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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Last Updated Tuesday, March 9, 2010

New York Based Jamaican Charity Launches Raffle To Benefit Children In Haiti
NEW YORK – New York based Jamaican charity, Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc. has launched its special raffle to benefit children in Haiti. The organization has received the support of JetBlue Airways which is again joining forces with the charity to respond to the plight of Haiti’s children impacted by the recent disaster.... Read More...
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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Completes Relief Mission in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will depart Haiti March 10. The ship's departure follows a decision by U.S. Southern Command to release the ship after determining her crew completed the humanitarian relief mission it was directed to conduct in the immediate aftermath of the Jan. 12 earthquake... Read More...
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Florida Legislators To Join Meeting At The White House To Welcome Haiti's President Rene Preval
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TALLAHASSEE – State Representatives Ronald Brisé (D-North Miami) and Mack Bernard (D-West Palm Beach) are pleased to announce that they will join Haiti’s President René Préval during his visit to The White House on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Both legislators are Haitian-Americans who have traveled to Haiti since the earthquake.... Read More...
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Census 2010 Forms To Arrive March 15-17
Community Blog: The Haitian Government - Weak at Best; Non-Existant at Worst
Jamaican Men Avoiding Prostate Screening – Urologist
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TAMI & TESSANNE ON ISLAND STYLEE
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This is a segment from the Internationally acclaimed show Island Stylee, that will give you a more personal look at these Jamaican Superstar sisters, who not only show their incredible talent, but more importantly, their unbreakable bond as sisters, and their love and appreciation for family.
GraceKennedy Investor Briefing (February 15, 2010) Part 1
Part 1 of the GraceKennedy Investor Briefing, held on February 15, 2010 View Multimedia...
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Listen2TheProducer iHD
The Producer, Handel Tucker talks about the making of the song "Listen 2 the Call" LISTEN2THECALL PREMIERES ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010 @ 4:53PM HAITI TIME! LISTEN @ www.listen2thecall.com View Multimedia...
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A 2010 Census Message from President Obama (:30)
Continuing a White House tradition of strong support for the census dating back to 1790, President Barack Obama recorded a public service announcement encouraging national participation in the 2010 Census. View Multimedia...
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Outstanding Saint Lucians residing overseas will be awarded during Homecoming 2010
ST. LUCIA - On the heels of the 2010 Independence Awards, Prime Minister Honourable Stephenson King, in an exclusive interview with the GIS, says special awards will be bestowed on outstanding Saint Lucian citizens residing abroad, during the Saint Lucian Homecoming 2010, in July. The prime minister says, there are many Saint... Read More...


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St. Thomas University Wins Miami International Film Festival Award for Haiti Documentary
MIAMI - Miami's St. Thomas University is the winner of this year's Miami International Film Festival Florida Focus Student College Social Short Film Competition for the documentary Blooming Hope - shot in Haiti prior to the recent earthquake – that chronicles the University's in-country social missions. The Florida Focus Screening... Read More...
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To Haiti with Love – A Concert for Life
LAUDERHILL – Humanitarian efforts have been with us since the beginning of time. Communities, cities even nations have come together to help those less fortunate and in need. This timeless tradition proves no different today. The City of Lauderhill Florida, led by Vice Mayor Dale Holness, businesses and community organizations... Read More...
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Reggae Sing-jay Junior Kelly Hits The Campaign Trail With His Highly-Anticipated “Red Pond” Album
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MIRAMAR - Prolific sing-jay Junior Kelly hits the ground running with his upcoming album entitled “Red Pond”, which is scheduled for release on April 6th, 2010. This will be his fourth album for leading reggae distributor, VP Records, and the eighth album for Junior Kelly. Junior Kelly begins the campaign trail with an extensive... Read More...
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Local Artists Join The City of Miami Gardens 5th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens"
Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu Headline Tobago Jazz Experience
Get Ready For Reggae & Dancehall's BEST OF THE BEST!
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Haiti To Exhibit At ITB With Support From Caribbean Tourism Organization & Other Partners
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, the French-speaking Caribbean nation is keen to show the world that it is alive and that tourism has a major role to play in its recovery. In this regard, Haiti, a member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), will exhibit... Read More...
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Air Jamaica Flights Continue Under Caribbean Airlines
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MIAMI – A preliminary targeted transaction date of April 12, 2010 has been set by which the operations of Air Jamaica will begin the transition to Caribbean Airlines. This transaction date dovetails with the airline’s major schedule change that was previously announced. However, the transaction date could change as the details of the... Read More...
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Jamaica and Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill Give Northeasterners A Chance To Win A Trip To Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica and Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill are kicking off the two-month Jamaica Escape promotion with an island-style celebration in Brooklyn, NY on March 5. During the months of March and April consumers in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts can visit participating... Read More...
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U.S. Virgin Islands Targets Families For Summer Travel To The Territory
St. Kitts Displays Its Warmth At The New York Times Travel Show
Port Everglades Offers More Summer Cruise Vacations Than Ever Before
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Tourism and agriculture among areas of mutual interest for Poland and Saint Lucia
ST. LUCIA - The appointment of a new ambassador to Saint Lucia from the Republic of Poland is expected to result in tremendous benefits for the two countries. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, His Excellency Jack Perlin, presented his credentials to Governor General Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, Tuesday morning... Read More...
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Overseas Employment Programme a Lifeline for Many Jamaicans
KINGSTON, Jamaica - For several decades, the Overseas Employment Programme has been like a silver lining for many Jamaicans, particularly farm workers, providing them the opportunity to improve their lives. The programme has also been a significant contributor to the Jamaican economy, as a result of the frequent inflow of foreign... Read More...
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Island Stylee to broadcast on Resort and Residence TV
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MIAMI - Frame by Frame Productions has reached a broadcast agreement of the travel television show, Island Stylee, on the interactive television network Resort and Residence TV on Directv and cable in the USA market. The Island Stylee show had it’s genesis in 1998 showcasing the best Caribbean destinations as well as the Caribbean... Read More...
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Fashion Designs By Jamaican Entrepreneur Lands In Hilton Hotel
Jamaica Ex-Police Scholarship Association, Florida offering scholarships
Caribbean Leaders to meet World Bank President
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Barbados Getting Ready For ICC Twenty20
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados is 80-90 per cent ready to stage the local leg of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Twenty20, West Indies, tournament. Word of this has come from Events Coordinator and Acting President of the Barbados Cricket Association, Conde Riley. He was speaking Monday, March 8 at a press briefing... Read More...
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‘Jamaica Lightning Bolt’ leaves behind a sailing legacy for the eight million citizens of Qingdao, China
Qingdao, China – The crew of the Jamaica Lightning Bolt, which is participating in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, imprinted the indelible mark of Jamaica on the Chinese city of Qingdao when they presented a gift to the new Olympic Sailing Museum at a formal ceremony held on February 24. The high profile ceremony, which... Read More...
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Jamaican Dog Sledder Wins in Canada
TORONTO, Canada - On the same weekend the world witnessed the prowess of Jamaican skier Errol Kerr at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Canada, another Jamaican who was also competing in a winter sport on the other side of Canada. Twenty-three-year-old Damion Robb was showing Canadians that, although Jamaica does not have snow,... Read More...
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Record Turnout for PanCaribbean Sigma Corporate Run 2010
UWI introduces FIFA/CIES Sports Management Program
Jamaican Musher Newton Marshall In Final Stages of Preparation for Iditarod
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St. Kitts and Nevis to sign TIEA’s with six Nordic nations
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Australia is the 10th nation that St. Kitts and Nevis has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA’s). With Friday’s signing by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and Australia’s Non-Resident Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis His Excellency Philip Kentwell, Australia... Read More...
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Answering The Census Is Safe And Private
BROWARD COUNTY - Rest easy, Broward residents. Filling out the 2010 Census is safe and private. For those who are reluctant to fill out their Census forms or have concern with how the information will be used, Broward County Commissioner, Ilene Lieberman, chair of the Census 2010 Complete Count Committee, wants Broward residents... Read More...
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US Extraditions must Uphold Jamaican Law
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Government of Jamaica has assured United States authorities of its full support in extradition and other matters, consistent with its obligations and upholding Jamaican law, Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding told the House of Representatives, Tuesday (March 2). "We have assured the U.S. authorities... Read More...
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge Launched
NY Attorney Empowering Caribbean Nationals
U.S. Embassy in Jamaica moves to paperless visa system
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U.S. donates two Interceptor Patrol Boats to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
NASSAU, Bahamas - The U.S. donated two Interceptor Patrol Boats to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Friday, March 5th. Bahamas Deputy Chief of Mission Timothy Zuniga-Brown made the following remarks in regards to the Enduring Friendship Boat Donation: It is my pleasure to be here today to mark the official handover of two... Read More...
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Heavy Agenda For CARICOM Leaders In Dominica
Greater Georgetown, Guyana - When Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) gather in Roseau, Dominica on Thursday, Haiti and the Community’s continued support to the French-speaking Member State, the Region’s response to the global economic and financial crisis, and the status of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy... Read More...
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British: Go home! Massive protest rally in Turks and Caicos
By: Chris Burke TURKS AND CAICOS - Several thousands of people took to the streets today in Turks and Caicos, dubbed Unity Day or March in March. The message was the for the British government to go home. The people of Turks and Caicos have had enough of British diplomats running their country and excluding them from... Read More...
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CARICOM adopts town in Haiti
Turks and Caicos Progressive National Party Leader speaks on uniting the political party’s
Political Parties In Turks and Caicos Merge For March Against UK Take Over
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