s Human Resources CONFERENCE: Professor Sir Hilary to talk about partnerships & innovation in the workplace

    The Principal of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles will deliver the keynote address at the 6th Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference this month in Barbados. Sir Hilary will speak on the conference theme, “Enhancing Caribbean Tourism Human Resources through Partnerships and Innovation”, at the [...]

    May 13, 2012Education, TravelNo comments
  8. CITIZEN SECURITY IN FOCUS AT Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) ANNUAL MEETING

    Crime and violence is a developmental issue which the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has identified as an important area of focus over the next strategic plan period 2012-2014. That’s why a panel discussion on Improving Citizen Security in the Region will engage the attention of the Bank’s Governors on Wednesday 23 May 2012, during their Annual [...]

    May 13, 2012Crime, TravelNo comments
  9. Madame Anna Namarat Enole Sina – truly ‘One who has seen hot Sun’ by Damon Gerard Corrie

    I first met Madame Anna Namarat Enole Sina of the 20,000 person Ogiek Tribal Nation of Kenya – at the Tribal Link Project Access Global Capacity Building for Indigenous Peoples Training Course, held May 2012 in New York City; USA. Anna founded the Natodua Jua Kali Women’s Association in Kenya in September 2010, and the [...]

    May 10, 2012Political, TravelNo comments
  10. Virgin Atlantic Creator, Sir Richard Branson, will be honored at Invest Caribbean Now 2012

    The momentum is building to the most talked about Caribbean investment forum that brings together ministers of government with investors in New York City, the investment capital of the world. Invest Caribbean Now 2012, which will honour world renowned business leader, Sir Richard Branson, is now just 33 days away and tickets are in going [...]

    May 9, 2012Business, TravelNo comments
  11. PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS’ ADDRESS AT HILTON BARBADOS FOR THE OPENING OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL CONFERENCE

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – Once again like the Central Bank’s 40th Anniversary, the majority of the speech will be presented, but if you want the REAL story? Please follow all of the captions to get a more accurate picture of what really happened…} I am pleased to have the opportunity to address you this morning on [...]

    May 8, 2012PoliticalNo comments
  12. Four Seasons Resort Home Owners donate three vehicles to Nevis Police Division

    The Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force received three vehicles from the Four Seasons Homeowners Foundation over last weekend to revamp its dying fleet. SKN Commissioner of Police Celvin G. Walwyn who accepted the keys from Home Owner Mr. Denis Higginbotham for three Ford Explorer jeeps at the Charlestown Police [...]

    May 8, 2012CrimeNo comments
  13. Regional Air Transportation – A Top Priority for the Caribbean: Special discussion at Caribbean Week in New York

    One of the most critical sessions of the CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York will occur on Friday, June 8th at 3:00pm at the NY Marriott Marquis when Michael Lum of Sixel Aviation Consulting will meet with the CTO’s Ministers, Commissioners and Board of Directors to examine issues affecting the future of regional aviation. The [...]

    May 8, 2012TravelNo comments
  14. Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) TO HOST PROCUREMENT WORKSHOP IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

    Approximately 30 public sector employees who are involved in implementation of projects undertaken by the Government of the Cayman Islands are expected to participate in a workshop to be hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) later this month. Responsibility for procurement management under projects financed by CDB rests with the Recipient of CDB financing [...]

    May 8, 2012BusinessNo comments
  15. Eleanor Goroh, an Indigenous Artist from Sabah – “The Land Below the Wind” by Damon Gerard Corrie

    I met 30 year-old Eleanor Goroh of the Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia Organization, at the Tribal Link Project Access Global Capacity Building for Indigenous Peoples Training Course May 2012 in New York City, USA; the first observation anyone would naturally make – is that she is a petite indigenous lady with a studious look about [...]

    May 6, 2012TravelNo comments
  16. U.S. release of two time award winning feature film “EXPOSED” on DVD

    Suddenly they are both caught up in a whirlwind of vulnerable situations involving a classmate (Gregory Wooddell) from Ann’s past, a young Mobster (Will Janowitz of HBO’s “The Sopranos“) and a mix of other peculiar characters ultimately resulting in a series of indiscretions, blackmail, murder, and moral dilemmas. A Film by Shashi Balooja & Burke Heffner [...]

    May 6, 2012Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments
  17. Belizean Bakery loses bread in Kung Fu Style? Jacky Chan would be amazed…

    Here’s one from Belmopan once again – when a robber successfully pulled what you might call a Jackie Chan style robbery early this morning in Belize City. It happened at La Popular Tortilla Factory on Vernon Street at 5:30 am. Three workers were inside the factory when they saw something they never would have expected. [...]

    May 5, 2012Crime, OddityNo comments
  18. Barbados vanguards Change – RBC/RBTT operations in the Eastern Caribbean to adopt single RBC brand: Broad Street Launch

    {N.B. – RAW FOOTAGE, UNEDITED} RBC demonstrates a leading corporate citizenship strategy that is based on their vision for building stronger communities. This approach is known as the RBC Community Blueprint that allows us to support a wide range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. This focused approach ensures they: • [...]

    May 4, 2012Business, Video GalleryNo comments
  19. Global Exposure For Caribbean Models: Kurama Magazine’s Contest to Reward Most Stylish Models

    For the first time, Caribbean fans of Kurama Magazine can compete to show off their modelling skills to the world, except this contest is not a typical model search. Kurama Magazine’s Personal Style Challenge demands more than a cute face and body. Contestants are expected to not only display their potential as a model but [...]

    May 3, 2012Events, FashionNo comments
  20. CAYMAN NATIONALS TO BENEFIT FROM FOOD HANDLING WORKSHOPS CO-HOSTED BY CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

    The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will conduct two separate national workshops on “Computerised Job Estimation Tool (CJET) for Artisans and Small Contractors and Food Hygiene and Safety Practices (FHSP)” during the period 22-25 May 2012, in the Cayman Islands. The workshops will coincide with CDB’s Annual Board of Governors Meeting to be held in Cayman Islands. The [...]

    May 1, 2012Business, EducationNo comments
  21. Caribbean Development Bank TO ENGAGE CAYMAN YOUTH ON CITIZEN SECURITY

    Having identified the provision of guidance, direction and leadership to the youth as critical to reversing the worrying trend of crime and violence, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will engage young people in the Cayman Islands on the subject of Citizen Security. CDB will hold the 42nd Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors in [...]

    April 28, 2012Technology, TravelNo comments
  22. PROFESSOR AMAR BHIDÉ TO DELIVER THE THIRTEENTH WILLIAM G. DEMAS LECTURE

    Professor Amar Bhidé, Thomas Schmidheiny Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA, is to deliver the thirteenth William G. Demas Memorial Lecture. His topic for the Demas Lecture will be “Sensible Finance for a Dynamic Economy“. The lecture will be delivered on Tuesday 22 May, 2012, in the [...]

    April 23, 2012Business, EducationNo comments
  23. INDIGENOUS SNATCH A SMALL VICTORY FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT AT THE OAS

    At the 14th Session of negotiations in the quest for points of consensus, on the Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas – held at OAS headquarters in Washington DC; USA – April 18-20th 2012…we (in the Indigenous Caucus) felt a tangible and pervasive sense that many OAS member states had [...]

    April 23, 2012PoliticalNo comments
  24. Waste To Energy Can Help Caribbean, Panelist Tells “Going Green” Invest Caribbean Now Forum

    A panelist at the first green investment forum at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference believes waste to energy plants in the region could help solve the problems of high power cost. Tony Fiddy, President of the Waste to Energy Division and Regional Vice President for Europe and Africa, Naanovo Energy Inc., says waste [...]

    April 22, 2012NatureNo comments
  25. NY based ShorBlu Events will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in fine style

    International promotional outfit ShorBlu Events will celebrate its 5th anniversary in the realm of specialty entertainment production. The group of forward-thinking, young ambassadors for Caribbean culture will commemorate this occasion on May 6th with its signature springtime event “Sutra” which is dubbed “Sutra de Mayo” for its 2012 edition. The New York based entity is [...]

    April 22, 2012Culture, EventsNo comments