Kingston, Jamaica – The recent Jamaica Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an unbeatable collection of […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – Enjoy the authentic sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean during the 2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” on Saturday, June 2, at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Food and spirits enthusiasts with a taste for island indulgences will enjoy an all-inclusive evening featuring celebrity cooking demos, an artisan shopping village, live music and […]
MIAMI – Goodwill Ambassador Project manager Yvans Morisseau and the Office of Community Advocacy are the 2018 recipient of the South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administrators (ASPA) Community Advocacy Award. The ASPA annual awards reception will take place on June 21 at 6 p.m. The Goodwill Ambassador Program under the Office of Community Advocacy is made […]
Bahamas Paradise doubles its cruise business to Grand Bahama with christening of new ship MV Classica FORT LAUDERDALE – With the recent ribbon cutting and inaugural ceremony and voyage of its new ship MV Grand Classica, The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s unique two day cruise and stay, out of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama […]
MIAMI – Surinam Airways remains committed to serving the Guyana market even with the announcement by another major air carrier, American Airlines, that it will introduce service from Miami to Georgetown later this year. Questioned today about the future of Surinam Airways service between the United States and Guyana, the airline’s general manager for North America, […]
By Derrick Johnson WASHINGTON, DC – “Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” That was a question Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) posed to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s during a congressional hearing in which the latter responded with an awkward “no.” It […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – So it appears as if the protest demonstrations in Liberty City this week by high school students is not going to get the publicity the Parkland shooting aftermath had received. I submit this is not the time to complain. It is time for action on the part of the larger community. Instead […]
MIAMI – The Haitian Compas Festival will hold the first In Memoriam Mass for dearly departed musicians on Friday, May 18, 2018, 11am at Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church. The public is invited to pay homage to the many lives lost of artists who contributed to the success and evolution of Compas music throughout the decades. “This mass is something we have […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has underscored the need for greater support of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) in order to ensure the growth and sustainability of the tourism industry. Minister Bartlett is attending the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he presented […]
Ahead of Diaspora Conference, St. Kitts-Nevis Nationals living abroad express keen interest in Nation Building BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – At a successful town hall-style meeting held in Slough, England, a large, attentive audience comprised of St. Kitts-Nevis nationals living in London and its environs listened intently to Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and Premier the Honourable Mark […]
PM Harris skips 8th Summit of the Americas in Peru, avoids corruption and Venezuela issues Basseterre, St. Kitts – In an attempt to have a reason for his absence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris arranged a visit Dubai and Hong Kong, a reliable source said […]
NEW YORK – A slice of Jamaica flew into New York City this past Tuesday (April 17), when Red Stripe Presents Reggae Sumfest took over The DL nightclub. The purpose of the private event was to raise awareness and celebrate the island’s leading annual music festival, which will be held in Montego Bay from July 15-22, 2018. Caribbean […]
Kingston, Jamaica – The recent Jamaica Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an unbeatable collection of […]
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – Beyonce Knowles is this month, the talk of the town. The Internet remains abuzz, singing her praise for a job well done at the recent Coachella music festival, in California. The Caribbean meanwhile, is pretty quiet and one man who’s been a part of the entertainment landscape for some time, thinks there’s no […]
Eastern Caribbean Destinations are open and building better than ever for cruise passengers Pembroke Pines – Eastern Caribbean destinations like Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and the U.S. Virgin Islands already welcome tens of thousands of cruise passengers per day after recovering from the tragic and unprecedented hurricane season, but they are looking to the future. […]
Bahamasair will takeoff four times per week between Miami and Bimini FORT LAUDERDALE – Bahamasair, The Bahamas national flag carrier, will begin non-stop service between, Miami and Bimini beginning May 3rd. The Islands Of The Bahamas is the closest landfall from the U.S. mainland and a mere 50 miles away, Bimini Island in the Bahamas […]
Bahamas Paradise doubles its cruise business to Grand Bahama with christening of new ship MV Classica FORT LAUDERDALE – With the recent ribbon cutting and inaugural ceremony and voyage of its new ship MV Grand Classica, The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s unique two day cruise and stay, out of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama […]
MIAMI – The fourth annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), the premier educational forum for Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals, is slated for June 22-24, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that plans are set for the top regional gathering where unity and innovation will be […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – Efficiency in the business world is so important, especially for modern business owners. There are so many wonderful things to bear in mind when it comes to making your business more efficient and effective. As a small business owner, you have to make sure you do what you can to work on improving […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett urged more Jamaicans to embrace innovative tourism enterprises, such as Airbnb, as they have the potential to have a major impact on the local economy. He noted that in 2017 some 910 Kingston hosts earned a collective US$2.4 million from the digital home sharing site. The accommodations website […]
New York – Team Jamaica Bickle is preparing for its 24th staging at the annual Penn Relays with a plethora of activities in the weeks leading up to the event. These activities are crucial to the organization’s ability to underwrite its program, one which provides meals, transportation, hotel assistance and medical care for the hundreds […]
by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s soccer program will soon be on the hunt for a new head coach following the resignation of Theodore Whitmore the former head Coach of the Reggae Boyz. Dalton Wint, general secretary of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), confirmed Whitmore had resigned on April 6. He said the JFF […]
by Howard Campbell LAUDERHILL – Despite a drop in attendance in 2017, the Caribbean Premier League T20 cricket tournament will return to South Florida for a third straight year in August. Jeff Miller, a member of the Jamaica Tallawahs, one of the six franchise teams, said promoters of the CPL have committed their support for […]
MIAMI – International recording reggae artist I-Octane is gearing to celebrate his third full length album “Love & Life” with several slated Album Release Parties, and Meets & Greets for his fans! Debuting at #3 on the Reggae Billboard Chart, the album has offered breakthrough tracks of all genres. “Love & Life explores vibes like R&B, soca, pop, latin, EDM, afrobeats, […]
MBJ Airports Limited’s 15th Anniversary Celebrations a hit in Sam Sharpe Square! Montego Bay, Jamaica – Hundreds of patrons gathered in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, Jamaica on Friday, April 13 to participate in MBJ Airports Limited’s (MBJ) celebration of its 15th Anniversary as operators of Sangster International Airport. It was a showcase buzzing with […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – Mikey B Top 10 Reggae & Dancehall songs for the week of April 10, 2018: Last Week This Week Song Title Artist Label Weeks on Chart #1 #1 Redline Orrajahni LOC Frequency Music 9 #2 #2 Rasta Touch Bingi Blaze Kevito Gitz Production 13 #4 #3 This Music Kulcha Kelly Black Culture Ent. […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – With a great start to 2018, Jahmiel continues to rack up accolades on his growing career. The most recent, is attaining 10 Million views for his video ‘U Me Luv’ on Vevo. Produced by Dunwell Productions, ‘U me Luv’ was released in August 2017, the single immediately appealed to a wider audience […]
USVI Tourism Commissioner Nicholson-Doty meets with media and airline representatives in Atlanta, Chicago and New York NEW YORK – U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty continues to make audiences across the U.S. mainland and the globe aware that the Territory is open for business. Addressing a broad range of consumers and industry stakeholders […]
Goodwill Ambassador Yvans Morisseau receives ASPA 2018 Community Advocacy Award
MIAMI – Goodwill Ambassador Project manager Yvans Morisseau and the Office of Community Advocacy are the 2018 recipient of the South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administrators (ASPA) Community Advocacy Award. The ASPA annual awards reception will take place on June 21 at 6 p.m. The Goodwill Ambassador Program under the Office of Community Advocacy is made […]
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