The Carib Great Race
08/29/2009 – 08/29/2009 Venue: Store Bay Tobago Contact: Mr. Garth Marshall Power Boat Association Tel: 1 (868) 620-9066; Website: www.ttpba.com Power boat racing, beach parties and other activities
Interview with Jamaican, Dr. Noel Erskine
Dr. Noel Erskine is a distinguished Theologian and author. He is currently Professor of Theology and Ethics at Candler School of Theology and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. His books include : Decolonizing Theolo; King Among the Theologians; Black People and the Reformed Church in America; From Garvey to Marley: Rastafari […]
Influential Jamaican in Atlanta: Dr. Noel Erskine
Dr. Noel Leo Erskine is Professor of Theology and Ethics at Candler School of Theology and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Emory University. A native of Jamaica, he holds a Diploma in Theology from the University of London, a Master of Theology from Duke University, a Master of Sacred Theology from Union […]
U.S. Virgin Islands’ Economy Tops $19 Billion in Sales in 2007
The 2,583 businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands’ economy generated $19.5 billion in sales and employed 35,300 people, with $1.1 billion in annual payroll, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2007 Economic Census of Island Areas: Geographic Area Series for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Retail trade sales increased 15 percent to $1.4 billion between 2002 […]
How To Multiply Your Money
We have been discussing the three principles of financial achievement – managing, multiplying and maintaining your money. Last month, we outlined the four cornerstones of managing your money, explaining how to make smart decisions with the money you currently earn. Many people hope that their working income will give them all they need to make […]
Life in a Jamaican Community
For those of you who want to live in Jamaica, it is important to find the right community. Homes can be found all the way from the ghettoes to the exclusive homes with swimming pools and can be found from the city into the country. There is a community for everyone’s taste and budget. I […]
Interview with Garry Hess the creator of the Jamaican inspired Cartoon Comic strip Akil and Saltfish
This week we interview artist and cartoonist Garry Hess. He has created a Jamaican inspired carton comic strip called Akil and Saltfish. Q: How did you come up with Akil and Saltfish comic? I was inspired to create Akil and Saltfish after a wonderful trip to Jamaica in 2008. Many are struck by the scenery, […]
Suriname to host regional health and food safety agency
food imports should face similar ‘risk assessment inspections’ Suriname is to host the secretariat of a new intra-regional body, which Caribbean Community (Caricom) Heads of Government have agreed to establish to oversee an effective regime of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures for the region. Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding The creation and effective policing of […]
Sandy Ground Village Festival
when: Aug 2009 (annual) where: Sandy Ground cost: Free Get involved in Sandy Ground’s sporty and cultural activities at its annual Village Festival in August. Hear popular St Martin bands, try wholesome French Caribbean food and play traditional games. Fireworks explode over the village on the final night.
Suriname accommodating to Guyanese immigrants – Venetiaan
Surinamese President Runaldo Venetiaan yesterday expressed hope that Guyana and Suriname would continue to enjoy cordial relations and said that his country will continue to embrace an accommodating approach to Guyanese immigrants. Runaldo Venetiaan Venetiaan told reporters that “there was a time that being a Guyanese was bad news in Suriname” but this time had […]