Empowerment
My Album is Finished – Now What?
Category: blog Written by Chris R at CDBaby
Ten cardboard boxes arrive in the mail containing a thousand shrink-wrapped CDs. You’re feeling pretty proud. All those precious hours writing, practicing, scrimping & saving, recording… All for NOTHING!!! … unless, of course, you can get other folks to take an interest in your music and actually LISTEN. But how?
Grace Kennedy Announces UWI Scholarships
Category: blog Written by Grace Kennedy Media Release
As part of GraceKennedy’s 90th anniversary celebrations, Group Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby, has announced the establishment of two tertiary scholarships in honour of Rafael Diaz and Douglas Orane, former CEOs of the company.
Ordinary Caribbean Nationals Doing Extraordinary Things
Category: blog Written by Johnson Johnrose
They were born in the Caribbean but are excelling in their fields in the least likely of places. Meet Cuthbert Williams, MBE, knighted for his extraordinary efforts at unifying the various ethnic groups in Brighton, UK. Also meet Fitzroy Benjamin, who is working magic with taste buds in Rottingdean. By all means, we must talk about Caribbean food, music and rum because, after all, we were there for Rum & Rhythm by the Sea.
What’s Your Big Idea?
Category: blog Written by Ebonie Jones
There’s a big idea inside of us all. If you haven’t, it’s time to discover the genius idea inside of you. It’s time to figure out how to share it with others and inspire positive forward movement. Just thinking about it doesn’t help anyone; simply having a desire isn’t enough. Our desires must be fueled, nurtured, developed and shared in order for us to be truly happy and make a difference. Executing our wildest dreams allows us to live life to the fullest and live life with passion.
More Parental Involvement Needed In CXC Exam Preparations
Category: blog Written by Caribbean Examinations Council
Parents must be more active in the education life of their children especially as they prepare to take their external examinations from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). This statement was reiterated by several officials during the first one-day seminar for journalists, which took place at Alexander Court in Barbados Monday.
Alison Hinds To Launch Women's Foundation In The Caribbean
Category: blog Written by Jeevan Robinson
Soca Queen Alison Hinds is soon to launch The Alison Hinds Wonderland Foundation. This Foundation dedicated to the cause of empowering women in the region, will be launched on Saturday, March 10, in Barbados at the “Ordinary Women Extraordinary Lives” seminar being put on by Future Quest Services Public Relations and Marketing, CaribVoiceRadio in conjunction with Bajansunoline.com and Icon Media Studios Barbados in honour of International Women’s Day.
Trinidadian Runs Kilimanjaro Marathon Raising $5000 For Charity
Category: blog Written by Ishwar Persad
Trinidadian Ishwar Persad ran the Mount Kilimanjaro Marathon in Tanzania on February 26th, raising US$5,000 for education programmes in the country.
Celebrating Success, Embracing The Present And Looking Expectantly To The Future
Category: blog Written by Jeevan Robinson
Global empowerment foundation, Souls of the Feet, based in Toronto, Canada, have had a year of commendable accomplishments. Founder and CEO, Justin Minott tells MNI Alive that none of these things would have been possible without everyone contributing by using what they have available towards helping to make a difference in peoples lives. For some, it was volunteering their time. For others, it was giving of their resources. For others still, it was joining the Foundation in prayer and moral support.
Maryland, DC & Virginia Caribbean Students Association Conference 2012
Category: blog Written by Althea Grey-McKenzie
The DMV CSA Conference 2012 from March 2 - 4, will be held at the Hilton, downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, featuring 3 days of activities for our Caribbean-American, African and African-American College Students and young professionals [DMVCSA.org].
Programme Of Events For 2012 Caribbean Week In New York
Category: blog Written by CTO
The Caribbean will continue to weave its vibrancy, skill, talent and expertise into New York City’s fabric when the region’s tourism development agency hosts Caribbean Week in New York from 3-9 June, 2012.
Three Leadership Tips For The Entrepreneur
Category: blog Written by Adam Hoeksema
As the owner of your company you are responsible for casting the vision of your company and then communicating that vision to your employees. Without a leader who develops and communicates a vision for the company, employees will wander about their day jobs aimlessly.
An Opportunity To Save With JNBS To Return To Jamaica For 50th Independence Events
Category: blog Written by Jamaica National Building Society
Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) is offering Jamaicans living overseas an opportunity to return home to celebrate the country’s 50 years as an independent nation, with a special savings product that allows them to save for their vacation.
Jo-Annah Richards Speaks About The Ill Concepts Of The Caribbean Woman
Category: blog Written by Jeevan Robinson
Despite less than flattering weather conditions in London, I was determined to meet with newly published author, Jo-Annah Richards. Frankly, we have been trying to schedule an interview for quite a while to speak about her novel, The Ill Concepts of the Caribbean Woman. We were finally able to make it happen, before any more time elapsed.
Bob Marley Statue Erected At The University of Technology
Category: blog Written by Jamaica Information Service
The University of Technology (UTech) yesterday unveiled a sculpture of late Reggae icon, Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, at its Papine campus in St. Andrew.
Advice for Entrepreneurs – An Interview With Sam Raphael Of Jungle Bay, Dominica
Category: blog Written by Terri Henry
Sam Raphael is the developer and owner of Jungle Bay, an eco-luxury resort in Dominica which has won high acclaim and numerous awards since opening in 2005. I met with Sam to find out what advice and insights he could give to young entrepreneurs beginning their journey.
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