Empowerment
Brian Lara Dedicates Honour of Recent Cricket Hall of Fame Induction To His Late Dad
Category: Empowerment Written by ESPN Cricinfo
Brian Lara, who was inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame at the awards ceremony in Colombo on Friday evening, dedicated the honour to his late father Bunty Lara, who died before his son played a Test. Lara also credited his brother Winston and sister Agnes during the function at the Water's Edge Resort, saying they'd played important roles in his development as a cricketer.
Enjoy All Your Good Things Before Life Passes You By
Category: Empowerment Written by Ebonie Jones
As I skipped out of Victoria's Secret with my little pink bag, I couldn't help but reflect how, once upon a time, these new found bundles of joy would sit around for months waiting to be worn. West Indian folks like doing things for reasons other than the self, and that was my problem a long, long time ago.
CTO Foundation Awards Scholarships And Study Grants To Caribbean Nationals
Category: Empowerment Written by Johnson Johnrose
A number of Caribbean nationals are in a better position to pursue studies in tourism/hospitality, with the injection of more than US$ 65,000 in scholarships and grants from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation in 2012.
Full Text Of Michelle Obama's Stirring Speech At The Democratic Convention
Category: Empowerment Written by MNI Alive
First lady, Michelle Obama, delivered the speech that many are calling the most defining speech of her time so far as First Lady of the United States. During her speech on the opening night of the 2012 Democratic Convention, she described President Obama as the same man she fell in love with 23 years ago, and stated that he is the man Americans can trust to revive the ailing U.S economy.
New Blackberry App To Report Child Abuse Created For Jamaica
Category: blog
BlackBerry users are now equipped with a new addition to the app family. The Child Abuse Reporting System (CARS) is a smartphone application that allows for the reporting of child abuse to the Office of The Children's Registry (OCR). According to reports, CARS has been approved by Research In Motion (RIM), and is currently being featured in its BlackBerry App World.
OECS Looking At Treaty With World Trade Organisation
Category: blog Written by OECS Secretariat
A new project designed to assist Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) members negotiate and implement trade facilitation agreements has been launched in Saint Lucia. The goal of the project is to facilitates a future treaty with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) simplify and harmonize trade rules within the OECS, boost proficiency in business meets and shrink trading delays while studying tariff payment alternatives, data accessing and socio-economic and political coop. and aid among clients and with other partners.
JAMPACT’s 4th Annual School Supplies & Toy Drive A Great Success
Category: blog Written by Tenisha Malcolm
On Saturday August 4th, Jamaica Impact Inc.’s (JAMPACT) Annual School Supplies and Toy Drive came to a close when a group of JAMPACT members and volunteers gathered at Transcontinental Express Shippers in Queens, NY, for the packing of the donated supplies and toys.
Caribbean Examinations Council Furious With Jamaica's Blame Game Tactics
Category: blog Written by MNI Alive Political Contributor
The leadership of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is fuming in the wake of calls for an enquiry into whether it is to be blamed for the significant decline in pass rates for English Language and Mathematics among students throughout the Caribbean in May this year. Registrar at the CXC, Dr Didacus Jules, is not amused by what he has described as the blame game that is currently driving the public debate about the falling exam grades.
CTO Celebrates Caribbean Athletes' Success At The 2012 Olympics
Category: blog Written by Johnson Johnrose
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the region’s tourism development agency, joins the rest of the Caribbean in celebrating our athletes’ success in the 2012 Olympics. We are particularly proud of the achievements of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who became the first woman in 16 years to successfully defend the 100 metres title, and Usain Bolt, who took another giant step on his journey to being a legend, by retaining his 100 metres title in an Olympic record.
President Obama To Send Delegation To Jamaica For The 50th Independence Celebrations
Category: blog Written by Nadine Gliceran
U.S. President Barack Obama will send a Presidential delegation to Kingston, Jamaica this weekend as the country marks its 50th year of independence from Britain. Obama on Thursday announced that General Colin L. Powell, a former U.S. Secretary of State, will lead the delegation to represent the U.S.
Institute Of Caribbean Studies Founder Honoured As Champion Of Change
Category: blog Written by MNI Reporter
On Friday, July 27th, the White House, along with the U.S. State Department and U.S. AID, honoured Dr. Claire Nelson, founder and president of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) as a Champion of Change. Champions of Change are leaders who have exemplified extraordinary successes and efforts toward the development of - and diplomacy with - their countries or communities of origin.
Jamaica To Increase Minimum Wage By 11 Percent
Category: blog Written by Jamaica Information Services
In the face of continuing economic hardship, the government of Jamaica is pushing forward with its plans to guarantee wage earners higher pay. Minister of Labour and Social Security Derrick Kellier has announced that, from September 3, the national minimum wage will be increased from JAM$4,500 to $5,000 per 40-hour work week.
Consul General Announces Jamaica 50th Diaspora Honorees for Nation’s Golden Jubilee Year
Category: blog Written by Media Release
Jamaica’s Consul General, Sandra Grant Griffiths has announced the names of honorees of the Jamaica Diaspora Honours 2012, a salute to Jamaicans who have had a significant impact on the Florida and South USA Jamaica Diaspora community as well as to their homeland.
CTO Offers Tuition Scholarships And Grants For Study At Monroe College, New York
Category: blog Written by CTO
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Scholarship Foundation is offering a number of scholarships to Caribbean nationals to advance their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree programme in Hospitality Management or a Master’s degree programme in Tourism/Hospitality Management, full-time study, at Monroe College in New York, NY, U.S.A. (website address: www.Monroecollege.edu) or at its campus in Saint Lucia, West Indies.
Thirty Caribbean Innovators In With A Chance To Win US$200,000
Category: blog Written by Media Release
Thirty Caribbean innovators will soon learn whether they will be the lucky recipients of US$200,000 to allow them to turn their renewable energy or energy efficiency project dreams into reality.
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