Guyana and Norway enter into partnership to protect Guyana’s tropical forests
President Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana and Norway’s Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim today signed a Memorandum of Understanding declaring the two countries’ determination to work together to provide the world with a working example of how partnerships between developed and developing countries can save the world’s tropical forests. “It will be […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan & Jazz Festival 2009
10/09/2009 – 10/09/2009 Time: Venue: Trinidad Contact: The Queen’s Royal College Foundation Tel: 1 (868) 622-2544/ 623-9291; Website: www.trinidadtobagosteelpanjazz.com A high-profile charitable event hosted by the Queen’s Royal College Foundation featuring famed local artistes and steelpan bands.
Divali (Festival of Lights)
0/17/2009 – 10/17/2009 Time: Venue: Trinidad Contact: National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) Tel: 1 (868) 671-6242 Hindu festival celebrated in India and across the world on Amaavasya, the fifteenth night of the dark fortnight of the month of Kaartik (October/November). It is considered the Festival of Lights and is marked by the lighting of […]
Applying for A Dominica Passport
Effective January 1st 2008, all passports are been issued at the Immigration Department, Police Headquarters, in Roseau, Dominica. The new passport is a Machine Readable CARICOM passport that conforms to international standards. The regular colour is Blue and it will replace those currently in circulation. Your best option is to have the Dominica Consulate, New […]
LifeLine Foundation contributes $5,000.00 to All Saints Primary School
Thursday September 3rd, 2009- LifeLine Foundation today presented a cheque for $5,000.00 to All Saints Primary School in Belize City. This contribution is a result of the proceeds of LifeLine’s fourth annual Black & White Gala held earlier this year, to raise funds to aid and support children in need. LifeLine Foundation is a philanthropic, […]
Banning Dual Citizens from Public Service May be Cutting Off Jamaica’s Nose to Spite its Face
As I understand the various legal ramifications involved, you could call me a Canjamerican. Born in Jamaica, I became a Canadian citizen and later a citizen of the United States. Yes, I know, I was required to “renounce all foreign princes and potentates” when I became an American, but apparently Queen Elizabeth doesn’t hold that […]
Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come"
This month we Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come”. Rolan plays the lead road in the musical adaptation of the film “The Harder they Come”. The musical opened in London in May 23, 2008 and recently made its way to America in August, 2009. Rolan has gotten rave reviews from […]
Interview with Mary Wells, an independent director, writer and producer based in Jamaica
This month we interview Mary Wells an independent director, writer and producer based in Jamaica. She has worked for Government Broadcasting, US cable TV, a private production company and has some twenty years experience in television and film production. She received the Jamerican Film & Music Festival ”Outstanding Documentary from the Caribbean” for her short film […]
Irwine Clare: A Man of the People, Born to Serve – Influential Jamaican in New York
On any given day, one can find Irwine Clare, Sr. in any of five different places. He is a multi-tasking community service machine that settles at nothing when it comes to helping others. I was privileged enough to spend a few hours on “his time,” observing the morning activities of the man whose picture you […]
Interview with Jamaican Born Staff Sgt. Anya Williams in Afghanistan
This month we interview Jamaican born Staff Sgt. Anya Williams who is deployed in Afghanistan . Sgt. Anya Williams is serving as a historian cataloging everything her unit does. She has been in Afghanistan since February 2009. This 26 year old is vibrant and positive about her service in the US army. Q. Why did you join […]