Caribbean
Pope Says Cuba Must Change
Category: Connect Written by Merco Press
Pope Benedict urged Cubans to search for “authentic freedom” and met with revolutionary icon Fidel Castro as he wrapped up a visit in which he said Cuba must change.
Anguilla Lit Fest: A Literary Jollification
Category: Connect Written by Johnson Johnrose
The tropical Caribbean paradise of Anguilla is pleased to announce the first annual Anguilla Lit Fest: A Literary Jollification. This auspicious event will take place from May 24-28, 2012, under the distinguished patronage of Terry McMillan, professor, screenwriter, editor and award-winning author of Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Getting to Happy and It's OK if You'reClueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound.
Disaster Management Scholarship On Offer For Caribbean Nationals
Category: Connect Written by Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility
Caribbean residents now have the opportunity to become well versed in the issues that affect them as it relates to disaster risk management. That’s because the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) has launched an Extra-Regional Scholarship programme for Caribbean nationals, which start from the 2012 to 2013 academic year.
Tribute To Haycene 'Chico' Ryan
Category: Montserrat Written by Owen 'Ezad' Roach
On Wednesday 22 February 2012, Haycene “Chico” Ryan passed away in Manchester, England. Even though he has being battling cancer for the past couple of months, his death has left me devasted. For the past 35 years, Chico or Barzey, as he was known to me, was my mentor, friend, and confidant.
Diaspora NGOS Global Partnership For Health Improvement In Jamaica
Category: Jamaica Written by Rudi Page
RAFFA and Blood for Life Foundation established an MOU to collaborate within the UK, Africa and the Caribbean to enhance the Health & Wellbeing of all communities. To work together to reduce inequalities and share knowledge, skills and experience across institutions, cultures, sectors and continents.
Marionettes Youth Chorale Opens Doors To Primary School Students
Category: Trinidad & Tobago Written by Caroline N. Taylor
Despite retiring unbeaten from local competition in 1980, the Trinidad & Tobago Music Festival has remained a cherished event for the Marionettes Chorale. Ever committed to nurturing young talent in Trinidad & Tobago, the Marionettes has collaborated with many children’s choirs, including those of Sacred Heart Girls, St. Monica’s, and Maria Regina. In 1995, the choir founded its own Youth Chorale, open to all young people once they have successfully completed their SEA – with a few notable exceptions like the young Timel Rivas.
Caribbean Beat Inflight Magazine Marks 20th Anniversary
Category: Trinidad & Tobago Written by Caroline N. Taylor
The exciting new 20th anniversary issue of Caribbean Beat – the magazine of the true Caribbean – is on Caribbean Airlines planes; in the mail to subscribers; and online, where readers can also access a complete flip-book of the current issue.
Montserrat Police Commissioner Foster Says The Fight Will Be Taken To Criminals
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
Police Commissioner Steve Foster, said Wednesday, that the Royal Montserrat Police Service is ready to take decisive action to curb the increased criminal activity on island.
Ticket Special For Theresa Awai’s “Coming Home” Play In Trinidad
Category: Trinidad & Tobago Written by Caroline Taylor
It is not often that an award-winning team of local actors are assembled on one stage, led by an award-winning director in a gripping local play by an award-winning local playwright. But that is what audiences can look forward to next weekend as the decorated cast of Theresa Awai’s “Coming Home” take the stage in the play’s Queen’s Hall premiere.
Britain To Finalise Montserrat Aid Package By End Of March
Category: Montserrat Written by Government Information Unit
Last week’s visit of Head of Overseas Territories Tom Kelley brought Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the government of Montserrat closer to finalising a new aid package for the 2012/2013 budget year.
Guiness Greatness Hits The Streets This Weekend
Category: Jamaica Written by Blueprint Publicity & Promotions
The Guinness Mobile Music Machine stirred up a saucepan of musical excitement as the team made their way around the island on the weekend. The series of events form a part of the islandwide Guinness Greatness in the Streets promotion which began two weeks ago and is scheduled to end in June. The stops over the weekend included: Club Essence, Ewarton, St. Catherine on Friday night, while on Saturday night the M&M Restaurant & Bar, Stewart Town, Boscobel in St. Mary, Fridays' Sports Bar, Nashville, Mandeville and Henry's Hide Out, Prince of Wales Street, Allman Town.
Increased Seismic Activity At Soufriere Hills Volcano
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
A noticeable increase in seismic activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano resulted in a closure of Zone C, which had been reopened for daytime entry in December 2011.
Bailiff Vacancy, Montserrat
Category: Montserrat
The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Bailiff within the Supreme Court.
Financial Controller Vacancy At MUL
Category: Montserrat
Montserrat Utilities Limited is seeking to recruit a dynamic, results oriented Financial Controller to join its management team.
Letter To Montserrat's Attorney General On The Festival Dream House Raffle
Category: Montserrat Written by Agnes Lempriere
Dear Madam, I feel compelled to write and express my concern over the Montserrat Festival Dream House Draw that did not take place as advertised. Prospective winners purchased tickets in the hopes of being the lucky person to win a house in the draw which was to take place on January 2, 2012.
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