"How I Roped a Cow" by American Retiree in Jamaica
Ann & I had only been living in Jamaica for a few months but during that time it was nearly a daily occurrence to see cows walking unattended through the streets and backyards of our new community. Our property is walled, thank God, so we didn’t have to watch where we were walking in the […]
Cayman Islands Government Announces Pricing of Notes Offering
The Cayman Islands Government announced today that it has priced US$312 million principal amount of 5.95% notes due 2019 (the “Notes”) in an international offering. The offering was launched on 18 November 2009 and priced on 19 November 2009. The Notes have a maturity of 10 years (2019) and a coupon of 5.95% per year. […]
Dominican Republic: World Bank Approves US$300 Million to Support Social Sectors and Public Finance
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved two loans totaling US$300 million to support reforms aimed at improving results in social sectors- mainly social protection, education and health- as well as the quality and efficiency of public spending, while mitigating the impact of the global downturn on Dominican Republic’s public finances. “These operations will contribute […]
Guyana: 2009 mid-year report presented to National Assembly – non-sugar GDP increases by 1.1%
2.5% growth expected this year Georgetown — Nov. 13, 2009 — Guyana’s economy remained resilient, despite the poor performance of the traditional industries, especially sugar, in the first half of 2009 and the ongoing global financial and economic crisis, buoyed by a 1.1% GDP increase in the non-sugar sectors. This is as a result of […]
Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival
Enjoy the mellow rhythms of jazz set against the backdrop of one of Anguilla’s unique sunsets – great music, great people, great atmosphere – Tranquility in Anguilla – it’s a jazz thing! Read more at www.anguillajazz.org
The U.S. Government and REBO S.A. give job opportunities to young people through the “Ti-Pilon” project
The U.S. Government and REBO S.A. give job opportunities to young people through the “Ti-Pilon” project On November 12, Haitian coffee producer REBO, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, officially launched the “Ti Pilon” project. USAID has provided $94,000 for “Ti Pilon” through its KATA program, which is being implemented by the […]
Nine Mornings Festival
Annual Christmas celebrations start early in St Vincent. From December 16th through 24th people fill the streets of Kinstown, with Parades, competitions, music food, and festive spirit. Nine Mornings is a distinctive Vincentian celebration tied to the Christmas season. For nine mornings leading up to Christmas, Vincentians rise in the early hours to participate in […]
“I hope my paintings evoke a strong emotional response from the viewer.” – A Conversation with painter, Zoya Taylor
This month we interview painting artist, Zoya Taylor. She was born in Vancouver, Canada to a Jamaican father and Canadian but spends much of her early childhood in Jamaica. She currently lives in Norway but is a frequent visitor to Jamaica where she has exhibited many of her canvas paintings. Are you Jamaican by descent […]
Interview with Dean Dundas who has created a free CXC learning aid for the Caribbean
For many of us who grew up in Jamaica and the Caribbean the CXC was an exam that defined our future. There were many study guides and tools to prepare for this exam. Technology has provided us with a new online tool called Notesmaster. This month we interview Dean Dundas who has created this free CXC learning […]
Your Experience in Jamaica Can Depend on How You Choose to Take It
My brother Bill and his wife Faye, who live in London, Ontario, are spending a couple of weeks in Jamaica this month. They’re staying at a hotel in Ocho Rios, and they are renting a car and driving across the island to look up relatives. Bill left for Canada 50 years ago, and married a […]