NEW YORK, New York, May 28, 2010 – Caribbean cuisine and rums, the spirited beat of island music and a live performance by two-time Grammy award-winning singer Caron Wheeler, who composed and sang lead on Soul II Soul hits “Back to Life” and “Keep On Movin” will be showcased at Caribbean Week in New York’s Rum & Rhythm event, Thursday, June 10 from 6:30p.m – 9:00p.m. at the Roseland Ballroom located at 239 West 52nd Street (at 7th Avenue). Tickets are now on sale for the sought-after event, a favorite of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Caribbean Week
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Jamaica drug raid toll reaches 27
At least 27 people, almost all civilians, have died in gun battles in Jamaica, police have said, as the hunt continues for a suspected drug lord.
Hon. Lester Bird Sunday Broadcast for May 23rd, 2010
Broadcast by Hon Lester B Bird MP
Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the ALP
On Sunday 23rd May 2010
“UPP trying to rig elections: they know they will lose otherwise”
Fellow Citizens and Residents of Antigua and Barbuda
Be warned.
Continue readingJENNA WOLFE RETURNS TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE CARIBBEAN STATE BALL
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (25 May, 2010) – There’s an element of fearlessness and daring to Jenna Wolfe that leads her to jump from the top of near 900 foot buildings, or run to the top of the Empire State Building or even simulate drowning in a sinking car.
Continue readingCaribbean Tourism Organization thanks BA for support
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has thanked British Airways and all BA staff for their commitment to keeping all flights operating to and from Gatwick airport throughout the previous and pending strike periods.
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OFFICIAL FUNERAL FOR THE LATE KELLEB LAURENT FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
The Government of Dominica has decided that Mr. Kelleb John Laurent will be given an official funeral on Wednesday, May 12th 2010. The Government has declared a day of mourning next Wednesday as a mark of respect for the late Mr. Kelleb Laurent, former Member of the House of Assembly and cricketer.
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Honestly Speaking: The Mischief of Truth & Value of Lies!
Raymond S. Edwards
From my lips will come what is right; for my mouth will utter truth.
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Imagine politicians reciting above preamble (Proverbs 6:7) with passionate sincerity! Still, my politician’s Oscar goes to disgraced former Chicago governor Rod Blagojevich for looking into the cameras and quoting Kipling “…….don’t deal in lies” before straight facedly declaring “I am confident I have the greatest ally on my side; the truth”!
Continue reading2010 BVI MUSIC FEST LINEUP OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE
2010 BVI MUSIC FEST LINEUP OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED:
IYAZ, GYPTIAN, NINA SKY, & FANTASIA TO BE FEATURED
Road Town, Tortola, April 17 – At a launch party at Quito’s Gazebo last night, the 2010 BVI Music Festival Committee announced an impressive musical line up for the tenth anniversary of the beach concerts. The lineup includes world renowned acts such as the 2004 American Idol, Fantasia, Jamaican reggae singer Gyptian and the Virgin Islands very own, international musical talent, Iyaz.
Beginning on Friday, May 28, reggae and soca fans will get a chance to hear music from; WCK, Gyptian, Harella, Jalena, and Aaron. Saturday night will feature, Co Co Tea, Nina Sky, Iyaz, Imo, Maccabee, Empress Ruth, and Sister Joyce. The last night of the festival will feature American Idol, Fantasia, The Spinners, Mash the Run Way Fashion Show, Ghost from the United Kingdom, and the BVI’s MBJ Baltimore.
Continue readingDOMINICA SET TO HOST 21ST CARICOM INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING STARTING TOMORROW
Twenty-First CARICOM Inter-Sessional Meeting set for Roseau
March 11th and 12th