Aibonito Flower Festival
June 22–July 2: Aibonito Flower Festival Held in the central mountain town of Aibonito (located in the central zone), the annual Aibonito Flower Festival features plant, flower, gardening and landscaping exhibits of the most popular kind – a paradise for those who adore plants and flowers. The latest varieties of tropical flowers and plants, pottery […]
Fathers without Children
Fathers must play their role and be allowed to do so without hinderance. Single parenting and particularly the lack of involved fathers represents a more pressing threat to our progress as a people than is currently being recognized. The high crime rates and the atmosphere of violence in areas where young men are raised without […]
A Taste of the Caribbean, the largest Caribbean food festival in Quebec
“A Taste of the Caribbean”, the largest Caribbean food festival in Quebec was held on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at The Raymond Bourque Arena in Ville St. Laurent. Over 800 patrons sampled well over 100 dishes from 20 Caribbean Islands including Grenada. Among the Moko Jumbie Stiltwalker and the Carnival costumes on parade, guests sampled […]
Summer Festivals
Summer is the festival season in Grenada. Guests to the Island can enjoy a variety of cultural events that celebrate the spirit of Grenada and its people. June 29, 2007 commemorates the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul, known locally as ‘Fisherman’s Birthday’. The historic town of Gouyave in the parish of St. […]
Puerto Rico Tourism Company Artisan Fair
June 1-15: Puerto Rico Tourism Company Artisan Fair This fair features more than four hundred artisans displaying their beautiful creations in the Dársenas Plaza and La Princesa Walkway in Old San Juan. Music, dance and typical food can also be enjoyed within this family environment. For more information call (787) 721-2400.
Interview With Muna Heaven From NBC Television’s The Apprentice
This month we interview Muna Heaven who appeared on NBC Television’s The Apprentice this past season. Although Muna did not win, she showcased Jamaica & Jamaicans and made us proud. Her confidence, positive outlook and strong Christian beliefs was an inspiration to many viewers worldwide. Muna has studied abroad in France, Spain and Belgium, and […]
What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself?
Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong in talking out loud to yourself; even in public. It’s when you begin to respond that you should have cause for concern. In fact, every minute of the day we engage in a continuous internal conversation or “self talk,” which is ultimately reflected in our moods, attitudes, […]
Cricket World Cup 2007 – Jottings From Linstead’s Notebook – Part 3 Final
West Indies vs South Africa Tuesday April 10, 2007. This match was played at Grenada National Stadium. Captain Brain Lara said, “We played bad cricket. We do not act well, at all. We are sad and disappointed . We have disappointed the people of the Caribbean and the people who support us around the world.” […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?
I read an article recently in one of Florida’s main business magazines about a very large company that went through a multimillion dollar embezzlement scheme by a couple of mid-managers and a senior-level manager. The embezzlement scheme would have worked had it not been for the company voluntarily complying with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which […]
Review: Laughter and Adventure in “Jamaica, Farewell”
There is something for everyone in “Jamaica, Farewell”—there is joy and laughter, danger and adventure, disappointment and sadness, success and triumph. And there is love and forgiveness. Jamaica, Farewell is so superbly written–and artfully performed by its playwright / performer, Debra Ehrhardt–that you won’t want it to end. The play moves along quickly and the […]