“I’m thrilled to be performing in Jamaica for the first time ever. I can’t wait to connect with my Jamaican fans (at the 2015 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival) and I am really looking forward to spending some time “pon de island” as well!” – Mariah Carey, American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress
“Alexandra Otway-Noel has capably and energetically shaped Tourism and Civil Aviation in the last two years. Pure Grenada has proven to be a worthwhile brand that is now attracting more visitors. Tourism is on the rise, with all the industry’s numbers heading in the right direction. We have a new governing authority and a new marketing approach. The foundation has been truly laid for even more growth and development in the future. Now that she has done the heavy lifting, it makes it relatively easier for someone else to take up the mantle.” – Dr. Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister, Grenada (Caribbean Journal)
“We buy a lot of our food from about 43 local farmers. Even some of our staff raise chickens and sell us their produce. We try to keep most of what we do in this area. As The Crane, we can’t have a big impact on the world, but we can have an impact right here and there are not a lot of big businesses in St. Philip.” – Paul Doyle, Managing Director, The Crane (Barbados Advocate)
“Any staff cuts that may be required in order to reflect the size of LIAT’s business in the future will only be made in consultation with staff and their representatives. This process has yet to commence and therefore any speculation about the number of cuts remains just that – speculation.” – Desmond Brown, Head of Corporate Communications, LIAT (1974) Ltd.
“Delta Air Lines applauds the steps … to enact much-needed reforms to the nation’s immigration system. The President’s actions will provide economic development opportunities and enhance public safety by streamlining legal immigration while cracking down on illegal immigration at the border and focusing on deporting felons rather than families.” – Joanne Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Delta Air Lines
“The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows.” – Aristotle Onassis,
Greek shipping magnate
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” – Maya Angelou, American writer
Quotable Caribbean” is compiled by Marketplace Excellence Corporation, a full-service, integrated marketing agency committed to excellence in the fields of public relations, marketing and media coaching.
