This weekend will see the formal celebrations of Her Majesty The Queen’s 60th Diamond Jubilee take place in the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the world. Events will include: The greatest pageant to take place on the river Thames since the seventeenth century – the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant (Sunday 3 June) The Diamond Jubilee […]

“She dared to do something she wanted to do…sing and train others to sing.” “Walkin’ In My Own Shoes” is a Jazz and vocal showcase of a young lady who, against the odds, stepped into her own shoes and dared to do something she wanted to do… sing and train others to sing. The event […]

A full house turned out to the Hilton Hotel on Thursday morning, for the Royal Fidelity Pension Breakfast, held in association with the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Investment Manager of Royal Fidelity, Jillian Nunes was the MC while new BCCI President Mr. Lalu Vaswani, made a few opening remarks as co-sponsor of the […]

The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young […]

If you ever wondered what is the secret behind St. Martin’s “national drink” then the workshop “How to make your own guavaberry” will pique your interest and answer some of your many questions. The guavaberry workshop comes off on Saturday 2 June 2012, at the University of St. Martin, Room 104, from 9 am to 10:30 […]

In a misguided attempt to protect his family and pay back gambling debts to the local Mobster, Jimbo robs a fish market, which is coincidentally owned by the same Mobster. On the run, Jimbo is cornered in a local curio shop, where he takes hostage an assortment of colorful characters, including Maguire, who may be […]

The recent launch of “Operation Keep Safe Keepsake” at Saddlers Secondary School brought community professionals together to assist youth in making positive decisions geared at enhancing the quality of their lives. Deputy Principal at Saddlers Secondary School Daryll Lloyd noted his disappointment with the low turn out of parents to the first session. He said […]

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force held a briefing to explain some of the circumstances surrounding the recent death of a British woman. Fifty-year-old Hilary Hughes-Augustin, an AIDS expert who has done work for the World Health Organisation and other international agencies, died at Victoria Hospital on Friday, May 4 of this year, nearly three […]

The leader of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean will reveal the attractions of the region’s market at Invest Caribbean Now, set for this June 6th at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. The Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s breakfast power forum will spotlight […]

The official funeral service for the first Premier of Nevis has been slated for June 5th 2012, at the Anglican Church in Lowlands, St. Thomas Parish. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Ministry Mrs. Joslyn Liburd made the announcement at her Bath Plain Office earlier today. According to Mrs. Liburd, the public will be given a […]

A total of 95 medals will be awarded for outstanding service to officers in the Royal Montserrat Police Service, the fire and prison Services and the Royal Montserrat Defence Force, as part celebrations to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Along with 200 other nations in the world, Montserrat will […]

An opening reception will be held at Pelican Art Gallery on 10 June 2012 from 5-7:30pm. Senator Professor Emeritus Henry S. Fraser will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Exhibition catalogues will be on sale at Pelican Art Gallery. The exhibition will also be extended beyond the gallery walls in the form of an art trail. […]

…to view new collages by Alison Chapman-Andrews and a selection of Heidi Berger‘s mosaic skimboards at the Recycled Art and Greening Exhibit being held June 5 – 8 at the EBCCI art gallery between 10 and 5 each day. This exhibit is held to celebrate World Environment Day.

Delivering the first in a series of lectures at the Commission, which signalled the start of Jamaica 50 celebrations in the UK, Senator Douglas Orane urged Jamaicans in the Diaspora to ditch the ‘get a job’ mentality and let their natural business skills flourish. In his recent address entitled Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Jamaican […]

The Nevis Island Administration has received with open arms USVI based Oncologist /Haematologist Dr. Erole Mae Hobdy to provide services to persons stricken with cancer on Nevis. Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel noted his island had seen an increase in the incidence of cancer and in 2011 there were […]

The region’s most senior tourism public servant meets with tourism officials in Martinique and Guadeloupe this week for high-level talks on critical regional tourism matters. The secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley, visits Martinique on 30 May for talks with the president of the Martinique Regional Council, Mr. Serge Letchimy, the […]

Harris Paints, the Caribbean’s Champions of Colour, just strengthened its position as the region’s leading coatings solution provider via an exclusive partnership with Flowcrete North America Inc. – the global leader in the industrial and commercial floor coatings business. With over 30 years of experience and a remarkable client list including American Airlines, Nestlé, Coca-Cola […]

Santo Domingo Police have yet to report on the incident, but it is known that a five-year old boy fired the shot that killed Arsenio Diaz Rodriguez, 53, who had returned to the DR after being deported from the US where he had spent 10 years in jail for drug trafficking. Listin Diario says that […]

As efforts continue to get more Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) spreading their wings outside of Barbados, the local Small Business Association (SBA) is laying vital groundwork to make it become reality sooner rather than later. “We were able last month, to explore those possibilities that existed when we held our first Export Forum in […]

HBO Latin America announced the premiere of the groundbreaking multi-part documentary series The Weight of the Nation, with Parts 1 & 2 debuting June 4th and Parts 3 & 4 on June 5th. The documentary sheds light on the obesity epidemic that is affecting the United States and the rest of the world, and highlights […]

It was nirvana for literary lovers over the US Memorial Day weekend when the Anguilla Literary Festival was the hottest ticket on the island. The four-day fête, hosted by Paradise Cove Resort, celebrated the best and the brightest wordsmiths from Anguilla, USA, Canada and Caribbean with readings, workshops, panel discussions, scrumptious breakfast and lunch buffets […]

Of all the challenges that present themselves as obstacles to peace in the Caribbean, none equals the growing threat of homophobia. Flagged on the slates of religion as a barbaric, sodomy and sinful way of living that transgresses the natural role and aim of sexual activity and does not possess values common with morality; homophobia […]

The British High Commission in Barbados took part in BMEX 2012 for the second year in succession over the Whitsun weekend, with a colourful stand highlighting British business relations between Britain, Barbados and the wider Caribbean, promoting this summer’s London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and displaying elements of the UK’s Britain is GREAT campaign. […]

As efforts continue to showcase Guyana to the world, Kross Kolor records have joined this drive and will be launching ‘Showcase Guyana’ 2012, in Barbados on June 2nd and 3rd at the Caribbean Pepperpot (Eddie Grant’s Place), St. Lawrence Main Road, Christ Church. This two day trade Fair and Show is being held in collaboration […]

TeleBarbados, the provider of choice for premium Corporate & Residential Telecommunications Services in Barbados, is once again joining forces with Barbados’ premium Kadooment Band, Baje International. For the fourth consecutive year, TeleBarbados will be sponsoring the popular masquerade band, providing not only financial support, but also supplying revellers with handy items well suited for the 6th August […]