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BAE Systems To Pay Trinidad & Tobago Government TT$1.382 Billion

trinidad-flag-fpss-010212The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday said that the British defence firm, BAE Systems, had agreed to pay TT$1.382 billion (One TT dollar = US$0.16 cents) to settle a two year dispute over the cancellation of a multi-million dollar contract for three offshore patrol vessels (OPV).

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Last Updated on Friday, 16 November 2012 16:02

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Online Viewer For High Resolution Caribbean Aerial Photos Released

kingston-jamaicaWest Indies Aerial Survey, an innovative provider of aerial photos and 3D models, today announced the release of an online viewer with geo-referenced aerial data of Kingston, Jamaica. This data is of the highest resolution ever captured of the area.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 16:10

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Joseph H. Lake, Jr. Receives Press Freedom Award On St. Martin Day 2012

Lake-jr-Award-2012Senior media man and political scientist, Joseph H. Lake, Jr., was honored here during the St. Martin Day ceremonies on November 11, said Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP).

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 12:51

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Ninja Man Says Sting 2012 Might Be His Last

ninja-manReggae's all time bad man, Ninja Man, has told the Jamaica Gleaner that Sting 2012 might be his last time performing on that stage.

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Last Updated on Monday, 12 November 2012 11:57

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The Baker’s Son Book Launch

baker-book-launchHe has come a far way from his hustling days in Jamaica as a taxi driver and a deejay. Now Lowell Hawthorne is the toast of the Jamaica Diaspora in the United States having lived the American dream and achieved success with a 120 branch business known best as Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 10 November 2012 06:16

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Festival Of The Word To Mount Film Festival In December

afwThe Alliouagana Festival of the Word (AFW) moves into its 4th year. The Festival is intended to strengthen a culture of excellence in creative writing and a greater appreciation of the power of the spoken and written word on Montserrat. A 2009 grant under the Tourism Challenge Fund made the launch of this literary festival possible with a goal of stimulating the local economy.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 10 November 2012 03:47

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LIME Seeks Two Retail Sales Agents

lime-logo-110412LIME is in the market for two (2) full time and two (2) part-time retail colleagues for the customer operations department with immediate effect. Vacancy advertising will be conducted from Monday 5th November to Friday 9th November 2012. Interviews and assessments will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday 12th and 13th November. Work will commence on 19th November 2012 after orientation.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 10:03

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Turks & Caicos Islands Set To Elect New Government

Turks-Caicos-flagVoters in this British Overseas Territory go to the polls on Friday to elect a new government, three years after London resumed daily administration of Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), disbanded the locally elected government and suspended the legislature.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 November 2012 11:33

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Trinidad Government Minister Called Out For Media Intimidation

trinidad-flag-fpss-010212Communications Minister Jamal Mohammed sparked a furore last week when he sent a private and confidential e-mail to TV6 news chief Dominic Kalipersad attacking both TV6 and the Express newspaper, alleging the media house was biased against the government.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 November 2012 06:41

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On Learning From The Recent Air Tragedy On Montserrat

fly-montserrat-crash-2First and foremost, our prayers go out for the families of those who were recently lost in the tragic air accident on October 7th. Also, for the families grieving over another tragic event here at home a few weeks ago. And, to those left to mourn, family and friends, our deepest condolences.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 November 2012 06:37

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Montserrat Announces Ferry Schedule for Christmas 2012

montserrat-festival-50-2012-140712Travellers coming to Montserrat during the Christmas season will benefit from an extended ferry service to the island from Antigua. The service will operate on December 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and then from December 10 to January 12, 2013. The service will not operate on Christmas Day (Tuesday December 25). The current ferry service which is available on www.visitmontserrat.com/By_Sea will continue its three (3) day schedule between the islands until November 30 with the new schedule taking effect from December 1, 2012.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 November 2012 13:45

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Assistant Secretary/Accounts & Administrative Manager Vacancy

montserrat-flag-050412Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Assistant Secretary/Accounts & Administrative Manager, within the Ministry of Communications, Works & Labour.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 November 2012 11:14

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Quantity Surveyor Job Vacancy

job-vacancies-130412Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Quantity Surveyor within the Public Works Department, Ministry of Communications, Works & Labour.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 06:30

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A 20/20 Masters Cricket Festival With A Difference In Antigua

Capt-New-York-Masters-Kenny-BenjaminDefending champions New York Masters will begin the defence of their Antigua and Barbuda Masters International title when they take on last year's runners-up the Barbados Masters on Wednesday, November 14. This is just one of the exciting matches taking place during this year's Cricket Festival at the glorious Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 10:19

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Deputy Director of Marketing for BVI Tourist Board

job-vacancies-130412The BVI Tourist Board is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director of Marketing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and managing a series of tourism marketing initiatives. Such initiatives include, but are not limited to, the development of a strategic marketing and public relations program, the establishment of enabling networks within the international tourism industry, the development of alliances with local, regional and international stakeholders, the development of programs which will lend to the sustained exposure of the BVI Tourism Product. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing the effectiveness of sales activities, making improvements where necessary, and conducting market research to determine the feasibility and marketability of new products or features.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 09:54

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