Quotable Caribbean – June 19, 2011
“We need a joint marketing program, not only for the U.S., but for all of North America, the UK and Europe. And it needs to be policy driven. Once our governments agree on a consolidated program that is policy driven, the entire private sector will get behind it – the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, […]
The Upbeat Dad: Blended Family Tip: Plan Activities Around Kids’ Schedule with Other Parent
This week my 12 year old daughter left to spend the summer with her mom in the northeast. The school year ended last week so she’s free to just relax and enjoy life – as carefree as ever. She’s very much looking forward to some downtime the next couple months. Last weekend, before she […]
To Floss or Not to Floss that is the Question?
“How come you are staying here?” my client exclaimed when he dropped me off at the Altamont Court hotel in Kingston, JA. “Because this fits my needs. It’s efficient, safe and clean. I am family when am here plus, it’s fantastic value for money. Why?” I am curious. “Because someone of your stature should be […]
Jamaica’s Diaspora Representation
Money talks, and with remittance revenues of over US $1 billion dollars per year, Jamaica’s Diaspora should have a loud voice. With the value of the diaspora’s foreign exchange revenue second only to the mighty Tourism industry, no government can afford to leave the proper courtship and engagement of the diaspora community to chance. A […]
Interview with Unicyclist Christo Coetzer
This week we interview Christo Coetzer a 24 year old South African Unicyclist who toured the island on his unicycle. He started his ride on March 28, 2011 at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston going from east to west through St Thomas, Portland, St Mary, St Ann, Trelawny, St James, Hanover and Westmoreland. He […]
Conversation with Kellie Magnus co-coordinator of the Anancy Festival Kingston
This week we interview Kellie Magnus, co-coordinator Anancy Festival Kingston. Kellie is a Caribbean author and journalist. She is the author of the “Little Lion” series of children’s books. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and an MBA in Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia University. In addition to writing and publishing children’s […]
Immigration: P-3 Visa for Culturally Unique International Artists and Bands
Summer is now here and with the onset of warm weather there will be cultural celebrations. Cultural celebrations range anywhere from reggae festivals to annual events where a specific style of music or dance is performed. Recently, my firm has had the pleasure of obtaining a number of temporary visas for internationally acclaimed artists and […]
June 2011 Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrations Listing For The United States
ALABAMA What: Carifest After Party When: June 11, 2011 Time: 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM Where: Theatre Junction Lounge, 608 – 1st Street SW, Calgary AB Admission: $44.25 About: Wine down and Whine down after the Charleston Carifest Carnival Information: http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/official-carifest-2011-afterparty/Calgary/404 California Event: Caribbean Heritage Salute Hollywood and the Arts About: The proceeds to […]
Quotable Caribbean – May 29, 2011
“We want to officially welcome the Air Jamaica family to Caribbean Airlines and I am confident that we can realise the growth opportunities that are now present with us being ‘one Caribbean airline’. A truly Caribbean airline will now be of service to the Caribbean and its people.” – George M. Nicholas III, Chairman, Caribbean […]
Calypso Dreams And Fire In Babylon To Screen In Brooklyn, New York, June 11, 2011
The stage is set for the first CaribbeanTales New York Film Showcase at the Spike Lee Screening Room at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus in New York on Saturday, June 11. The inaugural one-day event, which brings the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week in New York to a close, gets underway at 12 noon with […]