Creole In The Park October 26th – October 29th, 2009
Country:Dominica City:Roseau Place:Botanical Gardens LIME Creole in the Park is a concept which was born in 2003 from the need to satisfy the demand for a day event for local and visiting patrons during Dominica’s annual Independence season. It was also an idea for a fringe event to complement the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF). […]
Encore ’09 – by American Retiree in Jamaica
Once again Sandals/Beaches Resorts demonstrated why they are the leader in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean. “Sandals Style” isn’t just about what they can do for their guests. They take the same dedication to train and nurture the staff to be the best they can be. Each member is thoroughly trained in their position […]
Can Blacks be racist against Whites
Markdown:Racism is a belief that a particular race is the primary determinant of human traits and capabilities and that the racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. No where is this more evident than in white society and has been a constant theme in black life for over 600 hundred years.Racism is […]
Ruins Rambles
Visitors can learn more about the history and culture of St Croix on monthly guided walks through the hidden ruins of old plantations from the 17th and 18th centuries. The popular Ruins Rambles are educational hikes that bring the region alive through the knowledge of local historians. After a walk and guided tour, visitors can […]
Art Thursdays
Art Thursdays is usually held on the first Thursday each month from November to May. Many of the businesses and art galleries in Christiansted stay open late for the event, which includes a series of gallery walks and informative events. Art Thursdays are aimed at encouraging locals and visitors to discover and enjoy the region’s […]
Joint press statement issued by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guyana and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following their meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday October 9, 2009.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guyana, Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros, today met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to brief him on recent developments in the border controversy between their two countries and made […]
Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future – NGO Profile
Our Mission Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future main purpose, is to provide financial and material assistance to a child in need in Jamaica . This assistance will include providing text books for school, uniforms and other essential school supplies as needed, and also to serve as a mentor to the child. Our VisionTo follow […]
United States To Invest 126 Million Dollars in Agriculture, Environment in Haïti
On October 8, the United States Agency for International Development in Haiti, in the presence of His Excellency President René Preval, launched the WINNER project (WATERSHED INITIATIVE FOR NATIONAL NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES). The WINNER project will invest $126 million over five years to increase farmer productivity and reduce Haiti’s environmental, infrastructural, and economic vulnerability. “We must […]
Launching of the 2nd Worldwide edition of “Democracy Video Challenge”
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince is pleased to announce the launching of the 2nd worldwide edition of The Democracy Video Challenge. The Democracy Video Challenge is a global call to action celebrating democracy that was initiated by Secretary of State Clinton at the United Nations on International Democracy Day, September 15, 2009. The U.S. Embassy […]
Department of State Honors Comcel Parent Company, Trilogy International Partners, for social and economic contributions in Haiti
Trilogy International Partners, the U.S. parent company of Comcel — the provider of Voila cell phone service — is one of eleven finalists selected for the U.S. Secretary of State’s prestigious 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These eleven U.S. companies were chosen from 42 nominations submitted by American ambassadors around the world. ACE finalists […]