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Barbadian honored by UNESCO BARBADOS - Director of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society Alissandra Cummins, has been honored by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of 60 women worldwide who has made a significant contribution to that organization. The Barbadian, who was also the first female president...Read More... Caribbean-American Executive leads healthcare change in Miami MIAMI— Henry Thompson has a history with the Economic Opportunity Family Health Center that extends far beyond his tenure as vice-president; he was a recipient of center health services from the time he was a young child. From the time Henry was one year old, the Economic Opportunity Family Health Center met all of his medical...Read More... Bahamian, Captain Allens takes over as Chair of Caribbean Port Delegation NASSAU, The Bahamas - Port Controller Captain Anthony Allens took over the reins as Chairman of the Caribbean Delegation of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) on January 1, 2007. Captain Allens’ appointment vaults him into membership on the AAPA Executive Committee and its Board of Directors for the activity year,...Read More... Caribbean American to launch new magazine, “Break Away Moments” WINTER SPRINGS - Break Away Moments magazine is the 'HOTTEST' and most 'EXCITINGLY NEW' magazine being developed to showcase travel locations throughout the Caribbean! Targeting an upscale readership audience, each quarterly issue will visit a specific destination and offer a 'potpourri of Caribbean flair' which lends to incorporating...Read More... Lovebird Kids' Club benefits from Air Jamaica’s Gospel Fest FT. LAUDERDALE - About 300 people turned out to enjoy an afternoon of reggae Gospel at New Testament Church of God in Ft. Lauderdale, this past Saturday. The gospel fest was a benefit for Lovebird Kids' Club, a Miami-based nonprofit organization created by Air Jamaica to help children in the Caribbean and the United States. Lovebird...Read More... Bahamian educator to head executive committee NASSAU, The Bahamas - Beverly J. T. Taylor, Assistant Director of Education for Science and Technology, has been appointed chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST). Taylor is the first Bahamian told hold the post in the 26-year history of the CCST. Taylor brings to the...Read More... Prestigious law firm reaches milestone with office expansion By: Lorna Wright SUNRISE It was a Standing-Room-Only crowd, including media representatives, that was found at Sunrise law firm, Wright Muir P.A.’s prestigious ribbon cutting ceremony and award presentation on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 held at its newly- acquired commercial space, 440 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite...Read More... Covenant Life Family Center honors Dr. John Gordon SUNRISE - Covenant Life Family Center (CLFC) of Sunrise will honor their Senior Pastor and Founder, Dr. John Gordon with a special service on December 17 at 5.00pm. The keynote speaker will be the Mayor of Kingston, Jamaica, Desmond A. McKenzie. Covenant Life Family Center is a ministry founded by Bishop Dr. John M.R. Gordon...Read More... Minority-owned agency awarded NFL contract to produce the 8th Annual Super Bowl XLI Gospel Celebration ATLANTA, GA – When the National Football League convened to award their annual sanctioning of events for the 2007 Super Bowl XLI Weekend, its clear that they had “Georgia on their Mind”. Results Inc, an Atlanta based event marketing and promotions agency was selected for the eighth year in a row to receive this esteemed honor. Event...Read More... Jamaican Healthcare Entrepreneur selected for South Florida Soroptimist International “Women of Distinction” award By: Lorna Wright MIAMI - In a fitting tribute to her contribution to the healthcare industry and the community, which includes instructing women about breast exams and promoting women’s health issues, Judy Jackson, President/CEO and Administrator of Coast to Coast Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (“Coast to Coast”), was selected...Read More...   First Previous

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